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A lesson in simplicity

A lesson in simplicity by Rachel Jacobs

Yesterday on Twitter I received some Earth shattering information.Well that might be a slight overstatement...but seriously I was pumped when I learnedI could grind my own flour.And not with a fancy grinder mind you with my Vita-Mix.I was tweeting with Janae of Bring Joy and she said making her own flour was as simple as a few seconds…

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Let's Talk Vegan Cookbooks

Let's Talk Vegan Cookbooks by Rachel Jacobs

I was given a chance by Da Capo Press to review Let Them Eat Vegan by Dreena Burton.I am so very grateful that they allowed me to have this book for review.It contains 200 recipes that cover everything from breakfast to dinner to desserts (and everything else in between).In addition to recipes Dreena provides a reference section…

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Abuzz

Abuzz by Rachel Jacobs

The internet is abuzz with news about California's proposition 37.If you don't know what that it is it is the proposition to label genetically modified foods.I think the most disheartening reveal from the slurry of information out there is that some of the organic companies that I love are paying to say "No" to GMO labeling.To me that…

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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie by Rachel Jacobs

PagesPumpkin Chiffon PieI promised to share with you a recipe that would remind you of fall and so today I am sharing with you my Nana's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie.Why make pumpkin pie in the summer when it is traditionally a fall delicacy?Because my 9 year old who never specifically asks for a dessert asked if I could make him a pie.On hand…

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Vegan Chocolate Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake

Vegan Chocolate Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake by Rachel Jacobs

PagesVegan Chocolate Chocolate Chip Zucchini CakeNo I didn't stutter I just made a delicious cake that happens to have a double dose of chocolate.Our garden this year decided to produce zucchini the size of my forearm which has meant needing to find many uses for this large squash.Enter the chocolate chocolate chip zucchini cake.My…

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Need Extra Fiber?

Need Extra Fiber? by Rachel Jacobs

I know that seems a personal question.But actually I just wanted to know if you would like to have more Fiber One.I have been given an opportunity from My Blog Spark to giveaway to one of you, my lovely readers a prize pack from Fiber One cereal to include:Fiber One contains 11 grams of fiber and 23 grams of whole grain...I know we…

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Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake by Rachel Jacobs

PagesBlueberry Lemon CheesecakeLast night I looked at my ingredients and was inspired to make a dessert.I had fresh blueberries from the farmer's market and vegan cream cheese (compliments of Follow Your Heart).I decided vegan blueberry cheesecake was in order and I thought "Hey let's throw in some lemon."I felt I needed some…

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Simple but Genius

Simple but Genius by Rachel Jacobs

Let's start with sometimes my husband is a genius.You see our family enjoys popcorn, nothing fancy just popped corn (and maybe a little seasoning salt).Well after reading articles such as this we began rethinking microwave popcorn.So not one to be defeated my husband decided to take an ordinary brown paper bag with a 1/4 cup of…

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Triple Threat Brownies

Triple Threat Brownies by Rachel Jacobs

For Father's Day this weekend my husband had one request "to sleep in."Well he got his wish, but I really couldn't just leave it at that.The least I could do was bake him a delicious dessert to go with dinner.The tough part was deciding what type of dessert to make.I always go for cake right off the bat, but he doesn't like that so…

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Lucy's Gluten Free Cookies

Lucy's Gluten Free Cookies by Rachel Jacobs

I have been meaning to share with you for months the ultimate in yard art:Your eyes do not deceive you this person has the tail end of an airplane in their front yard.I admit this is not the best photo, but I was trying to snap the pic while driving (not terribly safe). I am not sure what the significance is to them, but it is…

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