The recipes on this site almost all fall into one of two categories. Many of them I have created on my own from scratch. These are foods I could either not find a vegan version of, or I did not like what was available. Through trial and error I have… Continue reading
When I decided to make a recipe for vegan oatcakes I thought that I would add a little something extra to it. Something to give them a little bit more nutrients, a boost of flavor, and make them just a bit unique. Years and years ago I developed a recipe… Continue reading
A few nights ago I decided to experiment with the candy thermometer for the first time. I settled on trying chocolate fudge as it seemed fairly simple and a good jumping off point into confectioneries. So I skimmed a few different recipes in some of the old books that I have,… Continue reading
I have heard these called chocolate macaroons, haystacks, muskrat hut cookies, and many other names, but I grew up knowing them as spider cookies. They were one of my favorites as a kid, and remain so today. This recipe is the one that my mother used to make for my sister and… Continue reading
Pecan pie has always been one of my absolute favorite desserts. Adding maple to this decadent dessert brings out the richness of its flavors, and adds a uniqueness to this recipe so you can be sure that your guests will be pleasantly surprised. This maple pecan pie is also surprisingly… Continue reading
This simple dairy free chocolate cake is based on a wartime recipe, when there were rations on eggs and butter. This made the recipe very easy to veganise by simply replacing the dairy cream with soy or nut cream. I also adjusted the amount of a few of the ingredients while… Continue reading
This is a recipe for pie crust that has been working for me for years. I love it because it is light and fluffy, but unlike many crusts I have had, it is still moist. This crust works well with any pie you want to make, and turns out well… Continue reading
Chocolate chip banana bread is a family favorite. I also make it fairly often because I buy only organic bananas which tend to ripen faster, and often find myself with a couple of overripe ones. There are never any complaints however, as at this point this recipe is an old favorite… Continue reading
Who doesn’t remember how exciting it was to open your lunch box as a kid and find out that your Mom had packed a pudding cup for you! It was awesome!! But not only are those pudding cups not vegan, they are really not very good for you. That is… Continue reading
The saying goes “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Does the same thing apply if you are eating apple cookies? Really they are not that healthy, they are cookies after all, but they are vegan cookies, and they have an apple and use a bit less sugar than… Continue reading
