Holidays
Hoppin’ John Sliders on Cracked Wheat-Pumpkin Topknots
About one year ago today I got off of my not-really-into-the-holidays duff and came up with a New Year’s recipe using black-eyed peas and greens. Problem was, it was too late to post for …
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Keepin’ It Kind Cookie Exchange: Chocolate Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies
Christmas and cookies – a match made in holiday heaven! This year, as in the two prior years, I’m celebrating Christmas at Keepin’ It Kind’s Cookie Exchange. My first year, I shared a recipe for sweet …
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Just in Time, It’s Vegan for the Holidays!
I’m stepping a bit outside of my usual unrefined parameters to share a very special holiday recipe from Ms. Zel Allen. I met Zel via her site, Vegetarians in Paradise, when she was gracious enough to …
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Seitan Hot Dogs. Oil-free.
With Memorial Day approaching, hot dog season will soon be in full swing. It’s a bummer sometimes as a vegan to miss out on the traditional back yard party/picnic offerings – but of course, we …
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Cracked Wheat-Pumpkin Top Knots
It’s been a while since I posted a bread recipe (although I did share my bagel recipe…), but not because I’ve given up proofing and kneading. I’m still making about one all-purpose (i.e., sandwiches, toast, tea-time …
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Day 1 of the Best Giveaway Yet: NuNaturals Products! Plus Mint Chocolate-Mint Pudding
NuNaturals is one of the most generous companies that I know. Not only have they sponsored the Virtual Vegan Potluck and donated a whole lotta goodies to the “best of” winners, they’ve given me new products …
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Heart-shaped Cherry, Chocolate, & Almond Ricotta Hand Pies
Valentine’s Day recipe number two! To my mind, mouth, and tummy there isn’t much better than juicy fruit wrapped up in a buttery, crumbly, flaky crust. Especially when half of that crust has chocolate in …
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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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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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Keepin’ It Kind, Cookies, Gingerbread Tartlets, Christmas Morning Bread, & Granola
You probably already know that Kristy at Keepin’ It Kind hosts a wonderful annual Christmas cookie swap where vegan cooks from around the blogosphere share their favorite recipes. We are deep into 25 days of …
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Stocking Stuffers & Small Gift Ideas
Over the past year I gathered up some cruelty-free ideas for stocking stuffers and Christmas gifts. Some of these items have been thoroughly tested by me and others just caught my eye and interest. Perhaps …
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Sweet Potato Maple Mousse Pie + Eat Well. Party Hard.
‘Tis the season for cozy sweaters, lost mittens, Christmas carol Muzak, and – – e-books! Lucky me, I got the early scoop on the upcoming life-and-how-to-live-it guide by Ms. Claire of Eat Well.Party Hard. And …
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Tilt-A-Whirl
This very short work of fiction was first published on my old blog, Dough, Dirt, & Dye in September 2011. It’s slightly spooky. Wishing all you ghouls and goblins a Happy All Hallow’s Eve. TILT-A-WHIRL …
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Happy Birthday
How do you celebrate a birthday when the celebrant is no longer Here? Though time has ceased to tock forward for him – my brother will stay 51 for as long as I am alive …
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“I Survived the Green Smoothie Challenge” & Lunch in Las Vegan
Not only survived – thrived. From January 7 through January 13, Kel and I joined Somer and lots of other folks in the first Green Smoothie Challenge of 2013. This was a positive, healthy and …
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Christmas in the Backcountry
This was quite different. An enormous gulf was between me and the world. This was a different universe – withered, desert, lifeless; a fantastic universe where the presence of man was not foreseen, perhaps not …
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Kristy’s Cookie Exchange: Molasses Crinkles
Every generation has its version of “the good old days.” For some, the memories are sepia-toned or come in shades of black, white and gray. For me they’re tinged with the yellow fade peculiar to …
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Mocha Spice Pancakes w/ a Simple Syrup
There’s nothing quite like pilfering a recipe – especially when you shamelessly pilfer one of your own recipes. At least I’m giving myself credit – it’s just blogging etiquette. These pancakes were inspired by my …
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The Thanksgiving Day Dessert Table
I’m still recovering from the gigantic feast that was Thanksgiving over at Somer’s house. You can get the (long) list of delicious plant-based dishes here. Other than at the buffet at Bellagio in Vegas, I’ve …
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Happy (Turkeyless) Thanksgiving!
Wishing you all a warm, convivial, cruelty-free and delicious Thanksgiving. I’m thankful to be spending it with my life partner, Kel, and my dear friend Somer and her family and friends. Exactly what celebrating Thanksgiving …
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Happy Halloween!
A spine-tingling, bone-chilling Halloween to one and all! See you at the Potluck tomorrow! One year ago today: Happy Halloween! Pumpkin Coconut Curry with Dry-fry Tofu
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An Unrefined Vegan Turns One
Going back through the past year of An Unrefined Vegan posts is a lot like looking through photos from the 1980s: a bit embarrassing, funny (in a not-so-good way), entertaining and enlightening. But as a …
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VeganMoFo: Cranberry-Date Quick “Jam”
Three ingredients (four if you count the water). One small saucepan and about 20 minutes of your time. That’s what I call jammin’ MoFo-style. Cranberry-date Quick “Jam” Makes about 2 cups 1 8 oz. bag …
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Someone Else Should Make Dinner
Every year since we moved to Oklahoma, in the weeks coming up to my birthday, Kel asks, “What would you like to do for your birthday?” And every year I reply, “Let’s go into the …
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Happy Mother’s Day
To all of the mothers out there, but especially to my mama, who is like a bright wildflower in a field of green: a little shy and unassuming, but lovely, graceful, gentle, resilient and strong.
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A Doughnut with No Holes
“A flute with no holes is not a flute. A doughnut with no holes is a danish.” – Ty Webb, Caddyshack I’d have to delve deep into my awkward pre-teens to explain my connection with …
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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache & Toasted Coconut
For about 45 years, I managed to get up each morning and go about my business without ever having eaten a red velvet cupcake. What’s the fuss about, I thought? So you throw some red …
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Mushroom & Wild Rice Brioche with Gravy
Wild rice + cremini mushrooms + flaky crust = showstopping vegan main course. This would be perfect for serving non-vegan guests not only because it’s gorgeous, but also because it tastes rich, complex and decadent. …
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