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Flaky Vegan Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls (Two Filling Options!)

There’s something irresistible about a golden, flaky sausage roll — and this vegan version delivers all the savory satisfaction you're looking for! Using easy grocery-store puff pastry (Pepperidge Farm works perfectly) and your choice of Abbot’s Butcher Italian Crumbles or Field Roast Smoked Apple & Sage Sausages, you can create a delicious appetizer, snack, or light meal in under an hour. Why this recipe works: The ingredients are easy to find in any supermarket. You can m

Cynthia

2 hours ago4 min read

Roasted Blue Oyster mushrooms are a delicious snack!

Crispy, Savory, and So Simple: Roasting Shredded Blue Oyster Mushrooms in an Air Fryer

Roasting shredded blue oyster mushrooms in your air fryer is not only simple but incredibly rewarding. With just a few easy steps, you can prepare a flavorful dish that enhances any meal. The combination of convenience, taste, and health benefits makes this recipe a standout in any kitchen.

Cynthia

Jul 204 min read

pate spread on a slice of sourdough bread with a sourdough loaf in the scene

Walnut Mushroom Pâté – A Plant-Based Classic that is rich, elegant, and entirely vegan.

This quick, easy walnut and mushroom paté delivers on so many levels and will have your guests coming back for more

Cynthia

Jun 103 min read

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Why should you learn to cook, organize and clean better? Because a lifetime of experience has taught me that doing those things well leads to greater overall satisfaction with life. It frees you from indecision and the resulting chaos.

I’m not a professional cook or a home organizer. But I am a professional communicator and I love to share what I've learned during the many decades I've spent figuring out how to make a better, tastier, healthier and more comfortable life. It’s not the fanciest nor the most frugal. I can, however, confidently claim that it’s above average, and what I do seems to really work.

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