This past weekend, we had a family trip day and all headed to downtown Cleveland. One of the highlights was the West Side Market, where we picked up some fresh vegan pasta and learned that Orale freq...
Yet another edition of Vine and Dine! It feels like this one came out of nowhere. Ive got a feeling that Im not the only one who felt that way. By request, the book were featuring is American Vegan K...
Even a hardcore sandwich enthusiast like me was surprised to learn that today is the birthday of the sandwich! Who knew? Well, Celine Steen, co-author of Vegan Sandwiches Save the Day knew, thats who...
Just about everyone knows Julia Child, and those of us who love to cook have much to appreciate about her. This year would be the 100th birthday of this extraordinary woman and culinary pioneer. Beca...
We recently had some friends over for brunch, and that is the plate full of food to prove it. In working on the whole grain baking book with Celine, Im amazed at how pale baked goods made with all-pu...
My recent post featured some fantastic foods from our trip to Asheville, but I saved the best of the best for its own post. We had the opportunity to meet the awesome John P for brunch at Plant. ...
Megans versionThis much delayed edition of Food Network Friday is finally happening! First up, because she stuck to the original date, is Vegan Aide at Weekly Vegan Menu! She hopes for brownie ...
View from the Blue Ridge ParkwayWe had an amazing time in Asheville! So wonderful that its going to take me two posts to cover it. The city is artsy, full of music, variety, with something fun happen...
Ive gotten out of the habit of blogging, if you couldnt tell. We just got back from an amazing trip to Asheville, North Carolina and Im already planning a big write-up on that, and then this coming F...
This past weekend we spent Saturday at Vegan Palooza, a super fun event held by Vegan Sweet Tooth, our "local" vegan bakery. Ive raved about the bakery here several times already. The fact th...
Vegan Sweet Tooth MinisOf course you do! Come to the first ever Vegan Palooza hosted by Vegan Sweet Tooth Bakery and indulge yourself in wonderful food, great music (thanks to my husband!), prizes, c...
This indulgent dish from Spork-Fed was a big hit with us. Its actually from the appetizer section of the book and half the recipe (1 8-ounce package tempeh) was more than enough for 2 of us as a main...
St. Patricks Day is right around the corner, and like most Americans, I think its a day to celebrate. Since I dont drink beer, thats not a part of my indulgence. Instead, I focus on the food. Here ar...
Vegan Aides versionWow, not only is it surprising to me that its Food Network Friday again, but this year is absolutely flying by! March already! This time around we tackled a Tyler Florence recipe f...
I know, I know, I said Id be back with a recipe. But I havent decided which one to post for a fun announcement, so Im hoping this quickie post will hold you until then.First up, the winner is #9, Peg...
What a classy looking book this is! Its got an embossed cover and a little badge mentioning Food Networks Cupcake Wars. This book is printed by Simon and Schuster who generously sent me a copy for re...
For a second Vine and Dine recipe from World Vegan Feast, we chose the Cassoulette. And we were happily joined by several others. Be sure to visit their pages:In2Insight had some hot peppers jump int...
(Gratuitous food photo: Grilled Tofu Provençale from the Horizons Cookbook)I’m about to do something I haven’t done before. While I think every vegan cookbook has merit and the potential to swing a f...
Since Ive kept you in suspense so long, the winner of Sticky Fingers Sweets....is #48, Karma Lily! Congratulations! Ill try to get in touch with you, but if you dont hear from me, please email me you...
My versionI have proclaimed my love for reubens more times than I can count. When Kelly suggested this recipe, it felt like a personal gift. I was that excited. Oddly, I grew up near a well-known cor...
Bryanna Clark Grogan has been one of my food idols for years. When her new book came out, I knew it would be a fun choice for Vine and Dine. For our first pick, we made the Lentil and Rapini Stew wit...
Unless youve been living under a vegan rock, youve probably heard of Washington D.C.s Sticky Fingers Bakery. On our last few trips so D.C., weve tried to become regulars of the place, even if our tri...
Its that time of year again! You know, the time to jump on the football band wagon. The game wont be on at our house, but well still be having some fantastic food.Heres a new recipe which will be in ...
My versionWow, this recipe was a terrific choice! Liz combed the Food Network site to find this gem, so lets start with her.Lizs versionActually, Liz earned her right to be first even more because sh...
Its time! Congratulations goes to Karen, # 29. Over the holidays, Karen made and enjoyed "a pot pie with onions, mushrooms, dried cranberries, walnuts, spices and a top crust...pure invention! ...
Vine and Dine with the Candle 79 Cookbook continues! Given the name, we expected this to be spicier than it was. Jim even asked if it was "supposed to be Mexican". Either our spice sensors ar...
Ive been a fan of Bryanna Clark Grogan forever. Really. She is one of my food idols. In my opinion, this new book is long overdue. Or maybe its just that I so eagerly anticipated it. It was worth the...
Recently, I got a note from one of my tester friends, Kip Dorrell, who had added spinach and artichoke hearts to the Fettucine Alfredo sauce from American Vegan Kitchen. With a sprinkling of vegan ch...
With the holidays around the corner, this dish is wonderfully elegant. Having never been to Candle 79, this recipe is exactly the type of dish I imagine them serving. We loved this dish, far more tha...
Yes! Its contest time! Let me give you a bit of back story on my experience with Ethiopian food. When I say experience, it really is what I mean. We were in Washington D.C., and had an Ethiopian taxi...
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