I’m back from a fabulous yet very busy week in Portland, and boy do I miss it. If you haven’t been following the #VVC2013 madness on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook, I encourage you to check it out. Apart from memorializing the enormous swag bags we received this year, participants have been sharing their thoughts...

Ah, long weekends full of sunshine, how I love you. The initial plan was to spend the weekend at the cottage, but hubby and I opted to stay in the city to get some much-needed spring cleaning under way. And, since we are in the process of planning out a new addition to our...

I’m traveling to Portland next week to join 200 other vegans who are invading the city for the 2nd annual Vida Vegan Con. I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am to see other fellow bloggers like JL, Gena, Dreena, Hannah, Hannah, Angela, Terry, Isa, Fran, Kate and many others. When...

Wow, it’s ridiculous what a little site redesign does to invigorate my passion for blogging and sharing new recipes. I had so much fun—yet had to do very little—working with Lindsay over at Purr Design on giving ADC a new look. (If you’re reading this through an RSS reader or by email, click over and...

Although she may not know it, my stepmother Lisa is the most responsible for my love of cooking and baking and, ultimately, my endless appreciation for the culinary craft. Growing up, she taught me that food is not just nourishment; it is about celebration, community and love, and it enables us to feed our...