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...
View ArticleCreamsicle-Coconut Cookies
The inspiration for this crumbly, buttery cookie came from Whole Food’s winter coupon book. Their cookie is also vegan, but called for mandarin oranges – which I couldn’t find that particular shopping...
View ArticleGuest Posting at Veganosaurus: The Kelvis Sandwich
Kel + Elvis = The Kelvis I’m very pleased to be “appearing” today on Veganosaurus – a blog jam-packed with inventive and delicious vegan recipes and written by one of the most kind-hearted women it’s...
View ArticleThe Losing & Winning Recipe: Mocha Spice Cupcakes with Maple Creme Ganache
On a wild hare a few weeks back, I entered a baking contest over at Earth Balance (via their Made Just Right site) – something I have heretofore never done. Since I only had a short time to come up...
View ArticleTropical Traditions Coconut Oil Giveaway
Here’s how it went. I entered a giveaway for a quart of Tropical Traditions coconut oil over at Blissful Britt. I wasn’t feeling particularly lucky, but you can’t win if you don’t play. Then a few...
View ArticleRaw “Granola Bar” Crackers
I’ve now about worked my way through the entire list of cracker and flatbread recipes in Matthew Kenney’s book, Everyday Raw. (Raw ice cream – you are next! As soon as I can source young coconut...
View ArticleReady, Set, POTLUCK! It’s Time to Sign Up for the Virtual Vegan Potluck, May...
It’s time to sign-up for the May 11 Potluck! Head over to the Virtual Vegan Potluck website where the sign-up form is now available – and then dust off your cookbooks, unearth the pots and pans and...
View ArticleLoaded 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....
View ArticleOil-free Banana Fig Cakes with Date-Coconut Drizzle
Last week I spotted a gigantic purple fig hiding amongst the leaves in one of our potted plants. Kel and I watched its progress carefully; we didn’t want to let this one go to the deer or raccoons....
View ArticlePeanut Butter-Maple-Pecan & Coconut Bacon Granola
This granola was to be the crowning glory on top of one of my Vegan MoFo 2013 recipes, but the base – ice cream – failed. Not once, but twice. The third recipe, Peanut Butter Banana “Ice Cream,”...
View ArticleCocoa-Coconut Butter
This post demonstrates the part of my personality which can become obsessive. When I find something I’m interested in, I beat it to death. Then inevitably I lose interest and move on to the next ...
View ArticleOther People’s Food 7: The Comfort Food Edition
If you had to pick the ultimate comfort food, what would it be? Pot pie? A spicy curry? Macaroni and cheese? Or maybe hot cocoa (hot cocoa sounds more comforting than hot chocolate) or a ...
View ArticleCoconut-Curry Sweet Potato Mousse on Zukes or Cukes
Yeah, so things went a little haywire yesterday as many of you probably noticed from the deluge of emails from An Unrefined Vegan… I’m sorry about that; explaining how it happened would take up a ...
View ArticleRaw 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 ...
View ArticleCracked 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,...
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