December 12, 2023
As soon as I saw a collection of candy holiday decor at my local Hobby Lobby, I knew I would be crafting a new holiday wreath… because: pastels. The result, a new wreath for my Mom who also has an affinity for the pastel palate. Before I deliver it on Read more…
October 19, 2022
There is a lot of easy to find vegan Halloween candy out there! My bowl is ready. Here are some of this year’s offerings: Justin’s peanut butter cups “Not sorry” I prefer better quality peanut butter cups. Reese’s contain animal ingredients (milk & milk fat), but also a controversial preservative Read more…
October 30, 2016
Flying over the sandbar that is home. Raspberry alien hands: I’ve always wanted to do this. Delicious vegan Halloween candy from Justin’s and Unreal. Soup weather–or at least it was last week: Red Pepper and Corn Chowder.
May 17, 2014
It’s odd to be old enough to’ve had about 20 years of adult experiences… friendships that span decades… and so many years to draw from with all their embedded wisdom. And to have been vegan so long–watching food options evolve. 2008 being 6 years ago is also kind of weird (!) but… time Read more…
July 25, 2013
It seems like eons ago that Ms. CP sent me a link to chocolatier Lagusta’s (of Lagusta’s Luscious fame) savory dinner series. Since then I have been occasionally pouring over the menu highlights of our reserved Summer in Paris dinner. What can be better than being served 8-12 (!!) high-end, all-vegan Read more…
October 17, 2012
Have you heard of JJ Sweets? They make coconut milk caramels! They’re completely vegan… GMO free… and absolutely delicious. I ordered a bunch on a whim, drooling since I saw them mentioned in some free health food store magazine. I had the high hope they’d fill another vegan niche. And Read more…
November 10, 2010
When it comes to being gelatin-free, vegans have some allies. Halal Muslims, Jews who keep Kosher, Hindus along with all others who’d rather not eat the by-product of boiled pig tendon, tissue and gristle. In light of this company, we often see clear labeling and alternatives. Sure, sometimes it is the Read more…
August 18, 2009
A friend of mine recently asked me if I ate Good n’ Plenty, the pink and white coated licorice candy. I had to tell her no and why and, in doing so, managed to help push her finger down on the “w” key, as in “Ewwww…”, long enough to maybe Read more…