Holidays

tofu chocolate mousse topped with coconut cream and peppermint, Christmas ornaments on table
Christmas Holidays Recipes

Tofu Chocolate Mousse

Don’t let the tofu part scare you! Myself, I love tofu, but I have served this to folks who don’t normally eat it, and “I can’t believe this is tofu” was a popular sentiment. This is really yummy, easy to prepare and only requires a few ingredients. It tastes rich, yet apart from the sugar […]

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Thanksgiving Target Birds on my table and vase of fall flowers
Safeway Sprouts Thanksgiving Weekly Deals Whole Foods

The BEST Weekly Deals – Thanksgiving Edition! 11/19-11/27

It’s a Great Week for Saving Money on your Plant-Based & Vegan Groceries – the Grocery Stores I Cover Will be in this ONE Post this Week!– Typical Thanksgiving items are highlighted with an orange font Whether you’re strictly WFPB, prefer broader vegan deals, or land somewhere in-between, this week’s list is packed with ways […]

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Easter Sour Patch box made with candy boxes.
Dollar Tree Easter Holidays

How to Make an Easter Basket with Candy Boxes – from The Dollar Tree

Note: I was directly compensated to write a feature post for The Dollar Tree Easter goodies have already hopped into the Dollar Tree! Did you know you can also order online, and either have it shipped for FREE to your local store, or pay for shipping to your home? Some items have a large minimum, […]

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Tofu Turkey on a platter
Holidays Recipes Thanksgiving Uncategorized

How to Make My Tofu Turkey: Step-by-Step

For many years now, I have made a “Tofu Turkey” for Thanksgiving. It is a vegan version of what is normally served during this holiday, complete with a delicious mushroom stuffing inside, and a crispy, flavorful exterior “skin”. It does require several steps, and the entire process will take a few hours. Two of those […]

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slice of tofu pumpkin pie with dollop of coconut cream
Holidays Recipes Thanksgiving Uncategorized

Tofu Pumpkin Pie Recipe

The Pie: Who says pumpkin pie is only for Thanksgiving?!  Not me!  In fact, I can vouch that it’s good for breakfast, too! 🙂 I have been making this pie for many years. It is a favorite at our house! I experimented with the spices and settled on traditional spices individually PLUS a bit of […]

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whole pumpkin in Instant Pot
Halloween Holidays Recipes Thanksgiving Uncategorized

Instant Pot Pumpkin Puree – Using a Whole Pumpkin

I love using fresh pumpkin for my tofu pumpkin pies. It’s also nice to make extra puree to freeze and use later for other baking/cooking projects. Before I had an Instant Pot, I would either roast it in the oven, or steam in a large pot on top of the stove. The Instant Pot is […]

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Filled Vegan Easter Basket
Easter Holidays Uncategorized

Vegan Easter Chocolate & Candy Guide

These are my Top Picks for Vegan Easter Chocolate and Candy. Easter is April 9th this year, so we have some time if we need to order anything. Keep in mind, however, that seasonal vegan candy and chocolate does tend to sell out, especially online. We started off with a lot of choices on Amazon […]

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Vegan Dark Chocolate Lindt Bunnies on a store shelf
Cheap Finds Easter Target Uncategorized

Vegan Lindt Chocolate Bunnies at Target – Now in Stock!

I had heard through the grapevine that the Dark Chocolate Lindt Bunnies were vegan, and it’s true! Lindt Chocolate also makes full size vegan dark chocolate bars. Their other dark chocolates I’ve checked in the past (like truffles) have all contained milk. I was thrilled to find these! You can also order this Lindt Dark […]

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Swedish Fish Hearts bag
Holidays Uncategorized

Vegan Valentine’s Day Candy Guide for 2023

Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday! There’s just something about celebrating love AND heart-shaped foods that tugs at my heartstrings. These are my Top Picks for Vegan Valentine’s Day Chocolate and Candy. We have some time if we need to order anything. Keep in mind, however, that seasonal vegan candy and chocolate does tend to […]

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heart shaped muffins in pink and blue silicone liners
Holidays Uncategorized

Vegan Valentine’s Day Kitchen Stuff – Donut Pans, Sprinkles + More!

I’ve put together some of my favorite kitchen helpers for Valentine’s Day Cooking and Baking Projects. You know how much I love vegan food, and making it in the shape of a heart just warms my heart! You may also like this Valentine Candy post I did last year: Waffle Maker: These Dash Mini Waffle […]

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