Holiday Wish List by Rose Bruno Bailey
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Christmas tree! O Christmas tree! I started getting into the Christmas spirit back in July, when The Hallmark Channel did their month of Christmas Movies. I even started buying decorations early. To deck the halls like a Hallmark film is my goal this year and to enjoy the gift of being present. I love November and December, and I choose joy. Let’s face it, we all had a year that calls for more cheer. I’m making my vegan Christmas wish list: I remember as a kid sitting on the floor, circling items in the Christmas catalog and dreaming with Christmas movies playing in the background. Not much has changed since those moments except I’m circling the internet for my Christmas list this year. Once a dreamer, always a dreamer. Here’s eight items I’m crushing on this Christmas. Four items are my splurge wish list, and four items are on my steal wish list. I included sweets because what’s Christmas without a little chocolate? So, pour your vegan hot cocoa in your favorite Christmas mug, put on the Hallmark Channel, light some lights and dream of holiday cheer. Embrace your inner child and dream of your Christmas wish list. You know I am.
Splurge Items I’m really lusting for Angela Roi Handbags. The Cher Tote and the Hamilton Satchel are on my list. I’ve always wanted a designer bag but it didn’t fit in with my vegan values. Angela Roi believes personal style should not come at an expense of personal values. The Cher Tote in brown is a casual yet elegant everyday bag and the Hamilton Satchel in black is a dress up lady-like kind of bag. I’m wishing for both, and they are a bit of a splurge for less than $300 dollars but totally worth it. You can order Angela Roi handbags at www.angelaroi.com.
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Almond Cow. Have you ever wanted to make your own Almond Milk? I do, and the Almond Cow makes the process so much simpler. You simply put the ingredients in and press the button. Almond Milk is perfect for your vegan hot cocoa, and simple use gives you more time to watch those Christmas movies. You can find the Almond Cow for $195.00 online @almondcow.co
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Vitamix Blender. To be honest I’m not sure which model is best for me, but I know I need one in my life. I’ve never loved cooking as much as I have since going vegan. I need the tools to create vegan cheese sauces out of cashews and delicious and healthy smoothies. It’s definitely a splurge item but one that will last a very long time. You can find Vitamix Blenders in different price ranges, starting at about $250.00 on Amazon.
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Cuisinart Food Processor. Every vegan needs a good food processor. I make amazing vegan black bean brownies that even non-vegans love. It’s time consuming to mash black beans the old-fashioned way with a hand potato masher. Cuisinart has one that checks off all of my needs. Definitely on my wish list. Cuisinart DFP-14BCWNY 14-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless Steel. It comes in several colors and I found it on Amazon for $249.00. Just in time for Christmas Baking.
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Issue 61 - November/December 2020
VEGWORLD Magazine
