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Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Hearts An Unrefined VeganCarrot Cake and Cream Cheese Hearts An Unrefined VeganCarrot Cake and Cream Cheese Hearts An Unrefined Vegan

Raw Carrot Cake & Cream Cheese Hearts. Sugar- and Gluten-free.

Can you feel the love in the air?   Valentine’s Day usually passes me by without so much as a single long-stemmed rose, and I’m very much okay with that.  Kel and I aren’t big …

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Carrot Walnut Bread (or how to use the pulp from your juicer)

I did it!  I actually made a recipe that I pinned to one of my Pinterest boards!  Based on a non-vegan recipe by Try Anything Once my version uses whole wheat flour, chia instead of eggs, and …

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Sunshine Smoothie: Anti-Cancer Superhero

When it comes to smoothies it seems like green gets all of the attention.  Don’t get me wrong, I think a proper green smoothie is a sight to behold, but every once in a while, …

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Loaded Morning Muffins with Crumb Topping

You can see from the long ingredient list why these are called “loaded” muffins, but gosh, they’re delicious. It’s crunch time over at Ethical Ocean and their Eat What’s Good vegan recipe contest.  I’ve been …

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Parmesan Pita Chips An Unrefined VeganParmesan Pita Chips An Unrefined VeganParmesan Pita Chips An Unrefined Vegan

Raw Parmesan “Pita” Chips. And A Contest.

I told you I was going to make a raw version of Stacy’s Pita Chips…and here they are. Stacy’s, I’ve kicked you to the processed and over-salted curb!  (Pssst!  I’m sharing this recipe on Healthy …

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi Soup An Unrefined VeganSweet Potato Gnocchi Soup An Unrefined VeganSweet Potato Gnocchi Soup An Unrefined Vegan

Creamy Chik’n Soup with Sweet Potato Gnocchi & Kale

I don’t really want to rush time along, but this year winter has rudely muscled its way into spring and I’m aching for sunshine and warm temperatures.  This see-sawing act (hot…cold…hot…cold) is getting tiresome. Because …

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Carrot Butter: A Guest Post & Recipe from Canned Time

Kel and I are back home after a lazy week in Florida where I gave myself permission to break most of my eating and exercise, um, guidelines.  I ate what I wanted, when I wanted …

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Cashew Creamy Lentil Soup An Unrefined VeganCashew Creamy Lentil Soup An Unrefined VeganCashew Creamy Lentil Soup An Unrefined Vegan

Cashew Creamy Lentil Soup

You don’t need to say it. I’ll say it for you: my, but that’s a homely soup. Homely, yes, but delicious. Now maybe this is knowledge held by every vegan out there except for me. …

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VeganMoFo: Loaded Split Pea Soup

I’m like the Princess in the Princess and the Pea.  It doesn’t matter how many layers of goodness you have covering up that tiny pea.  I will find it.  I don’t want peas baked into …

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Miso-Ginger Soup with Lettuce Veggie Cups & Two Dipping Sauces

The first time I made this simple miso soup, I was home alone and suffering from a bad cold.  All I wanted was soup (a little sympathy wouldn’t have hurt, either), but I didn’t have …

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7 Days of Salad. Day 6: Red Quinoa & Green Apple (and Making Vegan Butter)

Big thanks go out to Holly at My Plant-based Family and to Averil at The Cook, The Baker and the Clay Boy Maker for sharing The Versatile Blogger and The Sunshine Awards with me.  Woohoo!  …

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Best Friends Forever: Soup and a Sandwich

In the heart of Salt Lake City, there’s a wonderful bookstore that from the outside, looks like an average-sized city shop.  But once inside, one can get lost in its labyrinthine basement rooms, alcoves, nooks, …

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Biscuits for Man & Beast

Ike and I have a lot in common.  He loves a brisk walk; I love a brisk walk.  He enjoys digging with his paws in the dirt; I get a kick digging my hands into …

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You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby (Pumpkin-Carrot Cake Ginger Pancakes)

Long ago, when Mikey liked Life cereal, when it was okay to wear an orange plaid shirt with brown cords and when, as my mother describes it, “the whole family looked as if it had …

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Beet, Green Bean & Couscous Salad

As we move deeper into January – and soon into the most challenging month of winter, February – what I crave is color.  Food doesn’t come much more colorful than this quick, easy and refreshing …

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Tofu Potpie with Savory Crumb Topping

Ever since my first taste of Stouffer’s version, I’ve loved pot pies.  Nearly anything topped with a flaky crust got my attention and I’m no different today.  Over the years I’ve made a lot of …

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