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September 10, 2020 by Fran Costigan 4 Comments

Vegan Birthday Cake for Everyone to Enjoy

Vegan birthday cake topped with vanilla pastry cream and sprinkles

Having dietary restrictions doesn’t mean you have to sit out birthday celebrations with family and friends. This Vegan Birthday Cake is 100% delicious and suitable for everyone at the party–you don’t have to have dietary restrictions to enjoy a slice or two. This post contains affiliate links that allow us to earn fees for qualifying […]

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May 5, 2020 by Fran Costigan 20 Comments

A New Take on the Original Accidentally Vegan Chocolate Depression Cake

chocolate depression cake in pan

Vegans refer to the Chocolate Depression Cake, a cake whose origins date to the Great Depression in the ’30s as the accidentally vegan cake. Recipes for this cake, which is made without eggs, butter, or milk are found everywhere. You’ll see it labeled the Craters of The Moon Cake, Crazy Cake, Wacky Cake, WW11 and […]

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December 26, 2018 by Fran Costigan 2 Comments

No Food Waste Part 2: Leftover Bits and Pieces of Desserts in Your Freezer

Aquafaba meringue on whisk

Continuing the no-waste, use-what-you-have theme that led to the delicious, simple Banana Date Cranberry Nice Cream on last week’s blog post, I have some suggestions for you by category for using up those leftover bits and pieces of desserts in your freezer. Leftover Bits and Pieces of Desserts in My Freezer Half Bag of Overbaked Gluten-Free […]

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October 5, 2014 by Fran Costigan 21 Comments

NW Chocolate Fest Recipe: Bittersweet Ganache Glazed Chocolate Torte to Live For

Chocolate Torte to Live For

My trip to the Pacific Northwest started in Portland, OR where I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Portland VegFest, as described in my previous blog post. I’m writing now from Seattle and it’s all about chocolate, my favorite bean.  Well, chocolate and some Field Roast Grain Meat Company love. David Lee, the founder of the company, […]

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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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