My mom is a great cook. No, she isn't a famous chef or an accomplished graduate of any culinary institute. She just cooked the way her mom cooked. And I'm sure Grandma learned from her mom and so on and so on all the way back to my ancestors crushing strange berries and leaves with a rock outside of some cave somewhere. I'm really happy that my mom always made food a big … [Read more...]
Watermelon Mojito Popsicles
Summer is a perfect time for popsicles including when they are spiked because it means it is treat time for mommy and daddy. These Watermelon Mojito Popsicles will be refreshing and perfect for after hours. Michigan in the Summer 100 degrees in Michigan??? Yes, it is quite unreal and so Texas. I was glad to find cooler temperatures when I knew we were moving to Michigan but this summer has … [Read more...]
Vegan Breakfast Rhubarb Coffee Cake
This vegan recipe was featured in a printed article in the Capital Area's Women's Lifestyle Magazine. Sometimes it is okay not to have anything planned. It looks like we will be doing leftovers around here. There has been a lot of corn in our week and well, I guess we will finish off the week with it! We are looking at going to the Buy Michigan Now event in Northville, MI which is a … [Read more...]
Aloo Gobi (Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes)
My 2nd Indian meal to prepare in my lifetime. Can you believe this? I have only made a coconut curry once and that was before I was married. Can you believe that I actually was craving this dish and I had never had it???? What does it mean? Can I tell you I was hungry 3 hours later after eating this dish and hungrier even still in the morning? Friday is a day for questions. Can you … [Read more...]
White Russian Cupcakes with Kahlua Buttercream
Love White Russians? Try these VEGAN White Russian Cupcakes and surprise your friends at your next party. On Friday we had company over. I was really blessed to have Ryan offer to make dinner because it is a treat. I mostly hog the kitchen and do not give him opportunity to try out dishes he has been wanting to make. He usually likes to cook Italian, so he set his eyes on making lasagna. No … [Read more...]