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Sevilla’s vegan dessert scene

Babycakes has competition!    I was quite pleased (understatement) when I discovered a vegan patisserie in Sevilla.    It kinda made my trip.  I was like a kid in a candy store (or a vegan in a vegan bakery).  See?!  Not only was it nearly impossible for me to contain my excitement, but I was having a really hard time choosing which treat to order!  I could barely narrow my selection down to two items.            In the end I got a blackberry cupcake and a chocolate muffin (for the road). … Read more >

August 19, 2011 spain, vegan cake Read more >

Siesta-less

I slept in foreverrrrr on my second day in Spain.  It’s not surprising since my first day lasted nearly 38 hours.  My dad was the one who woke me up and it was almost noon when he did.  Noon!  Let’s get this show on the road! Yeah, act surprised.  Soymilk is hard impossible to come by in normal Spanish cafes.  Trust me, I asked.  Hence the Bux. After the late start to the day, our agenda was packed, just the way I like vacations to be.  Traveling with my family is awesome because we balance… Read more >

August 16, 2011 spain Read more >

Bienvenidos

Spanish cuisine is nothing new to me.  In college, I studied abroad in Barcelona; and have returned to Spain several times since. The country is amazing, so anyone who is considering traveling to Espana, go! Truth be told, Spain’s national cuisine isn’t my fave, but the rest of what Spain has to offer is.  I’ve always been lactose intolerant, so that part of my dietary accommodations hasn’t changed.  But I ate fish previously, so being both meat and dairy free was new on this trip.  For the most part, I found adequate options.  They may… Read more >

July 21, 2011 Uncategorized Read more >