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Planning an Event With Dietary Restrictions? Start With the Entire Menu
When people begin planning an event, dietary restrictions usually show up late in the process. The venue gets booked. The guest list comes together. The menu starts taking shape. Then someone asks a seemingly simple question: "What are we doing for guests with dietary...
The Best Desserts for Dietary Restrictions Don’t Feel Restrictive at All
There’s been a noticeable shift in the way people approach dessert tables at gatherings, weddings, birthdays, and events. A few years ago, having a gluten-free or dairy-free option felt like an accommodation. Something separate from the “real” desserts. Often smaller,...
Vegan Wedding Cakes: Beautifully Designed, Thoughtfully Made
A wedding cake is more than dessert. It is part of the celebration, part of the design, and often one of the most anticipated moments of the evening. It should feel beautiful, taste exceptional, and reflect the people gathering around it. For couples seeking a vegan...
A More Beautiful Approach to Dietary-Friendly Desserts Starting with Dairy-Free Buttercream
Dessert should never feel like a compromise. At its best, dessert is inclusive by design — thoughtful enough for dietary needs, yet beautiful enough to belong at the center of the table. That philosophy is at the heart of Chef Clarisse Jereza’s work. Her approach to...
How to Make Brownies for Every Dietary Restriction Without Ever Compromising the Experience
Brownies hold a certain place at the table.They are rich, familiar, deeply comforting. The kind of dessert people return to. And yet, for many, a traditional brownie isn’t always within reach. Gluten sensitivities. Dairy intolerance. Plant-based living. A desire for...
Desserts for Dietary Restrictions: A Plant-Based, Allergen-Friendly Approach by Clarisse Jereza
A Different Standard of Dessert Dessert does not need to be separated into “regular” and “restricted.” At its best, dessert is inclusive by design. Chef Clarisse Jereza’s work is built around that idea. As a plant-based chef and certified integrative nutrition coach...