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Chocolate, Cherry, and Nut-Stuffed Braid

Sigh…I’m still basking in the glow of all of your thoughtful, insightful, and encouraging comments on last week’s post, You’re Only As Good As Your Last Post.  You reminded me of why I’m doing this …

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Vegan Mofo 7: Peanut Butter & Jelly Chocolate Bars (or Bark)

As much as I love how the salty creaminess of peanut butter whispers sweet nothings to the fruity innocence of jelly, it’s peanut butter and chocolate that really gets me hot and bothered.  PB & …

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Vegan MoFo 4: Peanut Butter Creme & Raspberry Chiffon Pie. Gluten-free.

Day 4 of what could be called My 20 MoFo Ways to Honor Peanut Butter & Jelly brings us to a peanut butter and jelly pie. I’ve seen baked, brownie-like PB & J pies and …

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Mocha Steel-Cut Oats

I’ve unashamedly pilfered a recipe for Creamy Cocoa Oatmeal from an issue of Runner’s World magazine and I’m also going to nick what they had to say about the recipe: Stick-to-your-ribs steel-cut oats are packed with …

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An Unprocessed Recipe: Peanut Butter & Jelly Bites

Thanks to everyone who has left comments and entered the Unprocessed giveaway!  Remember, keep commenting! The more times you comment, the better your chance to win.  And let me tell you, the winner is really …

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Unprocessed: A Review & A Giveaway

You know how it is.  You switch to a plant-based diet and you get educated; you arm yourself with the data that informs your decision to eat healthfully and mindfully.  You read The China Study, …

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Other People’s Food (6): Life is Sweet

What to do with that 5-pound behemoth of a zucchini that eerily resembles a lethal weapon wielded by an ogre in a Grimm’s Fairy Tale?  Grate that puppy up and make zucchini bread.  Lots of …

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I Meant To Do That: Date, Cherry, Walnut & Ginger Crumble

With great enthusiasm I set out one morning to make Build-Your-Own-Energy-Bars, courtesy of Amber Shea Crawley and her cookbook, Practically Raw.  I knew I could bang out a batch of bars, pop them in the …

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Shortbread

Six days until the Potluck!  I’ve heard from some of you who have gotten your blog posts drafted and ready to go.  I like that!  Anyone have any questions, concerns or problems?  Email me or …

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Eat ‘Em if You’ve Got ‘Em: Hemp Seed, Oat, Cacao Nib & Dried Cherry Cookies

First things first: I’ve got to say a big thanks to Your Daily Vegan for publishing my article, Getting It Right and Wrong: A Mainstream Newspaper Tackles Veganism, yesterday.  It’s a real thrill to see …

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Chai Tea-Infused Cherry & Apricot Compote

Many years back, I went for lunch one day to a small Indian restaurant in the basement of an old house on the quiet part of Pearl Street in Boulder, CO. Basements aren’t the most …

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Rainy Day Comfort: Maple Scones with Cherries & Chocolate Chunks

Yesterday was cold and gray and wet.  Perfect for a day in the kitchen.  I’ve been craving scones – they are so cozy and comforting – but they pose a challenge due to the fat/butter …

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Maple Walnut Wheat Bread with Dried Cherries

This recipe has been kicking around since my bread machine days – when I decided I didn’t want it to have all of the fun.  I wanted to get my hands dirty, so to speak.   …

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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Cherry-Apricot Compote

There are some killjoys out there who would have you reserve things like chocolate waffles and chocolate chip pancakes for “special occasions.”  Why?  Because those decadent indulgences are usually loaded with refined flour, sugar, dairy …

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