It seems like every time I go to the grocery store, there are more nondairy milk options. Just the other day, I bought a carton of sunflower seed milk! I haven’t tried it yet, so I’ll have to let you know when I do. As an adult, I’ve never been a big milk drinker. Even with the nondairy varieties, you won’t […]
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Hunkering Down w/ Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
The past week or so has been intense with school and work, etc. Eric went back to work last Monday and it’s been a kind of major adjustment for both us having him back to work. Teaching has been so great–the students are wonderful and thoughtful and they say things like “I don’t ever want […]
Pantry Basics: Egg Substitutes
Long gone are the days when vegan baked goods tasted stale, flavorless, and funky. Some of the best baked goods I’ve ever had or made have been vegan (and I’m a big fan of sweets). The first thing to remember about starting out with vegan baking (or non-vegan baking for that matter) is that you […]
Flatbread with Tapenade & Vegetables
It’s been incredibly busy lately and I’ve been incredibly lazy when it comes to cooking dinner. We’ve been eating out a lot lately, but Eric started back to work on Monday and I decided to make a nice dinner for when he got home on Monday night (and by nice, I mean actually cooking something). […]
Cilantro-Jalapeno Roasted Garlic Hummus
This past fall, when my friend Tish and I were crafting together each week, we would periodically stop at Trader Joe’s for snacks before heading to our house to get started crafting. Tish turned me on to the most delicious hummus from Trader Joe’s–it’s their hummus with cilantro and jalapenos. Eric and I rarely go […]
Hot Cereal with Toasted Coconut Bananas & Pecans
I’ve been having to get creative with my breakfasts since we still do not have any oatmeal. For some reason, we have been in a major cooking rut. This rut not only includes not cooking at all, but it also includes not going to the grocery store. Luckily, we’ve got grains in the pantry, and […]
Lawsuit Filed Over Orcas’ Enslavement
In the news this week is a ground-breaking story about a lawsuit filed by PETA against SeaWorld on behalf of five plaintiff orcas/killer whales. Charges are being filed against both the Orlando park and the San Diego park for the enslavement of the orcas. The lawyer handling the case, Jeff Kerr, makes the case that these orcas […]
Roasted Cauliflower
This is the simplest recipe and it is amazing how delicious it is. It is almost buttery, full of good cauliflower flavor, and an excellent side dish to eat with just about anything. The flavor is neutral enough that it pairs well with just about any cuisine. But don’t let that fool you; it definitely […]
Pantry Basics: Grains and Legumes
Last week, Serenity in the Storm reader, Kevin posted the following comment on the Breakfast Quinoa post: “I would love a blog entry where you share what are your vegan pantry staples – for those times when you just need something good to eat and have to use what is on hand.” ~ Kevin Thanks to […]
Breakfast Quinoa
Almost every morning I have oatmeal for breakfast. Lately I’ve been getting steel cut oats and cooking a pot that will last for two or three days. I cook them up plain and then add chopped nuts and fruit depending on my mood. This week, we ran out of oats and yesterday I woke up […]
