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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · Oct 1
We are delighted to report that participants in our most recent Veg Challenge, which took place in July, made significant progress in reducing their consumption of animal products! The full report is here: www.pdxveg.org/2025_report.
On the left is a 9 x 9 grid showing photos of two chickens, a turkey, a duck, a pig, a heart-shaped arrangement of fruit, a cow, a sheep, a school of fish, and two rabbits. On the right is a plot showing the before and after animal product consumption of 33 people who took the July Veg Challenge. Consumption per week decreased from 4.50 to 1.0 servings (median) and 9.62 to 4.41 (average). This decrease was significant based on the sign test, which yielded a one-tail p value of 0.0022. In this plot, each respondent was assigned one or two letters, and the before results are shown as red circles and the after results as green squares. We sorted the data by the lowest to highest consumption before the Veg Challenge. 20 of the participants decreased their animal product consumption (the green squares are below the red circles) and 6 increased their consumption.
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All-vegetarian, mainly vegan cokieaskitchen.com in #PDX serves up delicious soul food dishes that are flavorful, comforting, generously sized, and reasonably priced. The #vegan versions of comfort food classics show that being vegan is not about deprivation.
The top left is 3 Vegan Tacos – (1) smoky mushrooms with onion and cilantro, (2) seasoned tofu with tomato, onion, and cilantro, and (3) smoky, tender jackfruit with tomato, red and yellow bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and pineapple, all in soft flour taco shells. Served with savory, saucy black beans and rice. The top right is Vegan Gumbo, which consisted of herby vegan sausage and an assortment of vegetables in a hearty roux with spicy, bold flavors poured over rice and topped with fried okra that was crispy outside and tender inside. The bottom left is a Garden Salad, made with lettuce, arugula, red and orange bell peppers, pepperoncini, cucumber, tomato, and mushrooms. The bottom right is the CoKiea's Kitchen food cart.
January 3, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Wishing you a happy, healthy, rewarding, and meaningful New Year! We welcomed the new year with a fabulous Lankan-Chinese feast from all-vegan and BIPOC worker-owned @mirisata.bsky.social. This is also available today.
The Lankan-Chinese feast consisted of: Deviled Pork – meaty breaded and fried 🐷-free soy curls stir-fried in their famous sweet and spicy deviled sauce with onions, banana peppers, tomatoes, and curry leaves Cashew Fried Rice – with carrots, cabbage, and scallions. Tempered Carrots – carrots sautéed with a "tempering" of aromatic spices. Cucumber Sambol – thinly sliced cucumber with red onions and chilies. Lankan-Chinese Chili Paste – full of flavor and 🔥. Parippu – mild lentil curry made with mustard seeds, cinnamon, and coconut milk. Vegetable Chop Suey – carrots, red onions, cabbage, napa cabbage, and baby corn. Stir-fried “Egg” Noodles – springy 🐔-free 🥚 noodles, scallions, onions, and carrots. Pol Sambol – grated coconut salad with onions, chilies, and lime juice. (bottom center) Chickpea Curry – hearty and protein-packed. (middle center) Seeni Sambol – caramelized onion chutney with tamarind, chilies, and sugar. (right center) Papadams and Fortune Cookies (not shown)
January 1, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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We enjoyed our first visit to 100% #vegan thedustedcup.com, a cozy café in #PDX that serves up delicious, creative, and nourishing 🍄‍🟫 drinks, 🌱-based meals, and treats.
📸: Grilled Portobello Sandwich, Maitake Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin, Double Chocolate Chaga Muffin, House Bacon Cheeseburger
The top left is the Grilled Portobello Sandwich, which consisted of a juicy seasoned portobello, melty plant-based cheese, organic spinach and red onion, and sweet-chili smoky shiitake sauce on toasted sourdough. The top right is a Maitake Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin. The bottom left is a Double Chocolate Chaga Muffin. The bottom right is the House Bacon Cheese, which consisted of a hearty and nourishing smash patty made from black beans, TVP, chaga, herbs, and spices, melty plant-based cheese, and pig-free bacon, topped with organic spinach, pickles, red onion, and a smoky maitake sauce.
December 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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100% #vegan orangeblossomco.com, a modern, farm-focused patisserie in #PDX serves irresistible creations made with organic produce and ingredients from local farmers and makers. It’s wonderful we can indulge in such deliciousness without consuming any animal products.
The top left is the Lamington, which consisted of two layers of vanilla sponge cake with cranberry compote in between, coated with white chocolate, orange ganache, and toasted coconut. Topped with luscious plant-based whipped cream, sugared cranberries, and more cranberry compote. The top right is the Pistachio Olive Oil Cake, which consisted of tender, moist pistachio cake topped with luscious pistachio butter buttercream and sugared cranberries. The bottom left is a Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie, which was made with their sourdough discard with notes of brown butter and vanilla, studded with organic fair-trade 70% dark chocolate and topped with sea salt. The bottom right is a Buckwheat Ganache Brownie, which consisted of a rich buckwheat and cocoa brownie topped with rich dark chocolate ganache, roasted cocoa nibs, and edible gold leaf.
December 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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We wish you a happy holiday that is filled with peace, joy, and love. We are celebrating with a phenomenal holiday feast from 100% #vegan feralvegan.com in #PDX. With an impressive variety of delicious flavors and textures, it’s innovative, festive, comforting, satisfying, and compassionate.
This holiday feast consists of: The Ham – smoked pig-free roast with chanterelles, preserved cranberries, and farro with a pineapple bee-free honey glaze. Scalloped Potatoes – thick-sliced yellow potatoes layered with creamy and aromatic cow milk-free béchamel and cheddar. Wild Rice Candy Roaster Stuffing – heirloom wild rice, candy roaster squash, herbs, and savory miso broth. Glazed Carrots – roasted Nantes carrots, maple chili glaze, and crunchy topping with chickweed. January King Salad – shaved January King cabbage and other winter vegetables with quince vinaigrette. Cheese Ball – miso-aged Ota Tofu cheese with black garlic za’atar and a hunk of Danish rye.
December 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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topburmese.com in #PDX, Oregon’s first Burmese restaurant, has plenty of #vegan and #gluten-free options on their clearly marked menu. Their delicious Myanmar cuisine, which has been influenced by that of neighboring countries, especially China, India, and Thailand, is full of vibrant flavors.
The top left is the Oh No Khao Soi (Coconut Noodle Soup) with Tofu. It consists of pleasantly firm and chewy wheat noodles with tofu cubes in a thick, rich, creamy, and comforting coconut broth with wonton crisps, red onions, cilantro, and fried garlic. The top right shows the outside of Top Burmese. The bottom left is a view of the inside of Top Burmese. The bottom right is the Chickpeas Tofu, zesty, savory, and refreshing salad with chickpea tofu made in-house and served with chopped tomatoes, cabbage, cilantro, and a tangy dressing made with crushed garlic, turmeric and sesame oil.
December 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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How wonderful that 100% #vegan Theoberto’s, run by Matt, who was previously part of GNARLYS, and his wife, Trina, is serving up delicious and satisfying Mexican food that combines Taco Bell and Sonoran influences at Swan Dive #PDX. They show convincingly that being vegan is not about deprivation.
This is the Crunchwrap Especial, which consisted of savory, meaty cow-free soy curl asada, melty cow milk-free nacho cheese, fried jalapeños, tostadilla, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cow milk-free free sour cream.
December 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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It’s always a treat to go to vegan-friendly rudyspizzapdx.com in #PDX for more of their crave-worthy #vegan comfort food, which is guaranteed to appeal to vegans, omnivores, and everyone in between.
📸: Vegan BBQ-Ru Calzone and Vegan Spinach Club Salad
This figure has 4 parts. The top two are of the Vegan BBQ-Ru Calzone, which consists of cilantro, red bell peppers, onions, garlic, meaty vegan chicken, and luscious melty Follow Your Heart cow milk-free cheese and vegan pineapple BBQ sauce all wrapped up in a pillowy dough with crisp edges. On the left is the original intact calzone. On the right, it has been cut in half and stacked so that the inside can be seen. The bottom left is the Vegan Spinach Club Salad, which consists of fresh baby spinach topped with tender, meaty vegan chicken, vegan croutons, smoky vegan bacon, grape tomatoes, vegan Follow Your Heart shredded parmesan cheese, and rich, creamy, and piquant vegan blue cheese dressing. The bottom right is part of a colorful mural on the outside of Rudy’s Gourmet Pizza that depicts Portland and includes a jack-o'-lantern.
December 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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nudipdx.com in #PDX serves up noodles, rice dishes, and more with some delicious #vegan options in a whimsical setting, complete with a moss-covered chandelier. The cuisine is based on that of Thailand as well as that of Malaysia, Japan, and Korea.
📸: Lak Sa, Cauliflower Curry Rice Waffle
The top left is the Lak Sa (vegan version), which consisted of spicy, creamy, savory, sweet, and intensely flavorful Malaysian-style laksa with rice noodles, napa cabbage, bean sprouts, fried shallots, onion, carrots, broccoli, summer squash, cilantro, tofu, and peanut sauce. The top right is a view of Nudi Noodle Place from the outside. There is covered patio seating on the left. The bottom left is an inside view of the restaurant that shows a moss-covered chandelier. The bottom right is the Cauliflower Curry Rice Waffle. On top of the waffle, which is made with rice and coconut, there are Romanesco cauliflower, fried shallots, julienned beets, and intensely flavorful sweet and savory peanut curry. The waffle is on top of baby spinach.
December 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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We were amazed and delighted by the creativity and deliciousness that 100% vegan @mistaconespdx.bsky.social and norahpdx.com dreamed up for their Warmth of Winter Thai/Mexican collaboration that featured PNW fall/winter flavors. Such a fabulous fusion of talents and cultures!
The top left is the Thai Chimichanga, which consisted of refried black beans, poblano green rice, purple cabbage, tempeh in peanut sauce, and ube aioli, garnished with cotija y cebolla cortida. The top right is a Bean Curd Chicharrón Taco, which consisted of savory tofu skin topped with papaya salad, chimichurri, and cilantro. The bottom left is a Barbacoa Chanterelle Mushroom Taco, which consisted of chanterelles in barbacoa sauce, topped with arugula and crispy rice noodles. The bottom right is a Khao Soi Tofu Taco which consisted of tofu in curry sauce, garnished with pico de gallo, fried onion, and chipotle aioli.
December 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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When you feel like being pampered and nourished at the same time by delicious comfort food, 100% #vegan Blossoming Lotus Café in #PDX, blpdx.com, is a great place to go. Both your taste buds and the rest of your body will thank you.
The top left is the Tikka Masala, made with chickpeas and spinach in a rich, creamy, smooth, and flavorful tomato masala, curried tofu, creative and delicious lemon cashew rice, spiced pineapple chutney, and plant-based raita. The top right is the Blue Chia Pudding, made with chia seeds, almond milk, coconut milk, vanilla, the fragrant sweetness of cardamom, and the vibrant color of butterfly pea flower powder. The bottom left is the Tom Kha Soup, which consisted of a spicy, creamy lemongrass ginger coconut broth, mushrooms, carrots, onions, and cilantro with a lime garnish. The bottom right is the Chocolate Chia Pudding, made with chia seeds, almond milk, coconut milk, vanilla, the rich chocolate flavor of Food Empowerment Project-recommended Holy Kakow sauce, cinnamon, and maca mix.
December 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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We were happy to return to 100% #vegan Vạn Niên, a Vietnamese food truck in #PDX that serves up delicious and satisfying food at remarkably low prices. The truck is connected to a dining room.
📸: Vegan Bún bò Huế, Tofu Salad Rolls, Sweet Sticky Rice Balls with Ginger, Rice Cakes
December 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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angolopdx.com is owned and run by two Italians who are bringing to #PDX the flavors of the simple dishes they grew up eating. They use a slow-fermented 72-hour dough in their pizzas, focaccia sandwiches, and savory bites. There is a #vegan option for each of these.
📸: Veganella Pizza, Garden Salad
On the top is the Veganella Pizza, a slice on the left, the whole pizza on the right. It consists of tomato sauce, melty vegan mozzarella, red bell peppers, green olives, red onion, and mushrooms on a pizza crust that was pleasantly chewy, light, and airy, with bubbly, crispy edges, made with their signature slow-fermented 72-hour dough. The bottom left is the Garden Salad, which consists of mixed greens, red and yellow cherry tomatoes, and croutons, with a flavorful lemon vinaigrette. The bottom right is a view of the inside of Angolo PDX.
December 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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We always enjoy going to Uncle Tsang’s Kitchen, an all-vegetarian food cart in #PDX that serves an extensive menu of delicious Chinese food, almost all of which is #vegan. The portions are very generous, and the prices are remarkably low.
📸: Garlic Eggplant with Tofu, Salt and Pepper Pumpkin
On the left is the Garlic Eggplant with Tofu which consisted of luscious melt-in-your-mouth Japanese eggplant, carrots, onions, ginger, and tofu in a lively, richly flavorful sauce. Served with a choice of brown or white rice. On the right is the Salt and Pepper Pumpkin, which consisted of pumpkin that was crispy outside, firm but tender inside, jalapeños, red bell peppers, and onions, topped with crispy rice noodles.
December 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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There are so many crave-worthy #vegan options at St. Johns Food & Beer Porch in #PDX that we couldn’t help going to both Flourish Plant-Based Kitchen and nocluckspdx.com on the same visit and were glad we did.
The top left is the Un-Beetable Cheezeburger from Flourish Plant-Based Kitchen. It consisted of a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying house-made beet-lentil-walnut patty, garlic aioli, seasonal greens, lively chimichurri, tangy, sweet, and sour house pickles, and fried shallots, plus thick and creamy house-made cashew mozzarella, served on a grilled bun. The top right is a slice of the Maple Pecan Spice Cake Special from Flourish Plant-Based Kitchen. It consisted of moist, rich cake with warming spices topped with luscious maple frosting and chopped pecans. The bottom left is the Chick’n Bakon Ranch Sandwich from No Clucks PDX. It consisted of a savory, seasoned, meaty Rebellyous Foods plant-based chicken patty, Follow Your Heart Vegenaise, lettuce, tomato, ranch, and smoky, thick-cut Thriling Foods pig-free bacon on a fluffy vegan brioche bun. The bottom right shows Blueberry Hand Pies from No Clucks PDX. They had a flaky, crispy shell with juicy blueberry filling.
December 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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We were delighted by our first meal from vegan-friendly taptapcuisine.com, which serves up Haitian and Caribbean cuisine with some fabulous #vegan options that are bold and richly flavorful.
📸: Vegan Options of Diri Blan, Sòs Pwa & Legim, TapTap Cup Bannann Peze, and Haitian Pate
The top left is the vegan option of Diri Blan, Sòs Pwa & Legim. It consisted of jasmine rice with a richly flavorful, creamy black bean sauce (sòs pwa), and a hearty vegetable stew (legim) made with eggplant, cabbage, and carrots, flavored with Haitian Creole seasonings known as epis. The top right is the vegan option of TapTap Cup Bannann Peze. It consisted of crispy fried plantains filled with a tasty creamy mix of tofu and red, green, and yellow bell peppers. The bottom left is the vegan option of Haitian Pate, which consisted of flaky, golden pastries filled with tofu, red, green, and yellow bell peppers, green onions, house Cajun seasoning, and shredded cabbage. Shown with the pikliz, a spicy Haitian pickled slaw made from shredded cabbage and carrots, which came with the TapTap Cup Bannann Peze.
December 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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It is always a pleasure to go to 100% #vegan cozogrillpdx.com, a food cart in #PDX that serves delicious and satisfying burgers and more. Their comfort food demonstrates convincingly that you don’t have to sacrifice great taste while being kinder to yourself, the other animals, and our 🌎.
On the left is the Reuben, which consists of savory, meaty Field Roast Smoked Tomato Plant-Based Deli Slices, tangy sauerkraut, melty plant-based Swiss cheese, mushrooms, and secret sauce on marbled rye. The mix of meaty, cheesy, and tangy was fantastic.  On the right is the Sizzlin Burger, which consists of a meaty Beyond Meat patty, melty plant-based cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, sautéed mushrooms, pickled jalapeños, and garlic aioli on a fresh bun. They also have a fantastic patty made in-house with black beans, wild rice, and corn that we highly recommend.
December 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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100% #vegan icequeenyouscream.com is participating in @veganizerpdx.bsky.social’s #WorldVeganMonth celebration with an amazing Masa Cookie Dough Thiccflurry that will benefit Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition, pircoregon.org.
The Masa Cookie Dough Thiccflurry was made with creamy oat milk soft serve blended with made-from-scratch masa cookie dough chunks and chocolate chips. It was so creative and had a uniquely delicious mix of sweet and savory flavors.
November 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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100% #vegan natesoatmealcookies.com is participating in @veganizerpdx.bsky.social’s #WorldVeganMonth celebration with a delicious Apple Cookie Crisp that benefits amppdx.org, which provides a creative space for houseless youth to build healthy communities through music and art activities.
The Apple Cookie Crisp consists of a snickerdoodle cookie made with organic gluten-free rolled oats, Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 gluten-free flour, and plenty of organic cinnamon, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and warm, tender, sweet cinnamon apple compote.
November 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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100% #vegan and #gluten-free www.katesicecream.com is participating in @veganizerpdx.bsky.social’s #WorldVeganMonth celebration with rotating slices of ice cream cake that will benefit www.elakhaalliance.org, which is working to restore the sea otter population to the Oregon Coast.
This is a German Chocolate Ice Cream Cake Slice that consisted of rich chocolate ice cream with ribbons of fudge and delightfully gooey coconut frosting.
November 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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We are thankful all who are making a positive difference for the animals, for social justice, and for our 🌎. We are also grateful for a fabulous 🦃-free holiday feast from 100% #vegan and #gluten-free tinymoresopdx.com. A portion of sales benefits emo-nefp.org.
This Holiday Feast consisted of: Rosemary Roasted Tofu with Yuzu Black Lentils, Cranberry Compote, and Gravy – deliciously imaginative, intensely satisfying. Salt Roasted Golden Beets – perfectly seasoned and served with tangy preserved lemon cashew cream. Roasted Brussels Sprouts – firm but tender with lively, sweet agave mustard aioli. Candied Sweet Potatoes – sweet and tender with spiced pecans and marshmallows. Miso Glazed Red Kuri Salad – with baby spinach, dried cranberries, and lemon tahini dressing. Fresh and flavorful. Raspberry Cornbread – creative and delicious with sweet and spicy chipotle butter. Butternut Sage Soup – rich, creamy, herby, and comforting with lively chili crisp. (not shown) 5” Caramel Apple Pie – juicy apples with caramel sauce and a delicious crumble topping on a flaky, buttery crust. (not shown)
November 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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100% #vegan and #gluten-free petuniaspiesandpastries.com is participating in @veganizerpdx.bsky.social’s #WorldVeganMonth celebration with a Bumbleberry Peach Pie Slice and a Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich that will benefit www.als.org, the world’s largest private funder of ALS research.
This is the Bumbleberry Peach Pie Slice Special. In case you didn’t know, a bumbleberry pie is a mixed berry pie as there is no such berry as a bumbleberry. This deluxe one has a flaky pie crust filled with juicy peaches, marionberries, blueberries, and raspberries with coconut hazelnut streusel topping. It was lovely. The Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich was sold out when we went, but we’ve had it previously and it was great.
November 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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All-vegetarian #vegan-friendly harlowpdx.com is participating in @veganizerpdx.bsky.social’s #WorldVeganMonth celebration with their delicious Walnut Chorizo Quesadilla. A portion of the proceeds benefits Sport Oregon, which brings world class sports to Portland and celebrates sport across Oregon.
The Walnut Chorizo Quesadilla consists of a tortilla filled with walnut chorizo, melty vegan cheddar, roasted peppers, sweet onions, and butternut squash. Topped with jalapeño cashew cream sauce, green onions, cilantro, and cilantro. Served with a lively red salsa.
November 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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100% #vegan Cultured Kindness in #PDX is participating in @veganizerpdx.bsky.social’s #WorldVeganMonth celebration with a crave-worthy Holiday Panini that will benefit Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition, pircoregon.org, and greenacresfarmsanctuary.org.
The Holiday Panini consists of luscious cashew cream cheese, meaty Tofurky slices, and house-made sweet and tart cranberry sauce pressed between Portland French Bakery sourdough.
November 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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100% #vegan carinasbakery.com is participating in is participating in @veganizerpdx.bsky.social’s #WorldVeganMonth celebration with two incredibly creative and crave-worthy specials: Thanksgiving Smórgåstårtas and Harvest Princess Cupcake. A portion of sales will support www.guidedogs.com.
The top left is the Thanksgiving Smórgåstårta, a sandwich cake composed of sourdough bread, lingonberry jam, sourdough stuffing, braised kale and arugula, roasted squash, mustard, and mushroom mousse. The top right shows the outside of Carina’s Bakery. The bottom left shows the Carina’s Bakery logo on the left, which says Bake to Thrive and Taste the Passion. Underneath, it says “At Carina’s Bakery, we make 100% vegan and various gluten-free products through Scandinavian traditions, Oregon ingredients, and the unique talents of employees who put the ABILITY in disability.” On the right is a drawing in blue of a woman with a guide dog for the blind. The bottom right is the Harvest Princess Cupcake. A fall-themed, portable version of a Swedish classic, this cupcake is composed of pumpkin spice cake, apple jelly, ginger custard, and cinnamon-kissed whipped cream. The top is decorated with festive fall leaves made of marzipan.
November 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM