Over the years I have made a lot of banana breads, many of which were vegan friendly. This one takes the title for best tasting and moist. I'd attribute it to using virgin coconut oil instead of butter. Coconut oil makes a great substitute in many recipes calling for butter or (gag) margarine.It also gives… Continue reading Vegan Coconut Banana Bread
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Vegan Creamsicle Smoothie
A creamy and cold smoothie featuring So Delicious's coconut milk and yogurt, bananas and orange juice. Great for hot days but also perfect for a run-down day! Finding the coconut yogurt can be the difficult part, it is worth sourcing it. Vegan Creamsicle Smoothie Ingredients: 1 medium ripe banana 6 ounce tub plain coconut yogurt… Continue reading Vegan Creamsicle Smoothie
Beet Pesto with Handmade Ricotta Cheese
An adaptation of a recipe from Whole Living magazine for a vibrant beet pesto, topped with handmade ricotta style cheese. The cheese isn't technically ricotta, rather more like a queso fresco. Either way, it is easy to make and tasty. I found the method for it on The Food Lab and he makes it so… Continue reading Beet Pesto with Handmade Ricotta Cheese
Sugarplums from Sweet Confections
In front of me was a simply beautiful book on candy making: Sweet Confections: Beautiful Candy to Make at Home. The library had placed the book on an end cap, where librarian choices are often featured, it caught my eye as I walked by. I can rarely pass up taking a look at candy making… Continue reading Sugarplums from Sweet Confections