Chocolate Cherry Bars

These bars are sweet, but not too sweet, are full of rich flavors, and they travel well. If you’re headed out on a trip and are looking for something delicious, vegan, raw, and sustaining, these bars are just the thing. I generally like to eat bars when I’m on the move — either travelling, going to […]

General Exam: Day 1

Today was the first of four days of my general exams. The generals are the exams which allow you to advance to ‘candidacy’ for the PhD in our department. When/if I pass them, I will get to put a PhC after my name! In other departments, I believe this is sometimes called ABD (All But Dissertation). In […]

Raw Fruit/Nut Trail Snacks

We’re thinking of going on a big hike this weekend and, in preparation, I’m (of course) thinking about snacks for the trail. These dried fruit and nut balls rolled in coconut were inspired by my dear friend Karen and her dear sweet boy Oliver. The three of us took Maizy to the dog park the other day […]