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Author Archives: allison
Thailand: incredible food and very large animals
One week ago I arrived in Thailand, full of eager anticipation to taste one of my favorite world cuisines in the mother land, just as it is meant to be. I don’t remember the first time I ate pad thai … Continue reading
vegan kiwi apple tart
Normally I’m not a huge fan of New Year’s Resolutions. It’s hard for a resolution not to come across as superficial or fleeting, tossed around as a conversation piece or to give someone a false sense of hope that this … Continue reading
spiced apple pomegranate mini pies
Like lots of other curious and romantic minds throughout history, when I was younger I was enthralled by Greek mythology. How easy it was to get lost in the world of those larger than life mystical creatures, humans, and deities. … Continue reading
sausage apple leek w/ fresh thyme
One upon a time there was a pastry crust that longed to become a savory pie, so tired was she of constantly enduring the fleeting, albeit fanciful, forays into fruit, custard, cream, and chocolate creations. There was something slightly unstable … Continue reading
baking in Africa: pineapple passion fruit pie
Fruits that I don’t typically associate with pie: Pineapple Passion fruit And yet, my fellow pie lovers, here you have it. A pie that defies cultural norms. That dares to be different. That is bold and unique and damn proud … Continue reading
CAKE?
Today we have quite a special treat (pun intended): A guest post by the very talented and very lovely Ali Lambert, a lover of cake and plans and all things birthday… “I like cake. A lot. Probably more than I … Continue reading
baking in Africa: banana chocolate chunk cookies
For anyone who has traveled outside the U.S. you know that chocolate chip cookies are relatively hard to come by. I find this odd considering how positively delightful a treat these cookies are. Especially when they are freshly baked and … Continue reading
giraffe center – what to do when the tallest creature you’ve ever seen comes towards you
The African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW) Giraffe Center was founded in 1979 as a conservation effort in Nairobi. Now you can go to the Giraffe Center and pay to let giraffes slobber all over your hand. Apparently their saliva … Continue reading
baking in Africa: coconut banana bars w/lime
It’s been a month since I’ve baked anything. It’s been a month minus one day since I left the U.S. and boarded a plane for Nairobi, Kenya. When I decided to come here for three months to work for Akili … Continue reading
vegan bread pudding w/cherries, almonds, & peaches
Let’s be honest. Bread pudding is not the most appetizing name for a dessert. For me, at least, it doesn’t conjure the same kind of mouth-watering thoughts as, say, pie… or cupcakes… or triple chocolate fudge brownie.
the patron saint of pie 