St. Brigid’s oatcakes

February 1 – Happy spring! In the Gaelic world, St. Brighid’s Day (February 1) was the first day of spring. This day celebrated the successful passing of winter and the beginning of the… Read More →

Chocolate chip cookies

I’ve been going through a chocolate chip cookie phase of late. I had a favorite recipe I used to use in my pre-vegan days, and I was hesitant to try a vegan version… Read More →

Sweet, earthy, and local: grape & pine nut tart

A tale of petroglyphs, pine nuts, and patience On a sunny mid-November day, Nelson and I set off to explore the petroglyphs at Volcanic Tablelands, a few miles north of Bishop. Recorded in… Read More →

Snowy coconut cupcakes

I find food especially satisfying when it in some way reflects the world around us. Pumpkin pie that reflects the changing colors of fall foliage. Arugula salad, whose bright green leaves echo the… Read More →

Sunday morning chocolate-orange scones

It’s Sunday. It’s snowy (we awoke to our first dusting of the season). It’s time for scones. There is a great bakery in town, with a couple of vegan options, but as of… Read More →

Under a beet-red sky

Today found me looking for something fresh, festive, and autumnal to bring to the Eastern Sierra Land Trust potluck. This magical shredded parsnip and beet salad in pineapple vinaigrette fit the bill. Root… Read More →

A kitchen goes to war

A moist and rich chocolate cake you can put together in less than 10 minutes, with ingredients that are affordable and most likely sitting in your pantry? Oh, and did I mention it’s… Read More →

Last-minute red pepper soup

Since vegetables often play at least a supporting role in soups, standard soup recipes are among the easiest to veganize. There are usually just two adjustments needed: the stock (most recipes rely on… Read More →

Vegan Pizza 101

Sunday nights often find me winding down after the weekend, moving at ‘lazy Sunday’ speed, and feeling more inclined to read on the couch instead of get busy in the kitchen. (There is usually… Read More →

Power breakfast

Winter is on its way, and with it my shift towards warmer breakfasts. Since I was out of oats, I couldn’t make one of my usual standbys, raw oatmeal (whole oats soaked for… Read More →