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iEG Crush: Yonanas!

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Dessert is my favorite meal. Yep, I said it. If I could eat it all day everyday, I probably would. Cupcakes, cookies, ice cream; I love it all. Obviously I can’t eat dessert for every meal, despite my wishes. I would be the most unhealthy vegan and for the girl who writes “Weight Loss Wednesday,” we don’t want that; so, I fight off my constant need for desserts and save the treats for special occasions. If a friend bakes me a cupcake, of course I’m going to eat it. If … Continue reading

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Not Yo Mama’s: Caramelized Pear & Ginger Cup-Pie with a Shortbread Crust

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Okay, so maybe your mama never made a cup-pie in your life. I haven’t searched the all-knowing google yet, but I’m not even sure that cup-pies are a THING. Either way, they’re delicious, and I’d be happy to find out that I invented the little suckers. Continue reading

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Foodie Tuesday: A Very Vegan Birthday

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It’s my birthday, and I’ll bake if I want to. And by bake, I really mean make ice cream cake. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had an ice cream cake at my birthday. It’s become such a tradition that the first thing my mom said when discussing my birthday party was, “Oh, you can’t have ice cream cake this year!” Here’s the thing: there is no such thing as “can’t” on my birthday. I can, I will, and I did do anything I want on my birthday, including eat ice cream cake. Continue reading

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Foodie Tuesday: How to Satisfy a Vegan Sweet Tooth

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As much as us vegans hate to admit it, “vegan” doesn’t always translate into “healthy.” Still, I’m a vegan with a huge sweet tooth and an unwillingness to settle. I’ve found it’s pretty easy to satisfy sugar cravings in a healthy, natural way, so here are just a few of my go-to foods when you’re desperately in need of a sugar high. Continue reading

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