Today for “Thanksgiving Month” I made Mashed Butternut Squash, a healthier option to the beloved Mashed Potato, topped with Mushroom Sage Gravy. The nutty, caramel flavors of the brown butter combined with the sweet butternut squash makes a perfect side for any Thanksgiving table. Mashed Butternut Squash with Brown Butter and Sage makes about 4 cups  1 medium size butternut squash 2 [...]

For the rest of this month I am going to try out different Thanksgiving recipes. That means I get to eat Thanksgiving dinner all month long and you might find some vegan or gluten-free recipes that will suit you and your family for the holiday meal. Additionally, this Friday I will be writing a post on eating vegan among non-vegans [...]

Are you getting full yet? If you have been traveling through the Vegan Virtual Potluck, I’m sure you’ve seen some AMAZING vegan food but I hope you saved some room for this almost raw Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake. Soy-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free, this rich, cashew-based cheesecake is one that all your friends will enjoy and LOVE. I, for one, will be [...]

I’ve worked in a range of bakeries over the years, everything from Whole Foods to fine dinning. Although the experiences and menus of each bakery were incredibly different, there was one thing I made in every single one: Challah, the egg bread. The aroma that filled the bakery as these slightly sweet and decadent loafs baked tantalized me as a [...]

A very happy July 4th to y’all! I’m don’t usually get so excited about holidays, but this year is different. This year, for the first time in many years, I am enjoying a day off with my family. Probably the hardest aspect (for me) of working in bakeries is coming in on big holidays and making pies and cakes for [...]