It’s tons of Vegan food, ALL MONTH!
That’s right, friends, October is upon us. Which, of course, means that the Vegan Month Of Food (aka VeganMofo) is hitting the blogs. If you’re unfamiliar, this is where tons of foodie bloogers, vegan and non-vegan, will blog nearly every day about my favorite topic. Expect the web to be overrun with delicious recipes, stories, and food photography (and many, many, words).
This is an exciting month for me for several other reasons, as well. For…
ladies and gents!
Hope everyone is having a fine summer. I have been keeping myself very busy with the bakery, but have also managed to find the time to keep cooking. Last night, my neighbor Stef and our friend Katie (or Kate, as I have recently decided to call her) came by my apartment for our traditional Tuesday-night meal. It was lovely, as usual, and full of fun things like girl-talk; and of course, good food. Stef made a fabulous roasted vegetable orzo dish, and I made orange-glazed…
ANNOUNCING!
It’s the official launch of Augusta Vegan Bakery, my own personal bakery on Etsy. How convenient is that? Now you can order cookies and other various delicious items and have them sent to your own home!
Check out the site here.
Happy July!
Sorry for the long wait, it’s been a very busy July, filled with food, friends, & fun. Three f-words that are fantastic, not foul. While there were many recipes to choose from to blog about, I’ve decided to begin with a taboulleh recipe that my dearest foodie-friend Gwen was kind enough to share with me. It’s one of my absolute favorite foods in the world, and Gwen’s is simply the best I’ve had.
I’ve made it twice so far this month, first with a spread of Middle Eastern food for…
Happy Summer!
Sorry for the long absence, but I have officially moved and am all settled in. And now that I’m comfortable in my new kitchen, it’s time for some cool summer dishes. I’ve been craving cold salads and soups, anything with tons of fresh vegetables and grains. Hence, the creation of a classic gazpacho.
Though we traditionally see gazpacho as a Spanish dish, its roots are Arab in origin, arriving in Spain with the Moors. Once in Spain, it became a staple part of Andalusian…
Aaah, Mexican food. There is nothing more delicious on a hot day than some fresh and delicious salsa, guacamole, or fajitas. It’s one of my favorite cuisines when it’s done right, so this Cinco de Mayo (which was a while ago, yes I know), I decided to go for it!
Mind you, I did take a shortcut here and there (instead of crafting my own taco “meat” I used Yves’), but it was still delish. 
So here was the menu:
Mexican Grilled Corn
Taco bar with:
Tequila-Marinated Portabellas
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Ah, beets. Unfortunately many people have a fairly strong hatred for this vegetable (my mother, for one), most likely due to the very common canned variety known mainly for its lack of flavor, texture, and fun. Or perhaps people are turned off by the root vegetable’s scientific classification: “Beta Vulgaris.” Whatever the case may be, it is my opinion that beets have gotten the short end of the stick over the years, and it’s about time we re-evaluate this “nutritional powerhouse.” Beets are…
Happy Spring, readers! Here’s hoping you had a pleasant holiday, be it Easter, Passover, or whatnot.
For Easter this year, I was graciously invited to Gwen’s house for a traditional-style supper. We had a full table with tons of delicious items created by the lovely Gwendelyn herself. I can only claim to one small item on the table, and I’ll tell you about it here: Israeli couscous with pistachios and apricots. It’s a delightful dish that I’ve made a time or two before, and it’s straight out…
And now, a classic.
Chocolate chip cookies, obviously, are an American favorite. And believe it or not, the very first chocolate chip cookie was created by accident! Ruth Wakefield, owner of the Toll House Inn (sound familiar?) in Massachusetts, stumbled upon the delicious happy accident in 1934. They were an instant hit, and she began giving them to customers as a dessert to take home with their leftovers. In 1936, the recipe for these popular treats appeared for the very first time in Mrs….
