Vegans Donating Blood

I went to the blood clinic the other day and was delighted that they had (at least) 2 fully vegan cookies to offer for after donors give blood. I ended up eating the one I brought for myself and 3 more. Oh my.

Mocha Mamas à la Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar

Pretty simple to make, and pretty pretty too. Mine weren't very mocha-ey (I had to substitute coffee extract for regular coffee) but they were choclately. Icing is fun. I'd give them an 8.

My Cookie Rating Scale

1= don't want another bite

5= want another cookie

10= best cookies I've ever had 

 ps if you're looking at this recipe, looking back at the middle cookie in the top photo (with the non icing stuffs on it) and re-reading the ingredients list to no avail, let it be known: I added oatmeal to some. My dad likes it.

Little Food Diary of the Past Week or So

 Vegan Freak Curry Potatoes From Vegan A Go-Go! A hearty brunch.

Creamy Curried Vegetables (Vegan A Go Go)

Simple Lunch: 5 minute microwaved yams with dates!

Vegan Cookies in an Up-cycled Peanut butter Jar

Applesauce Softies by Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar (my new favorite cookie!) 

 They taste like the cereal cinnamon toast crunch and a sugar cookie had a baby.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Pillows a la Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar (these ones are gluten free)

Oat Bread from Vegan A Go Go (super tasty fresh from the oven with tart jam!)