Tag Archives: vegan month of food
MoFo #18: Absinthe shortbread
Over the summer, I assisted an editorial photoshoot at a bar in Chicago with one of the largest absinthe collections in the US. While adjusting lights, wiping up stray ice water, and sampling absinthe prepared the traditional French method, I also listened to anecdotes and history lessons as colorful as the spirit. Modern day absinthe …
MoFo #15: Pumpkin Muffins (recipe)
Muffins are the one of the simplest baked goods to make. Everything goes in one bowl, muffin recipes usually only make a dozen, they bake quickly, and clean up is easy. This makes them a perfect recipe for weekend brunch, or a weekday morning if you have a little extra time. I made these muffins …
MoFo #14: I scream
Ice cream roundup! Thai Ice Cream Mexican Hot Chocolate Gelato Coffee Ice Cream Malted Stout Float
MoFo #13: Milwaukee Monday
I walk over to Glorioso’s Italian Market several times per week. It’s my go-to destination for weeknight meal ingredients, produce, olives, and pasta. Unless I’m following a recipe or planning a meal, I make Italian food pretty much 90% of the time in day to day life. Italian desserts, however, are heavily dairy-based: mascarpone, ricotta, …
MoFo #12: Two sets of truffles
Truffles are such a simple dessert to put together, but they never fail to impress. Plus, a basic truffle recipe can be altered to include almost any flavors. They’re a perfect accompaniment to an array of desserts, providing a cocoa or chocolate-coated silky finish to a meal. Mexican Coffee Chocolate and coconut-based, this truffle is …
Vegan MoFo #11: Poached pears
The wine chapter in my upcoming book was coming up a little short, so I decided to make a very classic dessert: poached pears. There are dozens of ways to make poached pears, from choosing the type of wine, to the spices, citrus, and serving method. I decided on Merlot, lemon, and a mix of …
Vegan MoFo #10: A simple salami sandwich
I was browsing the vegan and vegetarian section of Whole Foods a little while back and noticed all the Yves products were on sale. Lunch meats and other packaged meatless products are not something I buy regularly, but I like to try new things if I hear good reviews, a product looks really interesting, or …
Vegan MoFo #9: Vegetable Murders
Vegetable murders are back! No one really likes celery anyway, right? Actually I do. But die, celery, die!
Vegan MoFo #8: Milwaukee Monday
Fuel Cafe coffee stout returns for another round of Milwaukee Monday! This time in tiramisu, or “beeramisu” if you will. Until today, I’d never made tiramisu, vegan or otherwise; but once all the ingredients are acquired and the ladyfingers baked, it’s actually a very simple dessert to put together. Since it’s not baked and the …
Vegan MoFo #7: Any way you slice it
I’ve been working on a few pie and cheesecake recipes in the past month or so, each one tasty in a different way. I was not a fan of cheesecake before going vegan, so I haven’t had the desire to make or order vegan cheesecake in the past 8 years. However, I may change my …
