2013Mar 15
Have you heard the notion that we live our lives in chapters? I'm thrilled with today's chapter in my life because I'm calling it my "Vegan dreamy, chocolate creamy" chapter. Yes, going vegan is not without it struggles...but it's not without its triumphs as well. And Vegan Chocolate Cream Pie with a Coconut Cookie Crust? That's seriously what I refer to as a triumph!
2013Mar 4
These cookies bring together two seemingly diverse flavors, coconut and oatmeal, with a little chocolate added for good measure. Patty Griffin sings about making pies as a way of connecting socially in the kitchen. I think I'll write a song called Making Cookies because it's my favorite thing to do when guests come over, either invited or spur of the moment. In fact, keeping some of this dough in the freezer should be on the must-do list!
2013Jan 19
I think these might be the best vegan cookies. Why? Because they're rich. Decadent. Dark chocolate shortbread cookies with creamy ganache filling in the middle. Somehow eating just one is enough. You may not walk away from eating one of these cookies feeling stuffed. But you can walk away feeling content. And that means a lot this time of year when your "to do" list is exponentially higher than your "done" list.
2012Dec 27
I'm preparing my Vegan New Year's Party Plans and beginning with this show-stopping little recipe for Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites. That's because I want to prepare finger foods that are easily prepared ahead of time so I can enjoy the party myself while feeling certain that everyone (vegan and non-vegan) is enjoying what's being served. You can have no doubt about that when there's peanut butter and chocolate involved!
2012Dec 5
For years I used to use a recipe that I swore was handed to me in secret. I kept that recipe locked away in my handy-dandy fireproof safe where no one could find it...until one dark day in December. On that day I stumbled on a website that changed my life forever. Or at least for the moment. There was my prized possession, the recipe for my all-time favorite (and supposedly secret) cookies for everyone to see. Then I did a search and found that same recipe on site after site. So much for a top-secret, classified recipe. Is anything sacred anymore? I guess not. And to prove just that, I'm sharing with you today my own version of this "secret" recipe, Vegan Marcus Cookies. Hold onto your hats because this one is a show-stopper!
2012Apr 5
If you're looking for a vegan and homemade version of the Girl Scout's favorite Thin Mints, look no further. I think I have what you're looking for. And if you're not looking for a vegan version of these cookies, you might want to take a peek anyway. After seeing these easy and delicious cookies, you might just want to give them a try!