tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82340069327162532202012-02-16T02:53:22.359-08:00on food and other favorite thingsRachnoreply@blogger.comBlogger741100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-16639912516671024442011-01-30T18:01:00.000-08:002011-06-14T13:37:32.978-07:00

Visit my new blog at greenbeane.blogspot.com.  It's even yummier!

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-87570717049688739312011-01-12T14:48:00.000-08:002011-01-13T18:42:01.290-08:00

This recipe is courtesy of my cousin Elise - an amazing chef!  She made this for a cousin home-video viewing party.  It was great fun and I ate this hummus non-stop the entire time I was there (and I'm eating it right now).  This is a super healthy and super delicious snack! Makes 2 cups 2 cups shelled edamame (from the frozen section in the grocery store.  Thaw for an hour.)2 cloves garlic1⁄4

Rachnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-57950065872019230002011-01-03T18:40:00.000-08:002011-01-07T16:32:57.665-08:00

New Years resolution #1: Venture outside of your comfort zone.  A couple facts about me: I'm not a fan of soup and I've never really cared about cauliflower.  Therefore, I generally stay away from both.  So what better opportunity to put my new year's resolution into action than to try Robin Robertson's Cauliflower Soup recipe in this months issue of VegNews.  I couldn't have been more

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-83779007872446289542010-12-30T20:50:00.000-08:002010-12-30T20:50:10.012-08:00

My sister found this on youtube and I thought it was so cute!!

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-62767551712557162402010-12-03T18:17:00.000-08:002010-12-03T18:23:30.979-08:00

Broccoli Cheese was the highlight of my holiday dinners.  The responsibility (and high honor) of making it would alternate between us and the McDevitt cousins.  One year when it was our turn, our beloved dog, Goober, enjoyed the entire casserole to herself while we stopped at McDonald's on the way to the family gathering.  It was an utter tragedy, and so was losing the broccoli cheese.  This

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-19130358786180674902010-11-29T23:52:00.000-08:002010-12-01T09:33:50.598-08:00

...you'll be rich from all money you didn't spend on the pine nuts and Cuisinart.  Traditionally, a pesto is made in a cuisinart with a lot of olive oil, pine nuts, basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.  I wanted to simplify the recipe and see if it tasted just as good without the cuisinart, loads of oil and parm cheese.   It was awesome! I think this will become a staple because of how easy and

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-37974423494319199782010-11-26T14:31:00.000-08:002010-11-26T14:32:23.996-08:00

 I know I'm behind the times a bit on this, but I'm finally putting to rest the harmful chemicals that I've grown so fond of cleaning with.  No more bleach, lysol, scrubbing bubbles, windex, pine sol or....I can't believe I'm about to say this....cleanser.  I have five animals - three cats and two dogs - so I've been reluctant to switch to green cleaning products because I relied on the

Rachnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-1278814705038934972010-11-22T19:45:00.000-08:002010-11-22T19:48:32.862-08:00

Ok, I'm kinda really proud of this recipe.  I created it without the help of someone else's recipe, and I have to say, it DELISH!  I tested it out on some friends last night and it was a huge success.  I'm going to serve it in honor of the bird that will be happily frolicking in a meadow and not laying on my table :)  It's a lot of ingredients, but it's Thanksgiving!  I'm going to make this a day

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-90586380678053763252010-11-21T13:08:00.000-08:002010-11-22T19:49:04.658-08:00

Of all the recipes I've posted, I'm most excited about this one.  Every year since he was about 7, my wonderful husband has been in charge of making the holiday pumpkin bread.  This year, he as been tirelessly working to create the perfect vegan version of his famous classic.  After about 4 different loaves, he's finally found THE ONE!  It's light, fluffy, moist, sweet, pumpkinny, and the most

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-90179121813265832452010-11-16T21:00:00.000-08:002010-11-16T21:00:16.756-08:00

Not only will your taste buds be giddy, your heart will thank you too! This delicious recipe is from Caldwell B. Esselstyn's book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease.  There's some chopping that has to be done, but you basically throw it all in one pot and let it cook.  It's super easy!  If served with brown rice, it serves 6.  If not, it probably serves 4 Ingredients 2 1⁄2 cups lentils (any

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-26544647937469799502010-11-08T13:20:00.000-08:002010-11-08T13:25:31.665-08:00

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Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-52768106693990438302010-11-07T17:10:00.000-08:002010-11-07T18:02:22.122-08:00

My amazing "little" brother (10 years younger and 3 inches taller) has recently discovered the joy of cooking.  As a varsity soccer player on one of the best soccer teams in the state, he realized he needed to be filling his body with clean burning fuel that would enhance his performance on the field.  With no prior cooking experience and hardly any help from the 'rents he has mastered several of

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-75157132037231102352010-11-04T09:04:00.000-07:002010-11-04T09:04:34.896-07:00

Wolf Blitzer interviews President Bill Clinton as he explains his change in diet after his bypass surgery. Click here to view the video.

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-89387430060915098992010-10-27T18:22:00.000-07:002010-11-08T13:29:07.323-08:00

This recipe cooks itself.  It's so easy and so delicious it might just become a staple for you as it has become for us.  If you don't have all of those spices, don't fret, just add a little more of what you do have.  If you want to add some garlic, go for it - it's not a picky casserole.  And if you don't have vegan cheese, it'll still be really good. This will take 10 minutes (at the most) of

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-83252909339487268952010-10-19T23:07:00.000-07:002011-01-15T00:59:34.075-08:00

This recipe is in the Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone (an awesome book/cookbook).  She found it in The Hip Chick's Guide to Macrobiotics by Jessica Porter, and Jessica acquired it from her friend Lisa Silverman.  How's that family tree for ya ;)  When we saw this recipe and how easy it was and how yummy it looked, we thought it was too good to be true.  But alas, it's super easy and super yummy!

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-5795086236397098992010-10-18T13:05:00.000-07:002010-10-18T13:05:51.253-07:00

When Kristen had me over for dinner and told me we were having a squash soup that she found in The Kind Diet, my heart sank.  I really hate squash soup.  And when she excitedly told me it was just squash, water, and salt and pepper, I wanted to go home.  But I was a good friend and stayed and I'm so glad I did! Kabocha squash on it's own is so sweet and creamy that you don't need anything else! 

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-60141087258966711242010-10-18T11:16:00.000-07:002010-10-18T11:16:45.779-07:00

For the next couple of weeks, I will be posting delicious and healthy recipes with very few ingredients that require no kitchen gadgets.  This was suggested by my friend Kristen who said she gets intimidated by long lists of ingredients - understandably.  I was also inspired by my sister, a college student, who doesn't have funds for lots of kitchen gadgets or access to fancy ingredients.  Hope

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-79162885485639503942010-10-15T11:03:00.000-07:002010-10-15T11:03:18.351-07:00

My friend works with a make-up artist who only uses natural and organic cosmetics.  She introduced us to 100% Pure, and we're HOOKED!  The mascara is a must - I have the blueberry and it actually smells like blueberries!  This is taken from the FAQ's on their website: Why 100% pure?“As much as 60% of topical skin-care products are absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream,” Says Dr.

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-30148253189752139002010-10-15T10:26:00.000-07:002010-10-15T10:26:54.638-07:00

My friends, Chris and Shaunte, tried the pumpkin muffins the other day and made a great suggestion.  Next time they make them, they're gonna use chunky applesauce and a touch of nutmeg - I will definitely be trying that!  Thanks guys! Glad you enjoyed them! This is how theirs turned out (these definitely look more impressive than mine!)  I'm beaming :)

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-4589933072182180412010-10-06T14:51:00.000-07:002010-11-22T19:54:14.486-08:00

Ta da! A gluten free cookie that looks like a cookie, feels like a cookie, tastes like an amaaaazing cookie, and can be made in your very own kitchen!!!  My gluten-full friends, you may not find anything unbelievably extraordinary about this cookie.  It is, after all, one of the most standard and simple American treats.  My gluten-free friends, however, you might want to get out the box of

Rachnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-20098556841880189482010-10-06T13:31:00.000-07:002010-10-15T10:28:26.246-07:00

When you're baking it's about formulas, when you're cookin' it's about feeling.

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-4020168498674283382010-10-05T10:33:00.000-07:002010-12-03T18:48:28.369-08:00

 I realized I haven't been posting enough lunch or dinner recipes.  So I'm going to make an effort to share more of those!  The only problem is that the camera doesn't take the best pictures at night and we eat pretty late, so I might not be able to post pictures with all of the recipes.  But rest assured, they look beautiful and taste great!  This is a go-to meal we make at least once a week for

Rachnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-76289422793103766702010-10-03T11:19:00.000-07:002010-10-03T11:24:47.400-07:00

More waffles!!!  I feel most inspired to create or try new recipes at the start of a new season.  Especially fall.  It's just so cozy and comfort food is just so.....comforting :)  This recipe is a collaboration between Vegan with a Vengeance by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and yours truly. Makes 12 squares Ingredients: 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1⁄2 tsp baking powder 1⁄2 tsp baking soda 1⁄2 tsp

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-55234091799541307562010-09-15T11:42:00.000-07:002010-09-15T11:42:27.234-07:00

 We had a craving for waffles one evening as we finished dinner and were already scheming a fun Saturday morning breakfast.  And to our surprise and delight, we discovered we had a waffle maker!  It was my old one from high school (probably considered an antique by now) that I begged my parents for one Christmas.  After a solid 20 minutes of cleaning her, she was good as new.  We found this

Rachnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-12132849820449086862010-09-03T16:51:00.000-07:002010-09-03T16:53:16.186-07:00

Michael found this recipe in VegNews.  Now, I'm not the type of person who gravitates toward recipes where lettuce is involved, but he insisted we make this and I'm SOOOOOOO happy we did.  We used a new spice: Chinese five-spice, we used a new veggie: jicama, and we used a new sauce: hoisin!  We love when we incorporate new foods!  This is a really fun meal to share with friends - your all

Rachnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-48606684905831886282010-08-09T23:13:00.000-07:002010-08-09T23:14:41.394-07:00

Michael and I recently went to a cooking demonstration with Chef Tanya at Native Foods.  She's an awesome, fun, and well educated woman who has created a STELLAR menu and this AMAZING restaurant in Westwood (also a few other locations).  While she was cooking, she mentioned the "dirty dozen."  Michael and I have switched to organic unless we can't find an organic option, but we had no idea about

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-82396478766348414582010-08-04T09:40:00.000-07:002010-08-04T09:40:25.045-07:00

Can you stand it?!

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-54539496113138344472010-08-02T12:30:00.000-07:002010-12-03T18:57:56.296-08:00

I had some friends over last night and we had a big Mexican feast!  It was soooo yummy!  I didn't get a picture of it, but it wouldn't have done it justice anyway.  With some help from Michael, it took us a little over an hour.  Worth the effort though.  Worth. The. Effort. :) Serves 6-8 The MenuSeasoned mixed vegetables with pinto beans (recipe below)Refried black beansSpring mix greensSpicy

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-56337390625529230472010-08-01T14:26:00.000-07:002010-08-01T14:26:48.362-07:00

I wanted to find a healthier alternative to Bisquick - no offense Bisquick, I enjoyed you throughout my childhood.  This recipe took me quite some time to perfect and comes from combining/veganizing a few different recipes.  It's hearty but fluffy at the same time, and with the maple cinnamon butter Michael made, it's a little bite of heaven in your mouth! Makes about 15-18 medium pancakes

Rachnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-47030651352125194592010-07-28T12:59:00.000-07:002010-07-28T13:02:40.863-07:00

This recipe is from Vegetarian Time's March 2009 issue.  We made it last week, but it would be a great meal for a cozy winter night as well.  It's soooo yummy!!  I've never cooked with beer or millet before, but I'm an official fan of both.  And grab an extra beer or two to serve with the meal! Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 1 7-oz package of tempeh, cut into bite size cubes

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-78550039352299312592010-07-27T23:19:00.000-07:002010-07-27T23:24:45.277-07:00

We took the kids to the dog beach in San Diego.  It smelled like pee but Gumba  and Beezy didn't seem to mind...

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-42874740663412702692010-07-21T21:00:00.000-07:002010-12-03T19:01:31.250-08:00

(not the most amazing picture..) This recipe is a collaboration of a recipe I found online and my mom's apple crisp.  I pretty much ate the entire thing in one night.  This is a great dessert when you need to quickly throw something together and really want to impress your guests, or yourself :) Cobbler Ingredients 7 cups frozen berries, thawed and drained (to save time, I put them in a

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-43045374299664403182010-07-11T13:00:00.000-07:002010-07-27T23:37:20.412-07:00

Finally....the moment my family has been waiting for.  My perfect smoothie.  Michael and I drink these after almost every workout.  A great source of protein, fiber, omega-3, potassium, good fats, complex carbs (those are the healthy ones), antioxidents, and a little special happy powder called Maca, this is a super duper healthy, hearty, creamy and absolutely delicious smoothie.  There are a

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-24693807743812523452010-07-10T14:34:00.000-07:002010-07-27T23:37:52.401-07:00

My favorite memory of doughnuts has to be when we were "down the shore" (Ocean City, NJ) and my dad would get up early in the morning to get fresh doughnuts and Mallon's sticky buns.  It was blissful waking up on a warm and muggy East coast morning to the sweet smell of pastry heaven.  This recipe is courtesy of Vegetarian Times September 2009 issue.  These are not the type of dougnuts you'll

Rachnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-13889288541033838412010-07-10T03:19:00.000-07:002010-07-27T23:38:31.635-07:00

One of my favorite lunches.  It's a long post, and it might look complicated, but if you have some of the ingredients made in advance, it's easy peasy.  This was a left-over creation when I already had extra cooked orzo from the night before, blackened tofu from 2 nights before and Ranch dressing on hand. But the Ranch is really easy and A-MA-ZING!  It's courtesy of our friends Jenny and Heather

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-88708786200028214582010-07-08T23:30:00.000-07:002010-07-08T23:30:50.232-07:00

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-70653224816162365052010-04-12T22:45:00.000-07:002010-07-27T23:38:50.006-07:00

Crunchy chocolaty shell, smooth peanut-butter-cream-cheesy center... You're gonna love these! Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese 2 Cups smooth (or crunchy if you like) peanut butter 3 Tbsp earth balance (softened) 1⁄2 pound of powdered sugar 1⁄2 tsp salt 1 1⁄2 tsp vanilla extract 24 oz (2 bags) chocolate chips (I used whole foods bulk chocolate chips) Mix all ingredients together (except the

Rachnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-46468893939928222032010-03-23T00:46:00.000-07:002010-07-10T19:41:43.882-07:00

who says it's not easy being green?  A simple way to add a little green to your day: use re-usable water bottles.  I have a sigg bottle (that I LOVE - it keeps my water tasting fresh all day!!), which is about a $20-$30 investment - not too shabby when you put it in perspective. They say the average American buys 170 bottles of water a year - that's over 200 bucks!  Doesn't sound like a lot,

Rachnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-38269748526525160052010-03-09T08:24:00.000-08:002010-07-10T19:38:04.451-07:00

I kind of chose to remain ignorant about leather and where it comes from - until I saw Earthlings.  A truly disturbing documentary on the way animals serve us: as pets, as food, as entertainment, as clothing, and for science.  You can watch it for free online - just click on the word "Earthlings" above.  I cried hysterically for the first hour, and after I could hardly see past my puffy eyes,

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-666545399262188122010-03-03T17:04:00.000-08:002010-12-03T19:02:47.749-08:00

I didn't know what to name it - there's so many fun and yummy things in it.  It's super duper easy and easily modified to please your personal palette!  I had left over rice, diced tomatoes and my carrots needed to be used so I just threw everything together without exact measurements. Ingredients 1 box (4 Cups) Organic Low Sodium Vegetable Broth* 2-3 cloves Organic garlic 2-3 large Organic

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-34723144993511022642010-03-03T16:14:00.001-08:002010-03-03T16:15:13.530-08:00

Rachnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-83558268450092588782010-03-03T16:13:00.000-08:002010-03-03T16:13:48.003-08:00

Michael went to the LA flower district to create a beautiful bouquet of flowers for me.  He woke up at 5 in the morning the day before and got home 5 hours later!  he wanted to get peach peonies (my favorite) but there weren't in season.  I think he did a pretty good job.  I picked a good one :)

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-88461228709915536222010-02-06T20:15:00.000-08:002010-07-07T23:20:28.391-07:00

  Michael and I went to Hawaii last week.  And we have to admit - it wasn't easy to maintain our diet.  We DID, however, get word of a little roadside stand that sold vegan ice cream!!!  I mean there's coconuts everywhere on that island - coconut ice cream seems pretty obvious! The stand was not the cleanest in the world - not even by outdoor Hawaiian food stand standards..) It was outside, so

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-38926854920853411182010-01-22T09:30:00.000-08:002010-01-22T09:30:06.795-08:00

We all have to do our part.  Here's a link that I found on CNN.com that lists the top charities providing aid in Haiti.  http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1004

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-72785325658633446212010-01-11T17:31:00.000-08:002010-07-27T23:39:31.468-07:00

Ladies and Gentlemen, let me introduce you to Daiya Cheese.  I really hope you are within a reasonable distance from a whole foods.  If not, find it online.  It will change your life.  Daiya Cheese is a new vegan cheese that tastes like cheese, looks like cheese, and yes, actually MELTS like cheese.  For non-vegans, you might be thinking, no big deal.  If you're a vegan, you will probably have to

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-85061163887015414392010-01-11T17:21:00.000-08:002010-08-01T14:28:31.179-07:00

This salad is as healthy and delicious as it looks.  Michael and I have been reading a book called Thrive by Brendan Brazier.  Brazier is a professional Ironman Triathlete and a vegan...just wanted to make sure ya got that ;)  I haven't finished the book yet, but we're trying to bring our "healthiness" to a whole new level.  This salad is from that book.  So if you want to be uber healthy for

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-41206839037195325802010-01-11T14:42:00.000-08:002010-07-27T23:40:17.602-07:00

(I stole this image off the internet..shhhhhh) Kale Chips are surprisingly yummy - and extremely addicting.  And of course super duper healthy!  I've made them a few times and they're always a hit.  Even for the non-believers.  And they're easy peasy. Ingredients: 1 bunch kale few Tbsps extra virgin olive oil Salt and Pepper to taste tsp Garlic powder Directions: Preheat oven to 325°F 1. Wash

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-44569611340569539202010-01-05T22:21:00.000-08:002010-01-05T22:21:39.522-08:00

My resolution: Enjoy the journey :) What's yours? more recipes to come!

Rachnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-59293695776609843962009-12-19T13:26:00.001-08:002009-12-19T13:26:53.828-08:00

The petals aren't my favorite, but it's my first!  and I love it!

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-64703814771625396692009-12-19T13:16:00.000-08:002010-07-28T00:10:39.431-07:00

 Alas. Now, one of my favorite people in the entire world, Kristen, is gluten intolerant so I made mine gluten free.  They are really yummy, but definitely not the cream cheese cookies I grew up on.  I'm pretty sure most yellow cake mixes are vegan.  Besides not having vegan sugar, I didn't see any animal products in the Duncan Hines yellow cake mix.  It just depends how "healthy" you want these

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-46112428393850061362009-12-19T13:11:00.000-08:002010-07-28T13:09:12.411-07:00

"You want some pizza?" I know.  And it's even yummier than it sounds if that's possible.  It requires some love, but I think just the name is motivation enough.  This was inspired by my twin sister, Kate, who enjoys dipping her crust in Ranch.  Brilliant, Kate, brillant. Ingredients Pizza: Pizza dough (sometimes we make it from scratch, but with this, I'd get pre-made at Whole Foods or Trader

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-57485969142835285182009-12-17T23:04:00.000-08:002010-07-07T23:24:50.351-07:00

Two years ago, I founded a rescue for puppy mill dogs.  I took a few trips to the Midwest, and attended auctions where commercial breeders (puppy millers) buy and sell dogs and puppies to be breeding dogs.  How did I end up getting involved in that?  Three years ago I wanted a dog.  I researched breeds and decided I wanted a Havanese.  I searched petfinder for months to try to rescue a

Rachnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-71590454425690687472009-12-13T19:05:00.000-08:002009-12-13T19:05:09.290-08:00

CREAM CHEESE COOKIES!!! Dear Tastebuds, You're welcome. Love, the cookies

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I recently found out, via facebook, that I actually have some followers!  Thanks friends!  I've been too busy to cook a lot - and if I do, I'm in a rush and don't have time to document and take pictures.  But excuses excuses....with the holidays here, I'm committed to sharing some great holiday recipes!  Starting tomorrow. haha. But for now, here's a little blast from the past.  This picture was

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This is the yummiest apple pie in the world!  Pretty sure I say that about all my recipes :)  The crust is not light and flaky.  I don't really like my crust like that because to me, it always seems dry.  This is thick and doughy! yum!  I found the recipe in My Sweet Vegan by Hannah Kaminsky.  GREAT book - highly recommended. Here we go! Ingredients Sweet Maple Crust 2 1⁄2 cups all purpose

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Ingredients: Vanilla yogurt (I used "So Delicious" coconut based yogurt from Whole Foods) Walnuts A banana and... Trader Joe's Pumpkin Butter!  I added 2 tsp. Yum! There is sugar in it, but not too much - so it's pretty healthy! Add some veggies and hummus on the side to make it a complete lunch!

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-26756833764240781522009-11-13T09:42:00.000-08:002010-07-28T00:14:15.600-07:00

Another creation of mine!  Quinoa is an ancient grain that is high in protein and low in calories.  It has tons of nutritional benefits and is super duper healthy.  It cooks like rice (2 parts liquid to 1 part grain), and can replace rice in any recipe for a fun little change.  Click here to learn all about it! Quinoa is virtually flavorless, but almost to a fault.  In order for it to absorb

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-48183925658991521942009-11-13T09:02:00.000-08:002010-07-28T00:14:39.227-07:00

These are the most amazing baked good I've ever made.  I found the base of this recipe on the post punk kitchen website, which has awesome vegan recipes.  I modified this a lot to lower the fat, add some fiber, and omit the molasses.  So I'm definitely calling this my own recipe.  If you like molasses, add a tablespoon or two.  We had these in the morning, so I wanted a lighter flavor.  But I'm

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-87349131580964485332009-11-10T16:22:00.000-08:002009-11-10T16:22:42.773-08:00

This is why we call him booger

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If you don't already know about Trader Joe's Cherry Chocolate Chip Soy Ice Cream, now you do and go get it!  It's a staple in this house. I just discovered another treat that I LOVE.  Instant chocolate pudding from Trader Joe's - in the red box.   Hint: it's pretty thin if you use the full 2 cups of milk.  If you like it really thick start at 1 1⁄2 Cups and go from there.  And it does set in 5

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but he's too cute to eat! ..courtesy of Mandell's tree :)

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This is an easy recipe adapted from Vegan with a Vengeance.  The recipe seems like it wouldn't taste good at all, and I wouldn't recommend licking the batter off your fingers, but the finished product is DE-lish!  Use whatever bread you want.  Cinnamon-Raisin bread would be amazing. The cream cheese is a lil somethin somethin I whip up for this recipe as well as crepes.  It's soooo easy and you

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-17251279824589545682009-11-02T13:11:00.000-08:002009-11-02T13:13:38.275-08:00

Kristen (one of my most favorite people on this planet and  beyond), and I were taking some headshots yesterday - and here are some fun pics we got at the end :)  The greatest picture of all time ^

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This requires a little love - but how often do we treat ourselves to vegan caramel apples?! Recipe courtesy of suite101.com *If you can find vegan condensed milk, let me know where.  If not, see recipe below. Vegan Caramel Sauce To make a thinner, saucier caramel sauce, reduce the condensed milk to ¼ cup or omit altogether. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp vegan margarine 1 cup ightly packed brown sugar

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-29763220975755889202009-11-02T12:04:00.000-08:002010-07-28T13:10:58.587-07:00

Yeah that's right. I've conquered it. Michael and I have been concocting this idea for years. We never expected it to be this good. Warning: wear a napkin on your shirt - you might just drool.. ok that was cheesy..pun intended...I'm stopping now... *Read how to make the bacon and the egg first. You'll want to do them kind of simultaneously. For example, while the bacon is marinating, start

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-25132632509795224602009-11-02T12:01:00.003-08:002009-11-08T12:58:54.977-08:00

Howdy Y'all! We went to get pumpkins a couple weekends ago and for two fresh-squeezed-lemonade-and-funnel-cake-filled hours we were transported to Anywhere, OK. There was actually a corn field in the middle of Los Angeles!! Ok, not right in the middle, but close enough :) These are a couple of my favorite pics from the day. ignorance is bliss^ If you're in the area here's the info:

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I'm LOVING this new camera. It's a Canon 5D Mark II Dudley (aka Dudley Shmudly) Cagney (aka Caganeezy Sneezy) Bogart (aka Boogsie Shoogsie or Booger)

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 I finally got around to making the doughnuts from Vegetarian Times. Boy do I wish I made these sooner! I even remembered to take pictures this time. Although I made them at midnight and didn't have the best light...but you get the idea! You're gonna need time for these, so make them on a lazy Saturday when you have lots of love to give em! I did not modify these at all so before you go

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-506146487887722462009-11-02T11:49:00.001-08:002010-07-10T19:30:04.470-07:00

A year and a half ago, I started a dog rescue. We go to the Midwest and rescue dogs from puppy mills. If you don't know what a puppy mill is - go to youtube and plenty will come up - but make sure you're not eating when you do. It's really difficult to rescue animals - financially, emotionally and logistically. Especially when one has no idea what one's doing (which is how I started out). I took

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I mean really. Could we be any cuter??

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Hi all! I had some blood work done because I've been feeling somewhat fatigued lately. I'm on medication that we suspected might be causing it, but before we changed the dosage, we wanted to rule out everything else. Everything came back great, except my hemoglobins are a little on the low side. So I just need to adjust my iron intake by eating more leafy greens, tofu, tempeh, oats, dried fruit..

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Beezie with the butt If you look real close, you can see two eyes..

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He's so lucky he's cute......

Rachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-36953489305041656542009-11-02T11:43:00.000-08:002010-08-01T14:31:02.886-07:00

We had the yummiest dinner EVER tonight! And it was super duper easy. - Veggie Burgers - Broccolini - Sweet Potato Fries *First things first: get the oven pre-heated and the burgers in the pan. Burgers We were shopping at whole foods to get the stuff Trader Joe's doesn't carry, and we were starving. So we spent about 8 minutes in front of the frozen veggie burgers drooling over all of the

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