by Esther | Oct 9, 2015 | Ingredients, Product Reviews, Recipes, Snacks and appetizers
When I got the chance to see a copy of the new Crossroads cookbook, I typed “YES PLEASE!!” as fast as possible – and now you have a chance to win a copy as well! Crossroads is a fine dining vegan establishment in LA, and this book is...
by Esther | Aug 9, 2013 | Desserts, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Snacks and appetizers
I *wish* I could say it was getting into those hot, sticky, long summer days here… for some reason we seem to be perpetually stuck in cloudy 70s weather – not DC summer. I can’t believe I’m actually longing for DC summer humidity!...
by Esther | May 6, 2013 | Snacks and appetizers
I served this at a party this weekend, to reviews of every single person saying “You made the dip? Wait – it’s vegan? It’s delicious!” The best advocacy is through good food right? :D Spinach dip that is SO easy, delicious, and...
by Esther | Sep 6, 2012 | Recipes, Snacks and appetizers
Ok this may be my new favorite recipe. And that’s saying a lot, because I love so many others. But this one is easy, totally whole-foods based, and is full of bright, fresh flavors. In the past week I have become addicted to hummus and basil for lunch –...
by Esther | Aug 19, 2012 | Product Reviews, Recipe reviews, Recipes, Snacks and appetizers
Ok maybe it’s silly, but a success in the kitchen can totally turn my mood around and make me feel like I can conquer the world. In this case, even following someone else’s recipe versus the incredible pride of making up my own. It’s been a...
by Esther | Mar 24, 2012 | Recipes, Snacks and appetizers
I was just discussing with my brother (as he, the omnivore, made me and my mom a beautiful vegan Shabbat dinner :) ) how guacamole is one of those dishes that seems oh so impressive – but really it is the easiest thing in the world. This time around I played...
