In my last blog post, I talked about the castagnaccio cake Susan Andrews and I made for our Vegano group’s dessert one night. Regional versions of the cake are found in Tuscany, where I first ate it, and Liguria and Emilia-Romania too, but not Cilento where we were staying. Still, when I saw the chestnut flour […]
4 Vegan Dessert Recipes for the 4th of July
Knock me over that June is over and it’s time for the 4th of July or Independence Day. Traditionally celebrated with barbecues, picnics, watermelon, corn and summer fresh berries, I choose two new and two old favorite dessert recipes to share with you. They’re all quick and easy and can be made ahead. Please let me know […]
Vegan Chocolate Dessert Recipes for Passover and Easter
I grew up in Jewish home and Passover was always a favorite holiday. Our family was large when I was young and we went to my Grandma Ida and Grandpa Joe’s apartment in Brooklyn of the magic expanding table no matter what. For years, my girl cousins were miffed at me since as the oldest, […]
Vanilla Wafer Cookies
Several tasters said these cookies reminded them of animal crackers or plain arrowroot cookies. The dough is quite versatile and can be used to make several types of cookies; my favorite variations follow the recipe. Vanilla Wafer Cookies Yield: 2 1/2 dozen (2-inch) cookies 3/4 cup organic unbleached white flour 1/4 cup arrowroot […]
