Quick Update

I have so much to say! But only so much will to say it...it seems whenever I have a strong urge to write a passionate blog entry on food, I'm very far away from a computer. Anyhow, I just want to keep everyone entertained by promising goodies very, very soon.

First, I have tested out the infamous Daiya vegan cheese, and I am a fan. 100%. This is the first vegan cheese I tried, mostly because not only have I heard horror stories about other brands, but I never liked cheese anyway and the whole thing just kind of grosses me out. In fact, Daiya cheese is so realistic that I actually got a little creeped out by it and wasn't going to eat it, because it reminded so much of the real stuff that I abhor. (Sorry cheese lovers. I don't hate you, I just really, really dislike cheese).

It comes in cheddar and mozzarella variety, which makes excellent mac and cheese and pizza, in that order. Pictures in my next post!

http://www.daiyafoods.com/recipes/

Second, I still have fantastic cake recipes up my sleeve! Don't lose hope, I am eager to make them too but it is summer, and I also have a bikini in my closet that makes me feel guilty. Yet I've been sneaking chocolate everyday, so I can't feel that bad. =]

Third, I AM interested in being healthier! I just need so much regulation. I was looking up a whole foods diet, as well as raw vegan and all those kinds of things. The word "diet" turns me off, so I definitely need to get rid of that. I think mostly what is stopping me from "test running" a lifestyle like this is (1) my sugar addiction and (2) I need to be straight with myself. Write myself an essay or something. Other vegan bloggers really do inspire me and give me so much hope toward these kinds of lifestyles, so hopefully in the near future I'll be on my way.

I feel like I had a lot more to say, but I guess that's it! Even when I don't seem to have a lot of activities on my calendar, my brain never stops going so I am always a busy bee. Just ate my late-night applesauce snack. =]

<3 K

P.S. I remember my "lot more" to say! I am doing a lot of constructing on this site, trying to pimp it out and everything, so you'll see a lot of changes in the next week. I am so excited for a finished product, though.

Impromptu Curry and Cake

Last Sunday I went up to Hellertown, PA for huge wizard rock festival that I was invited to play at. Wizard rock, for those unaware, is a music genre devoted entirely to singing songs, writing songs, and even dancing dances, all about Harry Potter. I started my own wizard rock band in high school and though recently I haven't had much to do with shows and playing, I decided to dust off my wizard's hat and rock on. And I am so happy I did, because going to that show on Sunday was a great experience for me. I didn't realize how much I missed not only my friends in this community, but also playing live music and hearing live music. I think there were around 20 bands there!

Of course, an event like this calls for cake. (most things call for cake, event or otherwise). Despite leaving at 9:30 in the morning, I got myself out of bed obscenely early for the summertime and started baking. I made a two layer cake, something I rarely do, but as I mentioned, this was a huge event. Huge events mean huge cakes. I also had invested in so sprinkles and a little tube of black frosting that you use for writing.

If I had done more planning and organized my time better, I would have done more fabulous things to this cake. The event was called "Incendio," which is a fire-casting spell, which is great inspiration for a cake theme. Hopefully at some point I'll be able to work on decorating cakes with my own dyed frosting and special designs, but for now I'm a simpleton.



The red sprinkles are my fire, the little squiggles are pretty horrible flames, and in the middle is a lightning bolt, representing dear Harry.

In other news, a few days ago I was so lost on what to eat for lunch, that while I had rice on the stove I decided to crack open a can of coconut milk. I sauteed some veggies and added some spices, and voila! instant curry! (except it wasn't a real curry, as it was kind of bland but not bad)



I forget I have a blog a lot so I often end up taking pictures just as I'm finishing my meal, hah.

Also I tried out a recipe from Vegan Cookies Invade your Cookie Jar, "Orange Agave-Sweetened Chocolate Chip Cookies." They were cakey, like most agave cookies, but still very delicious. I really enjoy the combination of orange and chocolate, and especially because these cookies *almost* sound healthy! Orange, no sugar, a few chocolate chips...



<3 K

Back with Baked Goods

Of course I had barely begun my blogging adventure when my "life" took over and I ignored my dreams of writing here on a regular basis. Fortunately, I have shed my fears, worries, and insecurities and tossed them in the bin. I have also been baking all this time! Despite not writing about what I created as it formed in my kitchen, cakes, cupcakes and more were brought to life and then devoured.

I have been finished with my first semester of college, a worked-filled yet thrilling experience; I am very close to being free on the road, as my car is now fully operational; I've been working on new music, if anyone checks the link I have on the side; and I have no wisdom teeth anymore!

It is officially summer, complete with jobs and beach days. I am longing to create a perfect beach-picnic, as well as summer soups, salads, and bake-free desserts. Because it does get scorching hot here, my cooking goal for the summer is to experiment and create delicious meals that require minimal time on the stove or in the oven.

Here's what I have been up to the past month:

My birthday cake from Vegan with a Vengeance! Carrot-Coconut...a little dilapidated, but still scrumptious!


Chocolate cookie ice cream sandwiches. Gluten-free chocolate cookies from Babycakes, and vanilla vegan ice cream of some kind, probably Purely Decadent, because that is my favorite.


My boyfriend's graduation cake from Vive le Vegan. Vanilla cake, chocolate in the middle, and raspberry-tofu frosting!


I'm pretty sure these are just plain vanilla cupcakes with chocolate frosting. Sugary, gluten-y, and delicious. I honestly kind of forget though, hah.


These are agave vanilla cupcakes from Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World, with a chocolate gnache topping.

<3 K