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 […]
Entertaining in the Raw with Laurel Anderson
I knew about Laurel Anderson via her gorgeous cookbook Wild Plate which was named Cookbook of the Year by VegNews in 2014. Laurel not only created all of the recipes for the book, she did the food styling, photographs, and typography. I finally had the pleasure to meet Laurel in person in October on the […]
Vegan Chocolate Banana Pudding
I need some comfort, and I know I am not alone. I’ll take comfort food. We each have our own, of course, but for me it’s chocolate pudding. My mother made the kind from the box. It had lumps and it had a thick layer of skin but it was among the only desserts mom […]
