Now I know that many people have a negative connotation with tofu, especially many of my own family and friends from Montana.  It reminds me a little of my own view of olives a few years back.  My first experience with olives was on my…

Sometimes you just need to use things up.  Plain and simple.  That happens quite frequently as a vegetarian.  We always have lots of vegetables in our fridge and sometimes we have to be creative so food doesn’t go to waste.  This time though, it wasn’t…

  Fresh homemade lavender ice cream accompanied by tender grilled peaches. A delicious combination perfect for a hot summer day!   A Trip to the Union Square Farmers Market It doesn’t happen often, but once in a while Alissa and I get a weekday off…

I have always dreamed of visiting Paris.  I’m sure almost every single person has the same dream… but growing up in Eastern Montana with two teacher parents didn’t provide the opportunity for a lot of travel outside of the U.S.  We did travel often in…

  This fun seasonal recipe is easy to make and fun to eat! These Vegan Stuffed Squash Blossoms are filled with a creamy white bean mixture and then baked for a gourmet appetizer that is also incredibly healthy!   A Fine Delicacy A few years…

  A creamy and protein rich hummus that is made with cannellini beans rather than chickpeas. This White Bean Hummus is super easy to make and tastes incredible with chopped veggies, pita bread, or just about anything!   Hummus Love We eat a lot of…

We first came across these amazing Italian sandwiches at a fabulous bakery called Paneantico.  It is only about a ½ mile from our apartment in Bay Ridge Brooklyn and before we were on a tight budget, we would stop by here from time to time…

This dish has been a go-to of ours for a while now. There is just something about a dish that can be prepared ahead, that makes it taste better. We often will make this on a Saturday or Sunday, knowing we will not cook it…

We first had these at an amazing restaurant in our neighborhood. However, Eggplant Napoleon is traditionally deep fried.  We wanted to create a healthier version.  All we can say is that these are out of sight.  Have you ever made something and thought to yourself…

Since starting this blog we have gotten a few suggestions from friends and relatives of possible recipes we should try. This is one of them (thanks Terri!). We did change it up a little though. The spicy pesto we had on hand and the tangy…