Category Archives: vegan

Balance… oh, and Broccoli Slaw

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Deanna

I recently spent 11 weeks participating in the Raw Food Rehab’s Raw Balance initiative. The idea was to eat a high raw diet, and find my balance with food (and in life). A tall order for 11 weeks. But, I … Continue reading →

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SRC: Peanut Butter Nutella Cookies from Sweet and Savory Tooth

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Deanna

It’s Secret Recipe Club time again! This month I was introduced to Sweet and Savory Tooth, written by Heather – a stay-at-home mom and avid cookbook collector (not to mention Disney fanatic). For the first go-round with Heather’s recipe index, … Continue reading →

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Nutella Truffles

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Deanna

I’m finding all sorts of fun things to do with my home made nutella. Today, the kiddo put a spoonful of it in hot almond milk. Instant nutella hot chocolate. That kid is a genius, I tell ya. Meanwhile, I … Continue reading →

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3 Ingredient Nutella

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Deanna

I remember when nutella wasn’t readily available on the shelf of every grocery store in town. My sister, the francophile, discovered it when she went to France as a foreign exchange student. She came back raving about nutella on croissants … Continue reading →

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Christmas Kolacky (grain-free, vegan)

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Deanna

Some holiday traditions start when you’re a kid. They’re instilled in you by your parents, and you carry them with you all your life. Frosting faces after frosting cut-out cookies? That’s one of those traditions. Other traditions are borrowed, adapted, … Continue reading →

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Grain-Free Vegan Cookie Bars

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Deanna

You know that saying, “best laid plans?” Well, that’s how things have been going around here lately. It’s December 5th and I haven’t made a single Christmas cookie. Well, strike that. I made a raw cranberry almond pinwheel cookie. Um….no. … Continue reading →

Posted in cashews, coconut, cookies, desserts, flax seed, grain-free, nuts, vegan | Tagged , , , | 25 Comments

Glass Dharma Giveaway (and a Choco Cherry Smoothie)

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Deanna

I’m super excited about this giveaway, because I love straws. Bendy straws. Loop-de-loop straws. Great big straws. Those itty-bitty straws you get in mixed drinks. Yep. I dig straws. But, sadly, when I got all green and eco-conscious and such, … Continue reading →

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Choco-Nut Drops Take Two

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Deanna

I’ve already posted a recipe for Choco Nut Drops. But, I got a question on that post wondering if they could be made somehow without the peanut flour. I get substitution questions often, and while I always try to offer … Continue reading →

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Parsnip Paté

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Deanna

First off, hello to all my new followers! I love it when a guest post creates more interest in my little blog. And, to celebrate, I’ve got a special giveaway coming up later this week. You’re going to like it, … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizers, carrots, cashews, grain-free, nightshade-free, raw, side dish, vegan | Tagged , , , , | 17 Comments

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Deanna

Oh shush. Yes I know. EVERYONE is doing pumpkin. Call me trendy. Can I help it that it’s what the kiddo wanted? And you know how I never say no to what the kiddo wants. And, besides, there’s a good … Continue reading →

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