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October 10, 2018 by Fran Costigan 24 Comments

What Happened to Brown Rice Syrup?

Gluten-Free Lace Cookies from the Rouxbe Essential Vegan Desserts Course

Several Rouxbe Essential Vegan Desserts students, who are enrolled in the September course, contacted me to say that brown rice syrup, is no longer available in their local shops or even online. It’s an essential ingredient in their Gluten-Free Lace Cookie assignment.  hadn’t noticed the shortage, since my pantry is well stocked with this unique liquid sweetener, […]

Filed Under: Fran's Vegan Dessert Tips Tagged With: brown rice syrup, Lundberg, More Great Good Dairy Free Desserts Naturally, natural sweeteners, Rouxbe Essential Vegan Desserts, Suzanne's Specialties, vegan baking, vegan cookies, vegan desserts

October 4, 2017 by Fran Costigan 2 Comments

Les Dames d’Escoffier Philadelphia and Joan Nathan’s Tahina Cookies

Tahina Cookies

Last night at the Restaurant School in Philadelphia, I was among 22 new members inducted into the Philadelphia Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International chapter by president Natayna DiBona and First Vice President Lynn Buono. I was honored and excited, inspired, and well-fed. Around tables of eight, current and new members introduced ourselves before the […]

Filed Under: Cookies & Bars, Recipes Tagged With: Joan Nathan’s Tahina Cookies, Les Dames d’Escoffier, Philadelphia, Tahina Cookies, tahini, tahini cookies, vegan baking, vegan cookies, vegan desert

September 13, 2017 by Fran Costigan 19 Comments

Italian with a Twist: Christina Pirello’s Baci di Damas (Ladies Kisses)

Christina Pirello's Baci di Damas (Ladies Kisses)

When I moved in June to Philadelphia, I did have a few things on my must-do-first list, and highlighted on that list was to finally have an espresso with Philly’s own Christina Pirello. We met on a rainy day at the Italian market in Christina’s favorite coffee shop, Anthony’s, and we talked and talked like […]

Filed Under: Cookies & Bars, Giveaway, Guest Post, Recipes Tagged With: Baci di Damas, Christian Pirello, Christina Cooks, Cooking the Whole Foods Way, Italian vegan, Lady Kisses, vegan baking, vegan cookies, vegan dessert, vegan food, vegan recipe

May 31, 2017 by Fran Costigan 16 Comments

NYC Vegan Black and White Cookies

Black and White Cookies

NYC Vegan by Michael Suchman and Ethan Ciment from Vegan Mos is the first plant-based cookbook to celebrate the famous foods of New York City. As a 40-year resident of New York City (and Brooklyn born), I have been hoping to see this book for a long time. Who better to write it than Michael Suchman and Ethan […]

Filed Under: Cookies & Bars, Recipes Tagged With: Black and White Cookies, Ethan Ciment, Michael Suchman, NYC Vegan, vegan baking, vegan cookies, Vegan Mos, vegan recipe

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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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