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From: powell, OH usa

Joined: January 22nd, 2015

About me: I live in Ohio. I'm vegan. I love cooking, reading, dogs, music and naps. I enjoy chatting about cooking with others, and love reading the reviews on this site.

Favorite cookbook: Chloe's kitchen


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August 3rd, 2016

Flaked Almond Tuna Salad from Oh She Glows

This turned out pretty well. I didn't have kelp granules, so I added dulse flakes. It tasted good, I don't know that it lent a fishy taste. I should try it with kelp next time. Her mayonnaise suggestions... read more >


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Keep It Vegan: Over 100 Simple, Healthy & Delicious Dishes

By Áine Carlin
Kyle Books - 2015

10th January 2016 (edited: 10th January 2016)

Cumin-spiced Carrots : page 127

This cookbook has beautiful pictures for every recipe, and clear instructions. This recipe, however, was too sweet for my palate, and I didn't care for it.

The recipe suggests either agave nectar or pomegranate molasses. I used agave, which I think drove the sweetness past the limit. I wonder if the molasses would be more tart, and provide a better balance.

If you use agave, I would halve the called for amount.

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