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Thursday, June 30, 2011

New Work

Moissanite, recycled palladium sterling silver, and recycled 14k yellow gold ring
{ for sale now in my Etsy shop }

Ethically sourced Afghan tourmaline and recycled 14k white gold ring, size 8
{ for sale now in my Etsy shop }

Recycled 14k yellow gold wedding bands
{ for sale now in my Etsy shop }

Recycled 14k white gold wedding band
{ for sale now in my Etsy shop }

Monday, June 27, 2011

Macaroni Salad

vegan macaroni salad
Yesterday I got a summertime craving for some super traditional macaroni salad. Amazingly, I don't think this is something I've craved in the ~10 years since I've been vegan, and I think this is the first time I've ever made a vegan version. It turned out really good so I thought I'd share.
Vegan Macaroni Salad
  • 1 lb. pasta of your choice
  • 1 cup Vegenaise (reduced fat version if you can find it)
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 sweet yellow onion, diced small
  • 2 stalks celery, diced small
  • 1 bell pepper, seeded and diced small (I used green but I think any color would work fine)
  • 1 large grated carrot
  • 1 small can sliced olives
Cook the pasta, drain, and rinse with cold water until it's no longer hot. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients, stir, add pasta, and stir again. Chill for at least several hours or if possible, overnight.
I wanted something really traditional so I went with white pasta, but I'd be curious to see how this might work with brown rice pasta...

Thursday, June 23, 2011

New Work

sapphire engagement ringFair trade sapphire and recycled 14k white gold ring, size 7.5
{ for sale now in my Etsy shop }

sapphire silver ringFair trade sapphire and recycled palladium sterling silver ring
{ custom order; sold }

moissanite wedding setMoissanite and recycled 14k white gold ring rings
{ custom order; sold }

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

New Work

moissanite earringsMoissanite and recycled 14k white gold earrings
{ for sale now in my Etsy shop }

Moissanite, recycled palladium sterling silver, and recycled 14k white gold ring
{ for sale now in my Etsy shop }

Sunday, June 12, 2011

New Work

montana sapphire ringFair trade Montana sapphire, recycled 14k yellow gold, and recycled 14k white gold ring, size 6
{ for sale in my Etsy shop }

sapphire silver ringFair trade Montana sapphire and recycled sterling silver ring, size 6.25
{ for sale in my Etsy shop }

recycled wedding bandsRecycled 14k yellow gold wedding bands
{ available here and here in my Etsy shop }

delicate sapphire ringFair trade sapphire and recycled 14k white gold ring, size 7.5
{ for sale in my Etsy shop }

oregon sunstone jewelryFair trade Oregon sunstone, recycled 14k rose gold, and recycled palladium sterling silver ring
{ custom order; sold }

oregon sunstone ringFair trade Oregon sunstone and recycled sterling silver ring
{ custom order; sold }