Creamy 'n' Tangy Kiwi-Peach Summer Parfait in glass (front)

Embrace the taste of Summer with this Creamy 'n' Tangy Kiwi-Peach Summer Parfait. Made with golden kiwis, ripe peaches, optional dry curaçao, cocowhip, and yogurt, this simple, chilled parfait is just as delicious as it is colorful. ...

Vegan Lotsa Matcha Banana-Bread Smoothie w/ bananas and pecans

... creamy, nutty, energizing, banana-bready goodness ...  So a few things are going on at once right now:1)  Being in a big hurry in the mornings. As much as I might want to chill, watch the sun come up, sip some tea and stretch, while having a full skillet breakfast in the morning (all of which is ultimately the goal ...

Vegan Fresh Pea Shoot Soup w/ Bac'n Oil in bowl with toppings

... rich, fresh, creamy, smoky, bright, elegant ... Local farms are awesome, and the farmers themselves are passionate as hell. It comes through in the crazy fantastic stuff they produce. Support local, babyeeee!One of my dearest friends was kind enough to bring me some fresh pea shoots from a local sprout company.And holy cow, these are awesome.They have the freshest, green, ...

Vegan Preserved Lemon Pesto in Jar with Lemon and Chives

... tangy, salty, lemony, cheesy, fermented, aromatic ... A while back, I started a batch of preserved lemons; Lots of salt, spices, and time.They’re kept with more salt than you would use for a standard fermentation. Still, with time, it allows the lemons to soften in both flavor and texture, takes away the bitterness of the pith, and creates this ...

Vegan Serrano Madarina Brown Sugar Hot Sauce in Woozy Bottle & Jar with veg

... zesty, sweet, spicy, citrusy, warming, floral, tangy ... Home fermentation is so damn cool.Cashew cheeses, kimchi, sauerkraut, hot sauce…did someone say “flavor“? YES PLEASE! It might seem daunting initially, but don’t let home fermentation intimidate you! Most home-fermented things are easy to make and have simple ingredients; some incredible, layered, and deep flavors develop with some basic precautions and ...

Vegan Buttered Rum Raisins & Bananas

... rich, tropical, elegant, caramelly rum vanilla goodness ... I’ll never forget the first time I had a slice of rum cake.It was Christmastime years and years ago, and I was 100% unaware it was a rum cake…until 5 minutes later, after two slices, when I found out the hard way. (YIKES!) I fully believe that if you have a ...

Vegan Tangy 'n' Smoky Chipotle Lime Salsa in bowl with veggies

... fresh, spicy, tangy, sweet, rich -&- roasted ... I love salsa, and I have been craving it like crazy lately.Living in California for half my life, salsa was always present, from the many local taquerias to kind neighbors sending their delicious wares over in hard times or celebrations or attending a town-wide salsa contest.Fresh, spicy, scalding, mild, sweet, salty, ...

Vegan Neon Strawberry-Rhubarb Galette (1)

... sweet, tart, juicy, easy, rustic -&- elegant ... I love a nice baked good.Cookies a loved one gives you around the holidays…sitting in a coffee shop snacking on a slice o’ somethin’ while sipping a cup of tea…eating an entire pie, huddled in the corner of the room like a small, rabid creature, sharpened teeth and claws out, ready ...

... sweet, spicy, zesty, nutty, beety ... I’ll be honest. I’m not a fan of beets. At least, I haven’t until just recently.When I was young, my mom would coat all cooked vegetables in distilled white vinegar (maybe it’s a carry-over from the 1950s cooking she grew up with), which honestly turned me off of a lot of vegetables for ...

Vegan White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies with glass of oat milk

Who says you can't have it all when you eat plant-based? These salted white chocolate macadamia cookies prove you can have your cookie and eat it too! With rich white chocolate and buttery macadamia nuts, these treats perfectly balance sweet and savory with a salty twist! ...