Snoop around my kitchen!
Our kitchen is pretty boring. There is no natural light in there and it can be a bit dungeony. So why did I take so many pictures of our boring kitchen to show you? I don't know! During this Vegan...
View ArticleHalloweegan Roundup!
The last day of Vegan MoFo is here! This has been a fun MoFo. I didn't think I was going to actually last all month when I first started, but here I am! Those of you who participated and blogged every...
View ArticleFurniture Makeover: Hair and Makeup Station!
Who loves furniture makovers? I do! I do! I showed you our revamped hutch last week, and now it's time for a non-kitchen related makeover. For someone who doesn't wear makeup regularly, a hair and...
View ArticleMagic Brownie Truffles!
  Here's another outtake for you! Last week I showed you how I fudged up two pumpkin tartlets and turned them into truffles. This week's screw up consisted of a gummy experimental batch of wheatless...
View ArticleRecycled Cream of Fajita Soup
  I don't really like eating leftovers, unless we're talking about something fabulous like Thanksgiving dinner leftovers. On the other hand, it kills me to throw away perfectly good food! What to do?...
View ArticleSpanish Tortilla, and Introducing The Wing It, Don't Fling It Challenge!
If you are anything like me, then you are not a stranger to kitchen misfortunes and baking disasters. I am quite possibly the most forgetful person in the world, which means that very often I forget to...
View ArticleFrom Boring Soup to Zingy Enchilada Sauce - Wing It, Don't Fling It!
 Leftover soup is one of my least favorite things to eat. A few days ago I made a vegetable soup for dinner with all the veggies that needed to be used up: onion, garlic, carrots, beets, potatoes, one...
View ArticleStrawberry Santa Hats!
Update: Check out this new post with four different ways to decorate Strawberry Santa Hats - includes a handy how-to video! :)With Thanksgiving out of the way, it's time to unleash the Christmas...
View ArticleFestive Chocolate Rum Cake Truffles - Wing It, Don't Fling It!
More festive treats ahead! This Wing It, Don't Fling It treat isn't actually a result of a screwed up recipe (it's an early Christmas miracle!) These little Chocolate Rum Cake Truffles were made from a...
View ArticleVideo: Making Strawberry Santa Hats (Four Ways!)
Oh, I think I'm going to be throwing Strawberry Santa Hats at you all the way through Christmas! I can't help it! There is a small window of opportunity to make these little treats! This time I made...
View Article"Apple Trinity" Apple-Cinnamon Muffins
One of the top internet searches that lead people to my blog is "apple cinnamon muffins", and it lands people on this recipe from 2010. I have made several changes to the recipe since I published it...
View ArticleBrussels Sprouts Stuffed Portobello Mushroom With Mashed Potato Topping
 What do you call them: portobello or portabella mushrooms? There appears to be a "Team Portobello" and a "Team Portabella" who often engage in mushroomy debates. I think I might start calling them...
View ArticleBanana Muffins with Almond Paste Bits and Chocolate Chips
Last week I shared a recipe for "Apple Trinity" Apple-Cinnamon Muffins, and now it's time for some tasty banana muffins. I actually prefer these without chocolate chips (I just heard a collective...
View ArticleDon't Fling the Beet!
 The word "beet" always reminds me of the word "beat", which always reminds me of Gloria Estefan, and then a short little dance party always ensues - every time I'm cooking with beets. You're lucky you...
View ArticleChocolate Sausage - Wing It, Don't Fling It!
Are you shocked by how often I screw up in the kitchen? Oops, I did it again! This time with a batch of brownies that were incredibly oily - probably because I most likely zoned out and added the oil...
View ArticleChocolate Tarts with Strawberry Santa Hats!
Last Strawberry Santa Hats post - I promise! Are you sick of them yet? This is going to be the last one, mainly because strawberries are finally getting a little too unpalatable. I only managed to...
View ArticleCheese-Stuffed Lentil Cottage Pie Croquettes - Wing It, Don't Fling It!
Don't you love a good lentil cottage pie? There's something special about soft stewed lentils topped with creamy mashed potatoes. I do think it's my favorite "comfort food" dish. However, thanks to the...
View ArticleSimple Roasted Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts and Apple
This post goes out to a lovely lady called Liz who just found out that she aced her final exams and got straight A's all around! Usually, one would celebrate with cupcakes or something more indulgent,...
View ArticleDaiya Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Giveaway!
Who loves cheese? I love my vegan cheeses and I'm not ashamed to admit it. When Daiya contacted me about sending me some of their products to try, I said no. Not because I didn't want them, but because...
View ArticleChocolate-Almond Squares
Feeling a bit poorly today, I spent too much time on the couch ogling frugal crafts on Pinterest. From a cute cupcake wrapper storage container to festive DIY peppermint candles - I want to make it...
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