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A vegan cheesecake that will wow non-vegans

I don’t make claims like that without knowing for certain they are the truth.    I searched high and low for the perfect cheesecake recipe.  But in the end, I went with my gut (and my taste buds).  You see the cheesecake had to be better than good, it had to be “the best.”  Why?  Because it was specially requested by my coworkers who were dying to try some of my vegan baking.  Opportunities like these don’t come often.  In fact, I can’t remember anyone at my old job making a special request for vegan… Read more >

August 25, 2011 follow your heart, raw, vegan cake Read more >

Ensalada triste

Last I left off, we were finishing lunch at Mama Terra…and heading to one of Sevilla’s most impressive sites, Plaza de Espana. When I studied abroad in 2002, the entire plaza was fenced off and covered in green mesh due to construction.  So I had never seen the famous square with it’s tiled alcoves representing each province of Spain.  I took a photo in the alcove of my favorite province (BCN). Now imagine 49 more of these surrounding a fountain, with bridges and water throughout…   GORGEOUS. The photos don’t even come close to showing… Read more >

August 25, 2011 Uncategorized Read more >

The Average Woman

Quoting Kathie Lee and Hoda isn’t usually my thing, but I was enjoying my coffee in front of the tv this morning and here’s what I heard. The average woman gains 8 pounds between Thanksgiving and mid-January. The average woman is 5’4” and weighs 164.  The average woman of that height should weigh 145.  [according to what source, I don’t know] I find these stats to be irrelevant.  I don’t care about being compared to every other woman.  It doesn’t motivate me and it certainly doesn’t inspire me.  If I were a person who thrived… Read more >

August 24, 2011 kale, Kombucha, seitan Read more >

Counting at The Counter

  Monday night was my last night to squeeze in dinner with my girlfriend (in town from NYC).  So many visitors this past weekend!  Regular readers may recall our monthly girlfriend dinner dates in NYC.  Yeah, we enjoy trying new places together.    The Counter has several locations (tons in both Nor Cal and So Cal, as well as Chicago, NYC, Seattle, etc.).  There are even two locations in Ireland! Likes: Build-Your-Own form with boxes to check (a list person’s dream) House-made veggie burger option (no thawed Boca patties) Topping extravaganza (the burgers additions offered… Read more >

August 24, 2011 the counter, veggie burger Read more >

Splat go the cookies

I had so many cookie fails today.  It was rather discouraging for my poor baking heart. I made FOUR batches of cookies today. FOUR!!!  And only one turned out.  One out of four is a horrible average.  Under ordinary circumstances it wouldn’t matter, because I’m usually just cooking/baking for me [and I rarely (slash never) show you guys my unsuccessful recipes].  However, as I mentioned before, these desserts have been specially requested for a work party.  And since this is my one shot to win my coworkers over with delicious vegan treats, I can’t show… Read more >

August 23, 2011 coconut, peanut butter Read more >