Category: Food

Risotto w/ Leeks and Sun-Dried Tomatoes.

Mmm risotto. I’ve posted a lot of recipes for risotto. And, I’m telling you right now…I can’t stop, won’t stop! Haha, hope you enjoy this recipe for this comforting risotto. Risotto w/ Leeks and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Ingredients: 4 c No-Chicken Broth (Imagine Brand, Better… Continue Reading “Risotto w/ Leeks and Sun-Dried Tomatoes.”

Cape Gooseberry Custard Tart.

I saw these cape gooseberries (also known as physalis) at Whole Foods a couple of weeks ago. I’ve seen them a few times, but I have never tried them. They’re typically pretty expensive and I just never got around to trying them. I saw… Continue Reading “Cape Gooseberry Custard Tart.”

Blood Orange & Strawberry Fry Pies w/ Rosemary Crust.

Hello glorious blog reading and blog writing friends! I probably shouldn’t post when I’ve had so much beer and wine (yes, both) and by “so much” I naturally mean one beer and one glass of wine. BUT….I plan to have more! Maybe one more.… Continue Reading “Blood Orange & Strawberry Fry Pies w/ Rosemary Crust.”

Blood Orange Yogurt Tart.

About twice a year, Sur La Table sends out a coupon for $10 off your next purchase. Can I tell you that I look forward to these coupons? I immediately head over to the store and see what goodies they have for me. Well,… Continue Reading “Blood Orange Yogurt Tart.”

Roasted Vegetable and Vegan Meatball Pappardelle

When I saw this meaty recipe in Sunset, I realized I hadn’t made vegan meatballs in a while. And now my friends, well now is the time. Roasted Vegetable and Meatball Pappardelle Adapted from Sunset Magazine Ingredients:  Meatballs Ingredients: 1 tube Gimme Lean Meatless… Continue Reading “Roasted Vegetable and Vegan Meatball Pappardelle”

Easter Cake.

These days I am all about veganizing. I love creating new recipes. I love making vegan recipes from cookbooks, magazines, the interwebs etc. But I also fancy taking a meat and dairy extravaganza and adjusting it to fit my lifestyle. I have blogged a… Continue Reading “Easter Cake.”

Red Potato & Gardein Chick’n Salad w/ Yogurt-Chive Dressing

Along with the great spread about Ojai Pixie Tangerines, the new issue of Sunset Magazine had this amazing looking potato salad meets chicken salad meets salad made out of lettuce. So… naturally, I thought, I want. Hence I went forth to the kingdom of… Continue Reading “Red Potato & Gardein Chick’n Salad w/ Yogurt-Chive Dressing”

Hip: A Vegetarian Joint.

This is a short follow up to yesterday’s post. While having a glorious time in ol’ Ojai, my friend Danielle found us this lovely little vegan gem of a cafe. Danielle is an omnivore, but she was more than happy to go vegan for… Continue Reading “Hip: A Vegetarian Joint.”

Oh hi, Ojai!

Beware, long post ahead! But full of lots of pretty pictures! Recently I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Ojai, California with the lovely Danielle of Look Pretty. I got the itch to visit Ojai after hearing about a lovely citrus farm, Friends’ Ranch.… Continue Reading “Oh hi, Ojai!”

Blackberry Pie w/ Lemon & Lavender

Well. I meant to post this pie recipe last week, but ended up having to take my computer to the Apple Geniuses and have them work their magic. A few months ago, my laptop screen started acting wacky. I couldn’t open it past a… Continue Reading “Blackberry Pie w/ Lemon & Lavender”