A Vegetarian Food Blog
Every August, the same things happens. I suddenly realize that summer is winding down. Fall is right around the corner. And then I freak out. “Summer is almost over! I didn’t eat enough corn!” “Soon it will be fall and I’ve only bought watermelon 3 times!” “How can it be August and I haven’t used… Continue Reading →
It’s been really hot here and all I want to eat are frozen things. One particularly hot day, I was craving sorbet but didn’t want to go out to get some, so I made some desperation sorbet out of fresh peaches. And it was good! Much better than other things I’ve made out of desperation,… Continue Reading →
There are a few things you need to know about this Vanilla Ice recipe: It won’t rock a mic like a vandal. It won’t wax a chump like a candle. It won’t cook MC’s like a pound of bacon. But if you have a problem (with drinks getting watery and tasteless after your ice melts),… Continue Reading →
When I say “cider,” what do you think of? If you’re like me, you probably think of the non-alcoholic cider that’s sold at apple orchards and farmers markets. But the cider that’s popular in Europe (especially the UK) is an alcoholic beverage. While beer is made from brewing barley and hops, hard cider is brewed… Continue Reading →
As a consumer, my weakness is novelty. Instead of growing red tomatoes, I grow purple ones; instead of listening to No Doubt in junior high, I was obsessed with Pavement. I’ve always been slightly contrarian by nature and I think my appreciation for all things new and different stems from that. When it comes to… Continue Reading →
I love North Carolina, but it is hot here. Really hot. A day below 90 degrees is cause for celebration as far as I’m concerned. The good thing about all these hot days is that it’s the perfect excuse to get in the kitchen and make frozen treats, like this Pineapple Jalapeno Granita. (And, in… Continue Reading →
