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May 12
Just got back from a taping of "CT Style" which will be aired on WTNH tomorrow at 12:30 (set your DVRs!). Even though I've been in the studio before, I was a little nervous this time. Maybe it was the rain, maybe it was Desiree, maybe it (read full article)
Appetizers, TV, vegan cooking
Apr 29
I had the first meeting of my 4-week West Hartford Adult Ed. "Healthy Cooking in a Hurry" class last night. After a full 8-hour day of census training and hour-long drive from New Haven, I was feeling like most people do at the end of the day:& (read full article)
Chocolate, cooking class, Dessert, vegan cooking
Apr 25
In about a month I'll be catering a vegan graduation party (congratulations, Rachel!), so I prepared some eggplant caponata and olive tapenade for a tasting tomorrow. Both are recipes that need to be prepared at least a day in advance so that t (read full article)
Eggplant, vegan cooking
Apr 23
Normally on a Thursday night I go for something simple for dinner: pasta, rice and beans, a salad, maybe even just a bowl of oatmeal. Yeah, that's how exciting it can be in the Well on Wheels kitchen when not cooking for clients. Bu (read full article)
Dinner, portobello mushroom, tapioca, vegan cooking, vegan dessert
Apr 10
I love it when leftovers taste this good. Thursday night I scoured the fridge for anything that might come together with a little bit of magic and become dinner. I found half a red pepper, tempeh, a few red potatoes and lettuce. Not (read full article)
lunch, tempeh, vegan cooking, veggie burger
Mar 11
No, these aren't gluten-free. Yes, they're vegan. And by the aroma, I'd surmise they're delicious, though I haven't dug into them yet.It's been awhile (years, in fact) since I've made this recipe, and I thought of tweaking it into a gluten-free ver (read full article)
Dessert, raw vegan, sticky buns, vegan baking, vegan cooking
Feb 24
I've been doing a little experimenting this week with baked stuffed zucchini. One day I tried filling it with a chick pea mash similar to hummus, then sauteed some red pepper, carrots and mushrooms as a garnish. Last night I made some polenta with s (read full article)
cooking, personal chef, vegan cooking, vegan dinner, vegan food
Feb 15
Finally had a chance to recover from yesterday's Vegan Valentine bash at Georgie's. It was a ton of work, but I'm glad everyone had a good time, which made it worth it. Thank you to all who came out to celebrate Valentine's Day at the first ever fo (read full article)
Chocolate, Dessert, Georgie's Diner, Restaurant, valentine's day, vegan cooking
Feb 03
I will be doing a special vegan themed dinner at Georgie's Diner on Feb. 14, Valentine's Day. The menu will of course include chocolate. Contrary to popular belief, I do indulge in sweets (a couple times a year anyway).One year I made a lovely lemon (read full article)
Chocolate, valentine, vegan cooking
Jan 21
I just can't seem to get enough of my tempeh fish cakes. They're crisp on the outside, and creamy on the inside. And loaded with oh-so-much flavor. I made a few batches for my clients this week, and of course, you can also get them to order at Ge (read full article)
Indian food, Vegan, vegan cooking
Jan 04
Good food, good people... what a way to welcome in the new decade! I had a great time at my first Vegan Brunch - thank you to all who helped make it such an enjoyable afternoon.It was a little snowy outside, but warm and cozy inside. Guests arrived (read full article)
Vegan Brunch, vegan cooking, vegan food
Jan 03
I was excited to close out the decade with a vegan dinner at Bloodroot, the feminist vegetarian restaurant in Bridgeport. I've been wanting to attend this annual celebration for many years and I'm happy to finally have experienced it.The dinner bega (read full article)
vegan cooking, vegan food, vegan restaurant Bloodroot
Jan 02
It's been awhile since I've made Tofu Picatta, and I don't know why I haven't gotten around to it sooner. It's always so delicious and easy to make, too.Several years ago a client requested Seitan Picatta, so I did some research into recipes and coo (read full article)
Dinner, raw vegan, vegan cooking, vegan food
Dec 28
I recently appeared on Channel 8 WTNH's "Good Morning Connecticut" to talk about being vegan for the holidays. The video clip is right here for those who weren't able to wake up bright and early on a Saturday morning to view it. Enjoy! And Happy H (read full article)
Appetizers, Holidays, raw vegan, vegan cooking
Dec 19
It's always nice to share vegan food with nonvegans who are willing to experiment. Most find that the flavors make them forget to think that anything is missing, and instead they enjoy the adventure. Such was the case with the dinner party I catere (read full article)
Dinner, vegan cooking, vegan dinner, vegan food
Dec 19
I must admit, I have mixed feelings when it comes to holidays. While it's great to get together with family and friends we don't often see, it can be difficult to be seated at a table overflowing with pot roast, sliced ham and meatballs. I often find (read full article)
holiday survival guide, vegan cooking, vegan food
Dec 09
This week I did my third cooking demonstration at the Woodbridge Public Library. The theme: Vegan Apps. Dips and Hors D'ouvres for the Holidays. This is probably my favorite thing to make, since each little appetizer is like a work of art. The ke (read full article)
cooking lesson, vegan cooking, vegan food
Nov 26
Tradition of course calls for pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, but since my mom is baking an apple pie for the holiday (at my request!), I decided to do something a little different with pumpkin. I made a batch of Gluten-free Vegan Chocolate Chip Blondi (read full article)
thanksgiving, Vegan, vegan cooking, vegan desserts
Nov 21
I had a busy Friday preparing dinner for a vegan wedding at the lovely High Meadow Farm bed & breakfast in Wallingford. The 18th century home is set atop a hill with breathtaking meadow views of dairy farms and a vineyard. It was an oasis from (read full article)
Vegan, vegan cooking, vegan wedding
Nov 21
I had a great time Thursday sharing a couple vegan recipes at the newly renovated and reopened Georgie's Diner in West Haven. The kitchen staff is friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to do what it takes to make vegans happy! For the next mont (read full article)
diner, thanksgiving, vegan cooking, vegan food