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Pound cake and butter cake are my sister's favorite. Actually, I really love them too ^^, not only for their taste but they are easy to make too. Today, I made[...]

When making cookies I always want to put a lot of chocolate or dried fruit into the dough. Sometimes I don't know that do I really want to eat the cookie or[...]

Opening a restaurant during a pandemic might sound like a crazy idea, but that's exactly what Parish Grocery in Memphis did! I live just a few blocks from this[...]

Last Sunday, Imagine Vegan Cafe ran a KFC special, but KFC stands for "Kruelty Free Chicken"! I couldn't resist this awesome vegan Sunday supper, so I stopped[...]

Last Friday, I took the day off work to go visit my parents in Arkansas. I'd spent the previous two weeks quarantining, so I'd be safe to go hang with them.[...]

I recently learned that Bala's Bistro — a little African/American restaurant out by the airport — had a vegan menu! I finally got a chance to try[...]

I'm still making cookies every week. There are so many recipes to try, and there are many kinds of cookies that I want to make, crunchy, chewy, chocolate,[...]

A lot of people use yellow cake and white cake interchangebly, but they are not one and the same. A recent post on Chowhound spells out the difference between[...]

The blog, Cake Wrecks , is a pioneer in showcasing ugly cakes. You can often see many cake fails on Reddit or the Netflix tv show, ' Nailed It' . Bettina[...]

I usually get a LuLu's brekky sandwich from their shop on Friday mornings, but last week, I decided to change things up with this Sausage Biscuit with Tomato[...]

I typically spend Labor Day grilling out and drinking beers, giving summer a proper send-off. But this year, I decided to flip the script and focus on a little[...]

Last Friday was Worldwide Vegan Chalking Night, and some vegans in town organized a chalking event downtown on the Bluff Walk. I rode my bike down there and[...]

Today, it's a sourdough bread that doesn't rely on the natural yeast from sourdough starter only. As you can see that there is a small amount of yeast on the[...]

This easy Thai dessert is one of my favorite dessert. Actually, it came from the fact that my grandmother loved to eat it, so she always bought it and I always[...]

You scream, I scream! We all scream for ice cream! Growing up, I remember my Me-maw had ice cream every day (maybe she still does?). It was her very favorite[...]

Last Taco Tuesday, I made the Cauliflower and Lentil Tacos from Eat Feel Fresh by Sahara Rose. These were SO GOOD. They're stuffed with lentil taco "meat" and[...]

Last summer, Sugarbear — maker of awesome vegan gummy vitamins — sent me some of their Sleep Vitamins to try out. The melatonin/magnesium gummies[...]

The spring races that postponed to fall have now mostly all cancelled. Bummer! I have a couple real races on the calendar still for 2020, so we'll see if they[...]

I have my own motto: If you don't know what to bake, bake brownie, haha. Because brownie is always welcomed (esp. by my family). Today, our brownie comes with[...]

My family loves eating cake, esp. the soft texture one. And from all kinds of cake, I think chiffon cake is the easiest to make when you want soft texture[...]

On Macaroni Monday this week, I picked the Roasted Red Pepper Mac & Cheese from the No Meat Athlete Cookbook . The cheese sauce is made with roasted red[...]

I drove to Nashville on Friday because we were supposed to kayak the Harpeth River on Saturday. But it was super-rainy all day Friday, and I found out on my[...]

I've decided I want to make everything from Eat Feel Fresh , the Ayurvedic cookbook by Sahara Rose. And I feel like I'm well on my way there! I've made so many[...]

I'm all for snacks that taste like chips but are made with way healthier ingredients. I want a salty, savory, crunchy thing made with whole foods. And Seapoint[...]

I think fried food is always delicious ^^. Esp. when it's crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside, just like this bread, plus it comes with cheesy[...]

Let's dig right in! Last Friday morning, I made my usual end-of-week breakfast stop at LuLu's and had one of the best meals of my life. No lie. They've started[...]

For years, Imagine Vegan Cafe has used Gardein breaded chicken strips on their chicken sandwiches. They were delicious because they deep-fry them, which I[...]

I'm a Libra, so I'm all about that balance! One minute, I'm eating donuts, and the next, I'm eating smoothie bowls. That's what life is all about. Speaking of[...]

I'm so sad that buffets are a thing of the past. I hope they come back one day! My favorite Ethiopian restaurant Abysinnia had the BEST buffet. I hadn't been[...]

Today, our cake has two colors. The green part of the cake is green tea, and the purple part is purple sweet potato (using purple sweet potato powder). The[...]

Last month, I used a lot of cream cheese for testing this recipe. Well, I didn't have any specific reason for baking basque cheesecake, only that I wanted to[...]

A few weeks ago, my best friend Sheridan suggested I check out Sahara Rose and her Highest Self Podcast . Sahara Rose is a plant-based, Ayurvedic[...]

I try to eat an 80/20 Plants diet as often as possible — meaning 80% whole food, plant-based with the other 20% reserved for vegan junk food, plant[...]

As I mentioned in a post a couple weeks ago, Paul bought a small pull-behind camper recently! First, we tried camping in our backyard to test it out. That was[...]

Global Café in Crosstown Concourse is super vegan-friendly, and they just added another vegan option! Vegan Sambusa stuffed with seasoned carrot and bell[...]

Finally, I can post a Sourdough Focaccia recipe. This Sourdough Focaccia uses only a sourdough starter (without adding instant yeast). First, I have to say[...]

Well, I have so many things to do at the end of each month. Plus, after doing a lot of work, I will spend most of my time reading (light novel and manga,[...]

Since I've been working from home during the pandemic, I've been able to self-isolate for two weeks prior to visits with my parents. Since they're in the[...]

This past Saturday was Lammas (or Lughnasadh if you're fancy!) in the Northern Hemisphere! This First Harvest holiday is when we celebrate all the Earth's[...]

Never underestimate the power of a sauce or a sprinkle. These little flavor enhancers can really take a dish from meh to wow! And one of my favorite sprinkles[...]

For the past few weeks, I've been doing daily meal themes, inspired by a No Meat Athlete podcast. There's Macaroni Monday, Taco Tuesday, Wok Wednesday, Takeout[...]

Actually, I wanted to share a sourdough Focaccia recipe. But I remembered that there was no sourdough starter recipe in my blog ^^". Many of you might already[...]

I think that this Sesame stick is close to a breadstick. Because it's crunchy and rich (and so additive ^^). But it's a lot easier than breadsticks, as it's[...]

Who doesn't love a good sandwich? Everything tastes better when enjoyed between two slices of bread, right? I've even been eating sandwiches for breakfast[...]

Before I get into tonight's post, I want to share my latest freelance piece in Edible Memphis. I wrote a Memphis Vegan Guide that went live today. There's a[...]

Happy Taco Tuesday! I have a taco-themed post for you today, but full disclosure: I ate these tacos on Saturday. Also had tacos today, but they're not in this[...]

After Bonnaroo Music & Arts Fest was postponed and then cancelled this year, Paul and I were bummed that we'd be missing our annual camping trip. We go to[...]

I baked a lot last week. But didn't have anything to share, haha. As most of the things that I made were already posted, and new things that I tried was not[...]

Well, it's time for a cookie recipe again. Actually, there are only 3 types of baked goods that I make a lot lately, it's a cookie, cake, and bread. No matter[...]

Years ago, I met a very awesome lady named Carol. She was a Memphis transplant and quickly became part of our Memphis vegan community. I remember she greeted[...]

Last Tuesday, I took part in a socially distanced animal rights demonstration with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine . They have a nationwide[...]

Opening a restaurant in the middle of a pandemic might seem a little crazy, but it's also an ideal situation for a new business owner to test the waters. You[...]

I'm not usually one to load my grocery cart with frozen meals, mostly because they're typically sub-par for the price. I wouldn't mind paying a premium for an[...]

Brioche is one of my favorite kinds of bread. Well, you can see that I have (too) many brioche recipes in my blog, and I can tell you that I still have more[...]

Santa’s Bag brimming with holiday cookies, Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake, and Chocolate Peppermint and Gingerbread Brownies are just some of the new[...]

Love, Nelly is opening next Wednesday, July 22nd in Brooklyn. Keavy Landreth and Allison Kave, the team behind the boozy milkshake and dessert bar in Crown[...]

My friend Lily at Darling Donuts is taking a couple weeks off from donut-making for a vacay, so I had to get one last donut for awhile! She brought these[...]

I recently KonMari'd my cookbooks (in a larger effort to KonMari my entire house). I had hundreds of vegan cookbooks, but I scaled down to just the ones I[...]

Erica Hughes, better known as The Vegan Mom , has been doing vegan catering and meal prep for a long time. But I only recently discovered her on Instagram[...]

I try to get weekly takeout from Imagine Vegan Cafe because I think it's more important than ever to support our local restaurants during the pandemic. And[...]

It's time for a cookie again!!!! Actually, I made this recipe many times, as my family members really love it. Because it's not too sweet and packed with the[...]

Hi All, It's Nichelle of Cupcakes Take The Cake. I haven't been posting here much. I have a new project which is my food and culture newsletter, Nichelle[...]

I've been eating lots of foods that qualify as both comforting and healthy lately. Yes, whole foods can also nourish the soul! Take for example this bowl of[...]

I LOVE A THEME! I'm one of those people who gets super excited for holidays and chooses outfits to match certain national themed days. Yes, I have a shirt I[...]

A couple weeks ago, my friend Andy had a birthday, and he wanted to go to dinner at Los Comales in Midtown. I'd never been because their menu doesn't have a[...]

Chocolate and orange are one of the best combinations in my opinion. You will see a lot of orange-flavored chocolate when you go to a supermarket. When I was[...]

Personally, I really love brown rice. Well, not because it's good for your health as it's packed with vitamins and fiber. But I like its texture and nutty[...]

I think you know about the fourth of July ^^. Independence Day (colloquially the Fourth of July or July 4th) is a federal holiday in the United States[...]

My basil plant is poppin', y'all. I'm not great at gardening, but since I'm working from home, I've been slightly better at remembering to water things. My[...]

Paul and I celebrated 16 years together this weekend! Our actual anniversary was on Sunday, June 28, but Saturday is a better day for celebrating (and Paul had[...]

Still catching up on some older food pics from the past few weeks. About three weekends ago, I picked up some of LuLu's amazing Coffee Cake to enjoy for a[...]

It's no secret that I'm a sucker for a vegan protein product. Powders, bars, cookies — if it's got a high percentage of added vegan protein, I'm in. As[...]

One of my all-time favorite meals is humble vegan bowl. All you need is a grain, a green, a bean, and a sauce, and you've got yourself one of the healthiest[...]

I spend a lot of my time in the kitchen (more than in front of the computer) ^^ Because this week my brother will go to visit my sister so I'm happy to bake[...]

I make yogurt every week lately. As I use about 2 liters of milk, we have a lot of yogurt in the fridge ^^. I think that I should use it for making something.[...]

As I told you that I bake a lot last week. And now I still have so many things (to eat) in the fridge. Anyway, I didn't want to eat anything in the fridge,[...]

Actually, I didn't have any reason for baking or creating the recipe. Most of the time, the reasons are I want to eat it, haha. Like this recipe, while I was[...]

Imagine Vegan Cafe in Memphis is my home away from home. Even in the midst of this pandemic, I'm stopping in almost every week to pick up takeout and say hi to[...]

As I've adjusted to this new stay-at-home-most-of-the-time life, I've learned to eat a little simpler. Gone are the days when I could just run to the[...]

I'm a Libra, so naturally, I'm all about that balance! Most of the time, I eat a whole foods, plant-based diet with low oil and limited sweets (I enjoy dessert[...]

Y'all, I love nut butter. On toast. On a banana. Atop my oats. On a PB&J. Or straight from spoon to mouth. Doesn't matter how it gets in me, just as long[...]

Before I begin tonight's regularly scheduled blog post, just want to remind people to make a donation to Black Lives Matter or your local bail fund, like[...]

Caramel custard is my all-time favorite dessert!! Well, I love soft food (my sister always says that I love child food), and caramel custard is soft, rich, and[...]

This is my final recipe post in the Bring It Food Hub recipe series! Last Friday, Bring It Food Hub — a Memphis CSA hub that sources produce from local[...]

Before I start tonight's post, I just want to send all the love and support to those protesting the murder of Black Americans by racist law enforcement[...]

Before I get into tonight's post, I just want to say that if you're wondering what you can do to help end State-sanctioned violence and end white supremacy,[...]

I went to a Black Lives Matter protest in Memphis last night. It was peaceful, and so many people from all backgrounds, races, and walks of life showed up. It[...]

Do you love Indian food? I really love eating it, lately, my family members start enjoying it too. You can eat this thick curry with rice, but flatbread is[...]

I love Dough doughnuts ! When I lived in Brooklyn, I would go there often to treat myself. Dough is supporting frontline workers in New York with delicious[...]

My partner Paul recently discovered he has high blood pressure, and that was enough to scare him straight. At least for now! I told him he could lower his[...]

Paul and I got a head start on Memorial Day grilling on Saturday since he had to work in Nashville today. We have a rusty, old charcoal grill that we drag out[...]

On Friday, Bring It Food Hub — a Memphis CSA hub that sources produce and goods from regional farmers — gave me a free bag of food to create new[...]

As I mentioned in yesterday's post, Bring It Food Hub — a Memphis-based CSA hub that sources produce and goods from regional farmers — gave me a[...]

After baking and cooking for many years, I still have so many recipes that I want to try. And most of all, I still think that I'm just a people who are playing[...]

Now, it's time for a cookie recipe again!!! Well, I still have a load of cookie recipes, hope all of you will love to make them too ^^. Today, it's a butter[...]