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There’s all sorts of recent good news about vegan cupcakery BabyCakes, a NYC sensation since 2005. For one, they’re opening a new west coast location smack dab in the middle of the historic Bank District of Los Angeles; then, for folks who live too far from NYC or LA, there’s a new BabyCakes cookbook out on the market, and to celebrate (you can’t help but share in the enthusiasm!), they’ve produced a fun video to feature it (the book is currently available!).

The goodies are not only vegan, but also gluten-free, and most use agave rather than refined sugar.

To keep track of their LA opening and other news, check out their blog or follow them on twitter.

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vegan seder plate
Originally uploaded by coffywoman.

This year, the traditional Passover seder takes place this week (my how time flies) and many a vegan will be celebrating with vegetarian haggadahs, a vegan seder plate and, of course, a sumptious vegan meal, hopefully ending with something as delectable as Hannah Kaminsky’s matzah toffee or even just the paired down, plain chocolate matzoh our own family has tried in recent years.

The absolutely wonderful news is that there is an abundance of mouth-watering vegan recipes available — from both the Sephardic and Ashkenazic traditions — all for the price of a browser visit (and the required ingredients).

In the past, our menus have reflected a blend of both traditions and have included the following:

• Turkish Eggplant Stew
• Sabbath Rice Pilav with Saffron
• Apple and Date Haroset
• Coconut-Lemon-Almond Haroset
• Orange and Olive Salad
• Sauteed Carrots with Almonds
• Vegan Matzoh-Ball Soup
• and, of course, chocolate matzoh

Additional resources for vegan seders can be found on The Vegetarian Resource Group site, PETA, and JewishVeg.com.

If you have a favorite recipe, haggadah, or blog post on your own seder that you’d like to share, please post in the comments. Our own celebrations (including pictures of some of the above-mentioned recipes) are posted here and here. This year, we’ll probably try Hannah Kaminksy’s matzah toffee and PETA’s Apple-Date Mousse. Chagsameach!

Epicurious is in the kitchen with Moby!

In these 4 short videos, Moby offers a glimpse into his small and humble, 30 square foot kitchen where he keeps his favorite, well-worn kitchen equipment and staples such as home-made garlic-infused olive oil, miso paste, brown rice, apple butter, pickles, sea salt and sesame seeds (“sprinkle sea salt and sesame seeds on anything to make it taste fantastic!”).

He also makes his favorite recipe, blueberry pancakes, and talks briefly about his philosophy and one of the best things about being vegan: experiencing new foods and becoming a more discriminating eater.

Other Moby links:
Moby’s Online Journal
Teany Cafe and a Teany Book
The Offical Moby Website

[via Ecorazzi]

For all you busy vegans out there, the urban vegan has a list of 101 vegan meals that take 10 minutes or less to prepare.

Got a favorite quickie meal you’d like to share? Please post in the comments!