We had some cool rainy weather last week and I was inspired to bring some color into the house. The last of spring blooms we picked from the garden helped bring some much-needed cheer and the over-ripening pineapples I bought from the market on special were calling to me. Pineapple upside down cake … [Read more...]
Recipe: Vegan Sweet Roll Dough and Bunny Rolls for Easter
Ok, I have a disclaimer...we don't celebrate Easter, but I love these sweet bunny rolls that my mama would always make every year. My parents came to visit us last weekend, which just happened to be Easter and I really wanted to try a vegan whole-wheat version of these rich rolls. I took full … [Read more...]
Garden Journal <> Early April
Last week was our first real taste of warm spring weather and we made the most of it by tending to the gardens. In the first days of April I planted shelling and snap peas along with carrots, beets and radishes, all heirloom varieties. The radish were the first to sprout followed by the peas and … [Read more...]
Recipe: Vegan Un-Meatballs
I know some of you have been waiting for this one and I'm so happy to finally share it with you all. I am of Italian and Irish heritage and like every other Italian American family out there I grew up eating meatballs and spaghetti at least once a week. Mom's sauce bubbling away on the stove, a big … [Read more...]
Garden Journal <> Signs of Spring
A few of years ago J dug up a patch of earth on the side of the house facing east where the morning sun rises. We planted a small variety of spring bulbs, some raspberry seedlings given to us by our midwife, and last year we added a large rosemary bush and a rhubarb plant. Now each spring we wait … [Read more...]
Fare Isle Garden Journal
This is the time of year when Spring teases us with a few days of winter thawing and then snaps right back to freezing temperatures again. The excitement of spring starts much earlier for me, though. It's when the seed catalogs arrive at our doorstep painted in a chimera of rainbow colors, that my … [Read more...]
Recipe: Easy Vegan Mayo
If you follow me on Instagram you've probably seen my prolific sandwich grams. Yes, I'm a sammie spammer. Up until recently, I would make tofu salad with store-bought vegenaise, and upon inspecting the ingredients I thought, "I can totally make this and make it taste better" (confident much?) and so … [Read more...]
Recipe: Vegan Blood Orange Tangerine Cinnamon Buns with Blood Orange-Vanilla Maple Glaze
Vegan Blood Orange Tangerine Cinnamon Buns with Blood Orange-Vanilla Maple Glaze Cinnamon buns have been calling to me lately. It must be the strong force of winter this season. Storm after storm seems like at least once a week. Not that I mind the snow. We usually … [Read more...]
Recipe: Vegan Rustic Raspberry Tart
Vegan Rustic Raspberry Tart I have mixed feelings about Valentine's Day. On one hand, I think it's frivolous to say this one day is for showing love to another person (shouldn't we do that every day?), and I despise how commercial it is. But, on the other hand, I think it is … [Read more...]
Recipe: Ultimate Vegan Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache, Raspberry & Vanilla Coconut Cream
Ok, I have to say that I have an affection for chocolate cake. It has always been my favorite. As a child, I would help my mother whip up her famous old-fashioned chocolate cake with thick creamy chocolate frosting. There was nothing better than a big slice with an ice cold glass of milk. Trying to … [Read more...]
Recipe: Raw Vegan Key Lime Bars
Raw Vegan Key Lime Bars Reminiscent of key lime pie, these Raw Vegan Key Lime Bars are rich, creamy and decadent. A perfect ending to any meal and a satisfying protein-packed afternoon snack. And the best part, you feel great after eating them. 1 1/2 cups raw cashews1/4 … [Read more...]
Nantucket Winter Walks
Winter walks on a favorite trail... … [Read more...]
Recipe: Blood Orange & Fennel Salad
Blood Orange and Fennel Salad This light and bright salad is easy to make and will perk you up when the winter blues get you down. 2 blood oranges2 caracara or navel oranges1 small or 1/2 of large fennel bulb1/2 medium sweet onion like vadalia1 large head or 2-3 small … [Read more...]
