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One of the best and worst things about tofu is that it doesn’t have much taste. It’s the worst because it can be bland. This is also the best because you can transform it into an incredibly flavorful addition to dishes with just a few…

Bonjour! As I write this post I am sitting in a huge window filled room looking out onto a quaint street in Paris while visiting our friends Brianne and Todd.  We have been spending our days eating amazing pastries and crusty breads while sipping on…

We love figs.  We also love lemon. And we definitely love pizza, so we decided to create one that incorporated these distinctive ingredients.  We opted to use balsamic reduction and a creamy cashew cheese sauce to give it a savory element to contrast the sweet…

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…

  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…

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…

We love traditional pesto but one day we decided to try making it a little spicy.  Jalapeño and arugula did the trick.  We have used this pesto for many things. It is an excellent drizzle on pizza or works great for spreading it on baguettes…

  A vegan deviled “egg” made out of creamy baby red potatoes and filled with a garlicky mustard hummus. Bring these fun potato salad faux eggs to your next picnic!   Vegan Party Food Tomorrow it’s the 4th of July! What says parties and fireworks…