Wine-Soaked Cherries Over Thickened Yogurt

The adventures in the life of a kitten... apparently laundry baskets are so interesting. I don't know how Lily would have gotten out of the laundry basket if we weren't there to help her out.

Did you know that your pet is considered mere "property" under the laws in the United States? It's quite horrible if you think about it. Somebody who negligently kills your beloved pet is only liable to you for essentially the replacement cost of the pet. Your pain and suffering - doesn't matter. The inherent value of your pet's life - doesn't matter. But we love our pets in part because of their individuality, their personalities, and the relationship we develop with them. They are not inanimate objects - nor should they be classified as mere property.

But I digress... I wanted to share with you a simple dessert I made the other day with homemade soy yogurt. Actually, it was made with soy yogurt "cheese." Soy yogurt cheese is made by simply straining the whey from the yogurt so that you have a thicker yogurt. Bryanna has some instructions here. I paired this thickened, creamy yogurt with dried cherries soaked in red wine and drizzled with honey. Yum! Even my husband - who usually won't let a spoon soaked in soy yogurt come anywhere near his mouth - loved it.

Wine-Soaked Cherries Over Thickened Yogurt


1/2 cup soy yogurt cheese or soy yogurt
1/4 cup dried cherries (or try your favorite dried fruit)
1/2 cup red wine
1/4 cup water
honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup for drizzling

1. Boil the water. Pour the boiled water over cherries, add the wine to the water, and let the cherries soak for at least 15 minutes.
2. Divide soy yogurt between two dessert glasses.
3. Spoon out the cherries from the sauce and divide between the glasses, adding a little red wine sauce to the yogurt.
4. Drizzle with your sweetener of choice and enjoy!