When we had our first vegan Thanksgiving at our house a few years ago, for 20+ guests, one of Eric’s family members brought buckets of vegan mushroom gravy. It was such a hit–so creamy and rich and satisfying–that I was determined to recreate it. I wasn’t able to get the recipe for the exact gravy that […]
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Week in Review: General Exams and New Life in the Garden
This week was a big week consumed with taking the general exam. It was exhausting, and thought-provoking, and I am so glad it’s behind me! Eric and I have been taking a break from work and school since Friday night and it’s been glorious. Friday night, I finished my exam at 7pm and we went […]
General Exam: Day 1
Today was the first of four days of my general exams. The generals are the exams which allow you to advance to ‘candidacy’ for the PhD in our department. When/if I pass them, I will get to put a PhC after my name! In other departments, I believe this is sometimes called ABD (All But Dissertation). In […]
Tamari Sesame Kale Chips
I like kale chips as a snack, but had never tried making them until today. Partly I was inspired by Gena at Choosing Raw, who posted a kale chip recipe this week, and partly I was inspired by our trip to the vegetable stand this weekend where organic kale was only $0.59 per bunch (we ended up with […]
Halloween!
Halloween is happening in just two days! If you are handing out halloween candy this year, I wanted to share a list of vegan-friendly halloween candy (I’m making no claims about the other ethics involved–many of them are produced or owned by large corporations, and where does that sugar come from anyway? Who produces it?). Anyway, VegNews […]
Carrot-Peanut Butter Treats for Dogs
It’s been a while since I posted the ‘dehydrated yam treats for dogs’ recipe and I thought I would spice up Maizy’s food repertoire with a new kind of treat. I just used what I had in the house and improvised and they turned out pretty nicely! I wanted to make a cookie-type treat without using wheat. Wheat […]
Field Roast and Kale
I suppose you can tell by now that I am a huge fan of kale. We always have at least two bunches of kale in fridge at all times and I throw it in everything. Looking back at the non-dessert recipes I’ve posted, they almost all include kale. Who knows, maybe I’ll find a way […]
Chanterelle Mushroom & Kale Risotto
Earlier this week, I stopped at MacPherson’s vegetable stand and was delighted to find that chanterelle mushrooms have come into season. Chanterelles have a unique, light, buttery flavor and a great smooth consistency. Chanterelles are found in mossy coniferous forests and are gathered by mushroom foragers and then sold to local produce retailers. The folks at MacPherson’s […]
Apple-Pear Pie and Apple-Pear Crisp
This past weekend, in an effort to use up some more of the pears from our pear tree, I decided to make some apple-pear pie. Our next door neighbor, who just moved back into her house, had an abundance of apples weighing down her little apple tree. Along with the pears, I used some of […]
Roasted Winter Vegetables
Sometimes one-pot meals can be a real life saver. This one is so easy, warming, filling, and delicious. You can use whichever vegetables you have lying around. And for protein, you can chop up a couple of field roast sausages of your choice and toss them in with the vegetables. The other great thing about […]
