lavender aioli

one of my favorite things about cooking is mixing and matching flavors.  the combination of lavender and garlic has been rolling around in my head for a while, but they seemed an unlikely pair.  how could the lavender’s flowery delicate flavor compliment the sharp pungent bite of fresh garlic? it turns out they go together nicely.  the lavender adds layers of flavor to the aioli that makes me never want to live without it. Read More  Read More

5 things that make vegan cooking easier

i used to think i could never be vegan.  whether it was giving up cheese, chocolate, or junk food, i didn’t think i’d be able to pull it off.  but here i am, 10 months vegan and it’s really not all that hard.  there are a few things that make my life a lot easier and i’d like to share them with you all. earth balance i mention earth balance in a lot of my recipes and some people have asked me what it is.  it’s a... Read More