various baking adventures of late

Now that summer is kicking in the heat, I won't be at the markets, but I am taking orders for vegan and gluten-free treats and as well as general cooking and catering.

some new favorite treats I've stirred up.
Zucchini Cookies - I found this recipe online (when browsing for carrot cake recipes) and decided I'd make it vegan/gluten-free and sugar-free.
(I used the same proportions of most ingredients, subbing flour for gluten free flour blend; subbing the sugar for half the amount of agave and adding a tsp of xanthum gum.) DELISH!

Carob+Blueberries+Beans = Pudding or Brownies.
It sounds strange, yes, but totally yummy. Derived from the vegan black bean brownie recipe, I decided to alter to my own dietary needs/restrictions.
I cooked up mung beans instead, as they are one of the easiest beans to digest; then added blueberries, crystalized ginger, coconut oil, and a few tablespoons of carob powder, and added all this to the food processor. presto, pudding. yum!

May markets

I'll be at the Sankofa Market on Saturday, May 9th - St Claude and Caffin Ave - 10am-3pm
I'll also have a table at the Bywater Arts Market on Sat. May 16th - Royal and Piety St - 9am-4pm.
In addition to various baked goods, I'll have vegan potato salad and another savory food dish (tba).
THANKS!!

pics of the latest creations

Raw Coconut Cream Pie (from the Cafe Gratitude recipe book)

Spring Rolls and Kale Rolls (made a raw sunflower seed cheeze and raw cauliflower "rice" pilaf to roll up in the kale leaves and rice papers; super yummy and went well for my first spring roll-up)

Vegan Potato Salad; creamy goodness, thanks to Vegenaise.

15 Bean Salad

latest vegan fare at Fair Grinds

- Potato Salad
using tri-color potatoes, bell peppers, celery, spices, and Vegenaise.
- 15 Bean Salad
various beans, red cabbage, shredded carrots, olive oil, lemon, apple cider vinegar, spices and such
- Cauliflower "Rice" Pilaf
An almost raw recipe, using finely chopped cauliflower, kale, parsley, Bragg's, carrots, sesame oil and spices.

Vegan Foods at Fair Grinds Coffee

You can now enjoy Mrs. D's DeLights at Fair Grinds Coffee!
There are now three vegan lunch options to choose from, provided by Mrs. D's DeLights, made from local and/or organic produce.
Stop in for a bite.
:)

Bywater Bark Market: Sat 3/21 - puppies and treats

puppy stealing Matt's heart...this week's market was in collaboration with the SPCA and various animal friendly organizations. lots of fun!

I made doggie muffins with molasses and applesauce...
and doggie biscuits with mint and parsley

and of course, people treats, vegan Tahini Ginger Oat cookies.

Mardi Paws Parade - Mandeville, Sunday, March 1st.

The Humane Society of Louisiana, a sponsor of the New Orleans Vegetarian Society, will be operating a food booth at the upcoming Mardi Paws Parade on the lakefront in Mandeville, Sunday, March 1st, 10am - 6pm

My vegan cookies will be featured at the Veggie Food Booth.
go check it out :)

Proceeds to benefit the Katrina Survivor's Fund of the Humane Society of Louisiana. The Humane Society of Louisiana, is a private, independent humane organization that continues to care for more than 100 animals left homeless by Hurricane Katrina. To find out more about their programs and services, please visit www.humanela.org