Asheville, North Carolina has been one of our most-loved destinations for well over a decade. We’ve visited nearly once a year, experiencing it in just about every season from busy fall weekends to lively summers and the holidays. Somehow though, January had always been the one month we skipped. This […]
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Mondelez Ends Animal Testing and What That Means for Oreos
If you’ve ever felt a little conflicted about Oreos, this week brought an update that’s actually worth paying attention to. Mondelez International the parent company behind the Oreo brand, has officially updated its animal testing policy. The company now states on its website that it does not test on animals […]
Vegan Copycat Costco Brownie Walnut Pie
If you’ve seen the viral brownie walnut pie from Costco, you already know why people are excited about it. It’s massive, ultra-chocolatey, topped with ganache and walnuts, and very much a “just one more sliver” situation. My dad used to call it “nickel and diming” it when we’d go back […]
Trader Joe’s Vegan Onion Flowers: A Frozen Aisle First (and My Honest Review)
Trader Joe’s just dropped something I genuinely never thought I’d see in the freezer section: vegan onion flowers. As far as I can tell, these are the first frozen, fully vegan blooming-onion–style product widely available in U.S. grocery stores and yes, that alone makes them worth talking about. They’re brand […]
Classic Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies 3 Ways: Crisscross, Jam Filled & Chocolate Chip
Peanut butter cookies are one of those desserts that feel instantly nostalgic to me. Soft, chewy, and very customizable, my vegan peanut butter cookie dough is designed to give you home-style results using simple ingredients and the flexibility to make them exactly how you like. With one easy dough, you […]
Are Goldfish Hot Buffalo Pretzels Their First Vegan‑Friendly Snack?
Snack lovers and vegans may have reason to rejoice! Goldfish has expanded its product line with some brand-new flavored pretzels, officially launched this January, 2026. The lineup includes Hot Buffalo Seasoned Pretzels, which are vegan-friendly, and Honey Mustard Seasoned Pretzels, which are not vegan due to them containing honey. This […]


