pomegranate and dark chocolate chunk scones

scones have become my go-to baked good as of late.  i like how they can be a hardy catch-all for whatever ingredients seem to be lying around, they aren’t overly sweet, they keep well and i’ve already got a killer recipe that can flex to my specifications.  all you really need is a pastry cutter, some cold butter, flour, sugar and a hefty tablespoon of baking powder.  Everything else is adaptable. i used to make vegan scones by mixing... Read More

almond and dark chocolate chunk ice cream

ever since i got an ice cream maker i have played around with different ice cream recipes.  the problem is the milk substitutes i was using are so much thinner than cream, they never thicken up in the machine, so they froze into a solid block in the freezer.  the beauty of this recipe is that in adding a full cup of almond butter, not only am i thickening it, but i’m also infusing the ice cream with a rich, toasty almond flavor.  and with... Read More