Panini Dreams

I've been smitten by panini grills since I learned August is National Panini Month, so I was happy as a catnipped kitten when I came across Alisa's Follow Your Heart Giveaway at Go Dairy Free!

The paninipalooza includes...
• Cuisinart Griddler Panini Press and Contact Grill
• New Vegan Gourmet Shreds
• Vegan Gourmet Cream Cheese Alternative
• Vegan Gourmet Sour Cream Alternative
• Vegenaise Gourmet
• Follow Your Heart Cookbook
The winner will be selected on Monday August 26th and entry is supereasy so hop over and comment!
Here's a little inspiration for you...  ;)

Ultimate Grilled Veggie Panini

from Jessica at Follow Your Heart

Braeburn Apple and "Cheddar" Panini with Carmalized Red Onions

from Janet at Vegan Feast Catering

Easy Peasy Comforting Tempeh Reuben Panini

from KPmustluvcats at VegWeb

Vegan Chickpea, Beet, and Apple Panini

from Vegetarian Times

Fire and Ice Panini: Harissa Cucumber Cheddar

from Kathy at Healthy. Happy. Life.

Don't forget grilled cheese sandwiches!  :)

Kick It Up!

We picked up some Basil Blueberry Jam last week from Kick Out The Jams...squeeeeealingly delicious with vegan cream cheese on a big chunky healthy vegan bagel! Support your local makers people!  :)

Going Soft

I've got a soft spot in my heart for cream cheese, a true comfort food, especially on a thick slab of freshly made richly flavored date nut bread. Spinningly delicious!
So I'm over-the-moon-happy that Daiya now makes cream cheese...yippee! Their new vegan cream cheese style spreads hit the shelves in late Spring in three yumful versions...Plain, Chive & Onion and Strawberry. So excited to try them and guess what...they're on sale at Sendik's Food Market!

Go ahead and make a no-bake cheesecake, or get creative with your cream cheese!  :)

Strawberry Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast

from Spork Foods, photo by Ashley at Veg On The Run

Carrot Cake Waffles with Cinnamon Maple Cream Cheese Spread

from Kristy at Keepin’ it Kind

Savory "Pop" Tarts

from Dynise at urban vegan

Vegan Date-Cream Cheese Roll Ups

from Cara at Fork and Beans

Lentil Mushroom Meatball Collard Wrap Subs

from Kristy at Keepin’ it Kind

Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip

from Heather at Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes 

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Filling

from Namely Marly

Chocolate Chip Hugged Cupcakes

from Sarah at Peas and Thank You

Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

from Jackie at Vegan Yack Attack

Vegan Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

from Kathy at Healthy. Happy. Life.

What's your fave way to eat cream cheese?

An Abundance of Plums!

Last week we scored a bucketful of superdelicious plums so I discovered all sorts of brilliantly plummy recipes for them...also perfect for the Dapple Dandy Pluots on sale now at Outpost! :)

Plum Streusel Coffee Cake

from Nikki at The Tolerant Vegan

Vegan Plum Olive Oil Cake

from Alissa at Girl Makes Food

Stone Fruit Cobbler Bars

from Kristy at Keepin’ it Kind

Plum and Caramelized Onion Flatbread

from Jackie Sobon via Vegan Cuts

Plum Yummy Galette

from Sarah at My New Roots

No Fat Fresh Plum Upside Down Cake

from happyheartvegan

Plum & Mango Tart with Gluten-Free Crust

from Annie at An Unrefined Vegan

Whole Grain Pflaumenkuchen ~ Yeasted Plum Cake

from Alexander at In Vegetables We Trust

Low-Fat Plum Cobbler

from Susan at FatFree Vegan Kitchen

Roasted Plum Ice Cream

from Kristina at spabettie

Purple Passion Morning Smoothie

from Chris at Tales of a Kitchen

Gingered Plum Smoothie

from Monica at Grant Us the Luxury

Did you know Dapple Dandy Pluots are also known as Dinosaur Eggs? Easy way to get your kids to try a new fruit!  ;)

Roly Poly Pears

Technically they're identified as Pyrus pyrifolia but they are better known by all sorts of exotic appellations...
Asian pear, Chinese pear, Korean pear, Japanese pear, Taiwan pear, sand pear, nashi pear and curiously enough, apple pear. They aren't related to apples at all...they just look like sandy roly poly apple-y delights!  :)

Asian Pear Green Smoothie

from Beth at Tasty Yummies

Napa Cabbage, Asian Pear and Carrot Salad

from Damaris at Kitchen Corners

Raw Gluten Free Red Chard Slaw with Asian Pears and Cashew Dressing

from Sea at Book of Yum

Raw Vegan Asian Pear And Raspberry Crisp With Walnut Hempseed Crumble

from Joanne at Foods For Long Life

Apple Pear Crisp

from Michelle at Heathier Steps

Asian Pear Crisp with Sweet Sake

from Erin at Vegan Homemade

Apple-Pear Multigrain Muffins

from Karina at Gluten-Free Goddess

Chambord Poached Asian Pear Tart

from Dayna at Vegan Visitor

Have you tried apple pears? They're on sale at Sendik's Food Market so now's the perfect time...yippee!

Be a Weekend Elephant Warrior!

August 3rd is Elephant Awareness Day!

Why be aware and what you can do...
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: Issues includes Cruelty in Circuses and Animals Used for Entertainment
PETA: Help Ailing Elephants Now
peta2: Elephants Never Forget
Animal Defenders International: Campaigns
Born Free: Elephants Under Siege
In Defense of Animals: Elephant Protection
International Fund for Animal Welfare: Protecting Elephants
World Wildlife Fund: Species: Elephants
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust -- A Haven for Elephants and Rhinos
Save the Elephants
ElephantVoices
Amboseli Trust for Elephants
Elephant Nature Park (Northern Thailand)
Performing Animal Welfare Society: Elephant Sanctuary (San Andreas, CA)
The Elephant Sanctuary (Hohenwald Tennessee)

Celebrate with a movie and the best edible elephants ever!
Vegan Gluten-free Carob Elly Treats from Jenn & Jac at Sketch-Free Eating   :)

Cheers!