Tomatillo-Veggie (or Chicken) Posole
I broke out my fall garb this week, and taught my students a valuable lesson while wearing a cozy wrap/scarf that the mister got for me in Amsterdam. A scarf is just a socially acceptable way to wear...
View ArticleLemon Berry Custard Pies (GF +Vegan, No Added Sugar)
I’m quickly becoming a dessert activist. The little people in my head are marching around with picket signs and chanting Vegans are sweet too! Dairy-free treats are fun to eat! Mo dairy, mo...
View ArticleE.A.T Sandwiches with Sun-dried Tomato Aioli
E.A.T–Egg, avocado, tomato… Three things I haven’t been able to enjoy for a while now. I’m at the tail end of a month-long break from a chemo drug that made me lose a crazy amount of weight, and...
View ArticleLemon-Herb Cashew Sour Cream Dip (v, gf)
Lactose intolerants and L.I sympathizers, gather round! This is the holy grail of creaminess for all who can’t eat dairy yet still crave dip. Sour cream, oh, how I’ve missed you these past few years!...
View ArticleRoasted Barbecue-Spiced Potato Wedges with Lemon-Herb Cashew Sour Cream Dip
I was trying to squeeze the last bits of daylight into my photos, taking pictures on the back patio. It was close to sunset, and the dusky blue light sat cool and muted on my (finally) ready to...
View ArticlePenne with Kale Pesto, Almond Ricotta and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Eating out used to be a no-brainer. Step one: choose restaurant. Step two: decide what sounds good, debate a bit and order. Step three: chow down. Now, it’s a little more complicated. When...
View ArticleWhat to Spoon this June, and Ta-Dah! My new Spoon-site!
Look a little different around here? You know that feeling when you just got a haircut and you’re feeling pretty good about yourself and you get that little nervous feeling when your friend first...
View ArticleCurry-Lime Quinoa salad with Snap Peas, Cherry Tomatoes and Pistachios
The mister and I just celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary. One thing I’ve learned throughout the years is that some of my FAVORITE things to eat are things he just doesn’t prefer. Eating an...
View ArticleLast Hurrah of Summer Peach Crumble (vegan, gluten-free)
It’s the last hurrah of summer! Technically yes, I know it’s the second day of fall, but my garden is bursting with heirloom tomatoes, okra, peppers and many other little gems. This is the time of...
View ArticleBest Vegan Pizza (ever).
“I always think it’s funny whenever anyone calls something the BEST. Pinterest is filled with recipes overlaid with text that tout, “These are the BEST jelly doughnuts, the BEST enchiladas, the BEST...
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