Labor Day weekend in the U.S. is thought of as the last big holiday of the summer, and as such, it’s a popular weekend for cookouts and pool parties. I don’t have a pool or a BBQ, but I do have a grill pan in my kitchen, a terrace, and friends and family willing to taste […]
Simplest Maple Tofu Cream and Berries
It’s almost August, and the weather in my new city of Philadelphia has been very hot and extremely humid. While I do have an air conditioner that works very well, for many of us turning on the oven during the sticky days of summer is not a happy-making idea. Maple Tofu Cream and Berries – why not? Especially when the […]
Carolina Molea’s Soursop Mousse
I met Miami based chef, Carolina Molea at Victoria Moran’s Main Street Vegan Academy, when she was enrolled in the program. Pastry people recognize one another – there is a certain look we get when talking about a dessert we tasted and then went on to veganize, or a type of chocolate, or a specific technique. I […]
Vegan Chocolate Pudding with Beets
The beets in this vegan Chocolate Pudding are not identifiable as such but do add a sweetness and some health benefits. Beets are high in vitamin C, fiber, and essential minerals like potassium and manganese. They also contain folate, which helps reduce the risk of birth defects. They’re known to fight inflammation, boost the immune system, help lower […]
