Vegan Strawberry White Chocolate Lavender Truffles
I’ve always loved making candy around Valentine’s Day! I love all things chocolate and so this year I decided to make some Vegan Strawberry White Chocolate Lavender Truffles! Berries and chocolate are one of my favorite combinations and I love lavender and chocolate and lavender and berries as well! For the white chocolate cream filling, […]
Vegan Strawberry Lemon Scones
I used to work at a natural foods store that made all of their baked goods from scratch. They made the best scones, that were very popular with the customers, and we would always make different flavors. I learned how to make them from a lady that worked there before me, and then came […]
Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
It definitely feels like summer here lately and with summer comes berries! It think berries (I can’t pick just one type I love them all) are my favorite fruit. I am loving all things strawberry right now, while they are in season here in Minnesota. I love baked goods with berries, like scones, muffins, cakes, […]
Vegan Strawberry Lemonade Bars
I have always been a fan of tart sweet lemon desserts, especially things involving lemon curd like lemon bars! I saw some lemon bars on Instagram that someone had recently made and it reminded me of how delicious they are and how much I love them! So I decided to make a lemon bar […]
Strawberry Granola
I love home made granola! It is so easy to make, and so much better than store bought that since I started making my own I have never gone back. I love that I can create my own flavors as well! The only problem with it is that when I have a pan of […]
Vegan Strawberry Rosewater Cake
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays to make desserts for because I love all things pink and berry flavored! So this year I thought it would be fun to make a Vegan Strawberry Rosewater Cake! I know Valentine’s Day is not for a few weeks, but I make stuff for the entire month […]
Vegan Strawberry Lemon Mug Cake
Sometimes you just want cake, but you don’t want to make a whole giant cake, and go through the trouble of frosting it. Which is where mug cakes come in! They are perfect for a single serving of cake just for yourself and want it fast! Which is why I decided to make this Vegan […]
Vegan Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream
Strawberries and rhubarb together is one of my all time favorite combos! Ever since I first tried my Grandma’s strawberry rhubarb sauce when I was little that she made with the rhubarb growing in her back yard I was a fan. That stuff was so simple, just strawberries, rhubarb and sugar. It was so good! […]
Mango Strawberry Granola
I was never a big granola person, until I discovered home made granola! Store bought was a bit too sweet and sugary for me sometimes, and the flavors weren’t that exciting but when I make my own at home I can tailor it to my sweetness level and add all kinds of fun add […]
Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Pistachio Jam Bars
I am super excited for rhubarb season! We aren’t quite there yet in Minnesota. Well, maybe that is an understatement. We just cleared the snow and grass is barely beginning to grow so maybe about a month. But there is hope, it got up to 88 degrees this week, a record high for that day! […]
Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Scones
Strawberries and rhubarb are one of my all time favorite combinations! I think it all started when I was little. My Grandma used to grow a row of giant rhubarb plants behind her garage, and she would use them to make this really delicious strawberry rhubarb sauce which she would give to us in […]
Vegan Strawberry Sweet Rolls
Spring has arrived in full force, the trees are blossoming, the grass is vibrant green, and the birds are singing. I love it! And, I am inspired to make desserts that have spring ingredients, like these Vegan Strawberry Sweet Rolls! Minnesota strawberries won’t be here for a little while, they are in their flowering stage, […]
Vegan Strawberry Lemon Layer Cake
The weather here in Minnesota just seems to want to stay cold, in fact we had snow for Easter last weekend, and earlier in the week. But that isn’t stopping me from enjoying the flavors of spring and looking forward to a warmer season. We don’t really get strawberries here until the end of May […]
Strawberry Pistachio Almond Halva
You know what you can do for yourself when you had a tough day and just want to wind down and enjoy something sweet? Whip up a batch of halva! Seriously, it is so delicious and easy to make! I began to love it a few years back when Eric and I bought some slices […]
Vegan Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake
I always liked neapolitan ice cream. It seemed kind of fancy with its 3 flavors layered together and it meant that you didn’t have to simply choose one flavor of ice cream which was always hard for me. But I haven’t seen any vegan neapolitan ice cream for sale, so I thought I would make […]
Vegan Strawberry Lemon White Chocolate Cups
Meteorological spring is here, and even thought it is not technical spring on the calendar, I am treating it like it is. I am so ready to wear cute spring clothes, watch everything start to green up outside and to eat delicious spring produce! One of my favorite of which is strawberries. They won’t be […]
Vegan Strawberry Matcha Chocolate Bars
It has been feeling like spring here in Minnesota, so I am in the mood for spring colors and flavors. I am so ready to put away the heavy winter clothes and bring out the fun spring wardrobe! But I know the weather can turn on a dime so it will still be […]
Vegan Peanut Butter and Jelly Sweet Rolls
I have made classic caramel rolls, and cinnamon rolls but I thought I would make something a little different last weekend as far as rolls went because I am always open to trying new things when it comes to making recipes! I has some of Eric’s Dad’s home made jam and I thought […]
Strawberry Pistachio Lemon Granola
When I was little I thought that granola was something that hippies ate that you got at the health food store. So in other words a health food. Little did I know that it was actually really delicious, which I discovered in college when I decided to make a granola recipe from a breakfast cookbook […]
Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Scones
I am so happy it is finally getting comfortably warm outside! Eric and I went for a walk in the afternoon around the Stone Arch area of Minneapolis last weekend and it was so warm that I wore shorts and a tank top and was even sweating a little despite the breeze. Let me tell […]
Vegan Strawberry Frosted Vanilla Cookies
Back when I was in high school I didn’t cook a lot, but what I did do once in a while was make cookies. I especially loved my Grandma’s cookie recipes, frosted sugar cookies being one of my favorites. I used to make a big batch, and share them with my friends and family. They […]
Strawberry Jalapeno Jam
My Grandma did lots of preserving fruits and vegetables through canning. My favorite was the strawberry jam it was so good! I mean, I don’t think anything can compare to home made berry jam. Maybe that is why my Dad always bought strawberry jam when I was little, because his Mom made it for him […]
Lets get Fizzy with Sparkling ICE and my Strawberry Kiwi Sparkling Tonic!
This post is sponsored by Sparkling ICE but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. I love sparkly things, especially in cocktails! And I have been making quite a few lately! It has been really steamy here in Minnesota this week! We had a heat index of about 108F degrees a few days […]
Vegan Strawberry Margarita Pie
I am not used to the humidity here yet. We basically went from Winter (18 inches of snow) to Spring for a few weeks right into hot Summer weather. I really prefer moderate weather like 45 degrees in the morning and a high of 70 degrees or lower in the afternoon which is why I […]
Vegan Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake Popsicles
It feels like Summer here, so I am craving popsicles. When I was little, they were an essential item that we always had to have around in the freezer. The plain fruit sweetened ones were my favorite, especially the raspberry or strawberry. I wasn’t as big of a fan of the fake ones that were […]
Vegan Strawberries and Cream Brownies
I spent most of last weekend outside, going for long bike rides and walks, because I feel like we haven’t seen the sun or warmth like this in forever. I mean, Winter lasted an extra 2 months, and now I feel like Summer has arrived and we have skipped Spring weather wise. It is ok […]
Vegan Almond Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Bars
I am so ready for strawberry and rhubarb season! Spring is way behind here this year, with ice still on the lakes, snow on the ground and the ducks and geese that flew back here to Minnesota look confused. Hopefully soon we will have green grass, tulips blooming and rhubarb growing. But until then I […]
Strawberry Dessert Hummus
Sometimes I start making a recipe and it turns into something totally different. That was what happened a few days ago when I was going to make some Vegan High Protein Cookie Dough, but I ended up making strawberry hummus instead. How does that happen? Well, the cookie dough base is chickpeas, so I threw […]
Vegan White Chocolate Strawberry Almond Butter Cups
Berries and white chocolate is a simply heavenly combination! So thank goodness I am able to make vegan white chocolate at home so I can enjoy it. I admit, when I went vegan I thought I would not be able to enjoy it again since it has milk a lot of the time, and I […]
Vegan Strawberry Chocolate Eggs
When I was little, I really looked forward to the Easter candy in the Spring. I think it was my favorite candy of the year, because it was all decorated in cute pastel colors, and chocolate bunnies and eggs were usually bigger than the other Holiday’s candies. My favorite were the Reese’s peanut butter eggs […]
Vegan Strawberries and Cream Doughnuts
When I was little I was a big Strawberry Shortcake fan. As in the popular cute kids TV character with her own show. My Grandma had taped the episodes for me and I would watch them over and over again. If you never watched the show, Strawberry Shortcake was the main character and she had […]
Raw Strawberry Jam and Almond Butter Cups
I try to be thankful for the little things. I am trying not to dwell on the negatives or things I can’t change lately and instead try and find the positives in things. And if I can’t find a positive, like it is a really bad day or something I go home and do something […]
Vegan Green Tea Strawberry Rhubarb Cupcakes
Did your Grandma ever make jam? Or did she have friends that did who shared it with you? Well mine did, and let me tell you, that jam was some of the best I have ever eaten. I mean really, most store bought jam just doesn’t compare to home made. So, I was thinking about […]
Individual Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler with Almond Biscuits
A lot of times when I go out running, I admire the gardens in people’s yards as I run past wishing they were mine, and I was able to grow all of the good stuff they are. I live in a townhome, so all I am allowed is small pots. I grow herbs, but that […]
Raw Strawberry Almond Energy Bites
It is so beautiful here lately. I enjoy every bit of my morning runs, taking in the aroma of lilacs and blossoms with petals on the path at my feet, and the birds and frogs singing. Everything is alive again! The rhubarb is even almost ready, which is really exciting. I am a big fan […]
Mini Vegan Neapolitan Cakes
Last weekend I decided I wanted to make a pink cake. But I didn’t have any fresh or frozen berries to make some sort of beautiful berry layer cake, or cheesecake, and I am trying to use what I have at home in my recipes to save money, so I had to think of something else. […]
Vegan Strawberry Basil Pizza
About 5 years ago, I had a tradition of making pizza once a week. Trying out different toppings and cheeses every time, experimenting with something new. It was never just the standard usual recipes…it was things like caramelized fennel and onions with lemon, walnuts and pine nuts with pecorino romano…or apple gruyere with caramelized onions, […]
Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Shooters
The strawberries are amazing this year! I have been eating them up like crazy, but I like to do a little something special with them once in a while in the form of dessert too. Last week I wanted to make something easy and fun with them and Eric suggested shooters. Like alcohol shots. Since […]
Vegan Double Berry Rhubarb Galette
I have been really craving pie lately. A delicious fruit pie with a jammy filling, crisp rich crust, and sweet fruit inside. I’m not very picky when it comes to the fruit. It is all good…peaches, cherries, berries. They all are amazing in a pie in my opinion. So, I made a sort of pie […]
Raw Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars
I was over at my Dad’s house on Father’s Day and I picked a whole bunch of rhubarb. I almost left without it, but Eric reminded me it was there, and I was all like… “Are you wanting me to bake something with it, or is that a hint?” Of course it was, and he […]
Raw Strawberry Rhubarb Bars
My Grandma always had a large amount of rhubarb growing behind her garage. And she knew just what to do with it. She made the most amazing strawberry rhubarb sauce and I looked forward to it every year. She made jars and jars of it to give away, I feel like most of it went […]
Vegan Strawberry Lavender Scones
They make the most delicious smelling scones in the deli where I work, and since my work station is next to the baked goods cooling rack, I get to enjoy the heavenly aroma. It is one of the happiest smells in the world. If I am having a bad day, and there are some there, […]
Raw Tutti Frutti Ice Cream
Sprout Living was kind enough to send me some more of their Green Kingdom Epic Protein powder to use in recipes. In case you didn’t catch my other post about it a few months back, this stuff is awesome! Honestly, it is my all time favorite protein powder. It is delicious as well as packed […]
Raw Mango Berry Coconut Yogurt Cake
I used to eat tons of yogurt as a kid. It was packed into my lunch as a child, because I was pretty picky, and it was something that I would actually eat. And, it was my go to snack. Usually strawberry. That was my favorite. This habit continued until a few years back when […]
Vegan Strawberry Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies
I recently had a good amount of strawberries, and I decided to dry some. I thought the intensely flavored strawberries would be wonderful in recipes like granola. But I was craving some oatmeal cookies, and I didn’t want to just make the usual (I never do, it has to have a twist on it). So, I […]
Raw Green Tea Ice Cream with Strawberry Swirl
When I was enjoying a cup of warm matcha recently, I admired the lovely green color in my mug and I thought, how lovely would it be to make a matcha ice cream with a strawberry swirl? The green contrasting the red, and the earthy matcha paired with the sweet berries. I had to make […]
Raw Strawberries and Cream Nut Butter
I have been wanting to make this nut butter for a while, but I waited until spring. Because spring means strawberries are more flavorful and tasty. I make my own interestingly flavored nut butters all the time. To me plain nut butters are usually just for use in recipes. But when I add things like […]
Raw Strawberry Chocolate Chunk Blondies
I love making every variation possible of berries and chocolate this time of the year. Yes, it is because Valentine’s Day makes me feel like it is ok to use berries in the winter even though they are not growing here in Minnesota because there is snow on the ground. Good thing I can still […]
Vegan Strawberry Almond Layer Cake
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love […]
Raw Neapolitan Cheesecake, Blogaversary and a Giveaway!
4 years ago today I posted my first recipe on this blog. It was a red velvet cupcake recipe featuring beets, and it was not plant based at all because I had used cream cheese frosting and I had taken a single photo of the cupcakes with the worst lighting possible. But I was proud […]
Beet Ravioli with Orange Thyme Ricotta and Orange Strawberry Sauce
I have been eating beets in a lot of salads lately, and I love them but I decided that I needed to be a little more interesting with the combination so I made beet ravioli. I cut it into hearts to be cute, and laced the macadamia inside with some thyme and orange. I finished […]