vegan cranberry jello

it’s a shame not being able to eat things like marshmallows, gummi bears, or jello when you are out and about as they contain gelatin.  the good news is it’s easy to replace gelatin with agar agar, a seaweed-based gelling agent.  i picked some up at my local health food bulk bin and while it’s not cheap, thankfully a little goes a long way.  you only need 2 teaspoons for this recipe, a little sugar and your favorite juice. ... Read More

beet and cranberry juice spritzers for valentine’s day

valentine’s day is all about red and pink things, but to me it doesn’t make sense to use nasty old food coloring when there are plenty of tasty and natural sources to create beautiful color. after months of working at a juice bar i developed a love for beet juice.  it’s sweet and detoxifying and tastes great with lemon or apple juice (but be careful, it stains!)  i paired it with cranberry juice to even out the intense flavor... Read More

pistachio cranberry biscotti

in italian, biscotti just means cookies – any type.  biscotti could be bite sized or as big as your head, flat or thick, crunchy or chewy, round or cut into shapes.  in the u.s., we have somehow adopted the word biscotti to mean a specific tuscan treat – a fairly basic cookie dough baked as a loaf, sliced and baked a second time.  they are perfect for dunking in coffee or tea, but were traditionally served with dessert wine. i decided... Read More

gooey pumpkin cranberry bread

when i think of pumpkin cranberry bread i think of a christmas party i threw 3 years ago – it involved a chirstmas tree, christmas music and a full spread of seasonal treats.  probably one of the most popular items on the menu was pumpkin cranberry bread. 3 years on, i’m going back to that successful recipe and making it vegan friendly – the result is a gooey, delicious loaf that goes well with all types of holiday treats. Read... Read More