No Whey, Mama is hosting a special e-Cookbook giveaway. The focus is on sweets, and two winners will receive all four e-cookboks in the Sweet Vegan Collection. This e-cookbook collection was created by Hannah Kaminsky (author of the full-color cookbook, My Sweet Vegan), and it includes each of the following:

1. Mission: Impossible Pies - Easy crustless pie recipes for Thanksgiving and beyond.
2. A La Mode - A dozen dairy-free ice cream recipes that push creativity and indulgence to the maximum. Can be served with your favorite pies, or as the feature dessert.
3. Lunchbox Bites - Snacks and treats to show your loved ones just how much you are.
4. Wicked Treats - Perfect for creating your own homemade holiday candies. Vanilla fudge anyone?

For more information on these e-cookbooks (just $5 each, $3 for Wicked Treats!), visit Bittersweet.

To enter the giveaway, visit No Whey Mama and comment. The Sweet Vegan e-cookbook collection and giveaway is available internationally - it can be downloaded immediately, worldwide.

Fall brings so many wonderful treats: warm recipes, holiday spirits, and of course, an abundant supply of apples and pears. This recipe comes from the October 2009 issue of Foods Matter, and it embodies all three of these wonderful traits.

The original recipe, as noted below, uses ginger wine. Stone's Ginger Wine is quite common in London, and can be found in liquor stores throughout England, and occasionally elsewhere. But a lack of Stone's is no reason to shy away from this recipe. You can make your own ginger wine at home using this New Ginger Wine recipe (which has easy to find ingredients) or this more Traditional Ginger Wine recipe. Or, in a pinch, substitute brandy or even sherry for the wine, and some sweetener and extra ginger to taste, if desired.

You can enjoy this recipe on its own, or allow a generous scoop of dairy-free ice cream to melt over top. We like some of the great coconut milk-based ice creams, but if you are in the U.K., the folks at Foods Matter highly recommend BoojaBooja Winjin Ginger nut-based ice cream.

When we think of food allergies and intolerances, most people forget that food can reside in many non-edible places ... including children's school and art supplies. Luckily, there are many crafty recipes for making "free-from" paints, glues, and even that childhood favorite, play dough.

The following recipe, photos, and story were shared by Kathy of Cooking on the Side, and it is free of the top eight allergens (including milk, wheat / gluten, and soy). It does contain corn, but considering the low cost of the ingredients, you may want to experiment with arrowroot or other similar starch should you need a corn-free option. Enjoy making it at home with toddlers and preschoolers over the holiday season ...

As we head into the season of indulgences … holiday parties, gifts of fudge, cookie parties, gingerbread houses, appetizer platters, and well, you get the idea … I thought a little nutrition might be in order. While you can’t negate that rum-spiked punch and those decadent truffles, you can start your day off right with a good dose of organic, whole-grain deliciousness.

One of you will win a two month’s supply (8 full-size boxes) of U.S. Mills brand cereal products of your choosing – hot or cold; Erewhon, New Morning, or Uncle Sam’s brands; flaked, sweetened, or in a bar format; gluten-free, vegan, and/or soy-free - they are all available to you!

Not a breakfast person? This prize package also lends itself useful in creating wonderful recipes, from crispy coatings to delicious snack bars (of course, some recipes are forthcoming … perhaps a week’s worth of inspirations?). How you use this jam-packed gift is up to you, in fact, the winner even gets to choose their prizes! To enter, see the full Giveaway Post on One Frugal Foodie.

The holiday season is a busy one, but it is also a great time to treat yourself. No, I am not talking about a new Prada handbag. These are tough economic times after all. Why not give yourself a gift that pays back in better health and more delicious home cooked meals ... potentially resulting in less medical bills and a lower overall food bill.

Of course I am talking about wonderful cooking classes for foodies who follow or would like to learn more about recipes for vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, paleo, or whole food diets. Class prices range from FREE to just $70 per class, with many options to suit frugal budgets. I know all of these lovely ladies, and each has an incredible talent for satisfying bellies with nutritious and delicious food, so sign up for one of their wonderful holiday season cooking classes now: