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A family shower

I (semi) promised my G-ma that I’d post about our baby shower (although you’ll notice I made no such promise about how timely the post would be). [Me + G-ma] In truth, I didn’t take my camera because I was just going to soak up all the fun and family time.  But my aunt, cousins, sister, and mom did SUCH an outstanding job with everything – from the decor to the food – that I feel compelled to share.  I’ll include a vegan/gluten free dessert recipe, too (so it’s worth your while to read). iPhone… Read more >

January 17, 2013 big salad, dessert, follow your heart, hummus, nuts, pasta, pesto, pitas, pizza dough, sabra, vegan cake, Read more >

Holiday Party Recipes

These are some of the dishes and plates we served at my parents’ holiday party.   Caprese Skewers Ingredients: fresh mozzarella balls cherry tomatoes basil leaves Directions: These are self explanatory.  Using toothpicks or small skewers, pierce tomatoes, then basil leaf, then mozzarella.  If the basil leaves are too big, you can fold them in half or rip a smaller portion.  If you can find mozzarella balls that are marinated in Italian seasonings, use those, otherwise you can drizzle a balsamic vinaigrette over the skewers just before serving. Bread with Smoked Salmon & Herbed Crème… Read more >

December 26, 2012 apples, dates, dessert, fish, nuts Read more >

Home for the Holidays Two-a-day

12/21/12 Well, the end of the world didn’t come.  Hooray! All of Friday was pretty much devoted to helping my mom prep for their holiday party.  Once breakfast was out of the way (savory oats with nooch, eggs, and avocado) I set to work on cooking, baking, and cooking some more…until 5:30 pm.  Such a slave driver!   I made date nut balls so there was a vegan (and raw) option at the party (aside from the Sabra and veggies).  In the end, we had a ton of yummy food, which I may post about… Read more >

December 24, 2012 dessert Read more >

Home for the Holidays Two-a-day

12/19/12 “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” So I decided while I was home to limit my time behind the lens and just soak everything up.  Family.  Friends.  The Christmas spirit.  All that stuff. Of course I still love blogging and I treat this space like a journal of sorts, so I don’t want to completely disappear because I love looking back on old posts to remember what was going on during that time of my life. So I decided to challenge myself to post just two photos a day. Feel free to… Read more >

December 21, 2012 dessert, tofu Read more >

A non chocolate dessert

  Pear + tree.  No partridge.   I made this dessert for Kyle and his response (lots of moaning) was so shocking, it was as if I gave him a bowl of Reese’s cups and said “dig in”!  Fruit based desserts are so outside his normal.  His cravings are very simple: (1) chocolate, (2) peanut butter, or (3) chocolate with peanut butter.  Sweet Buttered Pears with Cocoa Ingredients: 1 pear 2 tbsp butter (Earth Balance) 2 tbsp sugar pinch of cinnamon (optional) pinch cocoa powder (topping) Directions: Chop or slice pear.  Heat butter in a… Read more >

December 18, 2012 dessert, earth balance, pears Read more >