This is admittedly, one of my more rushed, rustic crust jobs that I’ve been rolling out with brown rice flour. Simply because….the bag is sitting on top of my fridge, locally milled and purchased from the farmers market, duh. More importantly, it served as a party pie for a dear friend’s birthday last weekend. This [...]
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Tempeh & Strawberries
Not together. Not this time. One day, I’ll make the strawberry jalapeño sauce I’ve been simmering in my head for the past few years. Let’s call it July and grill some tempeh. Rewind to my Portland farmers market stroll this past Saturday morning, and I was getting my farmar on. This new stand, Cascade Naturals, will be [...]
lately
I’m just going to come out and say it. Hi. My name is Jess. I have a camera and a blog and here’s the flow of what I’ve been up to lately: Portland Hidden Gems are up next. Really.
and the pie goes on
Non-stop pie making continues with 2 more from the PPK test kitchen: Cashew Creme Apple Crumb and Pumpkin Cheesecake. Back to the land of Vida Vegan Con and Vegan Iron Chef planning for me! Rolling out pie crusts is way therapeutic.
the dawning of the pie
So, I currently have a few friends who are into no-sugar cleanses. Personally, I think it’s a sensible idea, but it’s become a little too trendy for my tastes and I’ve been busy stockpiling my organic, evaporated cane juice for an important reason: recipe testing for the newest in-progress Post Punk Kitchen cookbook has begun! [...]
Appetite for Reduction: My Test Kitchen Photos
Although I’m currently sitting here, patiently waiting for my tester copy, (hint hint) the latest cookbook from my favorite vegan superhero & author, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Appetite for Reduction has hit the shelves – so it’s time for a fond look back. This marks the fourth Post Punk Kitchen book I’ve been a recipe tester for – [...]
checking in with the test kitchen
Recipe testing for Post Punk Kitchen books has been a mainstay in my kitchen during the past few years. I learn new things, my palate expands, there’s always something to look forward to, and always an idea for dinner. Most recently, I’ve been testing for Isa’s upcoming Healthy/Weightloss cookbook. How cool, right!?! I don’t know [...]
back to portlandia, once again
Flowers Restaurant, Seattle once again, I’m back after a bit out of town. this time, it was for a few days in Seattle. while I was there, I decided my next realistic dream job involves frequent travel and keeping Portland as my home base. I certainly can’t afford to travel recreationally as much as I’d like, and I’m [...]
From the PPK test kitchen: Pasta con Broccoli & Blackened Tofu
I’m totally thrilled when I have hermit time and can pour myself into a cooking project. It’s a nice, personal break from my constant restaurant and cart adventures. Case in point, last weekend, testing recipes for Isa Moskowtiz’s new book. Pasta Con Broccoli. A lower-fat take on a classic, served with whole wheat linguine. As [...]
warm & comforty foods.
Brussel Sprouts Au Gratin from The Urban Vegan here’s a showing of what I’ve been cooking in the past month or so. colder weather & holiday season = comfort foods on the brain. turning on the oven to roast vegetables and bake tofu is delicious and keeps the apartment warm! they’re the type of dishes [...]
