When I moved in June to Philadelphia, I did have a few things on my must-do-first list, and highlighted on that list was to finally have an espresso with Philly’s own Christina Pirello. We met on a rainy day at the Italian market in Christina’s favorite coffee shop, Anthony’s, and we talked and talked like […]
Labor Day Weekend Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone Cream and Pistachios
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 […]
Red, White, Blue, and Brown 4th of July Vegan Dessert
Fourth of July is almost here and my son’s birthday is tomorrow. Michael and his family, Linda and the Costigals, as my grandgirls are called, live in LA with their three rescue dogs. The girls are in Philly and Michael will be tomorrow, too, for the family birthday party. The question for me this morning was, “How to […]
Vegan Cinnamon Oat Graham Crackers
Typical Graham Crackers are made with graham flour, which is a coarse whole wheat flour. I actually prefer the taste and texture of my veganized graham crackers when made with home toasted whole wheat pastry flour. These cookies have been unanimously praised by the students in my Essential Vegan Desserts course at Rouxbe, who say they are easy […]
