Cookbook Review: Vegan Ice Cream: Over 90 Sinfully Delicious Dairy-Free Delights

About the book:

This revised edition of Vice Cream features more than 90 delicious ice cream recipes using all-vegan ingredients like nuts, dates, coconut milk, maple syrup, and fruit, plus recipes for raw vegan ice creams and sauces.

Whether you’re vegan, lactose intolerant, or following a dairy-free diet, you don’t have to miss out on one of the world’s favorite desserts. Although ice cream substitutes are available, none of them achieves the richness of the real thing or offers the breadth of delicious flavors—until now. Vegan Ice Cream offers decadent frozen alternatives that don’t rely on milk, cream, or refined white sugar. Instead, these luscious recipes use nut milks, fresh fruit, and natural sweeteners to create simple and inventive ice cream flavors, from old favorites like Chocolate Chip and Strawberry to exotic creations such as Pecan Pie, Pomegranate, Kiwi Mandarin, Piña Colada, Chai, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Gingersnap, and many more.

This fully revised edition now features more than 90 recipes, including raw vegan ice creams and sauces, and full-color photography throughout. From the very first taste, you’ll be astonished at just how tasty and rich vegan ice cream can be. So make room in your freezer, and never miss out on the joys of ice cream again.

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Music Review: The End is Where We Begin by Thousand Foot Krutch

The End is Where We Begin by Thousand Foot Krutch

Okay, I'm pretty sure this is now my favorite TFK CD. While I still love the other CDs of theirs I have, The End is Where We Begin is so great and fantastic that I'd say it is my favorite so far.

Among other genres, I love Christian rock and The End is Where We Begin is definitely that! There are a few slower songs (So Far Gone, Be Somebody, and All I Need To Know), but mainly this album is rock.

I love so many (if not all) of the songs on this album, but my favorites are probably So Far Gone, All I Need To Know, The End is Where We Begin, War of Change, and Fly on the Wall.

I've listened to this CD on my iPod so many times and am still not tired of it - it is that good! The lyrics to many of the songs speak to me, especially the lyrics from So Far Gone.

The End is Where We Begin is just another reason why Thousand Foot Krutch is one of my favorite bands! This is a fantastic CD that I definitely recommend if you like rock music.

*I won a copy of this CD. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.*

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Desert Essence Coconut Shampoo and Conditioner

Are you trying to grow your hair longer? Do the ends of your hair feel dry? Do you want your hair to feel soft and silky? Then try 'Desert Essence Coconut Shampoo & Conditioner'!!

I've been trying to grow my hair longer, but the ends continued to feel dry. Which made it hard for me to let my hair grow - until I started using these products. This makes my hair feel so great!

I've been alternating between 'Desert Essence's Coconut Shampoo & Conditioner' and 'Desert Essence's Fragrance Free Shampoo & Conditioner' ~ which I also love! Since using these products, my hair feels softer and silkier.

I love the coconut fragrance! I continue to smell it long after my shower. I even smell it when I use the 'Fragrance Free Shampoo and Condition'.

I love the fact that these products are vegan ~ some shampoo and conditioners contain silk! The ingredients are WONDERFUL! No Parabens, No Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfates.

I 100% recommend this shampoo and conditioner! I love it!

My Rating: 

Shampoo Ingredients:


Water (Aqua), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract*, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract*, Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract*, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract*, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Seed Extract*, Sambucus Nigra (Black Elderberry) Flower Extract*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*, Sodium Coco-Sulfate (Coconut Derived), Decyl Glucoside (Coconut and Corn Derived), Propanediol (Corn Derived), Coco-Glucoside (Coconut Derived), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Coco Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Dehydroacetic Acid, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides (Coconut Derived), Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate (Fruit Derived), Lauryl Glucoside (Plant Derived), Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Stearyl Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Fragrance (Parfum) * Certified Organic


Conditioner Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract*, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Cetearyl Alcohol (Coconut Derived), Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Coco Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Coconut Derived), Dehydroacetic Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate (Fruit Derived), Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum) * Certified Organic

You can find the shampoo here and the conditioner here

Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash

Find this at www.desertessence.com

Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash is a really good mouthwash in my opinion. The minty flavor isn't that potent, but I like how this doesn't burn or sting my mouth. I got the 16oz refill bottle because it was cheaper than getting the regular 8oz size.

I think this works great with Desert Essence toothpaste - right now I'm using the mint flavor but I plan to try ginger and wintergreen soon. My teeth seem whiter now that I've been using both products, which is a definite plus! I'm also glad that both the toothpaste and mouthwash are Xylitol free! Even though I still have some things that contain Xylitol (like vegan gum) I'm glad that I can minimize the amount I use by not using toothpaste/mouthwash that contains it.

Desert Essence is one of my favorite brands. I love their toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo, conditioner, etc. I also love how most of their products are vegan - including this mouthwash!

I give this -  

The reason this isn't 5 stars is because the mouthwash's aftertaste is somewhat bland. Other than that, though, I love it!

Ingredients:


Water (Aqua), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Polysorbate 80, Eco-Harvest® Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Ascorbate, Citric Acid.

• NO Alcohol
• NO Animal Testing
• NO Artificial Fragrances/Dyes

• YES Vegetarian
• YES Vegan
• YES Recyclable

Desert Essence Natural Tea Tree Oil Toothpaste With Baking Soda

Desert Essence Website

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

This is a great toothpaste! The ingredients are wonderful and it really works. I love that this toothpaste doesn't contain xylitol - many other toothpastes do, but I prefer ones without it . It cleans my teeth really well and leaves my mouth feeling fresh. I have the mint flavor, but Desert Essence also sells Wintergreen, Fennel & Ginger. This toothpaste isn't very minty and, even though I like it, I would have preferred it to be more minty. I love the new design - the flip cap is really nice! The toothpaste is also 100% vegan!

Ingredients (from LuckyVitamin.com)


Calcium Carbonate, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Water (Aqua), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Distillate, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Carrageenan (Plant Derived), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Sodium Bicarbonate, Eco-Harvest Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Sea Salt. 100% Vegan.

No

• Animal Derived Ingredients
• Animal Testing
• Parabens
• Sweeteners
• Harsh Abrasives
• Artificial Fragrances or Dyes
• Petroleum Compounds: Mineral Oil, Petrolatum or Paraffin
• SLS
• PEGS, PPG, MEA, DEA or TEA
• Glycols
• Phthalates

Yes

• Vegetarian/Vegan
• Recyclable
• Gluten Free
• Biodegradable
• Renewable Sources
• Cruelty Free

Dr. Tung's Stainless Steel Tongue Cleaner

 

http://www.luckyvitamin.com/p-12542-dr-tungs-tongue-cleaner-stainless-steel

Amazon.com

I really like this tongue cleaner, it's by far the best that I have tried. It's really good at getting the tongue clean of unwanted matter. I think the quality of this is great and will last for years. The rubber-like handles are really nice as well. This is a great tongue cleaner.

Minestrone Soup

Click For Minestrone Soup Recipe (recipe from veganagogo.com)

This soup is really delicious. One of my favorites. I love everything in the soup except for the spinach (I don't mind a little spinach, but hate when there are clumps of spinach). 

Chocolate Cupcake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

                                                      

The recipe for this cupcake can be found in the book, 'Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World' by Isa Chandra Moskowitz & Terry Hope Romero, on page 37 ('Your Basic Chocolate Cupcake') & page 144 ('Chocolate Buttercream Frosting'). 


It was quick & easy to make. The cupcake batter took me under 20 minutes to make. This tastes really good, not too sweet & very moist. They were also fun to decorate.


Five stars because of its taste, easy instructions, and quickness. Yum!

Baked Mac & Cheeze Recipe Review

Recipe from "Vegan Yum Yum" by Lauren Ulm

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Made this for dinner

I've been making this recipe for about half a year and still love it. Even though the recipe calls for it, I don't bake the Mac & Cheeze. I think this is by far the best & I mean BEST mac & cheese recipe. It tastes different than the traditional mac and cheese - more flavorful (which I find so delicious!). Another thing I love is that the recipe calls for nutritional yeast flakes, so there is Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 in the food. The sauce is very easy to make & takes under 10 minutes. This recipe tastes great with broccoli on the side.

Homestyle Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Reviews

Recipe from Vive le Vegan!: Simple, Delectable Recipes for the Everyday Vegan Family By Dreena Burton

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fresh from the oven.

I LOVE these cookies!!!! They don't have that much sugar, yet they taste so good (with or without a glass of soymilk). The recipe only makes