Influenster

Hello everyone,

I hope you had a wonderful holiday. I wanted to let you know about a product review program that I’ve been a part of for the past two years. It’s called Influenster. Continue reading “Influenster”

Thanksgiving Savings

Hello everyone,

If you’re hosting your family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday, I bet this weekend is full of two things – menu planning and grocery shopping! I just finished my list and plan to get to the grocery store soon myself. Continue reading “Thanksgiving Savings”

The Green V

Hello friends,

I wanted to let you know that there is a new holistic vegan website called The Green V. Whether you are a long-term vegan, a newbie or simply vi-curious, there is something for everyone with sections on food, lifestyle, travel, and beauty.

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I was lucky enough to be one of the first guest bloggers for the site launch, and I contributed a blog on how to host the perfect vegan dinner party and included some new recipes too!

Please check it out and let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Jocelyn

Recipe: Roasted Acorn Squash with Brown Rice, Beans, and Vegetables

Hello friends,

Who doesn’t love fall?

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It’s my favorite time of year. I love the colors, the weather, and the food! Once there is a crisp chill in the air, I tend to make at least one dish per week that utilizes a type of squash. But hey, I’m still the first to admit that all squash varieties have their ups and downs. I don’t think anyone enjoys hacking one open, but if you point in the effort, it’s so, so worth it! Think about a warm, sweet, roasted butternut squash, or how about spaghetti squash with homemade pesto sauce? Yum.  Continue reading “Recipe: Roasted Acorn Squash with Brown Rice, Beans, and Vegetables”

Recipe: Vegan Salted Sesame Cookies

Hello everyone,

A friend sent me a recipe for Salty Sesame and Dark Chocolate Chip cookies from Joy the Baker. It certainly wasn’t the easiest recipe to ‘veganize’ considering if called for quite a bit of butter and an egg, plus an extra egg yolk. However, it was worth the hassle!

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These are the perfect cookies for anyone who likes things sweet and salty. They came out of the oven warm and chewy. Honestly, these had a consistency rarely found in vegan cookies. Plus, they taste even better! The sesame seeds add a unique twist on a salty chocolate chip cookie.

So here it goes, below is my highly modified version of the Salty Sesame and Dark Chocolate Chip cookies from Joy the Baker. Give them a try. Your tastebuds will thank you!

Cheers!

Jocelyn Continue reading “Recipe: Vegan Salted Sesame Cookies”