From the root of the cassava plant comes one of my family’s favorite desserts. Sharing my vegan, gluten free recipe for coconut milk tapioca pudding.

At the farmer’s market I picked up some beautiful pears and figs and on a rainy night decided to transform them into a Pear & Fig Crostata with a buttery crust.

This cranberry upside down cake is delicious and versatile. You can make as suggested or substitute cranberries for just about any seasonal fruit and enjoy this cake year round.