Monthly Archives: February 2012

February, Quite Contrary

Writing about a month that’s nearly over and full of contradictions isn’t easy. Try as I might, on this bonus leap year day, I can’t find the words to sum it all up in one neat little package. Back in December, I thought I was being so clever when I prepared a batch of my [...] Continue reading

This is a syndicated post. Read the original at BitterSweet 2012-02-29

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Double (or Triple)-dipped Chocolate Cupcakes

“Did you just double-dip that cupcake?” I did, Timmy.. I dipped, then I dipped AGAIN! I made the Redux: Red Velvet Cake cuppies (mini-sized), and then dipped into a chocolate glaze. When making the cuppies, fill the cups a little more than … Continue reading

This is a syndicated post. Read the original at The Innocent Primate Vegan Blog 2012-02-25

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Are Soy Beans Better For Heart Health Than Other Types Of Beans?

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This is a syndicated post. Read the original at My Vegan Cookbook - Vegan Baking Cooking Recipes Tips 2012-02-23

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Alone in the Kitchen

Eating alone is one thing- The act of scarfing down a sloppy assemblage of discordant ingredients while on the run, a quiet moment stolen away from a hectic schedule, shared only with a soothing bowl of soup and sandwich- Just a small, acceptable aspect of the modern world we must make peace with. Whether these [...] Continue reading

This is a syndicated post. Read the original at BitterSweet 2012-02-22

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Way Better True to It’s Name

I had the pleasure of some Simply Sprouted, Way Better Snacks, specifically the Sweet Chili Chips. They were quite tasty. Very sweet and moderately spicy at the same time provided a combination of flavors much lighter than most snack chips. The snacks… Continue reading

This is a syndicated post. Read the original at The Innocent Primate Vegan Blog 2012-02-21

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Blissfully Delicious

For such a highly-regarded and lauded brand, you’d think it would be a snap to launch new flavors to an existing, successful line of products, to have them gobbled up by an eagerly waiting and hungry fan base. Well, at least half of that statement is true… Coconut Bliss ice creams have always been an [...] Continue reading

This is a syndicated post. Read the original at BitterSweet 2012-02-20

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I Made Tastespotting Badges

I made some tastespotting badges today and thought I’d share them with everyone. My twinzy Jess did the cute illustrations, please visit his website and show him some love. There are four designs: lime, martini glass, olive branch and a cake slice.  CLICK HERE to download them. In the zip folder is all 4 versions [...] Continue reading

This is a syndicated post. Read the original at My Vegan Cookbook - Vegan Baking Cooking Recipes Tips 2012-02-17

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Coming to a Newsstand Near You

A new pair of months means a new VegNews, and for the March/April issue, it also means a new My Sweet Vegan column! After what felt like an inordinately long break, it’s time to break out the sugar and salt shaker, because I’m bringing the sweet and and the salty together for two easy, palate-pleasing [...] Continue reading

This is a syndicated post. Read the original at BitterSweet 2012-02-17

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White Cake Icing

I had been meaning to re-photograph my white vegan cake recipe for a while now, because I wanted a more impressive photo for when I publish my actual cookbook. Which I’m in the process of putting together. I finally got around to it this week and so I decided to work on perfecting the white [...] Continue reading

This is a syndicated post. Read the original at My Vegan Cookbook - Vegan Baking Cooking Recipes Tips 2012-02-15

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Portraits and Paella

Cultivating an appreciation for portrait and people photography is one thing, and actually producing decent images on the subject is another entirely. It wouldn’t matter if not for the demands of various photography classes, most of which seem to be written with only one type of student in mind. Either everyone with a camera dreams [...] Continue reading

This is a syndicated post. Read the original at BitterSweet 2012-02-15

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