Let me just put it out there: I think Fran Costigan is a culinary genius. I’ve been in awe of her incredible baking knowledge ever since participating in her Vegan Baking Boot Camp Intensive training course in 2010. A classically trained pastry chef who went vegan more than 20 years ago, Fran is a...

“I can’t believe it’s not pumpkin” pie

There are an epic number of pumpkin pies being shared this week, so why another? As the name implies, this is no ordinary pumpkin pie. It’s actually made with nuts and carrot juice! I first had the opportunity to try this raw vegan pie when Jess, a.k.a. Natural Chef Niagara, came to my in-law’s...

New ebook + a package offer!

That’s right, folks! For the last several months, Lisa and I have been hard at work creating ebook #2, called Edible Gifts: Spread the Vegan Food Love at Every Occasion. (In case you missed the first ebook we launched last year, you can check it out here.) It’s that time of year when celebrations...

Gluten-free maple “bacon” doughnuts

My hubby? He loves doughnuts. I mentioned on Twitter a couple of weeks ago that he ate an entire test batch of these babies. It took me a few more trials to get them just right, but here I am now able to share them with you! These little guys are a real treat:...

I’m pretty excited to be a part of my friend Ricki’s virtual book tour for her beautiful new cookbook, Naturally Sweet & Gluten-Free. You may have already read the praise she’s been receiving from others, like Angela, Gena , JL, Carolyn and Dreena. Ricki’s blog, RickiHeller.com (formerly Diet, Dessert & Dogs), has become a go-to...