“Mum, I heard it’s Valentine’s Day, so I’m practising my best come-hither look. . . do you think that cute Henry will notice? In the meantime, would you mind peeling me a grape?” ** “Hey, Elsie, is this how you do it? How’s this, huh? What do you think? Is this come hither? Huh? Well, I […]
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Featured in Clean Eating!
Just a quick note to share some exciting news: my recipe for Orange-Infused Chocolate Almond Cake is featured in this month’s Clean Eating magazine! When I was asked by the folks at the magazine to create a recipe for a healthy, fudgy chocolate cake (that met the Clean Eating requirements, of course–basically the NAG diet that […]
Have a Wonderful Holiday
To everyone celebrating today, whether Christmas or just time off– Hope your holidays are joyful, relaxing, fun, filled with delicious food and in the company of loved ones! [NB. No dogs were harmed in the making of this photo, despite the fact that Chaser looks like a terrified deer in the headlights. She really is […]
Flash in the Pan: Blended Hot Cereal (and Gluten-Free!)
[I’ve decided to offer a mini-post every once in a while, for a dish that comes together incredibly quickly, or else is so easy to make that no recipe is required. Here’s today’s “Flash in the Pan.”] One of the blogs I read and enjoy on a regular basis is Katie’s Chocolate Covered Vegan. The ever-adorable, squash-loving, […]
Im FReE
Mi Mum tuk off th kone becuz i wuz so sad. ** Now Im happee I playd with Chsr tody. But she bits my ear maybee i shud put th kone bak on. Thnks for asking abut me. Wht grate blog buddys yu all are. xoxoxoxo Elsie **Also becuz i kept hittng th wall and […]
Raw Imitation “Fried Rice”*
* Or, “Nothing Like Fried Rice, Really, But Still One Darned Tasty Cauliflower Salad” [Sorry about the blur. I may need to return to my old point-and-shoot until I finally read that new camera manual!] For those of us fascinated by the topic of food, December is more or less highjacked by baking projects. Cookies for the cookie […]
Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas
I had intended a lovely post today, in honor of the upcoming Thanksgiving long weekend to the south of us. But time constraints (read: massive, unwieldly pile of essays and assignments to mark) have prevented me from following through. So I’ll just have to wait till the next batch of holidays in December to post […]
Extreme Meme, an Award and an Injury: Some Non-Food Tidbits
Recently, I was tagged by Kelly at The Pink Apron and River of Wing It Vegan to share 7 random facts about myself, and Giz at Equal Opportunity Kitchen to do a blog-related meme. I do enjoy memes (and love reading about others through their memes), but I must admit that I am finding it more and […]
Dog Day: Happy Halloween
Possible Captions: “”We are peasant babooshkas who have toiled in the fields and lost our fortunes, so please give us some food.” “We are cute little homeless girls and we have lost our fortunes, so please give us some food.” “We are (food)bank robbers here to get our fortunes, so give us some food–or else.” “Mum, we […]
Cabbage T’horin
[I thought it would be fun to run a little series over here at RH: I’ll profile one one of my favorite foods, or a food that I’ve recently discovered and enjoyed, over several days. For this fourth entry, I’m focusing on Coconut. The series is presented on an occasional (and entirely arbitrary) basis, before I move on to the next lucky comestible. ] […]