Vegan Cookies and Cream Doughnuts
I don\'t normally buy store bought cookies, but since I was gifted a more "natural" version of some Oreo type cookies, and they tasted good, I decide...
27-09-2021 22:05
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Vegan Apple Cream Cheese Coffeecake
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I have been seeing all sorts of delicious apple desserts in my newsfeed lately, and have been e...
21-09-2021 22:04
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Vegan Rosewater Peach Ice Cream
There is nothing like a perfectly ripe flavorful summer peach! I have been enjoying a lot of them lately, because my Dad gifted Eric and I a case. ...
12-09-2021 21:58
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Vegan Raspberry Truffle Swirl Brownies
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I apologize for my lack of new posts lately, but I was busy getting married! I tied the knot last weekend, ...
08-09-2021 22:01
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Vegan Birthday Cake Waffles
July was my birthday month, so in addition to a cake I made a few other birthday treats like these fun Birthday cake waffles! Yes, my birthday ...
31-07-2021 22:04
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Vegan Mocha Caramel Ice Cream
It has been a bit warm here lately, so I have been in the mood for frozen desserts and ice cream! Rather than buy it at the store, I make mine ...
27-07-2021 22:07
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Vegan Matcha Vanilla Cake with White Chocolate Frosting
For my Birthday this year I decided to make my own cake despite being a bit busy, and that is why it has taken me a while to type up the recipe. I h...
20-07-2021 22:02
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Vegan Banana Chocolate Shortcakes
I love a good strawberry shortcake, especially in summer. Other berry shortcakes are good as well, and I have even made an apple shortcake for fall....
10-07-2021 22:06
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Vegan Strawberry Cobbler with Vanilla Pecan Biscuits
I feel like it has been forever since I made a baked fruit dessert. Maybe since last year in fact! I have been busy getting ready to move, so I hav...
16-06-2021 22:08
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Vegan Cappucchino Cheesecake Swirl Brownies
I am a coffee fan. It always smelled amazing to me even if for the first part of my life I thought it actually tasted gross. But that may have been ...
04-06-2021 22:03
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes
I love cookie dough more than actual baked cookies. Maybe I am weird, but that is the part of the cookie baking process that I enjoy most, eating th...
27-05-2021 22:08
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Vegan Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake
I always liked neapolitan ice cream. It seemed kind of fancy with its 3 flavors layered together and it meant that you didn\'t have to simply choose...
14-05-2021 22:15
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Vegan Carrot Cake Roll
I was buying carrots for a recipe and all there was to buy was a giant bag of carrots, not the bulk ones I normally buy. I only needed one or two fo...
01-05-2021 22:09
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Key Lime Sugar Cookies
I had some limes leftover from making a key lime pie recently so I was trying to come up with something delicious to make with them. Of course limead...
22-04-2021 22:13
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Vegan Banana Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling
Roll cakes used to intimidate me, but now I find that they are easier to make than a layer cake because the frosting is far less fussy (if they have ...
14-04-2021 22:19
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Vegan Caramel Pistachio Tart
My Mom\'s Birthday is in a few days and this year she requested a caramel nut tart. Pecans are good, but you know what\'s even better and prett...
02-04-2021 22:12
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Vegan Matcha White Chocolate Filled Eggs
I love making Easter candy! One of my favorites has always been filled chocolate eggs. This year I made some raspberry ones, and some caramel, and ...
31-03-2021 22:11
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Vegan Strawberries and Cream Sandwich Cookies
I am all about the strawberries lately! I got some organic ones for a good price at the store so I have been enjoying those, and Eric\'s Dad sent us...
25-03-2021 22:12
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Vegan Raspberry Bismark Cakes
When my Mom would take me to the bakery when I was little, one of our favorite things to get were the raspberry bismarks. We loved the tart raspberr...
19-03-2021 22:09
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Vegan Strawberry Lemon White Chocolate Cups
Meteorological spring is here, and even thought it is not technical spring on the calendar, I am treating it like it is. I am so ready to wear cute ...
16-03-2021 22:45
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Vegan Samoa Bars
I was never a Girl Scout, but my parents always bought Girl Scout Cookies when I was little. I had a few favorites, Tag-a-longs, Thin Mints and Samo...
12-03-2021 22:26
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Vegan Irish Oatmeal Layer Cake
The first time I ever attempted to bake a layer cake, it was an Irish oatmeal cake. It was for my Mom\'s Birthday. I had just graduated high school...
09-03-2021 22:09
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Vegan Strawberry Matcha Chocolate Bars
It has been feeling like spring here in Minnesota, so I am in the mood for spring colors and flavors. I am so ready to put away the heavy winte...
05-03-2021 22:06
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Vegan Lasagna Roll Ups
When I was in middle school and I ate school lunch, one of my favorite things were the lasagna roll ups. When I saw that they were on the menu, I loo...
27-02-2021 22:03
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Vegan Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirled Banana Bread
Banana bread was always one of my favorite baked goods growing up. Whenever we had over ripe bananas on hand, my Mom would make my Grandma\'s b...
24-02-2021 22:04
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Blood Orange Dark Chocolate Tarts
I love blood oranges! Their sweet flavor, and lovely color are perfect, and they are only available for a short time usually around here, so I ...
20-02-2021 21:58
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Vegan Raspberry Cupcakes
I started this blog 11 years ago last week, and although it seems like I have been making recipes forever I still can\'t believe it has been that lo...
13-02-2021 22:04
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Vegan Chocolate Caramel Rolls
I have been telling myself that I wanted to make some sort of sweet rolls since before the Holidays, and I finally got around to it last weekend...
05-02-2021 22:05
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Vegan White Chocolate Strawberry Cream Pie
When I was little, there was this strawberry silk pie from Baker\'s Square that they would have around Valentine\'s Day that I just loved. My Dad ha...
02-02-2021 22:11
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Vegan Rosewater White Chocolate Truffles
Rosewater is such a heavenly flavor that I don\'t use nearly enough! I recently found mine (it had gotten pushed to the back of the refrigerator), a...
28-01-2021 22:06
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Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Cake
I haven\'t made an actual layer cake in a while, so when I was craving chocolate cake this week, I decided to go for it. They are a little more work...
23-01-2021 22:03
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Sweet Potato Leek Soup
When I was little, I remember being out to lunch with my Mom at a nicer restaurant, and seeing a potato leek soup on the menu. I had never heard of ...
21-01-2021 22:05
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Vegan Chocolate Caramel Hearts
Valentine\'s Day is about a month away, so I figured why not make some candy! Not that I didn\'t make candy for Christmas, but there is a candy for ...
14-01-2021 22:06
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Vegan Mocha Rocky Road Skillet Brownies
I have been wanting to make something rocky road for a while now since I had some leftover marshmallows from the holidays, and I got my chance this w...
12-01-2021 22:05
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Cherry Maple Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
You would think that I would be sick of cookies after it being Christmas cookie season, but that isn\'t the case. My Mom gave me some dried cherries...
08-01-2021 22:00
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Vegan Chocolate Caramel Pecan Bread Pudding
Over the New Years holiday, we got a bit of snow and it was chilly for a few days before it warmed up again so I figured it was the perfect time to m...
05-01-2021 22:04
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Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Roll Cake
For Christmas this year I thought I would make a yule log. Because they are so festive and so pretty! But I have to admit, roll cakes are something...
22-12-2020 22:01
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Vegan Winter Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
I made shepherd\'s pie for Thanksgiving this year, and I might make it again for Christmas because I love it so much! It is a dish that takes a littl...
10-12-2020 22:06
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Vegan Sugar Cookie Wreaths
I can\'t believe Christmas is 2 weeks away! Where has the time gone this year" Also, it has been warmer here lately in Minnesota and we have no sno...
08-12-2020 22:03
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Vegan Pink Peppermint Truffles
I have been seeing lots of mint flavored treats around lately for the holiday season, and they all sound good to me so I thought I would make on...
03-12-2020 22:10
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Gingerbread Granola
The Christmas music everywhere has begun! Not that it is a bad thing, it gets me in the mood for the season, and I have a few songs that I really li...
30-11-2020 22:07
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Mini Vegan Bourbon Pecan Tartlettes
This year for Thanksgiving instead of making one giant pie, I decided to make mini pecan tartlettes. My family really hasn\'t had big gatherings for...
24-11-2020 22:01
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Vegan Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
I feel like I have been baking more vegan cookies at work then ever lately. I can\'t blame people, I mean they are basically just sweet delicious com...
19-11-2020 22:10
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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
For Thanksgiving, part of the tradition at my house is to always have some fabulous desserts. Pumpkin pie is traditional, but sometimes I like to swi...
17-11-2020 22:05
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Chocolate Pecan Pie Cups
It was incredibly nice last weekend, so I didn\'t spend much time in the kitchen. Instead, I spent lots out time outdoors, because how often is it 70...
11-11-2020 22:12
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Vegan Chocolate Chunk Pecan Pie Bars
I can not believe how fast this Fall is going. It seemed like it had just started, and now it is dark outside early, the leaves have fallen off the t...
07-11-2020 22:05
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Roasted Butternut Squash Tomatillo Chili Tacos
I love tacos so much, I could eat them every day! They are something that Eric and I choose often when it comes to going out to dinner or take out an...
04-11-2020 22:08
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Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Cake Roll
October is over and I hadn\'t baked any pumpkin cake yet this year! I made other pumpkin things like pumpkin bars and cookies but no cake, my favorit...
31-10-2020 22:09
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Individual Vegan Apple Pies
I have been enjoying lots of apples lately since we went to the apple orchard a couple of weekends ago. Nothing beats a fresh Minnesota apple as far...
23-10-2020 22:06
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Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream
I know a lot of people hate all of the hype of pumpkin spice lattes, and I get it. There are many chain coffee shops that just use a mix that doesn\...
20-10-2020 22:19
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Vegan Apple Pie Cupcakes
The weather has been fabulous here lately, and I have really enjoyed getting out and enjoying the fall colors and activities. Last weekend we went f...
16-10-2020 22:09
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Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites
I am one of those people that always has to bring snacks along wherever I go in case I get hungry. I think I learned this from my Grandma, she alway...
10-10-2020 22:08
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Vegan Caramel Apple Cobbler
I finally got my hands on some Minnesota grown apples. Although I love to just eat them, I really wanted to bake something with them as well. An...
06-10-2020 22:04
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Vegan Gingerbread Banana Bread
Last weekend Eric and I drove up north to Banning State Park in Minnesota to enjoy the fall colors, and it was honestly some of the most spectacular ...
02-10-2020 22:04
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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Pop-Tarts
When Eric and I were walking through Target last week, some pumpkin pie pop tarts caught my eye. Now mind you, I have never really liked pop-t...
30-09-2020 22:07
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Butternut Squash, Chickpea and Kale Soup
The weather is starting to cool off here, I am seeing a touch of color starting on some of the maple trees, and I am getting the comfort food craving...
16-09-2020 22:06
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Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Latte Cookies
I have been really into coffee flavored things lately. I do love my oat milk lattes, but coffee is so amazing in desserts as well! Even when I was ...
11-09-2020 22:04
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Vegan Blueberry Sweet Rolls
We are at the tail end of summer, so I am enjoying all of the berry deliciousness that I can! Which includes desserts, and other creations besi...
04-09-2020 22:04
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Vegan Cream Cheese Apple Pie Bars
I know it isn\'t technically fall yet, but the weather has been feeling more like fall, and I am super excited about enjoying all of the delicious fa...
02-09-2020 22:39
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Vegan White Mocha Truffles
When I was in high school, every Sunday after church my Mom and I would stop at a local coffee shop on the way home and pick up drinks. I start...
29-08-2020 22:36
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Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake Dessert Hummus
I am a huge hummus fan. When Eric and I went on vacation last month, almost every day for lunch I would buy hummus and vegetables to dip in it for lu...
28-08-2020 22:36
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Flavorfall – Torani Sugar Free at Walmart
Torani Sugar Free Syrups! I have been enjoying local Walmart Supercenter! Just in time for Fall, Walmart will now carry two new flavors, Torani
Tora...
24-08-2020 22:08
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BBQ Chickpea Tacos
Tacos are one of my all time favorite things. They are so simple, yet so flavorful, satisfying and delicious. I love them so much, that both times I...
22-08-2020 22:08
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Vegan Blueberry Vanilla Waffles
Last month when Eric and I visited his Dad in Michigan we went blueberry picking and ended up with loads of berries to bring home. I ate a bunch rig...
21-08-2020 22:06
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Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Roll Cake
Sometimes you just feel like making a really good chocolate cake. I was in that sort of mood last weekend. So I decided to make one. I had some rasp...
18-08-2020 22:08
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Vegan Blackberry Almond Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
When we visited Eric\'s Dad last month, he gave us a bunch of his amazing jam. It is seriously some of the best jam I have ever tasted, made from lo...
11-08-2020 22:04
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Vegan Blueberry Lavender Ice Cream
I have been eating so many berries lately. Mostly because it is summer and I feel berry deprived the rest of the year, but also because me and Eric ...
04-08-2020 22:06
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Vegan Blackberry Crumble Pie
I haven\'t had more than a few days of vacation here and there for at least two years. I have also been working all throughout the quarantine since...
31-07-2020 22:15
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Vegan Mocha Roll Cake
I feel like my Birthday crept up on me this year. There has been so much crazy stuff going on, and so many changes, including my kitchen remodel that...
17-07-2020 22:07
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Vegan Vanilla Cake In a Mug
It was Friday, at the end of a long week, and I was in the mood for some cake. But I didn\'t want to go through a lot of trouble to make it, because...
14-07-2020 22:04
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Vegan PB and J Ice Cream Sandwiches
It has been quite steamy outside here in Minnesota lately, so it is the perfect time to enjoy cool treats like ice cream! I have been wanting to mak...
11-07-2020 22:01
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BBQ Lentil Sloppy Joes
When I was a kid, sloppy joes were a staple at just about every summer gathering or party that I went to. Most likely because they were great for ma...
07-07-2020 22:13
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Vegan White Chocolate Mango Raspberry Cheesecake
I can\'t believe it is already July! Time has flown this year with all that is going on, and I feel a bit out of sorts as to what month it is l...
03-07-2020 22:09
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Add A Twist of Flavor with San Pellegrino Essenza
This post is sponsored by San Pellegrino Essenza flavored mineral water but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
Staying home for dinn...
27-06-2020 22:04
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Vegan Double Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies
A while back, in the deli I work in, we got almond butter shipped to us instead of tahini. Since we were unable to return it, and I am the vegan bak...
25-06-2020 21:20
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Vegan Vanilla and Chocolate Pancake Cereal
I don\'t know about you, but I am always drooling over other people\'s food photos on Instagram. One of the latest crazes that caught my eye was the...
25-06-2020 21:20
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PB and J Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
In case you are wondering why I haven\'t been posting as many new recipes lately, it is because my kitchen is in the process of being remodeled and I...
25-06-2020 21:20
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Vegan Lilac White Chocolate Mousse Tarts
Lilacs are one of my favorite things about Spring. I mean yes, it is nice that the weather is warm again, or that I don\'t have to wear a coat and th...
25-06-2020 21:20
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Vegan Maple Oatmilk Latte Popsicles
One of my favorite things lately is an iced oatmilk maple latte. Ever since I had one at a local coffee shop in Minneapolis called Dogwood Coffee bac...
25-06-2020 21:20
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Dark Chocolate Lavender Truffles
I have been a bit stressed lately due to my my kitchen being remodeled, stuff going on in my personal life, and the change of routine that came ...
25-06-2020 21:20
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Vegan Blue Moon Truffles
When I was little, my Dad and I would go on a trip up to northern Minnesota every year, and the town we would stay in had this awesome little ic...
25-06-2020 21:20
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Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese
Who doesn\'t love mac and cheese"! Growing up, I pretty much lived off of things with cheese like grilled cheese, or mac and cheese. Not that ...
25-06-2020 21:20
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Vegan Dark Chocolate Mocha Brownies
Nobody can be in a bad mood while baking brownies. Which is why when I am feeling a bit out of sorts, I like to bake some. Which is exactly what I ...
25-06-2020 21:20
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Vegan Raspberry Chocolate Eggs
I loved Easter candy as a kid. Those pastel wrappers and fun varieties of candy I couldn\'t get the rest of the year, I loved opening up my East...
03-04-2020 21:33
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Tahini Lemon Broccoli Pasta
I know a lot of people are ordering takeout with the whole Coronavirus going on, but that hasn\'t been the case with me. We usually do takeout inste...
31-03-2020 21:36
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Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Eggs
I used to get excited about Easter candy growing up. Those pretty pastel wrappers, and getting to enjoy things I didn\'t the rest of the year like R...
28-03-2020 21:34
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Vegan Pistachio Lemon White Chocolate Chunk Cookies
This whole social distancing thing isn\'t so bad for an introvert like me. I can still do most of the activities I normally do, like going for bike...
26-03-2020 21:33
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Vegan Maple Pecan French Toast Casserole
I always loved french toast growing up. Even though it is something that is supposed to be made with leftover stale dry bread, I always thought it w...
19-03-2020 21:32
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Vegan Matcha Chocolate Bars with Cacao Nibs
St. Patrick\'s Day is tomorrow, and although it doesn\'t feel so much like it this year due to the virus going around and events being cancelled, I ...
17-03-2020 21:32
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Grandma’s Banana Bread Veganized
My Mom made the best banana bread when I was little. It was my Great Grandma\'s recipe, passed down to my Grandma, then to my Mom. Written out on a ...
13-03-2020 21:35
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Vegan Peppermint Marble Cake
St. Patrick\'s day is less than 2 weeks away, so it is the perfect time to make all things green. Especially fun desserts. Cakes are my favorite. ...
10-03-2020 21:32
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Vegan Dark Chocolate Orange Brownies
I have been loving the combination of chocolate and orange lately. I recently made some Chocolate Orange Hazelnut Cupcakes and they were so good, so...
06-03-2020 21:31
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Vegan Grasshopper Cheesecake
When I was a kid, my Mom and I used to go to this local diner that had the best grasshopper malts. I loved those things. Smooth peppermint ice...
03-03-2020 21:32
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Raspberry Rose White Chocolate Latte
Everyone has those little thing in life that make them happy. For me, one of those things lately is lattes. Every weekend Eric and I stop and get a ...
29-02-2020 21:33
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Vegan Caramel Oatmeal Cookie Sandwiches
My Mom asked me last weekend if I could make some date bars in cookie form. Like the oatmeal mixture on the outside and date caramel in the center. ...
27-02-2020 21:31
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Orange Kale Salad
Spring is on the horizon, it has been warm and sunny here lately with the snow rapidly melting and lovely outside. I have been trying to get out for...
25-02-2020 21:34
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Vegan Chocolate Orange Hazelnut Cupcakes
Chocolate and oranges are a match made in heaven. My Mom used to buy dark chocolate oranges, shaped like an actual orange with sections when I was li...
22-02-2020 21:33
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Vegan Tagalong Cookies
Tis\' the season for Girl Scout cookies. I used to love them growing up, especially the Samoas and Tagalongs, but my Dad always bought the Thin Mint...
20-02-2020 21:34
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Vegan Banana Bread Granola
Store bought granola has nothing on home made. It is so much fun picking your own flavors and ingredients. Although I have my favorites, I try to s...
18-02-2020 21:31
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Vegan Vanilla Berry Rose Doughnuts
Since it is Valentine\'s week, I am using that as an excuse to make all things pink and girly. Yes, that includes making cards and whatnot, but dess...
14-02-2020 21:31
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