Most of you know that I don’t post many personal details about our children on my blog. I’ve discussed it here. I occasionally share photos (as with today’s post) that show them as part of our family, but without identifying their faces and features. For the most part, I like to keep them anonymous so that…
Hello my plant-powered buddies! You get a “2 for 1” special today. First, my recipe for Pecan Date Nibblers from LTEV (which are oil-free, sugar-free, and have a gluten-free option), AND you get to see this recipe in the making. So, today instead of typing – I’ll let you watch me talking! Pecan Date Nibblersoil-free,…
These vegan cream cheese brownies take vegan brownies to the next level! There are no shortage of vegan brownie recipes. Hey, I’ve created at least five brownie recipes myself! These hold a special place of deliciousness in my heart. Because these vegan brownies have a layer of “cream cheese” waiting for you as you bite…
This Chocolate Chia Pudding is a game changer! If you are new to chia pudding, this is a great one to start with. Why? Well, first it’s chocolate. 😋 Second, the chia seeds are ground into the pudding. Many chia pudding recipes combine whole chia seeds with milk so that the chia seeds absorb the…
This vegan Tomato Lentil Soup is the ultimate soup for the soul. Easy to make with a surprisingly irresistible flavor! Those of you that have been with me for a while know that I love vegan soups. LOVE. For a few reasons… (1) They are usually easy and quick to make. (2) Typically the batches…
Looking for an oil-free vegan salad dressing? Try this magical applesauce vinaigrette recipe. Easy, vegan, gluten-free, and healthy! Cooking and baking are sometimes described as science… but I like to think of it more like magic. Because sometimes an idea unfolds and is realized in food form with a way that is almost mysterious, yet…
Spring is a busy time as we have one girl’s birthday in April, and then another daughter’s birthday a couple of weeks later in May. Our eldest turned eleven in April and asked for an ice cream cake. Supposedly it’s the ‘cool’ thing to have at parties now. I wasn’t worried, I’ve made them before….
A few years ago, goji berries were pretty ‘fringe’. Now, we are seeing them in recipes and food products, as they truly are a very nutrient-dense “super food”! How are they so special? To start, gogi berries are very high in antioxidants. Antioxidants are measured by a scale called the ORACtest. The ORAC value for gogi berries is usually…