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May 14

Zaalouk - Moroccan Eggplant Caviar

Did you see Well on Wheels on CT Style yesterday?  If you somehow managed to miss the spot, or your DVR wasn't set properly, you can now view the video clip of the segment on the WTNH website.  Or right here:http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/ct_style (read full article)

health-dairy-free, health-special-diet, recipe, vegan food

Mar 31

Trip to Ghana

I had my first experience eating Ghanian food this weekend after a trip to DC brought me to the Ghana Cafe in the northwest neighborhood.  And it was delicious, reminiscent of Ethiopian food but without the injera. Since being back home I'v (read full article)

dc, vegan food, vegan restaurant

Feb 24

This week's menu

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

Jan 04

New Year's Vegan Brunch

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

New Year's Eve at Bloodroot

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

Tofu Picatta

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 19

Vegan Dinner Party

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

2009 Holiday Survival Guide for Vegans

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 11

Shandals Vegetarian

Woo... what a way to warm up on a blustery winter-like day! Shandals is a tiny restaurant tucked on the corner of a residential street off the main drag in Bridgeport. Some vegan friends had mentioned it to me this summer and ever since I've been (read full article)

healthy, Vegan, vegan food, vegan restaurant

Dec 09

Woodbridge Public Library

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 21

Georgie's Diner

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

Nov 11

A Quick One

I had about 15 minutes to throw together lunch yesterday and after my initial scan of the fridge, I was left feeling uninspired. The only item that drew my attention was a lonely little potato in the vegetable bin. It was too small to bake and not (read full article)

lunch, vegan cooking, vegan food

Nov 05

Heaven in a Bowl

I discovered a delicious use for leftover rice this morning: Autumn rice pudding. Yeah, yeah, I know, rice pudding is rice pudding, so how is this any different? Well, the secret here is in the fixings. Macintosh apple, mixed nuts, raisins, shred (read full article)

cooking, vegan cooking, vegan food

Oct 31

Boston Vegetarian Food Festival

Just got back from one of the best vegan road trips ever. What a rare treat to be in a car full of vegans all up for an adventure.The day began with some fresh-baked blueberry streusel muffins, and then it just went uphill from there.First stop: Bo (read full article)

Chocolate, cooking, Vegan, vegan desserts, vegan food

Oct 20

This week's menu

Ahhh... comfort food. It's officially fall, the frost is on the pumpkins, and I feel like hibernating. So this week's menu reflected that need to cozy up with a blanket and a warm bowl of creamy goodness.I found a delicious recipe for Chana Saag (C (read full article)

Indian food, Vegan, vegan cooking, vegan food, yummy

Oct 16

Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes with Pecan Praline

Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes with Pecan Praline (gluten-free!)I was invited to do a cooking segment on NBC-30's Morning Show this Saturday and, while the thought fills me with serious dread and apprehension, I agreed to do it (because I can't turn down a (read full article)

gluten-free, Vegan, vegan baking, vegan cooking, vegan food

Oct 09

Vegan Diets Go Mainstream

I was so excited to be interviewed by Korky Vann for this article, "Turn Over a New Leaf: Vegan Diets Are Moving More Solidly Into the Mainstream," which appeared in today's Hartford Courant. She did an excellent job informing readers how easy it i (read full article)

vegan cooking, vegan diet, vegan food

Oct 07

Healthy Cooking Class

This week I was craving chocolate, so for my "Healthy Cooking in a Hurry" class I decided to do one of my favorite desserts, a Chocolate Ambrosia Tart with Coconut Macadamia Crust . . . which is relatively healthy, since there's no cholesterol. :) (read full article)

gluten-free, vegan cooking, vegan dessert, vegan food

Sep 23

Healthy Cooking in a Hurry

I'm teaching a 4-week class for West Hartford Adult Education called "Healthy Cooking in a Hurry." Each evening we create an appetizer (soup or salad), entree and dessert in about 3 hours. Now, you don't have to do all of these in one evening... be (read full article)

cooking class, Dessert, vegan cooking, vegan food

Sep 16

This week's menu

Why do I keep craving creamy things? Cheesey white sauce... mashed potatoes... gravy... pudding... I decided to combine all these into my menu this week and I think the results were pretty delicious.Since the fall weather, fall colors and fall veggi (read full article)

raw vegan, vegan cooking, vegan food

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