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Turkish Delight (Homemade Vegan Gummy Candy)

Turkish Delight (Homemade Vegan Gummy Candy)

It’s been an eventful week  for the Ol’ Shannons. We’re getting the edits back today from our publisher for our second book – which has been a journey to put in nicely in itself let me tell you. We had multiple doctor visits in the […]

Special Edition: Vegans on Valentine’s Day – Episode IV

Special Edition: Vegans on Valentine’s Day – Episode IV

Like a grumpy husband in an outdated romantic comedy – I find myself in the same position every year – scrambling at St. Valentine’s Day. Not to make or buy something special for my Dan but to get the annual Vegans on Valentine’s Day post […]

Muhammara – Turkish Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Spread

Muhammara – Turkish Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Spread

It’s only October 2nd and we’ve already gotten a bunch of emails asking when Rocktober-fest starts… it’s coming. Don’t worry. I’m just a few days behind because last weekend Dan and I were in Washington DC for Vegfest and visiting with some of our favorite […]

The Betty Crocker Project: Cowboy Caviar

The Betty Crocker Project: Cowboy Caviar

There’s been a lot going on in the world of animal advocacy lately. You’ve probably heard of this little thing called Ag-Gag. If not you can click on the link in the previous sentence to read more about it or really just visit any website for […]

Simple Vegan Italian Sausage & Pasta Dinner

Simple Vegan Italian Sausage & Pasta Dinner

  Recently I was helping out one of favorite people Michelle Schwegmann at the NY Vegetarian Festival when I got to meet some pretty awesome folks in the booth behind hers. You might know Michelle as the poster girl for Herbivore Clothing Company but honestly I […]

The Betty Crocker Project: Peanut Butter Trail Mix Cookies

The Betty Crocker Project: Peanut Butter Trail Mix Cookies

  Over the years we’ve gotten a lot of requests for this cookie. It’s apparently a beloved childhood memory for vegans all over the US and Canada but I admit I haven’t been in a rush to veganize it because to be perfectly honest – […]

Special Edition: Vegans on Valentine’s Day – Episode III

Special Edition: Vegans on Valentine’s Day – Episode III

  Every year – I mean every freaking year – I am late with our Vegans on Valentine’s Day posts. I go into them with such high hopes and I try to send out emails to collect these wonderful ideas, recipes and tips early and […]

Raspberry Lemonade Tart with a Rosewater & Coconut Crust

Raspberry Lemonade Tart with a Rosewater & Coconut Crust

So I admit I’ve been a little MIA lately. There has been a lot going on and to be honest — I’ve fallen behind on basically everything. I mean emails, laundry, cleaning out the fridge… pretty much everything but bills*. But there have been a […]