Tarte aux Noix Fondante - French Walnut Tart (Vegan)

This recipe was so worth the months of testing and tasting trials until it was just right. It's finally ready, and it's the height of luxurious flavor…

Feb 18 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

21

8

4

🌱28 Heirloom Potatoes to Grow with Taste Tests

It's been pure magic to grow and taste these treasures from around the globe. Check out photos and details of each, and how to grow them!

Feb 6 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

23

12

4

January 2026

🌿Best guide to 54 types of mint to grow with scent profiles

Here they are, 54 exciting and unique global mints, from my garden to yours! With photos, details and scent notes on each, plus mint growing info. ☀️

Jan 25 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

16

16

2

🌯 Kale and Sweet Potato Fonio Wraps with Mango Yassa Sauce

🌱Vibrant West African flavors wrapped in a hearty, colorful meal. Our family loves this comforting burst of flavors and textures. And it's vegan!

Jan 9

3

1

2

December 2025

🌱 Vegan Substack Resources Guide: A Living Directory

For the veg-curious, Veganuary fans, & seasoned plant-based veterans, here's a free guide to over 200 vegan Substacks. With cooking, nutrition/wellness…

Dec 21, 2025 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

107

78

59

🍰 Vegan Chestnut Vanilla Cake with Chestnut Buttercream

This is the first recipe I worked on when I launched my new blog. It took weeks to get it right! I'm so proud of how it turned out. It's such a special…

Dec 18, 2025

18

3

🌱The Big Fall Harvest: Tons of Veggies and Delicious Tubers from a Mint???

I hurried to pick everything before my big surgery, and the harvest did not disappoint!

Dec 14, 2025 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

21

14

7

November 2025

🪻Lavande Vanille Royale Champagne Cocktail

An elegant French-inspired champagne cocktail for a special night with family and friends. With homemade (or store-bought) lavender liqueur and rich…

Nov 23, 2025 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

8

7

1

Rosemary Spiced Pecans

🌿Sublime freshly-toasted pecans that are sweet and salty with fresh rosemary and spices. We try to wait, but our family eats them hot out of the oven!

Nov 22, 2025 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

4

1

🌱Authentic Pain Aux Noix (French Walnut Bread) Recipe

One of my favorite breads of all time. I've been known to eat half a loaf in one sitting, and then stumble around in a stupor, clutching my gut and…

Nov 16, 2025 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

19

6

2

🥕🍎 Sweet Danish Vegan Parsnip Salad with Apple and Carrot

Our family loves this tangy salad that's so fresh and full of flavor.

Nov 9, 2025 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

4

1

🌱 Spinach Arugula Salad with Black Garlic Vinaigrette

This rustic, hearty salad is beloved by our family. Especially with the tangy, flavor-packed black garlic vinaigrette. It's an irresistible combination…

Nov 4, 2025 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

3

1