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So much commotion over the holiday meals. Vegetarian or meat? Gluten free or wheat? Dairy or dairy-free? With so many conflicting preferences and requirements these days, it’s hard to choose what to serve or what to bring. Enter the truffle – your answer to the dessert conundrum. It’s easy to make a batch of vegan […]

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