On the Friday before Mother's Day weekend was about to begin, I received a phone call from my dad, "Prickly pear ice cream: yes or no? Tell me quick; we're on line." Where else? Vegan Treats.
I countered, "Tell mom to try it," but then I heard her respond from the background with an unequivocal, "No." The difference between she and I is that although neither of us was familiar with prickly pear, I knew what another master purveyor of ice cream has taught me: that such things are just a $4 gamble. So, I confidently responded, "twist...with sprinkles." An hour+ later, this showed up at my door and it was divine. Fresh and summery: a subtle and pleasant berry mixed with Tahitian vanilla bean with rainbow sprinkles; I now not only know what prickly pear is, but I like it.
But that wasn't all they got. For "breakfast" on the following day, I was invited over for donuts galore. Banana cream pie, cannoli cream-filled fasnacht, raspberry jelly, Boston Creme, and glazed chocolate with sprinkles.
Also, a linzer-tart!!! So soft and authentic I almost ate the whole thing myself and it was the size of my head.
And then it was Mother's Day. Here's 89 checking out VM's gift.
Even thought the balloon lit up (that's the red dot at the top which you can't tell is blinking), she was unimpressed.
Not having anticipated the previous days' sweets, I'd already planned to make samoa fronch toast, inspired by this recipe from Vegan Richa- subbing French toast because VM prefers it to pancakes. Behold the breakfast samoa: PPK Fronch toast, home-toasted coconut, chocolate chips, and salted caramel sauce from Sweet Ritual (more on that later) via Rabbit Food Grocery.
Oh yeah, and whipped cream.
Up close and personal.
And, of course, the stalker.
After brunch I went to my parents' house for the day and, after dinner, VM pulled out even more Vegan Treats. For starters, there was this amazing flower pot cake.
Amongst its (non-edible) contemporaries:
Inside was a chocolate layer cake with oreo cream to compliment the cookie crumb "dirt" on top.
Then, a berry marscapone tart with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
I don't really like fruity desserts, but I was a big fan of marscapone cheesecake before I was vegan, so I had to try it. Not only was it dreamily creamy and light, but who can be mad at such perfect berries (and is this what produce is like in Pennsylvania?)?
Eventually I rolled myself home to lay like a sloth with this gal...
who, for the record, really liked the prickly pear ice cream as well.
Hoping everyone else enjoyed their Mom's day.
I'm glad mine did!
I countered, "Tell mom to try it," but then I heard her respond from the background with an unequivocal, "No." The difference between she and I is that although neither of us was familiar with prickly pear, I knew what another master purveyor of ice cream has taught me: that such things are just a $4 gamble. So, I confidently responded, "twist...with sprinkles." An hour+ later, this showed up at my door and it was divine. Fresh and summery: a subtle and pleasant berry mixed with Tahitian vanilla bean with rainbow sprinkles; I now not only know what prickly pear is, but I like it.
Also, a linzer-tart!!! So soft and authentic I almost ate the whole thing myself and it was the size of my head.
And then it was Mother's Day. Here's 89 checking out VM's gift.
Even thought the balloon lit up (that's the red dot at the top which you can't tell is blinking), she was unimpressed.
Not having anticipated the previous days' sweets, I'd already planned to make samoa fronch toast, inspired by this recipe from Vegan Richa- subbing French toast because VM prefers it to pancakes. Behold the breakfast samoa: PPK Fronch toast, home-toasted coconut, chocolate chips, and salted caramel sauce from Sweet Ritual (more on that later) via Rabbit Food Grocery.
Oh yeah, and whipped cream.
Up close and personal.
And, of course, the stalker.
Amongst its (non-edible) contemporaries:
Inside was a chocolate layer cake with oreo cream to compliment the cookie crumb "dirt" on top.
Then, a berry marscapone tart with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
I don't really like fruity desserts, but I was a big fan of marscapone cheesecake before I was vegan, so I had to try it. Not only was it dreamily creamy and light, but who can be mad at such perfect berries (and is this what produce is like in Pennsylvania?)?
Eventually I rolled myself home to lay like a sloth with this gal...
Hoping everyone else enjoyed their Mom's day.
I'm glad mine did!
I don't know how you got your parents so well-trained, but apparently 89 inherited the talent.
ReplyDeleteYou should see 89's toy chest..ssss.
DeleteI'm going to have to install some sort of filter on here that prevents me from seeing Vegan Treats related posts and then uttering sighs of whimsical jealousy. I empathise with 89 staring at the plates.
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain; I ATE the stuff and now, days later, I'm jealous of myself.
DeleteAbby makes each passing Mom's Day even more special than the one before... It was a wonderful day filled with love and I say thank you to Abby and or course 89 for everything! vm
ReplyDeleteaww! so sweet
Deletelinzer tart!!! and i want that tart too!
ReplyDeleteall gone, sucker!
DeleteThat berry marscapone tart looks heavenly divine....but I would also dig the marscapone cheesecake, where did you try it? I love that flower pot cake, so cool! 89's so cute btw!
ReplyDeleteOh, the marscapone cheesecake was years (and years) ago and not vegan. This was a delicious and compassionate alternative!
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