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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…

Blueberry Rhubarb Jam Cornbread from Herbaceous Catering in Shelton, CT

Blueberry Rhubarb Jam Cornbread from Herbaceous Catering in Shelton, CT

This is like an insanely elevated cornbread. It is absolutely drenched with honey butter and loaded blueberry flavor, yet perfectly balanced and incredibly moist. It was beyond good. They do a different flavor of cornbread every week! I can’t wait to try more. Follow them…

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…

Recipe: 60 Sec Kid-Approved Prep Pizza Crackers

Recipe: 60 Sec Kid-Approved Prep Pizza Crackers

These were so easy to make and the kids loved them. Foil and spray a pan, place ritz (or any) crackers about 1/2 inch apart, put a small spoon full of pizza (or marinara) sauce on each, generously cover with mozzarella cheese, and put in…

Vegan Patties from Khemi’s Vegan Cuisine in Bridgeport, CT

Vegan Patties from Khemi’s Vegan Cuisine in Bridgeport, CT

Follow @khemis_vegan_cuisine on Instagram for daily location, hours, and menu/specials Khemi’s Vegan Food Truck is a regular for me. I love her beet burger, her soups, and these AMAZING vegan patties. This time I had the split pea, spicy pumpkin, and lentil vegan patties. I…

Go To Snack – A Handful of Fresh Local Green Beans

Go To Snack – A Handful of Fresh Local Green Beans

A handful of fresh local green beans make for a solid afternoon snack. They are also a great source of fiber, folic acid, and vitamins a, c, and k.