*Or, It’s almost Valentine’s Day–time for bad puns! When I was a teenager, I believed Valentine’s Day was all about romance–and the fact that I didn’t have a sweetheart with whom to be romantic. I’d sit at home listening to (Rod Stewart’s version of) The First Cut is the Deepest on my parents’ console stereo in […]
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Everything-Free Chocolate “Buttercream” Frosting (Sugar-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free, Grain-free, Egg-free, Soy-free, Corn-free)
[Whipped “buttercream” variation. Go ahead. . . lick the beaters.] When we were kids, my sisters and I used to crowd round my mother every time she baked something (coffee cake, chocolate chip cookies, cheesecake, or her legendary chiffon cake) just so we could vie for who’d get to lick the beaters, or bowl, or spoon (this […]
Winner of "A Year to Eat Freely"
Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway for Kim’s recipe card calendar, A Year to Eat Freely. I’ve chosen a winner, and guess who’s going to be cooking up a storm all year? Our winner is number 19, ASHLEY! Here’s Ashley’s comment: What an awesome calendar! Not only is it beautiful and absolutely adorable, but it’s […]
Smoky Zucchini Dip
[Kim’s Buckwheat Crackerbread with my own Sweet Potato Spread] When I found out that my friend Kim was creating a recipe calendar, I squealed with joy. You may know Kim as my partner in crime sunworship hoarding colorful earrings the SOS Kitchen Challenge, as we alternate choosing ingredients and writing the kickoff post each […]
Pizza Party with Old (and New) Friends
[Sushi pizza, in its just-unmolded glory.] You know, sometimes I wish I had a bunch of posts pre-scheduled for this site. You see, I’ve been afflicted with a weird kind of virus-flu-sinus-thingie for the past several days. Just when I thought I was better, the following day I could barely get out of bed and slept 14 hours. Fourteen hours!! […]
Raw Asian Slaw with Fennel, Beet and Carrot
So: I’m going to make an effort to try to attempt to give it my best shot and strive to endeavor to maybe have a crack at liking winter a little more. I mean, I can’t complain about it right through until April, can I? (okay, don’t answer that). Well, with inspiration from Alicia’s “Happy Thoughts” at the conclusion of each […]
Tofu Mole: Authentically Delicious
Before I even think about sharing this recipe (see, I’m learning: some things are more important than food!), I want to send out a heartfelt “thank you” to everyone who left comments on my previous post and even to those who read it and chose not to comment. This is why I love the food […]
Eggplant "Bacon" (Vegan, Gluten Free, Sugar Free, ACD Friendly)
[You have blown me away with all your responses to my call for recipe testers–thanks to everyone who sent emails! I’ll be taking names/email addresses until early next week, so if you’re interested, please send an email to dietdessertdogsATgmailDOTcom with the subject line, “BREAKFAST TESTER.” I’ll get back to everyone later in the week!] As […]
Christmas, 2010 Recap: Don’t Mess with Tradition (and African Sweet Potato Stew)
[What I should have made for our Christmas dinner this year. . . . ] What. . . is it December 27th, already?? Hope you’ve all had a wonderful holiday season so far! I must confess, the last few days have been among the laziest of my life. And you know what? It felt great! […]
Last Minute Recipe Suggestions
Who’s ready to celebrate? With all of my 175 students’ assignments, exams and final marks finally submitted–I am now officially on holidays until 2011–whoo hoo! That makes me one very celebratory gal. Par-tay, I say! And how about having everything all ready to start cooking my big holiday meal? Um, no. (Insert sheepish expression here). “Mum, did […]