Wheat & dairy free peach lavender tart

Natural gourmet vegan chef Ryan Henderson of Beetroot Kitchen in Portland cooked up this peach lavender tart for my sister's birthday. The flaky crust was made of rice flour and coconut oil. The peaches were amazing (and so indulgent at this time of year). 

Let vegans eat cake

With vegan chocolate cakes like this one sold at the bakery just down the street, I’m in vegan wonderland here in Portland, Maine. These organic Belgian chocolates from Divine Treasures (vegan of course) make the living easy too. Thanks Adam! Best birthday present ever.

It’s been a crazy week with parties every night. Thank you everyone for all the laughs and the birthday wishes! Can't wait for next year.

Tonight we’re off to dinner at Pom’s Thai Taste & Noodle House. The food is always fabulous. And the company is too.