December 24, 2023
With the motivation of making a showstopper for the big day, I embarked upon the annual challenge of assembling a vegan Bûche De Noël. And though the end result is always spectacular to look at, I have accepted that, thus far, the texture of a vegan cake rolled and compressed Read more…
December 24, 2022
Well, the big day calls for the big guns. If colleagues get cookies, the family gets a labor-intensive Bûche De Noël. I made one last year and learned some lessons. This year, a toasted meringue and some whimsical garnish ideas inspired by the many Asian markets I hit up. I Read more…
December 24, 2021
“One Day My (Yule) Log Will Have Something To Say About This.” My goodness! How could I have not connected this traditional Christmas cake with the Log Lady sooner? This kind of cross-section of my interests into thematic baking is highly motivating. And so, a log was born. And a 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…