Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Best Valentine’s Day Gift Ever: PICKLES

The best Valentine’s Day present I EVER received in my WHOLE entire life was a HUGE jar of homemade pickles.  Some girls like jewelry, some girls like chocolate, apparently the way to my heart is via pickles.  It was one … Continue reading

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Sides from Scratch: Refried Beans + Spanish Rice

Changing it up from a new year in the far East to a fiesta in the Southwest!  I am a huuuuuge fan of Mexican food– it can be very vegan-friendly, filling, delicious, and goes well with a margarita– how can … Continue reading

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Vegan Goldfish Crackers

I totally loved goldfishes because they were so delicious, just like their little jingle says!  They are so addicting, one handful just leads to another and another and another until you realize you ate the whole bag in one sitting. … Continue reading

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Good Times @ The Eat Well Market!

Last Sunday was the first-ever Eat Well Market in Altadena!  The Eat Well Market is a private market, held once a month.  EWM members can hang out with friends and neighbors, and enjoy deliciously healthy food– most of it handmade … Continue reading

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Chinese Sticky Cake || Nian Gao

Since Chinese New Year celebrations last for about 2 weeks, here is a dessert dish to try your hand at! This steamed cake can be eaten year round, but is especially popular during the new year as it is considered … Continue reading

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