In November 2013, I had a particularly fun book event for Vegan Chocolate at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. It was exciting for me to see old friends and meet new ones, read from my book, answer questions, and of course, offer samples of recipes from the book. I was in such a good mood that […]
The Vegetarian Flavor Bible Giveaway and a Guest Post from Karen Page
In The Vegetarian Flavor Bible, Karen Page, a two-time James Beard Award-winning author unlocks flavor combinations for hundreds of ingredients, while examining health considerations. This book is truly an essential guide to culinary creativity. Emphasizing plant-based whole foods, the book provides and A to Z listing of ingredients from acai to zucchini blossoms, cross-referenced with […]
Bittersweet Ganache Glazed Chocolate Torte to Live For
My trip to the Pacific Northwest started in Portland, OR where I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Portland VegFest, as described in my previous blog post. I’m writing now from Seattle and it’s all about chocolate, my favorite bean. Well, chocolate and some Field Roast Grain Meat Company love. David Lee, the founder of the company, […]
Nava Atlas Guest Post, Recipe, and Giveaway
I’m happy to be hosting my friend Nava Atlas on her Plant Power blog tour today. Nava is a true phenomenon. She is a mother, wife, friend to many, and the author and illustrator of many books on vegan and vegetarian cooking. Nava’s most recent books before Plant Power were Wild About Greens and Vegan Holiday Kitchen, both of which are […]