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Cherry Cupcakes and a Birthday Weekend Away

This all started with an idea. Why should one celebrate turning 40 with a black cake (or cupcakes)? Why not be happy? Go for bright. Celebrate spring coming! I was a March baby, and as I write this post...it is sunny outside. I am sure it won't last, but I'll enjoy the late winter promise of… Continue reading Cherry Cupcakes and a Birthday Weekend Away

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Gluten-Free and Vegan Double Chocolate Layer Cake

Last week we tested a gluten-free and vegan chocolate cake recipe for Holly, of My Plant Based Family. Well...almost. I did change a couple things. Her recipe called for rice milk. Since we don't have allergies, I used almond milk as I prefer it. My other change was I added in a small amount of oil and reduced the… Continue reading Gluten-Free and Vegan Double Chocolate Layer Cake

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Vegan Comfort Food: Chickpea Noodle Soup and Baking Powder Biscuits

It's cold. Windy. Winter is hanging on. What do you need? A big massive bowl of comfort soup and biscuits to slather in maple apple butter and dip in the broth. Holly's posting of her Chickpea Noodle Soup got me thinking, so I made a big pot of savory soup. Let it be known that… Continue reading Vegan Comfort Food: Chickpea Noodle Soup and Baking Powder Biscuits