Archives: Snacks
Quick and Easy Vegan Guacamole
Growing up in Maryland, I did not encounter avocados very often. In fact, I barely remember the food registering on my culinary radar. Then I arrived in California. Restaurant menus […]
Vegan Cornbread
I love fall food. And one of my favorite quintessential fall foods is cornbread. There’s something about the texture and the sweet corn taste that makes it irresistible. While I […]
Vegan Spelt Tortillas
I’ve always been underwhelmed by tortillas. Although I love the idea of them (they are after all useful for wraps, burritos, quesadillas, and other delicious meals), they are often dry, […]
Vegan Raw Balls
One of my all time favorite cookbooks is Alicia Silverstone’s The Kind Diet. It is a wonderful vegan resource full of appetizer, breakfast, soup, salad, and dessert recipes. The recipes are […]
Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
I’ve been having a real sweet tooth lately. Maybe that’s what happens when you’re 5 months pregnant? I have been trying to at least divert my cravings to things that […]
Vegan Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Count this as one of my new favorite muffin recipes. The muffins have a spicy pumpkin taste punctuated by delicious chocolate bursts. The best way to enjoy the muffins? Right […]
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Last week it was cold and rainy in San Diego (ie weather Southern Californians consider to be “winter”). And so I decided I would warm up with some home made […]
Rachel’s Superfood Green Balls
Sometimes you just know you’re going to click with someone. I knew Rachel and I were kindred spirits when five minutes into our first conversation we were exchanging tips on […]
Very Berry Vegan Muffins
Babycakes Cookbook: I love new cookbooks. I read them cover to cover. I flip through the pages scanning ingredient lists and baking instructions until my eyes start to cross. […]
Vegan Date Bars
It would be impossible for me to overstate my feelings about dates. Quite simply, I love them. I tried my first fresh date three years a go when I arrived […]
Vegan Sunflower Butter Carrot Smoothie
Anyone who has read my post on Go Raw L.I.F.E. Center knows how much I love their Sunbutter Smoothies (www.thefussyfork.com/go-raw-life-center/). I could drink one every day. In fact, while I […]
Vegan Rosemary Avocado Quick Bread
I reserve Tuesday mornings for my vegan cooking class at Casa de Luz in San Diego. It’s a time for experimenting with new recipes and connecting with other vegans in […]
Raw Vegan Granola: Part Two (of Two)
Raw Vegan Granola It’s time for my long promised second vegan granola recipe (Don’t miss out on Part 1!) Today’s recipe (inspired by Alissa Cohen’s granola in Raw […]
Vegan Granola: Part One (of Two)
Autumn in San Diego is somewhat misleading. The sunshine feels more intense, because the marine layer is strangely absent. The wind can feel warm, because the Santa Ana’s are blowing. […]