Mr Softee Truck, NYC. Summer speeds by… get your last taste of summer while the sun is still hot!

Ever wonder what it’s like to try out for Food Network’s NFNS? Find out! ..because America needs to try my vegan Cheesy Pasta.

Creamy, dreamy, Vegan Spinach Dip. Put the “spinach” back in Spinach Dip, and make Popeye proud.

How-to make fluffy quinoa every time! Plus my “Spiced Quinoa” recipe.

Purple Pepper Eater Breakfast Sandwich. vegan.

Coconut Lime Custard Pie with Spicy Papaya Sauce and Spelt-Oat-Maple Crust. vegan.

My Harissa Cashew Cheese-Stuffed Squash Blossoms, over Sweet Saffron Rice Recipe. vegan

Spicy Seeded Heirloom Tomato Salad. Summer treat!

Reflecting on healthier school lunches for kids!

Key Lime Pie. Vegan.

Coconut Almond Quinoa Risotto with Spicy Saffron Mushroom Gravy. Vegan.

Summer Cherry Tomato Salad – with basil, beans, balsamic.

Coconut Water Blind Taste Test. Who wins top coconut? The results are in!

Rockstar Pesto Pasta. Spicy vegan recipe.

Healthy Desk-Side Snack ideas for your busy day.

Banana Split Sundae with homemade fresh Raspberry Sauce – with a kick. Easy no-sugar-added recipe.

I just upgraded to a Canon 7D camera – here are a few of my first photos of my fig/cheese spread…

Balsamic Grilled Portobello Mushroom Salad with Easy Lemon Dressing.

Peaches and Banana Cream Pie. Simple, summer fruit dessert. Vegan.

Cheese, peas ‘n pasta. Meatless Monday vegan recipe.

Single and ready to… munch? Salad Match helps you find your salad soulmate. What salad ingredients will you fall for…?

Hot Day, Cool Recipe: Chilled Soba Noodles – my easy-version recipe – with plenty of beech mushrooms on top!