Autumn Apple Walnut Bars (with Apple Brandy)

Whole grain apple walnut bars with a little apple brandy to help you celebrate fall! So grab an apple bar, a sweater and sit on the deck awhile. You can even bring out a hot spiked tea in case you get chilly while you watch the leaves fall. [Read more...]

Lychee Rosewater Pina Colada

This has been one of those weeks when a cocktail seems like the right thing to make once  I finally get home. Maybe it’s heat coming back or perhaps it’s been too long since I took my last vacation.

Since I still have book three to finish up, I can’t just get in my car and drive off to my favorite resort. So I decided to make a drink that would make me feel like I had a little escape.  [Read more...]

Happy VeganMoFo 2012!

Today is the first day of Vegan MoFo, also known as vegan month of food, and I’m so excited. Make sure to sign up for one or more of the rss feeds on their site to keep up with the best vegan month of the year!

I always think I’ll have a theme for this big, vegan event, but it’s hard for me to just pick one thing. I’m going to try the theme of fall with emphasis on pumpkin where ever possible. But I reserve the right to change my mind – a lot…

The pie pumpkin before cooking but after being thoroughly washed.

Last week the pie pumpkins were peeking out at me begging to join in on some cooking fun. I’ve talked about making pumpkin puree before, but today I’m providing some step-by-step instructions and pictures. Let’s hear it for trying to overachieve for Mofo!

It’s really easy to make, but you’ve heard that before. Plus if you’re like me, you want to see some proof ; ) [Read more...]