Dessert

No-Bake Coconut Raspberry Tarts (Can Be Vegan & Raw)

September 9, 2013 by Erica

No-Bake Coconut Raspberry Tarts (Can Be Vegan & Raw) // Coffee & Quinoa

Greetings from the East Coast!

We just got back to my parents’ house outside of Boston after a wonderful weekend in Maine. Our friends Ali and Ken (hi Ali!) got married at Bowdoin College, where they went to undergrad with Nate. It was so much fun to be back up in Maine (where I also went to college), reunite with all Nate’s Bowdoin friends, and celebrate Ali and Ken, who are two of the sweetest people ever. Such a happy weekend!

Now that we’re back in Boston, I’m looking forward to relaxing with Nate and my parents, working remotely for a few days, meeting up with friends, and going to some of my old favorite places! I’m thinking that it will be a pretty low-key week, which to be honest is exactly what I need after any wedding weekend. Sometimes I think I require more sleep than the average human.

No-Bake Coconut Raspberry Tarts (Can Be Vegan & Raw) // Coffee & Quinoa

But let’s talk about these tarts, shall we?

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Summer Squash Loaf Cake with Fennel and Almonds

September 6, 2013 by Erica

Summer Squash Loaf Cake with Fennel and Almonds // Coffee & Quinoa

So you guys: Moving. Let’s talk about it, because it’s kind of taking over my life lately. Also, you’re so supportive.

I promise we will get to this cake in a minute.

But first, moving. Moving is terrible.

I am at peace with the process now that we are fully moved in, only 2 walls of our living room are stacked with boxes (instead of the entire apartment), my kitchen is 90% organized, and some new IKEA furniture has even been assembled. But during the move, things were pretty painful.

Our new apartment is only about a mile from the old one, i.e. pretty much the easiest move possible. We signed the lease completely on a whim, and moved almost immediately. (Somehow my old landlord had no problem with this! Although I learned later that she was looking for a new place and ended up moving in when I moved out. Thaaaat might have something to do with it.) Anyway, I am about the least impulsive person imaginable., and definitely experienced some buyer’s remorse after signing the new lease.

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Chai Latte Ice Cream

August 30, 2013 by Erica

Chai Latte Ice Cream // Coffee & Quinoa

It’s time to say goodbye.

Goodbye to summer. Goodbye to my old apartment. (We moved yesterday.) And goodbye to Ice Cream Fridays.

Not to be dramatic or anything.

As August draws to a close, I’m marking the end of the season by putting away my ice cream maker. It’s been a good run! Eleven whole weeks of Friday ice cream creations now populate the archives of this blog. To recap, we’ve had:

Honey Thyme Ice Cream

Chunky Lola Cookie Dough Ice Cream

Red Beet and White Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Chocolate Terrine with Sea Salt and Thai Basil Ice Cream

Vegan Coconut Almond Fudge Crunch Ice Cream

Dairy-Free Caramelized Banana Ice Cream

Salted Chocolate Ice Cream

Chili-Infused Pomegranate Sorbet

Homemade Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt

Copycat Swiss Orange Sherbet

And as much as I’d like to keep going strong, I have to draw the line somewhere, and that somewhere is Labor Day. So of course, for our last Ice Cream Friday, I had to make the best ice cream yet, something I’ve been wanting to try for quite some time: Chai Latte Ice Cream.

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Copycat Swiss Orange Sherbet

August 23, 2013 by Erica

Copycat Swiss Orange Sherbet

Just take a look at this pretty little concoction I have for you today.

The more I think about ice cream, the more I remember the flavors I enjoyed as a kid. And this is just such a flavor: Swiss orange sherbet.

Edy’s Swiss Orange Sherbet was one of my childhood favorites, and was in constant supply at my aunt and uncle’s (hi Aunt Liz!). Did you ever try it? (The brand is Edy’s on the East Coast, and Dryer’s on the West Coast.) When it popped into my head a few weeks ago, I knew I had to recreate it for you. I was surprised to learn, when I started researching it, that Nastle has retired the flavor! So sad – it’s so easy to assume that everything from your childhood will stay the same forever.

In any case, I’m sorry if you missed out on the storebought version. It really was quite good. But I guess that’s just another reason that we should all start making it at home.

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Homemade Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt

August 16, 2013 by Erica

Homemade Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt

I’ve been eating fresh fruit like it’s going out of style lately.

Berries alllll the time. I wasn’t joking on Monday when I told you we’d eaten more than 2 pounds of blueberries over the course of a week. And by “we” I mean… mostly me. Blueberries for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And snack. And another snack. And dessert.

You get the picture.

So naturally, I had to make sure I could work fresh fruit into this week’s ice cream. The perfect solution? Pinkberry frozen yogurt!

Homemade Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt

Are you familiar with Pinkberry? It’s a popular frozen yogurt chain featuring tart-tasting yogurt and lots of yummy toppings, like fresh fruit. There are many similar yogurt shops and chains that have sprouted up around the country; I’ve heard that Red Mango is similar. And while I will generally pass on frozen yogurt, I make a serious exception for Pinkberry.

Pinkberry is different because of that tart taste. It’s not trying to be ice cream – it really tastes like you took some yogurt and stuck it in your freezer. So… guess what I decided to do?

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