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Cinnamon Roll, Cookies, and Cake from Three Girls Vegan Downtown in Guilford, CT

Cinnamon Roll, Cookies, and Cake from Three Girls Vegan Downtown in Guilford, CT

My latest dessert selection from Three Girls Vegan Downtown did not disappoint. It is included the best cinnamon roll I’ve ever had (vegan or not), a lovely sugar cookie, a funfetti donut, a sweet potato crumb cake, and one of the best cookies I’ve ever…

Vegan Sprinkle Cookie from Stylish Spoon in Norwalk, CT

Vegan Sprinkle Cookie from Stylish Spoon in Norwalk, CT

My (picky) kids love cookies. When I can give them a cookie that is made with care and love and quality ingredients and not mass-produced, that is a big win! I like these too, they are flavorful (and a nice filling snack). They also do…

Ice Cream is My Kryptonite and I Love Peanut Butter Cup Perfection from Cold Stone Creamery

Ice Cream is My Kryptonite and I Love Peanut Butter Cup Perfection from Cold Stone Creamery

I have a weakness for ice cream. I don’t discriminate, though I gravitate toward chocolate and peanut butter-based flavors. Give me a solid chocolate and peanut butter combination I am hooked. My absolute favorite chain store ice cream is peanut butter cup perfection from Cold…

Vegan Breakfast (Tofu Scramble and VBLT) at Terra Cafe in Monroe, CT

Vegan Breakfast (Tofu Scramble and VBLT) at Terra Cafe in Monroe, CT

This local cafe has something for everyone– including a wide selection of vegan and gluten-free options. My favorite breakfast options are their Vegan BLT (House-made tempeh bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cashew mayo on a multigrain roll), the Scrambled Tofu Wrap (Seasoned scrambled tofu, house-made hummus,…

Trying Cookies (Chocolate Chunk/Sugar/Peanut Butter/Mint) from Insomnia Cookies

Trying Cookies (Chocolate Chunk/Sugar/Peanut Butter/Mint) from Insomnia Cookies

I’ve been wanting to try insomnia cookies for a while now and finally got my chance when I stumbled upon one of their locations in New Haven, CT. I went for the 6-pack sampler, so I could get a good sense of all their flavors.…

Impressive Vegan Dessert Selection from Edge of The Woods Market in New Haven, CT

Impressive Vegan Dessert Selection from Edge of The Woods Market in New Haven, CT

While not an ‘official’ designation, they claim to be the largest vegan bakery in Connecticut. No question, if not, they are close. They have an impressive and diverse selection of vegan options from cakes (carrot, chocolate, apple cinnamon, vanilla, maple raspberry, carnival, and strawberry coconut),…

I found the PERFECT Valentine’s Day Cookie

I found the PERFECT Valentine’s Day Cookie

I came across this amazing Valentine’s Day Cookie at Target. My wife and I like to give each other a hard time and I almost got her this cookie until I flipped it over and looked at the nutritional label. I realized I like her…

Cheat Snack – Eggnog Bread (Holiday Edition)

Cheat Snack – Eggnog Bread (Holiday Edition)

My cheat snack this was two hearty slices of gluten-free egg nog bread from my local farm! This is also a new try for me. It was delicious and well worth the extra calories. It has a nice density and wasn’t too try, even with…

Cheat Snack – Cookie and Donut

Cheat Snack – Cookie and Donut

Self-control and moderation are important cornerstones of any long-term diet or meal plan. While I have yet to master it (and am far from it), I believe in healthy alternatives and moderation over elimination. After a good wake, I treated myself to two half cookies…