parsnip muffins and blood orange mimosas

i rarely follow recipes word for word.  i’ve been toying around with the proportions in this whole wheat apple muffin recipe from smitten kitchen, but with everything except apples.  i tried them with blueberries, pear – and now – shredded parsnip, which i got the idea for from the very gingery parsnip cupcake at four cafe.  i bulked up these muffins with some extra ground flax seed, as well as fresh and ground ginger. i made... Read More

review: flore brunch

i am a huge fan of flore, the vegan restaurant in silver lake on sunset.  their portabella panini, tacos de papas and “the salad” are to die for.  they feature a cooler full of delicious desserts and deli-style dishes.  the menu hosts a slew of raw and gluten-free items and best of all they serve some of the best brunch in town. Read More  Read More