Last weekend was the official open of the Tallahassee Farmer's Market for the season. No, it wasn't actually closed prior to that but historically this date marks the "kick-off" into the first, bountiful phase of summer harvest. To prepare for this event the farmers asked me to come out and do a cooking demonstration with their "fresh picks". I loved the suspense of waiting ...
Vegan
Thai Green Curry—a delicious vegan stir-fry
I love curry! For the longest time, like many Americans, I thought curry meant the yellow-colored powder from India. I now know that “curry powder” is only one of many foods called curry. When I was first introduced to Thai food, I fell in love with phad Thai. I was more than a little anxious about trying one of the many options on the menu that had the description ...
Garlic Chili Eggplant
Sometimes you accidentally discover that you really love something. A few years ago, I was waiting somewhat patiently for some family members to finish shopping in a chain store and as usual, I was hungry. I knew that we would probably be eating after we left, but I also knew the meal would end up being burgers, pizza, or some other boring American food and I just couldn’t ...
Dark Chocolate-Cherry Vegan Shakes
We made Yummy Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream on Tuesday, but you can’t have chocolate ice cream and not make a milkshake! Dark Chocolate-Cherry Vegan Shakes Ingredients 1 recipe for Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream 1 cup room temperature coffee (or instant coffee in 1 cup of water) 1 cup frozen cherries ¼ tsp cinnamon 1 packet Stevia (if ...
Yummy Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
My friend Bebe has found avocados to be an excellent option for her son Roe as he struggles with food allergies. Mashed, sliced, or diced, they make a great snack but did you know that they are also an excellent substitute for “cream” in non-dairy raw foods? As I started thinking about how versatile avocados can be, I decided to get out my favorite blender and start playing ...
