My latest victory in rejecting retail purchases and discovering...Secondhand Smarts.  Last time, we met cast iron.  Today, we return to the kitchen. See the sad and lonely Pyrex lid. Its mate, my most favourite and often used Corningware 2.5L......

Also known as the best cake you will ever put in your mouth; among other loving names for it. This cake is simple, ridiculously good and really pretty to look at. Impress your friends; make them chocolate cake! For full......

I heard something about a list where vegan cinnamon rolls made the top 20 of apparently fantastical vegan things to eat. Or something like that. I also might have just made it up. Either way these are chewy, soft, just......

I love this time of year, the dogwood tree outside my office window starts to get little bright green buds. Daffodils and crocuses are sprouting up throughout the neighborhood and the grocery stores are full of fresh berries. Berry stands......

A lovely companion to my St. Paddy's day Irish Stew, or any soup or gorgeous salad. These twists are delicious, simple and oh so addicting! For full recipe and more photos and information, go here on the La Pure Mama blog.......

At first I thought it was a mythical unicorn. But no, it actually exists. And it is amazing and so incredibly easy to make! For full recipe and more photos and information, go here at the La Pure Mama blog!......

These pretzels are so much fun to make and wildly delicious. Serve with some rustic spicy brown mustard and you have a fantastic appetizer or snack! Visit La Pure Mama for the recipe and commentary!  ......