Two of my favorite words in the English language are “vegan” and “chocolate”, Fran Costigan’s cookbook Vegan Chocolate: Unapologetically Luscious and Decadent Dairy-Free Desserts was on my wish list long before I even set eyes on it. Once I got my hands on it I was pleased to find that it’s even more lusciously gorgeous and drool-worthy than […]
Vegan Chocolate
Get Ready for the First-Ever Cruelty-Free Friday
The day after Thanksgiving has traditionally been known as Fur-Free Friday, the day when fur stores around the country can look forward to having squads of animal advocates demonstrating just outside their doors. PETA, the organization that started Fur-Free Friday, wants to garner some holiday goodwill not just for animals killed for their fur but […]
Interview Series – Fran Costigan
Chef Fran Costigan is an internationally recognized culinary instructor, author, and consultant whose innovative recipes marry healthy eating with sumptuous tastes. Fran uses organic and minimally processed ingredients to make rich moist cakes, flaky piecrusts, delightful cookies and bars, creamy puddings and much more. All are white sugar, trans fat and cholesterol free, and absolutely […]
Vegan Chocolate Pecan Cranberry Coffee Cake
Vegan Chocolate by Fran Costigan, the “queen of vegan desserts”, hits bookshelves today! I did a little work for Fran over the summer, so I’ve been fortunate to see the book already. It may be the chocoholic in me saying this, but it’s probably the most gorgeous cookbook I’ve ever laid eyes on. It’s packed with […]