I know that the concept of critical inquiry is not really mainstream, so I thought I would spend a bit of time writing about what it is I mean when I say that I like to coach using critical inquiry as a guidepost. Critical inquiry is a process…Together, we will evaluate what you tell me […]
Continue readingI love cooking, but I also love wearing great clothes, and honestly the two don’t really mix all that well. What I can’t understand is why aprons are not super popular in the kitchen. They save your clothes, provide ready pockets, make you feel like a real chef, and just look cool!I have a collection […]
Continue readingSo, a few weeks ago I posted my homemade baguette recipe and I have been playing around with it ever since…I am thrilled with how these pepperoni rolls have turned out! The texture is baguette-like, but filled with delicious cheese and pepperoni. It is a meal all snugged up in bread, yummy. This recipe makes three […]
Continue readingI found the London Dress pattern while perusing Pinterest and it is just beautiful. My granddaughter loves how twirly it is! I created mine with a longer bodice…The directions are on the pattern to create either a small bodice or a longer bodice. I think the empire waist that is created with either style is super cute. Take your […]
Continue readingWhile making homemade bread is a lengthy process, it is more about planning to start early in the day and then just leaving the dough alone to rise than having to work for hours on this recipe. I often start my dough around lunchtime and then my bread is in the oven right before dinner. Baguettes […]
Continue readingMushrooms are a wonderful way to add texture to a vegan dish. Recently, I have been experimenting with the many different varieties of mushrooms. Sure, we all know about Shitake, Button, and Cremini mushrooms, maybe you have even used Oyster mushrooms once upon a time, but there are still many more varieties to discover. Vegan […]
Continue readingI love tea…I prefer loose leaf and if I find a tea shop in our travels, I spend lots of time sniffing all of the blends. I use an electric teakettle with temperature settings, I really try to make tea the right way! My favorite tea stores are both in NY, Physical Graffitea in NYC […]
Continue readingReady to be truly surprised? This vegan grain bowl is just delicious, it comes together pretty quickly, allows for lots of creativity, and you won’t be able to stop eating at just one bowl. Don’t skip the very last step in this recipe…Add the balsamic vinegar like a real chef and you will not be […]
Continue readingIt seems so weird, but I promise cashews make a very nice vegan cheese. Don’t skip the soaking step and use a good blender. I like to use my Vitamix for this recipe. Cashew Cheese INGREDIENTS1 Cup Raw Cashews2 Cloves Garlic1/4 Cup Nutritional Yeast3/4 Cup Oat Milk1 Jalapeno2 Tbsp Lemon Juice1/2 Tsp Turmeric1/2 Tsp Paprika1 […]
Continue readingThis vegan lasagna is easy to put together and tastes very traditional. The meat-eater at my house thought it was delicious and ate three helpings. He also had no idea that it was mushrooms that gave the lasagna its texture. You may use any combination of mushrooms you prefer, but I would choose firmer mushrooms, […]
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