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3-ingredient flourless Brownies
The art of baking is really more like a science than an art really. It requires using specific ingredients and measurements, the right timing and order, and lots of practice. Truth be told, that’s probably why since I became vegan I have had a number of epic failed cakes that came out a little too […]
Sweet Potato Apple Fennel Soup
The first time I tasted apple fennel soup was in France when I was growing up. It had a slight sweetness from the apples with subtle licorice tones from the fennel. It had a rich creamy consistency because of the potatoes. This soup is high in fiber and completely low-fat. The original recipe called for […]
Roasted Root Vegetables with Tahini Pesto
Growing up in France, I remember hearing countless stories about World War II. Some of them were about food shortages during these hard times, and how when things were really bad, people survived on boiled turnips and rutabaga! Maybe that’s why I don’t remember ever eating them during my childhood! It was only a few […]
Black Rice Congee
Cooler temperatures have arrived and this calls for warming breakfasts! Oatmeal comes to mind but to be honest, I find it a little boring and I prefer savory to sweet breakfast! While living in Asia, I discovered congee, a savory rice porridge that dates back to 1000 BCE in China! The story goes that rich […]