Category Archives: desserts

SRC: Banana Cake (365 Days of Baking)

Have you heard about the Secret Recipe Club? It’s a monthly food blogger event where each blogger is secretly assigned another blog from which to draw inspiration. There are so many participants that posts actually go out three times a … Continue reading

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Vegan Soy-Free French Silk Pie

My mom’s birthday was last weekend. She recently discovered that she can’t eat dairy. (Big shock – she’s my mom, after all.) I wanted to make something for her for her birthday, and one of her favorites is French Silk … Continue reading

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Triple Chocolate Cherry Pie (The Raw Pie Challenge)

I’ve been in a rut. Stuck. I’ve been making the same handful of things over and over, spending the least amount of time in the kitchen as possible. Living on giant bowls of fresh sweet cherries and big shredded cabbage … Continue reading

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Coconut Cacao Nib Ice Cream Sandwiches

When I was in sixth grade, I had to do a demonstration for school. Even then I was a bit of a foodie. Well, not exactly a high-brow foodie, but I loved to cook. So, I decided to demonstrate making … Continue reading

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Frozen Triple B Bites

So many challenges, so little time. The Sweet or Savory challenge ingredient of the month is blueberries.     The raw challenge of the month is ice cream sandwiches.     The spunky holiday is Independence day and cliché as … Continue reading

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Banana Bread Beany Spread

Don’t you just love the rhythm of that title? But, beans? And, bananas? Together? Oh yes, I did. Really, it’s all the rage. I’m just copying the masters. First there was Evan, The Wanna Be Chef and his Dessert Hummus. … Continue reading

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Almost Elvis Cookies (vegan, grain-free)

“Mom, Elvis is that guy with a front-butt, right?” “Well, you’re thinking of Tortelvis. But, close – he was the famous singer.” “So, what do cookies have to do with Elvis, Mom?” “Well, when Elvis got famous and rich, he … Continue reading

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Sweet Or Savory Challenge: Carob Cookies

Let’s just get this out of the way right up front. Sorry! I know I’ve been neglecting you all. I’ve been just a wee bit distracted with this and this and, oh yah, this. One would think that with all … Continue reading

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Raw Cake Pop Challenge

When Nicole and Lisa posted a raw cake pop challenge, and it just so happened to fall during April in the Raw, I knew I had to join in the…um…fun. Yes, that’s what it’s been. Fun. Well. Sort of. Let’s … Continue reading

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Rhubarb Butter Bars (raw, vegan, grain-free)

Don’t forget to sign up for my giveaway of Ricki’s e-books. Check out all the details! Rhubarb – the first fruit of spring – has arrived in Wisconsin. Yesterday, thanks to my very generous uncle, I was gifted with a … Continue reading

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