Almond paste and Marzipan are frequently used interchangeably, and while the main ingredient is almond, there are differences. Almond Paste, which is considered a baking ingredient, usually has a coarser texture and is softer than Marzipan, so it can be spread or used as a filing. Marzipan is stiff and used to make confections. […]
Vegan Irish Potato Candy
Irish Potato Candies are everywhere in my new city of Philadelphia, but they were news to me. I’m familiar with Irish favorites like Irish Soda Bread but Irish Potato Candy was not something that had crossed my path before. I did some research and learned that Irish Potato Candy is 100% American. It was first […]
Chocolate Granola Clusters from 5-Ingredient Vegan by Nava Atlas
Chocolate Granola Clusters from 5-Ingredient Vegan by Nava Atlas are quick and easy to make, and they make a simple, yet delicious, dessert. Nava Atlas I had the immense joy of hosting my friend, the talented author, artist, and all-around lovely, Nava Atlas, vegan pioneer, last weekend as she launched her just published 13th cookbook, […]
Blueberry-Black Currant Truffles from Lagusta Yearwood’s Sweet and Salty
Blueberry-Black Currant Truffles are luscious vegan truffles from Lagusta Yearwood’s highly anticipated cookbook Sweet and Salty. You’ll get the recipe and a chance to win the book on the blog today. If you’ve ever thought you can’t have spectacularly delicious, black-tie worthy, heartbreakingly gorgeous chocolate confections, and eat ethically, and vegan, too, then you don’t […]
