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December 21, 2019 by Fran Costigan 1 Comment

Vegan Potato Latkes by Chef Lynn Buono

Vegan Potato Latkes

I ate a full plate of scrumptious Vegan Potato Latkes last year at a family party that was catered by Feast Your Eyes. I couldn’t imagine those luscious latkes being any tastier. But, Feast Chief Culinary Officer, Lynn Buono, told me that this year’s vegan latkes were even better. She’d used a flax egg replacer […]

Filed Under: glutenfree, Holiday, Recipes, Savory Dishes Tagged With: Chanukah, Chanukkah, flax egg gel, flaxseed, glutenfree, Hanukah, Hanukkah, potato, savory, side dish, vegan

December 12, 2019 by Fran Costigan Leave a Comment

2019 Vegan Holiday Gift Guide

2019 Holiday Gift Guide - Gifts for Vegans - Vegan Gift Guide by Fran Costigan

Another year has passed, and it’s time for my annual vegan holiday gift guide. While this guide is vegan-specific, it is suitable for everyone. I’ve included links to the items to make it easier for you to check out the items. Also remember that handmade gifts, from edible ones to promises of babysitting, pet walking, errand […]

Filed Under: Holiday Tagged With: Chanukah, Chanukkah, Christmas, gift, gift giving, gifts, Hanukah, Hanukkah, Holiday, holiday gift, New Year's, vegan, vegan gift guide

December 13, 2017 by Fran Costigan Leave a Comment

Hanukkah Spiced Mini Jelly Donuts

Vegan Hanukkah Spiced Mini Jelly Donuts

Why do Jewish people eat fried Jelly Donuts and Latkes on Hanukkah? Well, the story of Hanukkah (or Chanukah) says that the oppressed Maccabees defeated King Antiochus’ mighty troops and reclaimed the Temple in Jerusalem. To celebrate, they attempted a ritual lighting of a seven-pronged Menorah candle, but there was oil for only one day. […]

Filed Under: Cakes, Recipes Tagged With: Chanukkah, Hanukkah, Jelly Donuts, vegan, vegan baking, vegan donuts

December 6, 2017 by Fran Costigan 2 Comments

2017 Vegan Holiday Gift Guide

Fran Costigan's 2017 Vegan Holiday Gift Guide

It’s time again for my annual vegan holiday gift guide. It is vegan-specific, but suitable for anyone. With all of the upset and unrest in the world, particularly as presented this year, I do not take for granted the blessings in my life that allow me to assemble a vegan holiday gift guide. Links to […]

Filed Under: Holiday Tagged With: Chanukkah, Christmas, Hanukkah, plant-based, vegan, vegan gifts, vegan holidays

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MORE GREAT GOOD DAIRY-FREE DESSERTS NATURALLY

MORE GREAT GOOD DAIRY-FREE DESSERTS NATURALLY

Even if you're a novice baker, you'll be able to make rich, moist cakes, delightful cookies, and flaky pie crust--all cholesterol free.

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Vegan Chocolate : Unapologetically Luscious and Decadent Dairy-Free Desserts

Vegan Chocolate : Unapologetically Luscious and Decadent Dairy-Free Desserts

It can be difficult to find truly indulgent vegan desserts—especially chocolate. But for the first time, chocolate cakes, brownies, truffles, puddings, ice creams, and more are within reach: dairy-free, organic, fair-trade, and sublime.

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