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GET GOOD KARMA / VEGAN ICE CREAM!

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Ashley Tisdale isn’t the only one who loves a refreshing ice cream treat on a hot summer day!


The teen sensation was recently spotted enjoying a cone in Malibu with a few girlfriends, and her chocolate cone sure looks delish!


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With ice cream on the brain, I was in the mood for a sweet treat on a recent business trip to LA.

If you live in LA, you know that food trucks are everywhere... and I mean EVERYWHERE. For those of you who don’t reside in the star-saturated city, food trucks are like restaurants on wheels, and range from gourmet to cheap eats.

There’s pretty much a food truck for every culinary genre in LA, it seems!


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Imagine my delight when I discovered The Good Karma Truck, a vegan ice cream food truck. That’s right... vegan ice cream!!

How cool - literally - is that?


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Besides the fact that their elephant mascot is adorable, I love the idea of good karma. What goes around comes around :)

The idea behind the Good Karma Truck is that they are a raw vegan ice cream truck bringing conscious ice cream catering to LA!

Take a peek at their selection of handmade and raw desserts that feature organic nuts, seeds, fruits, and alternative sweeteners below:


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I tried the Strawberry Cream flavor (it’s the little kid in me) and it was to die for. So yummy!

For more info on The Good Karma Truck, check out their website or follow them on Twitter.

FUN TASK:
If you could make a vegan version of your favorite, potentially sinful, food... what would it be? Imagine, a guiltless way to eat chocolate cake or nachos! I know it’s pure fantasy, but why not? :)

I’ll send my Waffle Cone blush (ha!) to a bunch of the most creative.


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xoxoxo,
Carina

 

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Arix
Rachel Morrison
jbroni100
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Joanna Jasinska

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Red Velvet Cake
written by booklilac, August 27, 2010
Easily Red Velvet Cake. My Grandma made a delicious Red Velvet Cake, it would be awesome if there was a vegan version that came close to how yummy hers was. smilies/smiley.gif
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written by Minute, August 27, 2010
Ice Cream! Looks like vegan ice cream is already available. I would love to have a scoop of double chocolate ice cream on a freshly made waffle cone. Sweet! smilies/smiley.gif
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written by SwatchFiend, August 27, 2010
A vegan oreo delight cupcake!!

yummy!
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written by Makeup4life, August 27, 2010
Bark lol. This stuff is soo incredibly good.

I know it sounds scary but it is saltine crackers, butter and sugar then you bake it and once you bring it our you put chocolate chips and peanut butter chips on top and once they melt you swirl.

I have not ha that in forever for obvios reasons but I cant wait to make it again
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written by DiamondsRmyBFF, August 27, 2010
Cheesecake
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written by CowgirlUp, August 27, 2010
Fluff That stuff is so good, I would love to see a vegan version
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written by DianK29, August 27, 2010
Frozen Chocolate-Covered Cappuccino Crunch Cake

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written by Wadyado, August 27, 2010
Mint Chocolate Chip Icecream smilies/smiley.gif
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written by ArtLvr, August 27, 2010
Banana Pudding with Nilla Wafers an homemade whipped cream

my mouth is watering....
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written by Muddybunz, August 27, 2010
I love this post!!

I woul love to turn devils food cake vegan!
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written by Poohbear213, August 27, 2010
Double Stuffed Oreos and Milk

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written by 3Morgan3, August 27, 2010
Vanilla Cupcakes with

A Cream Filling
Buttermilk frosting
and Sprinkles
With some Strawberry icecream on the side
Raw Vegan Taste
written by organically, August 27, 2010
A local health food store has a great deli and the chef there makes all types of raw vegan delights... there's the raw mushroom burger, cookies, zucchini spaghetti and even her own ice cream raw!! I tried the vanilla and it was awesome but at $7 a tiny scoop... I may have figure out how to make my own! If I could turn any food into Raw Vegan I would choose pizza!!!! Pizza is fun and when vegan is always so colorful... but you can not leave out the cajun crust!!!!
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written by Jean Morgan, August 27, 2010
Reese Cups!!!
CHEESEBURGER!
written by pat35honey, August 27, 2010
I think I shouldn't post when I'm hungry!
Right now....figuring out a VEGAN juicy CHEESEBURGER sounds AWESOME.
I don't eat alot of meat...but this sounds great!

Oh. And I'll take a slice of that Vegan Red Velvet cake as desert with some Vegan Ice Cream on the side smilies/grin.gif
vegan food is awesome!
written by ariix, August 27, 2010
Well, I am vegan so I already make vegan versions of everything! You can make or buy an awesome vegan version of just about anything. Vegan chocolate cake, cupcakes, nachos, peanut butter cups, and yes cheeseburgers (the best vegan cheese is a brand called Daiya, it's delicious!) smilies/grin.gif

Hey if any of you are thinking of going vegan but are looking for help/advice, feel free to email me ariix (at) inorbit (dot) com smilies/smiley.gif We don't need to use non-human animals for our taste buds or clothes or other reasons, it's the very least we can do if we take their interests seriously smilies/wink.gif
Blondies
written by audrey-e, August 27, 2010
I love Blondies when they have chocolate chips and walnuts added. Vegan blondies would be pretty cool. Especially if served with vegan ice cream.
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written by laurajean, August 27, 2010
My favorite, potentially sinful, food is fudge. My mouth is watering. Love me some fudge. So I would say it would be awesome to have a vegan version of this sinful delight.
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written by connie, August 27, 2010
Fried ice cream.....
I love it but haven't been able to find one as good as the ones they used to serve at the Chi-Chi's restaurant.
I'd love to see a "wholesome" version smilies/wink.gif
Blizzard!!!
written by monkeytoot, August 27, 2010
A vegan score bar & cookie dough DQ blizzard. Oh, that would be sooooo good!!

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written by Rachel Morrison, August 27, 2010
I am a vegetarian and try my best to be as close to vegan as possible. Sometimes it is difficult, but there are so many amazing tasting foods that are vegan. There are so many different soy, rice and almond products that can be used as well as vegan yogurts, butter, ice cream, cheese and even eggs. One of my favorites is
Marvelously Moist Chocolate Cake:


2 cups sugar
1 cup oil (vegetable, canola, etc.)
2 egg replacers (blended, not beaten)
1 cup plain soy or rice milk
1 cup hot coffee
1 t vanilla extract
3/4 cup quality cocoa powder
2 cups flour
1 t salt
1 t baking powder
2 t baking soda
1/2 cup applesauce


Preheat oven to 320F. Lightly "grease" and flour two 23 cm / 9 inch cake pans or one 23 cm x 33 cm (9 x 13 inch) pan.
In a large bowl combine ingredients in order one at a time, mixing well after each addition. You can also mix this batter with a fork if you are careful not to let the cocoa powder leave lumps.

Pour into pans and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool and remove from pans. Let cool completely before adding your favorite frosting.

Serve one day after baking for best flavor... if you have the willpower!
Cream Puffs!!! (Or donuts, eclairs, caramels, poutine, frappuccinos, and steaks. I'm not picky! :D)
written by aneleHGeraldo, August 28, 2010
Oh My Gosh!!! It's oh so good (& yummy & fantastic) and yet soo bad!!! T_T






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written by jbroni100, August 29, 2010

I would like some vegan doughnuts.



that means vegan icing, sweets, cream, chocolate, so much variety.


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Delicious carot cake! :)
written by Joanna Jasinska, August 29, 2010
Hello Carina :-)
I love all sweet things and one of my favourite is sugar-free vegan carrot cake smilies/smiley.gif You shoul really try it! smilies/smiley.gif

Vegan carrot cake is always a hit, and it's easy to make as the carrots provide enough moisture that you don't need to worry about using and egg replacer as a binder. This vegan carrot cake recipe with whole wheat flour uses dates and orange juice for a bit of sweetness so it is refined sugar-free. Pineapple juice concentrate also works well in this sugar-free carrot cake recipe.

* 2 cups whole wheat flour
* 1 tsp baking powder
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1/4 tsp salt
* 1 1/4 cups water
* 1 1/4 cups dates, chopped
* 1 cup raisins
* 1 tsp cinnamon
* 1 tsp ground ginger
* 1/2 tsp ground cloves
* 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
* 1/2 cup carrot, grated
* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
* 1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Preparation:
In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and set aside.

Combine the water, dates, raisins, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and gently simmer for 5 minutes.

Place the shredded carrots in a bowl and pour the hot water mixture over them, and allow to cool completely. Add the walnuts and orange juice concentrate to the carrot mixture and mix well.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir well to combine. Pour the batter into a lightly greased cake pan.

Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Frost with a sugar-free vegan frosting.



I hope you would try to make itsmilies/smiley.gif It's sooo delicious!

And I have to say, that Waffle Cone is great!smilies/smiley.gif I think it will suit very nice to slightly tanned skin smilies/smiley.gif

xoxoxo Joanna
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written by Missy L., August 29, 2010
I know everyone has desserts, but I would try to make a version of Fettuccine Alfredo. It's my favorite pasta dish EVER but it's just so so so bad for you with all that butter and cheese. Definitely a "sinful" indulgence. I only eat it once every 5 years or so because of how bad it is. If there was a vegan version that tasted as delish, then I would be all over that, since it would be nice to be able to enjoy the dish and not worry about literally giving myself a heart attack from eating it.
Vegan huh?
written by cristie j, August 30, 2010
Welllll. Hmmmmmm.

I eat Brie by the wheel. I start and I can't stop until it's gone and then I feel sick.
So Brie. I know eating so much is not good for me, (my heart must look like Brie by now) so let's make vegan Brie, that tastes EXACTLY like the real McCoy.

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written by FairyWitch86, September 01, 2010
Oh My God! This is Madness!
So let's dreaming!

What about a Vegan SETTEVELI!
What's Setteveli?
Seven-layer chocolate cake.
This cake is called "Setteveli" (which means "Seven veils") and was invented in Palermo by a pastry shop called "Cappello" not long ago. You cannot find it anywhere outside Palermo, but in Palermo by now every pastry shop has its own version of the cake.
It is called "Seven veils" precisely because it is made up of seven layers of deliciousness, the first and top layer being a dark chocolate glasse, followed by chocolate and hazelnut mousses and bavarian creams alternated with thin chocolate cake-like layers and a bottom of crunchy cereal praline.



Another Dream? Vegan "Arancine"!
"Arancine". Basically deep fried rice balls with a core of either ground beef, tomato sauce, peas and cheese, or béchamel sauce, diced prosciutto, black pepper and cheese. Of course many variations are possible, but those are the most common.



and, by the end... VEGAN TIRAMISU



Vegan Version of this food would be to die for! I think I would eat so much of that smilies/cheesy.gif so.. I don't know if it would be so good.. LOL

xoxo
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written by Quidam, September 01, 2010
There is a vegan version for just about everything, and most of those versions are better than the original, by far.
But one thing I haven't quite gotten right is vegan Cheese Nips and vegan Cheez-Its.
I was shown a recipe for them that starred nutritional yeast, but I haven't had it so it's an even match -- or better. smilies/cheesy.gif
VEGAN FANTASY LAND
written by 2007, September 01, 2010
The textures, flavors, and fragrances of some foods just can't be duplicated. If only it were possible. Since this is Vegan Fantasy Land, I'm going to feast.

I'll start the day with a two-egg vegetable omelet, freshly-baked buttermilk biscuits with butter and orange marmalade, and a steaming cup of caramel-laced latte--all "real" vegan style of course.

For lunch I'll have an all-out banquet.

Starting with lip-smacking, finger-lickin' good barbeque spare ribs, juicy shrimp scampi, and herb-crusted baked salmon. Then I'll move onto double-cheesy, double-rich mac 'n' cheese. Delectable garlic and real vegan cream & butter mashed potatoes with a heaping dollop of real vegan sour cream. Crispy, buttery Parmesan garlic bread and a green salad. I'll ease it down with the finest, vegan-clarified red wine.

Later for an early evening dinner or snack, I'll munch on a (wince) deep-fried turkey leg and wash that down with a cool, thick, frosty chocolate-malted shake.

Should I:

a) grab a TUMS?
b) confess my sins? or
c) wake up from vegan la-la land?


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VEGAN FANTASY LAND
written by 2007, September 02, 2010
The textures, flavors, and fragrances of some foods just can't be duplicated. If only it were possible. Since this is Vegan Fantasy Land, I'm going to feast.

I'll start the day with a two-egg vegetable omelet, freshly-baked buttermilk biscuits with butter and orange marmalade, and a steaming cup of caramel-laced latte--all "real" vegan style of course.

For lunch I'll have an all-out banquet.

Starting with lip-smacking, finger-lickin' good barbeque spare ribs, juicy shrimp scampi, and herb-crusted baked salmon. Then I'll move onto double-cheesy, double-rich mac 'n' cheese. Delectable garlic and real vegan cream & butter mashed potatoes with a heaping dollop of real vegan sour cream. Crispy, buttery Parmesan garlic bread and a green salad. I'll ease it down with the finest, vegan-clarified red wine.

Later for an early evening dinner or snack, I'll munch on a (wince) deep-fried turkey leg and wash that down with a cool, thick, frosty chocolate-malted shake.

Should I:

a) grab a TUMS?
b) confess my sins? or
c) snap out of vegan la-la land?

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written by Minute, September 04, 2010
Thanks Carina, I'm looking forward to receiving the Waffle Cone Blush.
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written by Lauralai, March 09, 2011
oreo cream pie or twinkies

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