L’intermission: Flower Powered

Loria Stern’s bestselling Flower Pressed Shortbread Cookies are individually designed with handpicked flowers and herbs laid onto a buttery shortbread base. Visit EatYourFlowers.com or follow @loriastern on Instagram to learn more.

Flower Powered

Cheer up, buttercup! Loria Stern’s edible flower baked goods are sure to add an extra layer of joy (and melt-in-your-mouth shortbread) to the holiday season. From calendula to bright pink phlox and classic daisies, each order is unique and filled with various seasonal flowers sourced from Stern’s organic garden in Montecito, California, or local farmers. Her creations celebrate the intersection of botanical aesthetics and intentional baking, using only the highest quality ingredients.

Love, VIE xo

To learn more about Meet The Source or order their delicious creations, visit MeetTheSource.com

Photo courtesy of Meet The Source Bon appétit! THE ESSENCE OF LIFE

Nothing says holiday cheer quite like the dessert table! From fruitcakes to gingerbread houses, the options are endless for festive sweets. Meet The Source is a whole-food bakery specializing in cakes, bliss balls, and cinnamon rolls. They make desserts with ingredients in their most natural state to produce a delicious treat that is both tasty and healthy. No need to fret over all those holiday calories!