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The Best Ice Cream in NYC: 9 Cool, Weird & Wonderful Shops

March 18, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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There’s nothing more whimsical or reminiscent of childhood than a good ice cream cone. Fortunately, like pizza, ice cream is something of a religion in New York City, whether you’re a kid or an adult. As a result, the best ice cream in NYC runs the gamut from experimental and edgy to foreign-inspired with All-American […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, dessert, nyc, restaurants, Travel Guide

The 11 Coolest Cake Bakeries in Los Angeles

March 12, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for an amazing birthday cake in Los Angeles, you’ve come to the right place. The City of Angels is increasingly regarded as one of the best culinary cities in America, and this is especially true when it comes to bakeries and celebrations.  Like New York City, Los Angeles is a place where […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: bakeries, birthday cake, dairy free, dessert, gluten free, los angeles, vegan

The 5 Best Coffee Shops in Milan, Italy

February 22, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Whether you’re a cafe lover, a coffee snob, a baked goods enthusiast or simply want to experience the quintessential urban Italian experience, the best cafes and coffee shops in Milan deliver on the promise of sensational vibes and atmosphere in Italy’s fashion capital.    The subtle details of cafe culture in Milan, Italy are part […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: coffee, dessert, europe, Europe travel, european cities, Italy, restaurants

Natalie Portman’s Vegan Hamantaschen Recipe

February 17, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 8 Comments

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The latest recipe in G&L’s Nourished By My Heroes series is a fun one: Natalie Portman’s vegan hamantaschen recipe. Hamantaschen are classic, triangle-shaped filled cookies that originate in Israel and enjoy massive popularity in many parts of Eastern Europe.   The cookie casing can range from hard, almost like a shortbread, to more dough-y, akin to […]

Filed Under: Mood Recipes, Nourished By My Heroes Tagged With: cookies, dairy free, dessert, nourished by my heroes, recipe, vegan

The 5 Best Ice Cream Shops in Asheville, North Carolina

February 17, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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The best ice cream in Asheville is relatively easy to find if you know where to look. With a number of inventive, dairy and non-dairy allergy-friendly ice cream shops around this eclectic little mountain town, the flavors and creativity never fail to impress. Ultimately, we cobbled together this guide to Asheville’s best ice cream shops […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, asheville, dessert

The Best Gelato in Milan, Italy: 5 Amazing Local Ice Cream Parlors

February 10, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

In Milan, as everywhere in Italy, you’ll want to try the local gelato– specifically, the stracciatella flavor, which is light vanilla ice cream packed with slivers or chunks of chocolate. But knowing where to get the best gelato in Milan, however, can be a slightly overwhelming endeavor.  Fortunately, we can help you with that. 🙂  […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: dessert, europe, european cities, Italy

The Best Chocolate Babka in NYC: 5 Delicious Classics

February 3, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Chocolate babka is one of those New York City food staples that, like bagels and pizza, is the subject of much fanfare. Where to get the best chocolate babka in NYC, moreover, is a matter of fierce debate, with locals and foodie tourists alike clamoring to try all the best iterations of this niche New […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: bakeries, chocolate, dessert, nyc

Ted Lasso’s Biscuit Recipe (The Real Recipe from The Show)

February 1, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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This edition of our Nourished By My Heroes series features the first male subject we’ve ever featured in this column: Ted Lasso, the lovable hero of the Apple TV+ soccer-themed series Ted Lasso. Below, we share the official Ted Lasso Biscuit recipe– the real recipe used to make the iconic cookies on the show.   Fans […]

Filed Under: Nourished By My Heroes Tagged With: cookies, dessert, nourished by my heroes, pop culture, recipe

A Behind-The-Scenes Look at New York City’s Epic “Cake Picnic”

January 16, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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New York City’s first ever “cake picnic” was a lovely, sweet affair that came to NYC from San Francisco for the first time in 2024. Fans of the series (myself included) were quick to call Cake Picnic NYC “Cake-chella”– and when we arrived to gather at a cozy event space in the lower West Village […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: dessert

Vegan Olive Oil Quick Bread Recipe (World’s Best Anti-Inflammatory Dessert)

January 11, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

Olive oil cake is all the rage in the baking world right now. This vegan olive oil quick bread is versatile and moist enough to moonlight as an olive oil cake (if you want to bake it in a cake pan) or as olive oil cake muffins. We love it best as an understated olive […]

Filed Under: Mood Recipes Tagged With: brain diet, brain food, dessert, fatigue, gluten free, recipe, vegan

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