Dessert

The Super Chocolate Vegan Hootenanny Continues! Episode lV : Vegan Mississippi Mud Pie Cake

In my defense, it *is* called a mud pie… what’d you think it was going to look like? Yesterday was apparently “Jerk Tuesday.” I’d forgotten to mark my calendar, so you can imagine my surprise. It’s like forgetting it’s the Fourth of July and then […]

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The Betty Crocker Project : Blackberry & Walnut Coffeecake

I’ve spent a number of years being a best friend/amateur therapist to several young men and one woman who were addicted to “complicated” women. Some would call them “crazy”, but I prefer to use a word that’s just as judgmental when you say it in […]

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The Betty Crocker Project : Tuscan Lemon Cake

Every Italian-American woman I know (who is – ya know- into being an Italian-American) has a special occasion lemon cake recipe. They can make them in less than an hour* and always have the ingredients stocked in their kitchen just in case one of those […]

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The Betty Crocker Project : Fresh Berry & Tea Tart & Announcing THE CLEAN LIVING CONTEST!

I love this time of year, the dogwood tree outside my office window starts to get little bright green buds. Daffodils and crocuses are sprouting up throughout the neighborhood and the grocery stores are full of fresh berries. Berry stands are opening up anywhere near […]

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Apple Churros to the Rescue!

Is there anything in the world as lovely as celebrating St.Patrick’s Day with a treat of traditional Spanish-style fried dough? According to Wikipedia (which as we know from watching Eddie Izzard stand-up, is extremely reliable): Churros are often sold by street vendors, who will often […]

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The Betty Crocker Project : Coconut Key Lime Pudding (The Pudding Palooza Continues)

Recently there was a series of fortunate events which lead to this dessert coming into your life. It began when we did a Twitter and Facebook poll asking folks what kind of pie they wanted a recipe for. It was a close race, but Key […]

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Good Morning Irish Coffee Cupcakes & Whiskey Frosting…

So we plan out our posts in advance and then sometimes things don’t work or maybe something comes up that I just can’t help but share as soon as possible. What I’m trying to say is, I like plans and sticking to them but I […]

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Cherry, Walnut & Chocolate Chip Cookies For The Win!

These cookies are really good. Let’s make some! Cherry, Walnut & Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 1/4 Cups Whole Wheat Flour 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1/2 Cup Sugar 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar 1/2 Cup Margarine (softened) 1/2 Cup Olive Oil 3 Tablespoon Water […]

by Annie