April 15, 2019
Box-free Baking, Cakes & Cupcakes, Cooking Stuff, Dressing Up, Hosting Duty, Pies, Tarts, & Parfaits, Special Events
It was finally time for the Season 8 premiere of Game of Thrones! And it was time to completely nerd out. And have a vegan Game of Thrones feast with all the bells and whistles. My weekend was full of prep and running around… and then festivities. Here it is Read more…
March 5, 2019
There was a time when April 2019 seemed painfully far away. But somehow April 2019, and the start of Game of Thrones‘s final season, is now just “next month,” April 14th to be specific. With some forethought, I knew I’d need rest and recuperation the Monday after the season premiere. Read more…
August 16, 2015
Whiskey Maple Syrup goes back in the bottle for serving. (recipe credit) Macerated blueberry, blackberry & raspberry with Brandy & Grand Marnier Coconut whip Charred Eggplant Bacon (marinade recipe credit) Orange Brandy Marmalade with ginger bits Sweet Potato Beer Biscuits Coconut rum-soaked French Toast Some appetizers: Pride Enjoy Rainbow cookies, Mission Read more…
December 28, 2014
Sometimes you just want to spend the entire day in the kitchen and the entire night in the dining room eating and giggling with friends. It was time for a Winter Dins vegan victuals dinner party. For starters, “Deviled” Polenta Yukon Golds. Rye, Kale & Eggplant Dressing with toasted Pepitas Fennel, Read more…
July 21, 2013
My mother has been looking forward to throwing my sister and father a birthday party for months. My sister’s 40th and my Dad’s 70th are, after all, big milestones. I signed on for the planning fun and it almost swept me away. Luckily, I’m on my summer break. The big Read more…
November 25, 2012
Autumn comes and goes fast. In an attempt to slow down the season already pushed into streetlamp snowflakes and Christmas music, let us eat its bounty and keep in mind that the about a Winter Solstice is a month away. Autumn Dins is here. Lite Noshes: What brings out a Read more…
August 23, 2010
On sunny Sunday, August 1, 2010, I found inspiration in the pages of The Electrician‘s omnivorous cook books as he manually labored in his yard. A proper vegan bunch! Complete with the works: traditional brunch staples, both sweet and savory, served on vintage China and vividly colored fabric with tasty Read more…
November 9, 2008
➀ Dr. Cow Macadamia Nut Cheese ➁ Sunergia Soy Feta ➂ Galaxy Rice singles cheddar & pepperjack quesadillas ➃ PPK‘s Nacho Cheese Sauce ➄ Teese Mozzarella (Chicago Soydairy) ➅ Alexian Vegan Pate ➆ Cara Cucina Artichoke & Garlic cream A wine & vegan cheese night has been on my list Read more…
