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Chef Linda
Linda Soper-Kolton, Chef, came to the Sanctuary as a guest chef to share her love of compassionate cooking in our then-fledgling culinary program. Lured by the magic of the Sanctuary, her love of animals and the urgency of our mission, Linda stayed on to lead and grow the culinary program, inspiring and educating with love, patience, and delicious food.
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Vegan Whipped Cream

I use coconut cream for the base. I've seen other recipes that use non-dairy milk, but for me, this seems…

Resolve to Get Your Vitamin B12

If you are vegan or thinking about it, you've probably heard about the importance of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is…

Cherry Pistachio Biscotti

Biscotti are a wonderful treat any time of year, but especially at holiday time. Perfect for dipping in hot cocoa (vegan,…

Jam Thumbprints

Jam Thumbprints are a simple, classic cookie, perfect for holiday-time or anytime. My first batch of these cookies, right out of…

Italian Anise Cookies

My family isn't Italian, so when I had my first Italian Anise Cookie, I was in my 20's. Christmas hasn't…

Snowballs (Russian Tea Cakes)

For me, Snowballs (Russian Tea Cakes) are the essence of what holiday baking is about; sweet, simple and sparkly. With only…

Gingerbread People

Gingerbread cookies are really a personal thing. Some like theirs hard and crunchy, others like them soft and chewy. I…

Pecan Gingersnap Truffles

Looking for something decadent and delicious but simple to make? You found it! A food processor, a few ingredients and…

Chocolate Crackle Cookies

If you love chocolate, then these Chocolate Crackle Cookies are for you. Deep, dark chocolatey taste with powdered sugar-sweetness.Ingredients1 cup vegan…

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

These literally disappear before the chocolate has set. The taste, the texture, the winning combination of chocolate and coconut, it's…

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