Vibrant Vegan Food in Portland
Dark Chocolate Dragon Fruit Coconut Treats – a light sweet and bright pink treat that is quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients.
You guys, I finally found Pitaya Plus locally.
Okay, I think it’s always been here, I just had to track it down at a store I don’t often visit. I have been making up for lost time with smoothies and bowls and eating the cubes raw and pink fingers and all the dragon fruit things.
Then I combined the pitaya with coconut and dipped it in chocolate.
Prior to …
Tropical Coconut Sunshine Balls – brightly flavored and bite size, these balls are quick and easy to make – sweet and salty taste of spring!
I am currently in Hawaii with my mom, so I thought a vibrant tropical treat was in order. While I am over here on the islands, Jason is working from home with Rosemary dachshund. I left him a batch of these.
I think I am known for my love of tart, mildly sweet flavors, and those that are salty sweet. Also well known is my love of bite size truffle type desserts, and describing flavors as bright and vibrant. These are that, for sure. Tropical island flavor, in a bite size snackable. Rolled in crushed pistachios give them that perfect salty balance to the sweet tart.
These Tropical Coconut Sunshine Balls have a new to me ingredient – the …
Salted Papaya Ribbons with Lemon and Mint – a refreshing and flavorful salad that is great as a start to a meal, an afternoon snack or a sweet dessert – cheers!
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Did this weekend fly by for everyone else, or just me?
While it was a perfect mix of fun things and relaxing down time – yes I enjoyed a short nap – it just went too quickly.
A sign of a good weekend, I suppose?
It definitely was. My weekend started on Friday, when I spent the whole day in the kitchen. It was glorious – I created and photographed two project recipes, with French Open tennis in the background. My perfect day, really.
I spent part of Saturday on wedding planning – it is …
Perfect Vanilla Waffles – light and fluffy waffles with crisp edges and a warm vanilla flavor, topped with sweet tahini coffee melts – perfect breakfast or brunch!
I had an impromptu Virtual Breakfast on Saturday morning. Friday night, I stayed in to relax with the dogs and watch back to back episodes of Justin Timberlake on Saturday Night Live.
Jason was out playing music, leaving me to JT, browsing the internet – Pinterest for wedding ideas and Instagram to see what everyone was up to. I got in a conversation on Instagram with Somer and Sarah about …
Totally Tahini Cups with Coffee Cream Filling – this simple vegan recipe has just four ingredients, and a ton of flavor! a unique update on the everyone’s favorite peanut butter cup!
spabettie is the next stop on the Rawsome Vegan Baking Un-Cookbook tour – and this recipe I chose to share? Oh So Good. Totally Tahini Cups with Coffee Cream Filling – a simple recipe with only four ingredients, but so much flavor!
First, the book. The deliciousness comes from Emily von Euw of This Rawsome Vegan Life. With stunning photos of seemingly every recipe, this book is fun to just sit and read, as you know I love to do.
Upon my first browsing, I immediately had a list of recipes I wanted to try – these cups were first.
I have also made the Boston Banana Cream Deep Dish Tarts, which were uuhhh-mazing. I WILL be making the Fresh Citrus Tart with Lemon Cream – sounds so fresh and bright, and the …
Elle’s friends are spending the weekend cooking her recipes and sharing beautiful stories. If you want to follow along, the hashtag #ElleAPalooza is where you find us.
I mentioned some fundraising – there will be an auction at the end of the month, to benefit her family – her husband, four kids and beloved animals. There will soon be more information on the Friends of Elle facebook page, and if you feel so inclined, there is a PayPal account for donations.
Elle was an incredibly generous and supportive friend. It warms my heart to read everyone’s words about her now. To see this amazing community come together in generous support, as this community always does.
Elle’s Raw Cream of Asparagus Soup was a new find for me – not sure how, and quite surprised that this got past my radar. You all know I love cashews, I love asparagus, and I love getting creative with ingredients you would not think to add to a soup.
There are some unique adds that make this soup incredibly flavorful.
Find the recipe here – Raw Cream of Asparagus Soup
You are in our thoughts and hearts, Elle.
More Valentines, this time a deep delicious red. I warned you about my feelings on Valentines and the colorful and chocolatey treats that must accompany in my house. Keeping the love going today.
Flavorful layers of summery strawberry and Oregon hazelnuts combine in this simple and healthy Valentines treat.
My recipe is over at Ricki Heller’s place today – please go say hello!
I shared this recipe with Healthy Vegan Fridays.
Like many people this time of year, I am focusing on healthy clean foods. It is still cold and wintery, so I am mixing it up with some comfort food. My visits to the gym are back to very early morning or mid day, to maximize my workouts when the ‘January Joiners’ are not there (I am not complaining – and feel lucky I can adjust my schedule to a low traffic time!).
My turning to lighter foods comes with the sunshine we have seen in the last few days – when I’m out walking with the dachshunds it almost feels like spring – that familiar and favorite scent in the air. Not warm by any means, but does make me crave fresh foods.
This month my Recipe Collection Slideshow shares some of the recipes I have been revisiting lately. and it includes dessert, because, well dessert.
If you cannot see the slideshow, click here to see the whole collection.
