Christmas Treats? Vegan Sweets

Above: Lindsay (The Hostess) gives vegan chocolate treats the Thumbs Up!

As I mentioned on Friday, I had a Mad Men themed Christmas party to attend on Saturday.  While I was looking forward to going, I was a little worried about what I would eat and drink.

Thankfully, the hostess was considerate enough to call me in advance and ask if there was anything she could get that I would be able to eat/drink…how’s that for thoughtfulness?

I asked her if it would be okay if I brought something to the party–I wanted to make Meghan’s Flourless Chocolate Balls.

My plan was to hatch a vegan secret between the hostess and me. I wanted to get to her place early so that I could put out the plate of chocolate balls without anyone noticing.  That is, I did not want to draw any attention to what I had brought. And much to my surprise, once people started in on the buffet, no one seemed to notice a difference.  After people tried the balls, we told them that it was a vegan treat.

Only one guy complained that they ‘tasted vegan.’
Translation: He thought they were dry? Bland? Tasteless
My Response: To tell the truth, I thought he was a bit dry, bland and his comments tasteless.

I’m not opposed to criticism, but I prefer it to be direct and constructive, not back-handed and vague.  

Too harsh? Maybe.  

Anyway, a few people said that they were a bit chewy and one girl said she was glad to have her glass of water nearby (but that’s because she’s not a huge fan of dates and I used them in the recipe), but most people loved them and the plate was cleared!  I even decorated the plate with locally grown organic mint and organic raspberries and most of that went too!

The next day, I got an email request for Meghan’s recipe!

And don’t worry, I favoured veggies over the chocolate balls.

Photographic evidence of chocolate love courtesy of yours truly.