It’s Monday, September 7. Labor Day, actually, though since I’ve been out of work for six months I’m not sure I get to celebrate. The big question of the day, though, is, now that it’s almost Autumn, is it soup season yet? I may be jumping the gun a little since it was 120 degrees […]
Chana Masala: Quick and Easy Curried Chickpeas
I told you a while back after visiting an Indian restaurant in Big Bear that my new cooking goal was to figure out how to prepare the Chana Masala that we enjoyed there. I’m happy to say that after much experimentation, recipe combining, and endless tasting, I’ve created a dish that just feels right (and […]
Vegan Seitan and Rice Salad with Creamy Tarragon Dressing
After a busy weekend, I’m popping in quickly to share this amazing vegan seitan rice salad recipe. It’s a take-off on a favorite (and long gone) restaurant dish. Way back when, I used to have it with chicken, but even then (this was almost 20 years ago), the restaurant offered a vegan version with seitan. I […]
Grandma’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies. Vegan and Gluten Free
I don’t know about you but I’ve had a bit of a sweet tooth over the last couple of months. I’ve managed to resist for the most part but I figure a delicious homemade cookie once in a while won’t hurt. I call them Grandma’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies because many of us can remember […]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with These Vegan Taco Tuesday Favorites
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Well, it’s actually Star Wars Day, which gives you an extra day to plan your Cinco de Mayo celebration meal. It’s weird that the one time that Cinco de Mayo actually falls on Taco Tuesday most of us are stuck at home with no place to go. Here are some Vegan […]
Kitchen Sink Roasted Vegetable Stew
I am like many of you who are sheltering in place. When I finally go to the grocery store, I tend to stock up. No, not hoarding, rather purchasing enough food to last for at least two weeks or more. That includes produce, of course. I’ve been buying all the fresh produce that I can […]
