Go Dairy Free Newsletter: December 2007 - Issue #20What about the month of December doesn't in some way, shape, or form shout out "food!"? Determined to enjoy the holidays with as much indulgence and pleasure (okay more!) as those cream consumers, this newsletter is dedicated to eating well and dairy-free throughout the season. Happy Holidays! Newsletter Prize Giveaway: SuperFoods from Amazing Grass!
 Shipping out just in time for those healthy New Year's resolutions, one lucky newsletter winner will receive sizable bottles of Amazing Grass Organic Wheat Grass powder, Green SuperFood powder, and Chocolate Green Superfood powder (a Go Dairy Free favorite); a prize valued at over $75! Amazing Grass products provide whole food nutrients in their natural state to ensure maximum potency and absorption without filler. Each of their products is vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. As a special holiday bonus, Amazing Grass is also offering a 10% off discount (use the coupon code "dairyfree10" at checkout) through January 15th. Keep an eye on your inbox; you may receive the winning email this week!
This Month's Top Story PicksNew Dairy-free Dessert Cookbook Now Shipping December 2, 2007 My Sweet Vegan is now available on Amazon, and shipping out just in time for the holidays. I was privileged to a sneak peek of this incredible new cookbook. It boasts a full color photo with every single recipe, an easy to follow layout, and a food allergy index. My chocoholic husband has his eye on the Triple Threat Chocolate "Cheese" Cake, but since it is the holidays, we will probably try the Pumpkin Pecan Pie first ... Read More
Tips and Recipes for Deliciously Safe ‘Free Of’ Holidays December 5, 2007 Enjoy Life Foods, the country’s leading allergy-friendly and gluten-free food company, collaborates this holiday season with Shauna James Ahern -- author of a popular blog and a new book, both titled Gluten-Free Girl – to offer some practical tips and recipes for celebrating a delicious and safe “free of” holiday season … Read More Appetizer Ideas for Hosting Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free Guests December 9, 2007 With each passing year, more and more people are dreading this holiday smorgasbord, as special diets seem to be moving closer to the norm than the exception. While very few guests would want you to rearrange your entire menu for their personal needs, a few tasty offerings that everyone can eat will be appreciated more than you might think. Here are a few easy shortcuts … Read More 10 Healthier “Gifts From the Kitchen” November 30, 2007 As the holiday season kicks into high gear, I am eager for, already overwhelmed by, and dreading the aftermath of the flood of sweets that is soon to be upon us. While I too love to give gifts from the kitchen each year, I have been toying with the idea of sending healthier food items. Ones that might be equally enjoyed without the sugar rush and those extra pounds on the hips … Read More
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Featured Product Review: Vegan Boxed Chocolates from Sjaak's Sjaak's Organic & Fair Trade Nuts & Chews - By Alisa Fleming - Before I even mention how positively delicious these chocolates were (past tense, not a chocolate smudge left), I must comment on the package itself. I love, and I mean love, how Sjaak’s put a what’s what chart on the back. The perfect image told me without a doubt what chocolates we were sampling. For those picky boxed-chocolate eaters, this means no more taking a bite only to discover it is your least favorite flavor ... Read Full Review Browse All Product Reviews Featured Recipe: Five-Minute Coconut FudgeThis lusciously simply holiday recipe is from the new dessert cookbook, My Sweet Vegan. "Rich, thick, and creamy, this fudge is the real stuff. Even the smallest squares will satisfy the most dedicated chocoholics. Plus, it takes mere minutes to whip up, for an instantly gratifying, and heavenly, chocolate treat." 
- 1 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 3½ Cups Confectioner’s Sugar
- ½ Cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Margarine
- ½ Cup Regular Coconut Milk
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup Unsweetened Flaked Coconut, Toasted
Lightly grease an 8 x 8 inch square baking pan.
In a large bowl, combine the chocolate chips, sugar, and cocoa. Separately, place the margarine and coconut milk in a small saucepan, and stir together over medium heat. Cook the mixture until the margarine has melted, and bubbles just begin to break at the surface. Remove it from the stove, and immediately pour over the chocolate mixture. Let everything sit for a couple of minutes, and then stir vigorously to melt the chocolate and incorporate the dry ingredients. Continue stirring until a completely smooth mixture forms. Mix in the vanilla, and quickly pour everything into your prepared pan. Smooth out the top and sprinkle the flaked coconut evenly over the entire exposed surface. Press the coconut gently into the fudge with the palm of your hand. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Makes 32 Small Squares Visit the official My Sweet Vegan Website for more information. Browse All Recipes View every issue of our newsletter online at Go Dairy Free. Are you having difficulty viewing this newsletter? View it online at:
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