Monthly Archives: December 2009

chocolate chip gingerbread cupcakes with cardamom infused frosting

By jacqueline | Published: December 24, 2009
this recipe started as a far cry from what it ended up as.  it began with a gingerbread persimmon upside-down cake that was a true disaster.  all the persimmons stuck to the pan, the cake wasn’t sweet or moist enough, and most of all it had no chocolate.  but 4 or 5 tries later and [...]
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raw hot chocolate

By jacqueline | Published: December 21, 2009
you’re probably asking yourself how it can be both raw and hot at the same time.  without actually cooking, if blended on high for a few minutes anything will warm up.  it’s a tip often used by raw foodists to make raw soups more appetizing. after a few minutes of blending the combination of fresh [...]
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holiday recipes

By jacqueline | Published: December 16, 2009
we’ve been a bit busy since thanksgiving and haven’t had the time to post. but i’ve still been in the kitchen trying out new recipes and rediscovering old ones.  there are a few to come, but in the meantime here are a few previous posts that will help you celebrate the season.  enjoy! dinner: spinach [...]
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vegan thanksgiving: cookie-crusted sweet potatoes

By jacqueline | Published: December 1, 2009
we got a bit caught up – as is expected of foodies on the most culinary-centric day of the year for some – and didn’t find the time to post this recipe.  but luckily, these would be great for christmas too, any time of the year really! the topic of sweet potatoes vs. yams has [...]
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