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Display Name: lola_beans
Member Since: 12/6/09

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I would love this!


Win This Beaba Babycook from Babygeared!
Holiday Giveaway 2011

11/22/11 7:25 PM

Don't forget this one: http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/09/moms-apple-cake/

I've played around with the recipe several times- taking out the oil, adding more apples etc and every time it is a hit. People always rave about this one! It's always my first fall baking project.


An Apple for Every Meal: 15 Sweet Apple Treats
Recipe Roundup

10/17/11 9:03 PM

Spaghetti squash marinara, roasted veggies and maybe that orzo recipe. Yum! I also want to make some pumpkin flavored granola.


What's Cooking This Weekend?
Weekend of October 15-16, 2011

10/15/11 10:51 AM

Just made Smittenkitchen's oatmeal raisin cookies but used 1/2 the butter and swapped in some applesauce. YUM. Made macaroni and cheese with peas and onions baked and less cheese to lower the fat. Sunday, I'm making a vegetarian taco casserole for family dinner with my boyfriend's family. Yay for fall!


What's Cooking This Weekend?
Weekend of October 1-2, 2011

9/30/11 5:57 PM

Organic farming, raising chickens, grilling fish and canning!


Summer Projects: What Would You Like to Do or Learn?
6/6/11 5:51 PM

don't forget this one:
http://www.shutterbean.com/blueberry-yogurt-cake/


Round, Ripe & Blue: 13 Yummy Recipes with Blueberries
Recipe Roundup

6/6/11 5:49 PM

I can't believe no one has mentioned peanut butter and sweet pickles. Yum, the best! I can't deal with peanut butter and tuna but I might try alfalfa sprouts. Pickles...yum.


5 Pretty & Bizarre Peanut Butter Sandwiches
4/12/11 6:47 PM

Tofu pot pie and oatmeal raisin cookies with a trial of cutting the fat way down in the recipe.

Last night was take out manicotti from the best Italian restaurants in town. Yum.

I'm always really wanting some cabbage dinner and mango/lime homemade sorbet.


What's Cooking This Weekend?
Weekend of April 9-10, 2011

4/10/11 1:45 PM

I just made the best sweet potato, lime/coconut soup with some fresh spinach- I can't find the specific recipe online. It's a copy from my mom. It's amazing. Tonight I'm making tofu fingers with some type of veggie side. I really want to bake homemade graham crackers but I have no limits when it comes to baked goods.


What's Cooking This Weekend?
Weekend of April 2-3, 2011

4/3/11 12:24 PM

Well, I love it. I'd also like to move in with you two. I'll do dishes and share a bed with the pug.

What a lovely home.


Kitchen Tour: Jennifer and Jason's Earthy Kitchen
3/23/11 9:03 AM

When I first looked at the pics, I thought it looked like a really sweet kitchen. I can imagine sharing glasses of wine with friends and catching up. Then, I scrolled through the comments and thought hmmm, is it not as cute as I thought? I scrolled back up and it turns out I was right the first time. Love it!


Before & After: Alana's Painted Kitchen Cabinets
Kitschy Kitten

3/21/11 9:33 PM

Tomorrow night I'm making the fat-free vegan's tofu jambalaya and a WW's king cake along with some bean dip and tortilla chips for a get together. Tonight I went to a dinner party and my friend made potato saag, seasoned rice, cucumber/tomato raita and some yummy lentil dish. I am now entering the Indian phase of my life. YUM!


What's Cooking This Weekend?
Weekend of March 12-13, 2011

3/11/11 11:02 PM

I love this kitchen. It's fresh and clean. I'd love to see the rest of their home.


Kitchen Tour: Kristen and Kyle's Friendly Kitchen
3/2/11 11:59 PM

Ooh, ooh I second this question. What a fun idea!


How Can I Make Whirly Pop Lollipops?
Good Questions

2/22/11 10:10 AM

I've used another homemade one with Dr. Bronner's, vinegar, washing soda and I can't remember the other ingredient but it left a weird feeling on all of my clothes. The Dr. Bronner's does, like lainamae said, fade clothes. :(

Method is a good alternative.


Make Your Own Dr. Bronner's Laundry Soap
2/1/11 10:43 AM

Whenever my apartment lease is up.


Cook's Confession: How Often Do You Clean the Oven?
1/29/11 7:56 AM

Vegetarian chili with sweet potatoes from Real Simple. Yum. Post punk vegan cornbread. And I'm going to try my hand at some seitan for sandwiches.


What's Cooking This Weekend?
Weekend of January 22-23, 2011

1/22/11 10:11 AM

Name: sfgirlbybay
URL: http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/

Name: Door Sixteen
URL: www.doorsixteen.com


The Homies: Best Home Design Blog of 2011?
submit your nominations...

1/20/11 11:03 PM

OK, I finally got around to making these. I used 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce and 1/2 c. oil in place of the 1 c. oil. They turned out great! I would up the salt 1/4 t. next time. I also would probably only use 3/4 c. maple syrup.

Some possible variations:
adding some cinnamon and some apple jelly or even just chunks of cooked apple and cinnamon.

These are tasty and pretty simple!


Cookie Recipe: Life-Changing Vegan Thumbprints
1/11/11 6:48 PM

I've made vegan potpie before. It is so delicious. I leave out nutritional yeast at all times.


Vegan Dinners! 15 Vegan Dinner Recipes from The Kitchn
Recipe Roundup

1/10/11 9:15 PM