Black Bean-Pineapple Soup/Stew/Chili?

Let me start by apologizing for this horrible picture. My camera is on hiatus, but this turned out SO good, I absolutely had to include it on the blog. This combination of black beans and pineapple was an instant intrigue to me when I saw this recipe on foodgawker. Finally got around to trying it last night and I was so impressed! If other veggie/vegan dishes I had tried before tasted THIS good... I might actually consider passing on the meat. This is really simply, hearty, and super healthy. Enjoy.

Black Bean-Pineapple Soup/Stew/Chili via Fat Free Vegan Kitchen:

http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2011/04/black-bean-pineapple-soup-stew-chili.html

Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes

I didn't think I was a fan of pineapple upside-down cake... not because I tried it and didn't like it, meerly because I had NEVER tried it before because the looks of it remind me of fruit cake, which I have had some traumatizing experiences with in my childhood. So when I had a special request to make pineapple upside-down cake, I thought why not test it out, maybe it's not so bad. Turns out it's pretty tasty! Anything in cupcake form is always a favorite of mine, I like to trick myself into thinking it helps with portion control. :-) These turned out moist & just sweet enough. I am starting to learn that anything with sour cream in the batter really is great in maintaining its moisture. So cute with a cherry on top!

Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes via Taste of Home:

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cupcakes