brownie waffles

cafe 101 in hollywood serves a brownie waffle sundae, which inspired this recipe.  before i was vegan, my friend tom and i would drive out to hollywood in the middle of the night just to share a fresh-off-the-iron brownie waffle topped with a scoop of ice cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup. now that i can’t handle such a dairy-fest, i’ve been dying to make a vegan version for myself.  luckily, my sister made that possible by giving... Read More

christmas cookies: chocolate candy cane chews

nothing says christmas like candy canes.  and nothing goes with candy canes quite as well as chocolate.  just think of twirling a candy cane in a hot mug of cocoa. to make these treats you’ll just need a little peppermint extract, some cocoa powder and a food processor to grind up the candy canes.  the result is delicious chewy chocolate cookie surrounded by a crunchy candy cane shell. Read More  Read More

vegan thanksgiving: no-bake chocolate pumpkin pie

it’s the day before thanksgiving and you know what that means, time to make the pumpkin pie and stick it in the fridge so you don’t have to think about it along with the million other things you have to think about cooking tomorrow.  the great thing about this recipe is that it requires no bake time, so even if you put it off until the last minute, it won’t take up any of your precious oven space. but be forewarned that this is... Read More

purely decadent raw chocolate pudding

i must start with a disclaimer that this recipe is not completely vegan.  it contains organic raw honey, which i do enjoy for it’s health benefits.  it is antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, healing, digestive and is the only natural substance that never spoils.  just make sure it is unprocessed and comes from a good source that is bee-friendly, the farmers’ market is a good place to look. because it is an animal product, most vegan’s... Read More

mexican chocolate milk

on a recent visit to my friends rose and kim, i was treated with all sorts of vegan delights. one was a rich and spicy chocolate milk made from mexican chocolate that we sipped in the park on a sunny friday afternoon. it’s a simple recipe that i now have under my belt thanks to them. though often served hot, this drink is much better chilled for a warm day like today. Read More  Read More

the perfect vegan chocolate chip cookie

i picked up a few useful tips as to making a good cookie from years of reading my mom’s betty crocker cookbooks. there are little tricks you learn to maintain ideal consistency, and getting the timing just right takes practice. but of course a great recipe is key. my favorite is the urban legend cookie, and it is superb! truly the ideal chocolate chip cookie. i think it’s because it uses part oat flour, which gives the cookie a chewy... Read More