Tofu, man. My relationship with the stuff has done a 180 over the years. It was one of those things that during my pre-vegan days, I just couldn’t stomach the texture, even if it was crispy fried or small unnoticeable bits in something like Pad Thai. I think a good portion of that was due […]
breakfast
Chocolate Cherry Green Smoothie
You’ll quickly notice a theme with my smoothies, and that they are all remakes of really decadent desserts. I have a sweet tooth that just won’t quit so I found a loophole to satisfy those cravings without feeling terrible immediately afterwards, both physically and mentally. I find this one reminds me of brownie batter right […]
Caramel Apple Smoothie
My love for caramel apples knows no bounds so of course I’ll come up with the breakfast-friendly version! Made with nothing but fruit and seeds for protein, and topped with nuts for a little healthy fat, it’s worthy of both breakfast and dessert title.
Fennel + Blueberry + Orange Zest Scones
I don’t know what it is about fennel but I want to add it in to places it doesn’t belong. There’s something about that mild licorice-like flavor that gets me, despite not being the biggest fan of black licorice. Fennel in a pastry just felt like a logical move. It’s subtle here, but it works, […]
Orange Julian Smoothie
A healthy play on the old Orange Julius drinks from the mall food court, named after my son instead. But in all honesty, I haven’t had an Orange Julius in maybe 30 years and can’t quite recall what it tastes like, so if nothing else, it’s just a delicious and creamy orange citrus smoothie to […]
Savory Cakes: Mushroom & Spinach Pancakes with Rosemary Gravy
Sweets rule everything around me in the most delicious and unfortunate way but that’s not the case for my husband who gravitates to the savory breakfast items. So this was created specifically with him in mind and inspired by my son’s breakfast staple: a side of mushrooms with everything. These pancakes are unsweetened and fluffy, […]