http://www.ilikegranola.com Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:00:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Apparently, chocolate crinkles are a really well known cookie.  I had never heard of them before but the recipe in Joy of Vegan Baking sounded so delicious, I just had to try it.  My roommate told me she used to eat them during Girl Scouts - guess that's what I ... http://www.ilikegranola.com/2009/07/01/chocolate-coconut-crinkles/ Ok, so not really dino eggs, but seriously, put these suckers in your yard and you could convince all the neighborhood kids that T-Rex is about to hatch. Even though they smelled kind of funky, they were just too picture worthy to pass up.  Plus, the sign says you need a ... http://www.ilikegranola.com/2009/06/30/dinosaur-eggs-at-whole-foods/ I felt especially bitchy this past weekend - not sure if it had to do with hormones, my unending to-do list, or the fact that I am anxious about meeting Bryan's family this week (yes, I am meeting the family - all of em - and headed to Florida on ... http://www.ilikegranola.com/2009/06/29/bitchin-wine-for-a-bitchin-girl/ If you're a veggie and haven't yet made it to Herbivore on Divisadero and Hayes, you are big time missing out.  Its pure vegetarian  heaven.  Their  menu almost has  too many choices that all sound drool worthy - guess its their way to get you to come back for more.  ... http://www.ilikegranola.com/2009/06/29/herbivore-a-veggies-wet-dream/ If you don't have The Vegan Table cookbook by author, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau (also author of award winning Joy of Vegan Baking), you really need to pick up a copy. Recently, I tried this juicy fig salad recipe - or rather, braised figs with arugula and it was totally delicious, not to ... http://www.ilikegranola.com/2009/06/24/recipe-juicy-fig-salad/ For the  perfect post-yoga or workout meal, try these dinosaur kale wraps - they are light, refreshing, and really easy!  We made a fruit smoothie to go with it, which makes for a great meal on a warm summer night. Ingredients for Kale Wrap: 2 dinosaur kale leaves 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 ... http://www.ilikegranola.com/2009/06/23/recipe-kale-wrap-with-quinoa-adzuki-beans-and-avocado/ To my pleasant surprise, the Wall Street Journal is now offering readers a dose of health & wellness each week.  On Tuesdays, you can now find health & wellness articles in the Wall Street Journal's Personal Journal section. This week's article discusses the history of fortified foods - author Sara Reistad-Long ... http://www.ilikegranola.com/2009/06/16/the-wall-street-journal-cares-just-got-healthier/ Since we've been on the subject of vegan baking, thought it only appropriate to talk about these AMAZINGLY wonderful little vegan cookies from Laughing Giraffe Organics, called Snackaroons.  These little balls of almondy, vanilla, coconut delight will make you wish snack time was always snackaroon time.  Bud um ching! I ... http://www.ilikegranola.com/2009/06/16/its-snackaroon-time/ There has been a lot of buzz around the "Fat Acceptance Movement" lately which aims to tell women that being overweight is fine.  Not only fine, but better.  That being fat might even make you a happier person.   They are attacking the yo-yo diets, the get slim quick scams, the ... http://www.ilikegranola.com/2009/06/15/fat-and-fabulous/ More cookies!  I know, I know, why am I tempting you?  Because, these are actually pretty healthy!  They don't contain any butter or eggs - instead some applesauce, tofu, and a little peanut butter. Oh yeah, and chocolate chips. :) But the best part is, unlike my last attempt, these ones ... http://www.ilikegranola.com/2009/06/12/vegan-baking-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/