Tamarind paste is a staple in my house, but it isn’t always easy to find at the store, so I started making it from scratch. It takes a little effort and time, but it is well worth it. This recipe is part of my Tamarind Jerk Wingz and a bunch of other recipes I’ve created for social media. Hope you have fun making this! 

This marinade was used for my Smoky Spicy Pineapple Lion's Mane Steak, but it is so good you could use it on any other plant-based protein. You could even use this as a pasta sauce or veggie dip. Give it a try, and let me know what you use it for.

This is a delicious, homemade vegan mayo recipe using olive brine instead of eggs! Creating your own plant-based mayo is a breeze with just a few essential tools and spare time. I used olive oil for this recipe, but you can also use avocado oil. You want the oil of choice to be mild in flavor. The olive brine and the olive oil, together, give this mayo a nice, mellow flavor that went well with my carrot sandwich. I love chipotle, but you can have fun with this and make it yours. There are endless flavor combinations for mayo. My next mayo will be a lemon dill!

This recipe is part of my 2nd e-book, "It's All About the Walnuts", and is highlighted in my Walnut Shake recipe. I have also used this recipe to make a delicious walnut butter strawberry toast. The key to smooth nut butter is to let the food processor do the work. It takes some time to release the fat from the nuts, so be patient. Enjoy!

Introducing the "Marinade of the Gods" made with persimmons, also known as the "Fruit of the Gods". This Hot Pepper Persimmon Sauce is not just a sauce; it's a versatile companion for your culinary adventures. Whether you're marinating, saucing, or dipping, this sauce is ready to elevate your holiday dishes. As fall takes off, it brings out these beautiful persimmons, once known as the "Fruits of the Gods", due to their divine or godly scientific Latin name, Diospyros, which means "divine fruit" or "fruit of Zeus". These sweet and rich-flavored fruits are a perfect match for the heat from Calabrian peppers, creating a unique and tantalizing flavor combination.