grapefruit and mandarin oranges in chamomile jelly

  i saw the inspiration for this post on foodgawker a while back and the idea has since stuck in my head.  i wanted to make the dish with my own twist so i chose chamomile tea instead of white, agar agar as a vegan alternative to gelatin, and a mix of seedless mandarin oranges with sweet oroblanco grapefruits, which are hardly tart at all. if you struggle as i do with sweet cravings, this is a lovely little snack that helps satisfy.  the flavors... Read More

christmas cookies: thumbprint cookies

these thumbprint cookies are of the festive variety and perfect for the christmas season.  the chopped nuts make them hardy and the jelly gives them a nice fruity touch, not to mention a dash of color. they are great with a tall glass of soy milk and make the perfect addition to any holiday party. Read More  Read More