Month: January 2015

Simply Indulgent Red Rose Tea & Girl Scout Cookies

Hello everyone,

I hope everyone is keeping warm & cozy. Is it sad that I was excited when the low for the day was 0 degrees? Because you know that’s not a negative number!

Anyway, the cold got me in the mood for some hot tea, and I decided to break out my Red Rose Tea Simply Indulgent collection. My favorite flavor is “Lemon Chiffon.” For some reason it tastes strikingly similar to a Girl Scout cookie I used to enjoy in the ’90s – the “Lemon Pastry Cremes.” Seriously, try it for yourself!

By the way, have you heard the news? Both Girl Scouts bakeries are now making their Thin Mints vegan. No more searching for the right bakery or ordering cookies on ebay! Hooray for small, vegan dessert victories!

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So how do you warm up on these cold winter nights? Let me know in the comments!

Jocelyn

Chickpea and Dumpling Soup, A.K.A. Guaranteed Food Coma

Hi Friends!

I recently bought a new cookbook called “Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck” at the recommendation of my friend Alicia (check out her blog). Now at first glance I thought – alright it’s supposed to be a funny cookbook that might have a few good recipes…let’s give it a try. I was wrong! This book is FULL of amazing recipes!  Continue reading “Chickpea and Dumpling Soup, A.K.A. Guaranteed Food Coma” →

Welcome to the Vegan Hostess!

Hello fellow vegans, the vegan-curious, the vegan supporters, and the vegan hopefuls of the internet world!

I’m Jocelyn, and I’ve been vegan for almost six years! (and vegetarian for 10 years before that!) One thing I’ve learned about sticking to a vegan diet, is that you have to learn to love to cook. I’m the first to admit it’s not easy to come home from a long day at work and cook a homemade meal using fresh ingredients and whole foods.

I plan to fill this blog with easy to follow recipes, reviews of outstanding recipe books, as well as, vegan-friendly restaurants in the Cleveland-metropolitan area. Oh – and sticking true to this blog’s title – I will include many, many potluck dishes and desserts that are sure to be a hit! From time to time, I will also share coupons and deals I find online for vegan products.

Please stay tuned and enjoy this photo of me eating a vegan crepe in British Columbia!

Cheers!