Mushroom Miso Soup Cream soups are a wonderful way to warm up on a Winter day, but are not so great for those who avoid dairy or meat products (even canned vegetable soups often have chicken or beef stock on the ingredient list). Silken tofu can give soups a nice creamy texture that vegans and […]
Cafe at The Bug – Midpines, California
Cafe at The Bug is the family style restaurant at the Yosemite Bug Rustic Resort. It’s open to the public and guests of the resort and spa that has rental cabins and hostel dormitories. It’s located in beautiful Midpines, California, which is near the gate to Yosemite. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and […]
Easy Candy Cane Chocolate Fudge
Fudge with Crushed Candy Canes Ohhhhh …. chocolate fudge. It makes me happy all year long and is super easy to make. I especially enjoy it around the holidays when I play with the flavors and give it as gifts. This treat with peppermint candy canes added has a festive flavor and looks pretty. Candy […]
Vegan Chocolate Tofu “Ice Cream”
Do you ever have those moments where you NEED ice cream? This quick and easy recipe for soft serve ice cream can satisfy that craving. The secret to making it creamy without dairy is the silken tofu. I use Wildwood brand and am always pleased with the quality. The KitchenAid Diamond Blender does a great […]
Ranch House Coffee Shop – Lebec, California
As a lifelong Southern California resident, I have driven up and over the grapevine many times. Typically, it’s time for a food and restroom stop around Gorman or Lebec just before hitting the long desolate stretch of road on the way north or just before hitting the traffic of Los Angeles on the way home. Usually, […]