Filled with elegant recipes, Extraordinary Vegan is the latest book from writer and private gourmet vegan chef Alan Roettinger. As someone who finds pleasure in subtle flavors and healthful plant-based cuisine, I was instantly intrigued by Roettinger’s promise of making food “to support health, thrill the senses, surprise the imagination,” and more. In the book’s […]
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Product Review: The Kale Factory Chips and Crackers
I have a confession. I never tried kale until a few years ago. I wish I could say I have a good reason, but I honestly never thought to try it. I grew up in the era of frozen mixed vegetables. I moved on to more adventurous vegetables as an adult, but my greens consumption […]
Recipe: Sweet and Toasty Fall Trail Mix
Fall is in full force with the holidays coming up right around the corner, which means chilly nights, warm fires, cozying up with blankets, and lots of yummy fall spices. I love the cranberry, cinnamon, and nutmeg flavors. They instantly make me feel warm, happy, and cozy. One of my favorite ways to enjoy them […]
Recipe: Mango Buddha Bowl
Summer seems to have come a little later to the South Eastern US this year, and all the sunshine and heat has me craving all kinds of summery foods. Especially mangos. I love the juicy, bright flavor of a nice mango, and it makes such a great addition to a summertime salad. This hearty salad […]
Review: Starry Lane Bakery Allergen-Free, Vegan Products
I was excited to receive a sample of Starry Lane Bakery’s products recently. Starry Lane Bakery has a storefront in San Diego as well as an online store. All products are free of the six most common allergens: gluten, soy, dairy, eggs, tree nuts and peanuts – they also happen to be suitable for vegans. […]