Hello friends! In my fantastic blogging efforts, I have entered a contest... Foodbuzz is hosting Project Food Blog, a challenge to find the 'next food blog star'. Essentially it is the next food network star for bloggers!  This first challenge will cut the...

So simple and so good... perfect for a lovely fall day. I hope you try it and love it as much as we do! For the recipe, check out: www.lapuremama.com...

This was so good with fresh blackberries, apples and a little kick from the ginger. Super easy to make and looks beautiful! http://www.lapuremama.com/2010/09/blackberry-apple-torte.html...

Yesterday was the perfect day to make pasta... homemade vegan gnocci paired with a simple tomato sauce made from tomatoes in our backyard! www.lapuremama.com Enjoy!...

Oh so delicious! www.lapuremama.com  ...

We were invited to attend a little 'festival' put on by Music Together, a local class you can take with your small child in which you sing songs, bang on drums and dance... quite fun. Anyway, the festival had...

I came up with this little salad we served with some vegan 'dogs'. Tofutti is where my heartstrings lie. kielbasa, sun dried tomato, brat... delish. In fact, my dear friend Abby was at a recent beer tasting event and she...

These were really fun to eat (and really fun to photograph), put together and flavorful as all get out. Honey actually said 'woah, if you had done these burgers for the throwdown you would have won the burger round!' Yes,...

During one of my recent 'trolls' of the internet, I discovered a website called Naturally Knocked Up. Now, if you know me or have been reading my blog for a while, you know that Honey and I have been trying...

This weekend my husband (the carnivore) and I hosted a BBQ throwdown. Our two teams (mine vegan, his carnivore) had to create four courses: Starter, main, dessert and bonus beverage round for five judges (and all our othe friends) to taste...

I realized recently that I have been doing a whole heck of a lot of salads lately. Yes, it is summer and I want to fulfill my 'salads of summer' responsibility... who cares that the weather right now in...

Last night was grab bag night; or at least it was supposed to be and it was... sort of. My grab bag items were sweet potatoes, cilantro, tempeh and arugula. I didn't touch the arugula. I did make a...

I meant to post this for Cinco De Mayo... apologies for my late posting. The good news is in between then and now I have made some killer to share with you! Need: For the sauce:1 1/2 lb tomatillos,...

This chili was spicy and delicious! Note: if you do not like a lot of spice, don't put in a whole can of chilis in adobo sauce!Need:Oil for cookingOne onion, diced2 bell peppers, diced (I used one red and one green)4-6...

My carnivore husband (who never gets meat in our house!) asked me to try an alternative to one of his favorite meals: stroganoff. This alternative turned out to be pretty darn tasty, simple and passed the 'honey, did you write this one down?'...

We love mexican food; it's a staple in our household. To make the quesadilla a little more filling and healthy, I added mushrooms, which are so so good for you. This tasty twist is simple and loved by kids...

This pasta is super easy and really tasty. It's one of our favorite quick meals because we frequently have all the ingredients and it doesn't take very long to make. It's also a huge favorite with my non veg...

This sandwich is a steadfast favorite in our house. It's perfect for a summer picnic or if you're eating in. Bright and colorful, everyone loves the flavor! Need: 1 loaf of artisan bread 2 or 3 portabello mushrooms Olive...