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October 17, 2014
Chicago Vegan Vortex: Halloween Market & Cookbook Giveaway
From BakeandDestroy.net:
Bonfires burning bright,
vegan faces in the night,
I remember halloween!
The sixth Vegan Vortex is upon us – and just in time for arguably the greatest holiday on the calendar – Halloween! This time around we have over 20 Chicago-based vendors selling 100% cruelty-free wares – everything from pastry to jewelry to vintage treasures. It’s free to get in, and once inside you’ll find activities like pumpkin decorating, face painting, tarot reading, and for the grown-ups, a Bl...
October 15, 2014
Vegan Casseroles: Baked Penne with Pumpkin Cream Sauce
From BakeandDestroy.net:
Post all the memes making fun of it you want to, there’s no denying that pumpkin season is upon us. It’s in our coffee, our candles and yes, in our pasta bakes. And you know what, why not? Say it loud – I love pumpkin and I’m proud! This recipefrom my friend Julie Hasson’s new book,Vegan Casseroles: Pasta Bakes, Gratins, Pot Pies, and Moreuses pumpkin in a less traditional role – as a cream sauce.If you haven’t picked up a copy of your own yet I can’t recommend it high...
Vegan Casseroles: Truffled Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
From BakeandDestroy.net:
I really couldn’t wait to share this recipe in the Virtual Vegan Linky Potluck - both because it’s ridiculously delicious, and because it’s from my friend Julie Hasson’s new book,Vegan Casseroles: Pasta Bakes, Gratins, Pot Pies, and More. This book is a dream come true for me – loaded with homey, satisfying dishes that are perfect for a Sunday dinner. Everything I’ve tried so far hasgiven me the major feels.
Right underthe recipe, you’ll find a giveaway I think you’re g...
October 6, 2014
Vegan Casseroles: Almost Alfredo Sauce
From BakeandDestroy.net:
“I know it was you, Fredo. You broke my heart. You broke my heart!” -Michael Corleone
Use this easy recipe for a vegan version of Alfredo sauce, or any savory white sauce, really. Reprinted with permission from Vegan Casseroles: Pasta Bakes, Gratins, Pot Pies, and Moreby Julie Hasson.
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Vegan Casseroles: Good Gravy
From BakeandDestroy.net:
This all-purpose vegan “beef” gravy is great in shepherd’s pie, poured over mashed potatoes, and pretty much anywhere else you need a savory gravy. Reprinted with permission from Vegan Casseroles: Pasta Bakes, Gratins, Pot Pies, and Moreby Julie Hasson.
Photo credit: “All-purpose gravy” bykelvinbeecroft, used underCC BY/ Croppedfrom original, text added
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Chicago Vegan Mania 2014
From BakeandDestroy.net:
I’m very excited to announce that for the second year in a row, I will be participating in Chicago Vegan Mania! The free event, which takes place on Saturday, October 11th at theBroadway Armory, features tons of vegan vendors, a 100% vegan food court, chef demos, expert panels and more!
I’ll be part of the Ask A Vegan Cooking and Baking Expert panel at 3pm, so come with all your questions – I’ll also have a few cookbooks for sale! (I will also be helping out at the Pape...
YumUniverse: Fig & Caramelized Onion Tart
From BakeandDestroy.net:
I am lucky enough to be attending the launch party forHeather Crosby‘sYumUniverse: Infinite Possibilities for a Gluten-Free, Plant-Powerful, Whole-Food Lifestyle
.(If you’re planning to be in Chicago on November 7th you should come too!)On her blog Heather not only tackles plant-based meals, but also gluten-free,which can be a tough combo, so I can’t wait to get my hands on her gorgeous new book.
I had the opportunity to sneak a peek, though, and chose the recipe I’m mos...
Chia Apple Spread Recipe from I Like Toast
From BakeandDestroy.net:
I like toast. I really do. I could eat toast every day. Toast with vegan butter. Toast with avocado and salt. Toast with jam. In an effort to help everyone enjoy toast as much as I do, Stephanie Strowbridge has created I Like Toast: Every Morning is a Good Morning. Containing 25+ recipes for well, yeah… toast (including spreads, sandwich ideas and more) this is a really fun little book that I know I’ll use often.
Stephanie’s husband Stephen is responsible for the illust...
October 2, 2014
Free Vegan Halloween Recipes eBook
From BakeandDestroy.net:
I had lots of fun teaming up withCara Reed,Kathy Hester andRicha Hingleas well as AbesMarket.com to make a free downloadable Halloween recipe book. Every recipe is 100% vegan, and many have oil-free and gluten-free options as well.After you download it here, you can save 15% on all your vegan goodies with the code DESTROY (through 10/10).
September 26, 2014
Vegan Treat Yo Self Favorite Things and Giveaway
From BakeandDestroy.net:
Treating myself to a tinfoil hat.
A few months ago I rounded up some of my favorite things and did a little giveaway that you guys seemed to like. Since some medical issues I had last year I’ve really been trying to get into self care this year. I get a mani/pedi once a month,I’ve been actually going to the doctor and dentist and not just saying I should, I ditched all my drugstore skincare and have started to replace it, along with my makeup, with natural, organic prod...
