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

Hollygrove Market 2/28/09

I'll be featuring vegan cookies and granola this Saturday at the Hollygrove Market (Olive St, two blocks off Carrollton near the Post Office above Earhart.
The market goes from 10am-2pm.
Good Food in Abundance, all local!
I'll have a mix of vegan goods, as well as vegan/wheat-free/low-glycemic goods. :)

Bywater Arts Market: 2/21 - Mardi Gras weekend, and new cakes!

For the Bywater Arts Market, I made my usual cookie favorites, and then explored the exciting world of cakes and cupcakes. My new favorite cookbook is Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World. Here are some variations I gleaned from there. (pics are in order last to first).

"Red" Velvet Cake with ButterCream Frosting

frosting stages

finished mini-cake, dusted with cocoa and cinnamon. yum!

Buttercream Frosting (vegan, yes)

Not quite the fire-engine red like some - I used beet juice. Nutritious!

a personal creation - Chocolate Peanut Butter Bombes
(Chocolate Chip cookie crumble + Peanut Butter, rolled in Chocolate + Coconut = Magic!)

Mocha Cupcakes w/Ganache Frosting and Shredded Coconut

The 8" round version of the Red Velvet Cake, with Choco-Tahini Frosting

somehow, the batter seems redder than after it bakes...

Sankofa Market - Sat Feb 14th - 10am-3pm

I'll be selling baked treats and savory soup and veggie sides at the Sankofa Marketplace this Saturday. Come eat a heart-shaped cupcake and enjoy soup of local farm veggies, as well as live music and positive community :) Happy Valentine's Day!

http://www.sankofamarketplace.org

new creations - Feb 2009

kitchen experiments, and new creations. I've also been crafting yummy goodness from the produce we've been picking up from the Hollygrove Market
cornbread

cosmically delicious salad w/steamed winter greens, asparagus, portobellos, fresh tomato, herbs, and avocado

Carob Fruit Tart - seasonal, local fruit from the market, with carob, in a granola crust, topped with coconut sprinkles

Balsamic-Rosemary roasted Portobello Mushroom wrap (local mushrooms and chard leaves)

Vegan, Wheat-free Cornbread!

Creamed Turnips and Turnip Greens - tahini, Bragg's, ginger, and garbanzo flour make this exquisite in it's creamy-goodness.

Hand-Crafted Coconut milk Ice Cream, topped with local berries,
naturally sweetened with agave nectar.

More local goods from Hollygrove Market - Sauteed Green beans with colorful carrots and "popcorn rice".

Hollygrove Market 1/31/09

Banana Pecan

I'm excited for tomorrow's Hollygrove Market - The folks there will be featuring my baked goodies on the lagniappe table!
If you haven't been to this one yet, it's every Saturday from 10am - 2pm, and for $25 you receive a box full of local fruits, vegetables, herbs, and rice. It's fantastic :) We had fun cooking up all sorts of new creations from our variety box.
For this week, I've baked Banana Pecan Bread, Tahini Ginger Oat Cookies, PB cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Carob Fudge w/ginger and walnuts (my new fave).

Stevia-sweetened Chocolate Chip (an experimental recipe...not bad)

Banana Pecan loaves

Chocolate Chip!!

Carob Fudge w/Ginger & Walnut

Tahini Ginger Oat Cookie