Vegan Blueberry Maple Pie
Although autumn is just around the corner and I’m excited for those flavors, I’m holding onto the last bits of summer. There are still strawberries on the plant on my deck, and we just went blueberry picking a few weekends back so I’m not quite ready to say goodbye to berries quite yet. Last weekend […]
Vegan Lavender Almond Raspberry Ice Cream
I love making my own home made ice cream! It’s so fun to just think of a flavor and then be able to make it and put into it whatever you want at the time! Since we are still in prime hot weather ice cream season, I decided to whip up a batch last weekend! […]
Vegan Peach Pie Bars
I had a bunch of peaches that I needed to use up and peach pie sounded good, but I wanted something that was more easily shareable so I decided on Vegan Peach Pie Bars instead! Peach pie is so good in the summer! When I make it, I like to give it a crumble topping […]
Vegan Key Lime Pie Raspberry Ice Cream
We are almost into summer and it’s been pretty warm here the last few weeks, so I am definitely craving ice cream! I could just go buy some vegan ice cream at the store, but I really enjoy making my own unique flavors. Last weekend I was thinking something citrusy sounded good, so I made […]
Baked Streusel Peaches
I love peach pie, and I love peach crumble and peach cobber, but one of my all time favorite things to make with peaches that is way easier than any of those desserts is these Baked Streusel Peaches! The peaches have been amazing lately and I have been buying them every week when I […]
Vegan Nectarine Lavender Galette
I love peach and nectarine season! There is nothing like perfectly ripe peaches in the summer and I love to snack on them as well as use them in desserts. I could smell the fragrance of the nectarines at work last week, so I decided that I had to buy some and make something […]
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 […]
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 Peach Muffins
One of my favorite things to eat on weekends when I was little were muffins that my Dad made. Yes, they happened to come from a box, but there is just something so delicious about fresh baked muffins on a lazy weekend morning! I loved muffins in general as a kid. I would eat the […]
Vegan Peach Almond Ice Cream
I have been buying lots of peaches lately because they are amazing right now! I am mostly just eating them as is, but I was thinking of how delicious they would be in some ice cream as well! It was hot and humid last week, so it was the perfect time to make and enjoy […]
Vegan Tahini Date Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
Last week was definitely a week for ice cream! It was hot and humid every day, and in the 90s and I felt like I was sweating all day from working out in the morning, being hot in the kitchen at work and driving home in a hot car. So I decided some ice cream […]
Vegan Chocolate Dipped Maple Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pops
We have been all about the ice cream lately. Why not, since it is the peak of summer! I have been enjoying mostly the scoopable variety of ice cream. But Eric bought some chocolate dipped peanut butter ice cream popsicles at the store, and they sounded so good that I decided to make my own, […]
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 Shortcake French Toast Casserole
I always loved french toast as a kid. It was sweet and delicious and it always seemed like a treat! Sweet breakfast to me has always seemed like dessert, even if it is what a lot of people typically eat. And I still feel that way! So often times when I make breakfast items […]
Lavender Vanilla Iced Latte
While we were in Wisconsin for our anniversary trip last month, we stopped by a lavender farm shop called Island Lavender and it smelled so amazing! Lavender is one of my favorite scents, and it was really tempting to buy so many things from the shop! We did buy some lavender, and other lavender scented […]
Vegan Raspberry Rose Gelato
It has been really hot and humid here in Minnesota lately and I couldn’t think of anything more lovely than some home made cooling ice cream, so I decided to make some yesterday! Although popsicles and granitas are delicious and light, I really wanted some rich and creamy more along the lines of gelato. Like […]
5 Ingredient Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
I love enjoying any type of berries in the summer! Local are best, and picking them yourself is even better! I went berry picking several times with Eric on our trip to Michigan a few years back, and they were honestly the best berries I have ever tasted. That was at a farm, but here […]
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 Peaches and Cream Layer Cake
Last week, I had the idea to make a peaches and cream layer cake. I admit I was inspired by some peach jam that I had just opened up that Eric’s Dad sent home with us when we visited him in Michigan last fall. He makes some of the best jams, and this peach jam […]
Vegan Raspberry Vanilla Cake
If I were to pick a favorite cake flavor, this Vegan Vanilla Raspberry Cake would be it. In fact, this is one of the flavors we ordered for our wedding cakes. It was so heavenly, I told myself I would need to make one for myself at home sometime. Well, that time has come, I […]
Vegan Peach Galette
I have been all about the peaches lately. I made some peach scones and peach ice cream last week, and I have been eating them like crazy plus I made this peach galette. I was craving a peach pie, but I didn’t want to go through the extra effort to make one, so […]
Vegan Rosewater Peach Ice Cream
There is nothing like a perfectly ripe flavorful summer peach! I have been enjoying a lot of them lately, because my Dad gifted Eric and I a case. Although they are amazing on their own, I thought they would be amazing in some desserts as well. So I made a peach galette and some Rosewater […]
Vegan Blueberry Lavender Ice Cream
I have been eating so many berries lately. Mostly because it is summer and I feel berry deprived the rest of the year and because I bought a large amount. Berries are not something that is bad to eat a ton of though, why not get your daily antioxidants the natural way, right?! I wanted […]
Vegan Mocha Caramel Ice Cream
It has been a bit warm here lately, so I have been in the mood for frozen desserts and ice cream! Rather than buy it at the store, I make mine at home because it can be spendy there and I like to use more natural ingredients in mine like dates instead of […]
Vegan Strawberry Cobbler with Vanilla Pecan Biscuits
I feel like it has been forever since I made a baked fruit dessert. Maybe since last year in fact! I have been busy getting ready to move, so I haven’t done much baking lately but when I had some extra time this week I wanted to make something baked that involved strawberries! I thought […]
Vegan Blueberry Sweet Rolls
We are at the tail end of summer, so I am enjoying all of the berry deliciousness that I can! Which includes desserts, and other creations besides just eating them plain. Like these vegan blueberry rolls! When we visited Eric’s Dad in July he sent us home with lots of his home […]
Vegan Blueberry Vanilla Waffles
Last month when Eric and I visited his Dad in Michigan we went blueberry picking and ended up with loads of berries to bring home. I ate a bunch right away, but froze about half for using later, since I always like to have frozen fruit on hand for recipes. I have been wanting to […]
Vegan Blackberry Almond Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
When we visited Eric’s Dad last month, he gave us a bunch of his amazing jam. It is seriously some of the best jam I have ever tasted, made from local fruit he picks in his town in Michigan, and from his own garden. I love it plain or on toast, but it also inspired […]
Vegan Blackberry Crumble Pie
I haven’t had more than a few days of vacation here and there for at least two years. I have also been working all throughout the quarantine since I am an essential worker, so not a lot of time off then, so when I had an opportunity to go on a road trip vacation with […]
Vegan PB and J Ice Cream Sandwiches
It has been quite steamy outside here in Minnesota lately, so it is the perfect time to enjoy cool treats like ice cream! I have been wanting to make some, and Eric and I had been watching a video on YouTube about this place that makes all sorts of different ice cream sandwiches, and it […]
BBQ Lentil Sloppy Joes
When I was a kid, sloppy joes were a staple at just about every summer gathering or party that I went to. Most likely because they were great for making in a crock pot and having ready ahead of time, and everyone loved them. They actually weren’t my favorite most of the time unless someone […]
Vegan White Chocolate Mango Raspberry Cheesecake
I can’t believe it is already July! Time has flown this year with all that is going on, and I feel a bit out of sorts as to what month it is lately since I am not in my usual routine. I haven’t done much cooking and baking lately because my kitchen has […]
S. Pellegrino Essenza
This post is sponsored by S.Pellegrino Essenza but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Staying home for dinner does not have to be boring, it can be exciting and fun with the right meal and beverages! Yes, you could go pick up takeout and I admit that I have a few times, […]
Vegan Maple Oatmilk Latte Popsicles
One of my favorite things lately is an iced oatmilk maple latte. Ever since I had one at a local coffee shop in Minneapolis called Dogwood Coffee back at the end of May. It was the first time the shop had opened back up after all of the quarantine closures and I could not wait […]
Vegan Strawberry Shortcakes
If you grew up in the 80s or early 90s, then you probably remember Strawberry Shortcake. I loved strawberry shortcake. In fact, I wished I could be her at one point, living in a giant strawberry with my pets and baking things. I had the strawberry shortcake movie when I was little and I would […]
Vegan Black Sesame Maple Ice Cream
I am a big tahini lover, I like to keep some on hand at all times for recipes both sweet and savory, or just for drizzling over things and snacking on. We have a giant tub of it in the deli I work in for making things like hummus, and one time my coworker stated […]
Vegan Mexican Street Corn
I have been wanting to make veganized Mexican street corn for a while now, and I finally decided to do so this week when I got a good deal on organic sweet corn. You know what is really sad? I haven’t had any sweet corn yet at all this year until now, and it is […]
Vegan Key Lime Curd Bars
Key lime pie and all things tart citrus have always been favorites in my family. When I was little, my Mom and I would often buy truffles at a counter in a department store in the Mall, and it was usually the key lime flavored ones. One time the clerk said that she didn’t know […]
Vegan Strawberry Cream Cheese
My Mom recently wanted me to try some vegan strawberry cream cheese that she had bought, because it was from a brand that had really good vegan ricotta that we both liked. I tried the cream cheese, but I thought it was just ok. It had kind of a weird aftertaste, and not enough strawberry […]
Summer Basil Pesto Pasta
When you are gifted a bag of pine nuts and a large bunch of basil, you make pesto! Or, at least that is the way I think. That is just what happened last week, and I had some whole wheat spaghetti on hand so it was perfect! Back in the day when I first got […]
Vegan Raspberry Lavender Pie Cookies
Raspberries are my all time favorite fruit. Maybe because they are somewhat abundant here in Minnesota and I ate a lot of them as a kid. Or because they have a season limited to a couple of months here so they also seem somewhat special. Yes, you can buy them year round shipped in from […]
Raspberry Jalapeno Limeade
We are at the point in the Summer, right around my birthday where it is really hot here. Well, I consider it really hot. With the Minnesota humidity it is just downright sticky, and you start sweating within minutes of being outside. That doesn’t stop me from going out of course. I would much rather […]
Vegan Black Raspberry Blondies
Sometimes on my runs I am in the zone and sorting out my own thoughts, and other times I pay more attention to the beautiful things in nature around me. There sure is a lot of beautiful things to enjoy lately. Like a yard full of different colors of lilies, or the animals that all […]
Vegan White Chocolate Peanut Butter and Jelly Cups
I am a bit obsessed with peanut butter and jelly lately. I made some peanut butter and jelly ice cream last weekend, I am contemplating making a PB and J cheesecake for my Birthday in a few weeks, and I decided to make some vegan white chocolate peanut butter and jelly cups too last weekend. […]
Vegan Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream
It was really warm here in Minnesota last weekend. We really haven’t had any hot weather yet this year until now (we have been lucky), but now that we are almost to the 4th of July it is about time. I was day dreaming about some delicious cold ice cream on one of my runs […]
Roasted Garlic Scape Hummus
About 10 years ago, I was shopping at a local co op that I made the trip to every weekend, and I came across an odd item in the produce. They looked like a bunch of green electrical cords or something, but they were obviously plants. What they were was garlic scapes, as I soon […]
Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Jam Bars
I recently had dinner with my Mom at a local cafe and we were looking at the dessert case on the way out. There were beautiful cakes and tarts but the thing that caught our eye were some raspberry chocolate bars. They had a crunchy chocolate streusel on top as well as chocolate chips and […]
Stuffed Roasted Peaches
In the fall, I like to make baked stuffed apples, roasted to perfection until tender and stuffed with a crunchy sweet streusel. So I figured baked peaches would be amazing that way in the Summer when they are in season. I had a few peaches on hand and decided to give it a try! They […]
Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Every year I look forward to strawberry rhubarb season. Ever since I was a little kid and I would eat my Grandma’s home made strawberry rhubarb sauce by the bowlful and finish off the 2 lb jars she would make in no time. She always had a bunch of rhubarb growing behind her garage so […]
Vegan Mocha Hazelnut CBD Ice Cream Pops
I am in an ice cream sort of mood lately. It is feeling more like Summer here now, and almost every time I go running I get home and I think to myself, ice cream sounds really good right about now. Too bad I usually have to go to work so there is no time […]
Vegan Chocolate Dipped Raspberry Lavender Ice Cream Pops
Warmer weather is approaching and they said it was supposed to be nice last weekend so I figured I would make some ice cream. Not the scoop-able kind though, some ice cream popsicles! I love that they are portable, and easily shareable and it is always nice to be able to take them along on […]
Vegan Key Lime White Chocolate Mousse Tart
I was given a big bag of organic limes and so I thought it was the perfect time to make some key lime pie! Me not being one to make things just the same traditional way as everyone else though, decided to make a key lime white chocolate mousse tart instead. It would be like […]
Lavender Lemonade
It was a sort of gloomy day Wednesday, so when I got home I decided to make myself a fancy drink fit for a hot Summer day and pretend like it was nice outside even though it wasn’t. You would think I would go for hot tea or cocoa or something because it was chilly […]
Vegan Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Cookies and cream ice cream was one of my favorites when I was a kid. My Dad usually had it on hand in his refrigerator and it was perfect for layering up with the other flavors for a giant sundae. He used to let me make whatever I wanted, no matter the sugar content or […]
Mini Avocado Lime Cream Tartlettes
I had a bag of limes on my counter just waiting to be used for something and key lime pie sounded really good, but I didn’t want to make a giant key lime pie just for myself and it seemed like maybe a lot of work for the energy level I had at the time. […]
Vegan Key Lime Sugar Cookies
I have always loved anything key lime. Key lime pie was one of my favorite desserts growing up, because I loved the balance of tart and sweet in the creamy filling, and just the heavenly aroma of the limes. I still feel the same way, and the scent of lime reminds me of summer and […]
Strawberry Peach Avocado Quinoa Salad
We have a quinoa salad in the deli I work in that has Summer fruits in it and it is pretty popular. You wouldn’t think that quinoa and fruit would be a pair unless it was a breakfast quinoa or something but it actually really works as a savory salad! I actually have made quite […]
Vegan Strawberry Peach Crisp
There was a time a few years back (well more like 10 years back) that I made fruit crisps every weekend. I mean, they are healthy, delicious and really easy to make. Yes, I love things like cheesecake and pie but they are a little more work to make, and crisp is a little lighter […]
Blueberry Sweet Corn Salad
Some people think it is weird to eat sweet corn raw, right off of the cob, but when you get really good fresh organic sweet corn, it is so delicious that way! We have loads of fresh sweet corn here in Minnesota right now, it is the peak season, and nothing compares to it. Sure […]
Vegan Peach Streusel Pie
We don’t grow peaches here in Minnesota, so every Summer, they are like a treat. At least to me, because there is nothing like a perfectly ripe, sweet peach. Funny because when I was little, I wasn’t as big of a fan of them since I had only had the canned ones in peach pies […]
Vegan Bourbon Peach Ice Cream
I have been really into the berries this Summer, but what I have really been craving lately are some peaches! They are not something that grows local here, but this is the time of the year when you can get the really good ones, so when I find some, I have to get them. A […]
Vegan Chocolate Blueberry Pecan Butter Cups
When I was little, I loved going shopping with my Mom at the mall. And one of the local malls had this really cool store that looked like a log cabin house inside and they mostly sold home decor items. You would think that would be a boring place for a kid to shop with […]
Vegan Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake
I make my own Birthday cake every year, and half the time when I tell people that, they are baffled as to why. I even had someone tell me that it was sad that I made my own, and someone else should make me one or buy me one. But that is not how I […]
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 Summer Chocolate Berry Tartlettes
One of my favorite parts of Summer is the berries! And, luckily the wild raspberries are growing like crazy around here this year! Every time Eric and I go out for a walk practically we find more ripe ones to pick. I guess I consider berries special because it is only this time of the […]
Raspberry Rosé Slushie
People think of Minnesota as being the land of snow and ice, but what they don’t realize is that there is a part of the year when it gets pretty hot here. It is not just hot either, it is the type of hot that also includes humid. Like you walk outside and a few […]
Vegan Chocolate Black Raspberry Almond Butter Cups
I know that being a runner doesn’t define me, but I still get kind of sad and feel lost when I have an injury and can’t do the thing I love. It usually takes me a few weeks to adjust, because to me, it is my therapy, and what keeps me from getting as stressed […]
Tie Dye Lemon Berry Popsicles
When I was little, I think we mostly lived on popsicles and freezees in the Summer. We would play outside most of the day, doing things like building forts, riding our bikes, or running through the sprinkler. But we would always come back and want something cold and refreshing. My Dad always had a giant […]
Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
When I was little, my Mom and I used to go to this local 50s style diner restaurant that had the best strawberry rhubarb pie. It was amazing. The perfect balance of tart and sweet, with plenty of jammy filling and a flaky crust. I have had plenty of other ones that were just sub […]
Vegan CBD Mint Chip Ice Cream Pops
It was super hot and humid in Minnesota last weekend. We have had a few big thunderstorms, and then when the sun came back out it just brought more of the humidity into the air. I went on a long 28 mile bike ride and I felt like I had jumped into a pool when […]
Vegan Pecan Blueberry Jam Bars
I am loving anything berry lately. We kind of get deprived of berries in Minnesota for about half the year, so when they are available, I am all over them. I recently made some blueberry jam from a couple of pints of blueberries, and instead of simply using it to top toast with, or stir […]
Vegan Strawberry Jalapeno Gelato
Although I have my favorite ice cream flavors that I make again and again, I will never tire of coming up with new ones. I have over 100 ice cream recipes on my blog already but why stop there? Keeps it interesting for me at least. Once you get your own ice cream maker, it […]
Watermelon Mint Julep
Nothing is more refreshing than watermelon in the Summer when it comes to fruit. I could eat a whole one, and I have actually. It is a very hydrating fruit, at 92 percent water, so it is the perfect thing to enjoy post workout if you blend it up and drink it instead of a […]
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 Margherita Pizza
Back when I was in college, I got a pizza stone for Christmas, and I would make some of the best pizza. Well, I thought it was the best. Because it had a thin, cracker like crust which is what I prefer, and I topped each pizza with fresh veggies and different types of delicious […]
Vegan Roasted Banana Caramel Ice Cream
We all get over-ripe bananas on our counters from time to time, and although you can make banana bread or smoothies, I decided to make some ice cream last week with mine. I know you can make banana nice cream and use just bananas, I think the texture is a little light for me when […]
Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake
I have seen poke cakes on Pinterest and Facebook but I have never actually made one or tried one myself. Probably since most of them are made from boxed mixes and jello or already prepared ingredients and I prefer to do things myself. But I decided last weekend to make one, since I had lots […]
Chocolate Covered Cherry Ice Cream Pops
The truth is I hated chocolate covered cherries growing up. You know, the ones that ooze sweet syrupy white goo when you bite into them, and a cherry so red it can’t possibly be the real color? My Grandma would give us kids each a big box of chocolates on Holidays, and I always tried […]
Vegan Blueberry Maple Pecan Shortcakes
I used to love strawberry shortcake as a kid. Of course it was usually the store bought sponge type cake ones with the strawberries in sugar and Cool Whip at my house. But it was awesome to my 8 year old self. I had never actually tried a strawberry shortcake with biscuits until I was […]
Vegan Maple Bourbon Caramel, Fudge and Bacon Ice Cream Sundae
I always see these outrageous ice cream sundaes full of decadent ingredients on Instagram and Pinterest, so I was inspired to make my own. I have always loved the idea of a Sundae. I would have a small mudslide sundae at Dairy Queen when I was little, and I thought it was the bomb. That […]
Summer Watermelon and “Chevre” Salad
There used to be this fabulous watermelon and mozzarella salad at a restaurant my Mom and I would go to often when I was younger and it was super delicious. I hadn’t thought about it since then, but then recently my Mom made a salad for a party for one of her friends that was […]
Vegan Cream Cheese Plum Galette
I love making (and eating mostly) fruit pies, but I am also lazy at times. Don’t get me wrong, I am a really hard worker when it comes to running, or work or things I said I would do for other people, but when it comes to pie, and it is a weeknight, I will […]
Vegan Snickers Pie
People always ask me why on earth I make my own Birthday cake. Well, it is simple. I can’t get the kind of cake I want anywhere, and I actually enjoy making my own. I mean, where around where I live can I get a refined sugar free vegan dessert with no cheater ingredients? Probably […]
Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding
Chia pudding might sound like something for health nuts, but you know what? It is actually similar to a tapioca or rice pudding. I grew up with both of those, they were pretty popular at things like church potlucks or my Grandma’s house, and some were really delicious (like my Grandma’s) and some were just […]
Vegan Rainier Cherry Cobbler with Hazelnut Biscuits
I got 2 large containers of beautiful Rainier cherries at the store for a really good price, and I could not wait to bake something with them! Before I had even found them at the store I was daydreaming about cherry cobbler. I imagined it with dark cherries, but the Rainier were on sale so […]
Vegan Berry Crisp in a Jar
Last Saturday was a beautiful day. The sun was out, it was about 50 degrees in the morning and I ran the Roseville Run for the Roses 5k. Now, 50 degrees might not sound like a nice Summer day to some, but it is perfect for running and I was thankful for the cooler temps for […]
Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake Popsicles
I have been waiting months to make popsicles, and now that Summer is officially here, it is time to make them! I made some strawberry lemonade ones last week, but this week I wanted something a bit more decadent. More like sort of an ice cream pop than actual ice. Although fudge pops are always […]
Cherry Berry Quinoa Salad with “Chevre”
I have been eating more quinoa lately than I used to. It stems from trying to eat a variety of vegan protein sources instead of my usual few in my meals (tofu, tempeh, garbanzo beans, lentils). Plus, quinoa makes a great salad and that is usually how I enjoy it. I can make a big […]
20 Delicious Vegan Strawberries and Rhubarb Desserts!
One of my favorite things about Spring besides the beautiful flowers and grass becoming green is the strawberries and rhubarb that are available. It is one of my all time favorite flavor combinations, and something I have been enjoying for as long as I can remember when my Grandma made strawberry rhubarb sauce during the […]
Vegan Turtle Ice Cream Cake
I have been seeing a lot of turtles around here lately. They are out in full force sunning themselves on logs, laying eggs, and crawling across the grass. I saw 3 large snapping turtles laying eggs on one of my runs last week. I recently read an article about how to help them cross the […]
Vegan Berry Swirl Cheesecake
The end of last week, my website went down because someone felt the need to infect it with malware. Which is really upsetting to me, that someone specifically creates programs to destroy other people’s websites. There are so many nasty people in the world I am always very thankful for the nice ones I encounter. It […]
Blackberry Lime Margarita
Last weekend was pretty warm here. It kind of came as a shock to the system and I didn’t realize it until I went on a long run and felt pretty overheated after. I guess I am used to it being in the 40’s and 50’s in the morning and not weather that makes me […]
Vegan Double Berry Chevre
One of the most popular things I hear from people when I tell them I am vegan is that they could never do it, because they could never give up cheese. Well, guess what? I used to think the same thing. When I was vegetarian I actually ate loads of cheese making things like pizzas, […]
Berries and Beets Quinoa Salad with “Chevre”
People consider berries to be sexy. But you know what else is sexy? Beets. I mean, they are beautiful. Look at the color, they are sweet, and they keep you healthy. They are a pretty amazing vegetable if you ask me. Beets are actually one of my favorite things to juice, because the juice on […]
Vegan Blueberry Muffin Cake
Blueberry muffins remind me of lazy Saturday mornings. When I was little, I would beg my Dad to let me help him make them. It wasn’t that difficult…considering we used the ones from a box. My Dad did not inherit my Grandma’s baking skills. But I still loved the muffins anyhow. Especially when still warm […]
Vegan Blueberry Cream Cheese Galettes
I hope you all had a good weekend, I certainly did! Usually every year I go to the Minnesota State Fair, but Eric and I are both not wishing to spend a lot of money lately and it ends up costing a lot, so we decided to go on another fun outing instead. What […]