In late August, the tomato plants in our garden are literally dropping ripe fruit. I have so many tomatoes, I can barely keep up with them. That isn't a bad thing though, because I love little more than sitting on the deck, nibbling on bruschetta, made with tomatoes & basil, fresh from the garden. And while… Continue reading Bruschetta from Mason Jar Salads and More
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Nut-Free & Vegan German Chocolate Cupcakes
German Chocolate Cupcakes for the birthday man was on my mind, so working with past recipes, I created a new version that Alistaire could enjoy as well. Vegan/plant-based as usual, but also free of the pecans I used to add to Kirk's favored cake. Chocolate Cupcakes Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage 1 tsp… Continue reading Nut-Free & Vegan German Chocolate Cupcakes
Pumpkin Spice Season Round-Up
Pumpkin Spice Season is coming. You can't run from it. September is just over the horizon, waiting for you. So get prepared 😉 And, at the Green Mermaid supposedly today is the start of PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) season as well..... Pumpkin Spice Blend: The basic blend to master - and you will never pay… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Season Round-Up
Sunflower Pesto Sauce
I got the base recipe for this pesto in a package of goodies from a favorite local farm, The Mason Jar Farm (which is in Enumclaw, Washington). Easy enough to change the pine nuts to sunflower seeds - and I prefer it with the faintly sweet sunflower, rather than the more astringent flavor of pine… Continue reading Sunflower Pesto Sauce