There has been a trend permeating social media and even some major grocery stores about “dessert hummus” recently. Yes you heard me correctly dessert (like chocolate, vanilla, snicker-doodle, caramel,etc) with your favorite savory bean spread. I had seen it on Instagram but never in person until recently on a trip through Costco. One of…
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Spiced Pumpkin Cranberry Loaf
I wouldn’t call myself a baker, mostly because when I was in culinary school I majored in Culinary Arts (Savory) rather than Baking & Patisserie. While I absolutely love all baked goods and I enjoy making really good well tested recipes, actually testing out my own recipes is a frustrating feat. In savory cooking when…
Ultimate “Egg” Salad (Mayo & Oil-Free)
I frequently get asked if there are any foods that were my favorite growing up that were not vegan. Or which animal foods I miss the most. Too be honest, it is not the actual food I miss ( because honestly my tastes have just changed), but the social ease of eating food with other people…
Walnut Pumpkin Muesli
Muesli. That weird mix of dried oatmeal you see on the continental breakfast buffet at hotels all over the world. What is it, and how do you eat it? Before I started traveling I had honestly never heard of muesli, and when I first saw it I was confused at why people were not “cooking”…
Spicy Pinto & Tempeh Chili
I typically try to avoid using products whose main goal is to “mimick” meat. While I think these products are great every once in a while as a treat, I don’t believe they should be a staple in a person’s diet. For some reason I’ve always put tempeh in this category of processed mock meat…
Fig & Berry Energy Bites
I can easily say that the NUMBER ONE thing that I get asked about making are EASY, WHOLESOME snacks that the entire family will enjoy. My knee jerk reaction tends to lean towards fresh fruits and veggies with wholesome dips like hummus or nut butters. But someone, somewhere wants something even easier that they can…
Summer Peach & Spinach Salad with Creamy Mustard Dressing
Ever since the early harvest a few weeks ago I have been eating peaches with abandon. Having plump, sweet, tangy, drip-down-your-arm peaches is truly one of the greatest feelings in life. I am probably averaging 2-3 large peaches a day (not sorry) either in my oatmeal, smoothies, with black-strap molasses, or sliced on their own. …
Plant Based and Pregnant
Well, the cat is finally out of the bag. We are having a baby. A baby vegan….a weegan. This whole journey has been a roller coaster of excitement, anxiety, joy, frustration, and pure wonder at our ability to create life. Not to mention how incredibly fascinating female bodies are, we can grow people…like a human…
Oil-Free Takeout Chow Mein
I have never met anyone who does not like takeout noodles. There is something about them, the chewy noodle, the salty sauce, the semi soft veggies that just makes you feel like staying on the couch in your pajamas and watching your favorite shows. And while sometimes I crave killer takeout, I am always a…
Taste of Oahu- Tropical Frozen Treats
We recently took a trip to Hawaii on the Island of Oahu to visit friends and enjoy the sun and sand. Being there in the height of summer is really quite special because you can enjoy the cool ocean and all of the abundant tropical fruit. Coming from Seattle, the reality of the HEAT and…