Cinnamon Rolls (Vegan and Gluten Free)

Cinnamon Roles. Photo by Cassandra Lees.
Cinnamon Roles. Photo by Cassandra Lees.

Every Christmas morning of my childhood was filled with the smell of cinnamon rolls. They weren’t just any cinnamon rolls, either. They were the Pillsbury kind that came in a food-grade cardboard container. I loved unwrapping the spiral package and placing the buns in perfect order on the pan. The smell ignited deep a craving for golden crust and melty icing. Continue reading

Vegan Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

Chocolate Banana Ice Cream. Photo by Cassandra Lees.
Chocolate Banana Ice Cream. Photo by Cassandra Lees.

I grew up on this luscious mouth-feast. My parents and I would often have it for dinner (the justification being that it’s actually pretty healthy), and we spent years tweaking, arguing over, and perfecting the recipe. It’s still evolving. However, the basics stay the same–and its current iteration is profoundly delicious. Continue reading