I was feeling adventurous over Christmas and tried out a couple new ideas - a vegan pumpkin pie and a no roll pie crust containing oil rather than shortening. My brother didn't guess tofu in the pie though he did ask what I had done different with the pie. I liked the taste and it… Continue reading Vegan Pumpkin Pie with Oil Pie Crust
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Peanut Brittle Version 2
This second time around making brittle I like better, it has a snappier texture. Peanut Brittle Ingredients: 1 cup corn syrup 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cool water 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups honey roasted peanuts 1 tsp baking soda Directions: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, cut to fit. Spray… Continue reading Peanut Brittle Version 2
Book Review and Recipe: Food Fest 365
I recently received a copy of the newly released FoodFest 365!: The Officially Fun Food Holiday Cookbook: You want a cool book to give as a present? This is the one! Food Fest 365 really is that: 365 food holidays each with a recipe to go with the day (scary is that they are technically… Continue reading Book Review and Recipe: Food Fest 365
Dipped Pretzel Rods
Pretzel rods decorated are a long-standing tradition for holiday giving and it is a great project for kids to help make. You can decorate them with anything you like. Many people use sprinkles or colored melted white chocolate to drizzle on. I kept it simple with crushed nuts and coconut. Dipped Pretzel Rods Ingredients: 4… Continue reading Dipped Pretzel Rods