Mendiants are small chocolate disks topped with candied fruits and nuts. They look beautiful but can be time-consuming and tricky to make when using tempered chocolate and candying the nuts. I made a simpler version by using leftover ingredients. Melted chocolate left from a recipe test? Check. Walnuts or pine nuts? Yes. Four squares of […]
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10 Reasons to Eat More Chocolate
There’s nothing quite like chocolate – it’s rich, decadent, and lusciously delicious. Chocolate actually comes from beans (the seeds of the theobroma cacao tree to be exact), and as with most plant-based foods, it’s highly nutritious. Not all chocolate is created equal though. When buying chocolate, skip those that contain milk, lots of sugar, or a long […]
Laura Theodore’s Maple-Raisin-Date Truffles
These tasty vegan Maple-Raisin-Date Truffles are pretty too, making an excellent healthy dessert or snack to satisfy your sweet tooth. Bonus: Impressive to serve for a dinner party too! Maple-Raisin-Date Truffles Save Print Author: Laura Theodore Yield: 10 to 12 Truffles Ingredients 9 large Medjool dates, pitted ⅓ cup raisins ¼ cup raw unsweetened […]
Laura Theodore’s Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse
Yum and double yum! This super creamy and delightful Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse will please the chocolate and peanut butter fans at your table. Piped into small dishes, this is one special treat. Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Ingredients ½ cup nondairy milk 1 block (14 to 16 ounces) firm regular tofu, drained and cubed 3 […]
Cookbook Review and Recipe: Baconish by Leinana Two Moons
Baconish: Sultry and Smoky Plant-Based Recipes from BLTs to Bacon Mac & Cheese by Leinana Two Moons shows how you can eat a plant-based diet and have your bacon, too. If you love bacon but want a better alternative for your health, the planet, and, of course, the pigs, this is the book for you! Leinana […]