Vegan Cheesecake

This is the moment Vicki has been waiting for. This week we discuss her favorite episode of The Golden Girls of all time, "The Actor" (ep. 14, s. 2), in which Blanche, Dorothy and Rose all fall for the star of their local theatre's latest production. He's the kind of man who really melts Rose's Häagen-Dazs, makes Dorothy giddy as a school girl and makes Blanch stuff her bra. Dave and Vicki also talk about vegan ice cream, a mutual love of caramel and some vegan seafood items.

Dorothy's ex-husband, deadbeat Stan, is back and wearing out his welcome in "The Stan Who Came To Dinner" (ep. 13, s. 2) on this week's episode of The Golden Girls. Dave and Vicki go in to everything from people moaning in recovery to Rihanna songs along the way as well as vegan ribs and cookies.  

The legendary Nancy Walker stars as Sophia's surprise birthday present in "Sisters" (e. 12, s. 2) of The Golden Girls. Dave has a lot to say about Walker and Vicki tries not to say too much about her cousins who have "donkey butts." Dave also goes into why he thinks his alter ego name is more than fitting and defends his "bitchy" moniker and Vicki is somehow doing her hair the entire time during the recording. She's got talent!

Dave and Vicki don't have much Christmas spirit for this episode of The Golden Girls but duty calls and they will take it on anyway.  In "'Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas" (e. 12, s. 2), the Girls are trying to make their way to their respective homes for the holiday but are foiled at every turn. Somehow Dave and Vicki end up discussing bad movies, the cost of VCR's in the 1980's and whether or not it's a good idea to give money to someone that isn't playing an accordion.

Dave and Vicki are back together recording at a safe social distance as they discuss "Love, Rose" (e. 10, s. 2) of The Golden Girls. Before they get to talking about Rose's fictional, romantic pen pal, Isaac Newton, they have other important topics to tackle. Such as... Dave's public meltdown. Vicki's surprising love of not very PC classic films and her new obsession with Be Leaf vegan shrimp. 

Blanche is quickly jealous of Dorothy when she starts to work at the museum in "Joust Between Friends" (e. 9, s. 2) of The Golden Girls. Dave and Vicki ponder important issues brought up in the episode such as proper care of underwear and the joys of pet ownership. They also chat about vegan cheesy goodness and other culinary triumphs of late like deep fried Oreos.

Dorothy, Blanche and Rose find out that the hotel they's booked for their Caribbean getaway is a dumped in this week's episode "Vacation" (e. 8, s. 2). Dave and Vicki recall their own worst hotel experiences as well as discuss vegan sushi and the fine line between underwear being sexy and ridiculous.

The Golden Girls have more family visiting to drive the plot on this week's episode, "A Family Affair." Dorothy's son and Rose's daughter wind up in bed together while Blanche recovers from a bad back. Dave and Vicki discuss their love of the word floozy and favorite vegan breakfasts and other things they've been cooking on lockdown. (note: please forgive the lesser quality audio as quarantine has disrupted our recording schedule)

Big Daddy is back and he's got a much younger fiancé with him in this week's episode, "Big Daddy's Little Lady" (s 2, e 6),  of The Golden Girls. Dave and Vicki discuss what they've been eating while sheltering in place. For Dave, that included almost an entire cake while Vicki's been practicing making tortillas. 

Dorothy's lesbian friend, Jean, from college comes to visit in "Isn't it Romantic" (ep. 5, s. 2) of The Golden Girls and it's one of Dave and Vicki's favorite episodes!  We also cover important issues like vegan ice cream sundaes, shoulder pads, lame April Fool's Day jokes and private photos not always being so private...

"It's a Miserable Life" is not only the way many of us are feeling now but it's also the name of The Golden Girls episode Dave and Vicki discuss on this week's Vegan Cheesecake. Rose tells their mean neighbor Frieda Claxton to drop dead and she takes it literally leaving the girls to take care of her funeral. Mean neighbors, nice lesbians, Menudo, vegan food and the importance of having bail money are just a few topics that get addressed along the way.

Known deadbeat, Stan, is back and expects his ex-wife Dorothy to console him when he loses his business in this week's episode "Take Him He's Mine" (ep. 3, s. 2) of The Golden Girls. Dorothy pawns him off on Blanche and then finds herself angry when Blanche has fun with Stan.  Dave and Vicki discuss the proper etiquette for dating or not dating someone's ex as well as offer up some vegan food ideas for people stuck at home during self-quarantine. Dave also admits that he's the type of person who isn't above ruining some kid's lemonade stand.

The Golden Girls are mistaken for "Ladies of the Evening" and miss their chance to meet dreamboat Burt Reynolds in episode 2 of season 2. Dave and Vicki revisit this classic episode and also discuss hot repairmen, hooker cookbooks and ponder which celebrities would turn them into sluts.

We are onto season 2 of The Golden Girls as we discuss "The End of the Curse" and Dave spends more time discussing periods than most men ever do. Vicki and Dave also come dangerously close to discussing serious issues in clear violation of this silly podcast's mission statement. 

Poor Rose. Another man has died in her bed in the classic Golden Girls episode "In a Bed of Rose's" (episode 15, season 1) and Vicki declares Rose patient zero of a new condition known as deadly punani. Dave discovers that Vicki's bra is like the Bermuda triangle and they each talk about some of their favorite recent vegan eats. Dave raves about the desserts from Pie Pie My Darling in Chicago and Vicki finally got her butt to Otani for some amazing vegan sushi.

Blanche's aptly named niece, Lucy, comes to Miami to interview for college and give her aunt a run for her money in the man-hungry department in this week's episode "Nice and Easy" (epside 17, season 1) of The Golden Girls. Dave and Vicki aren't here to slut-shame Lucy though, mainly because they are too busy talking about cruelty-free mouse catching, check-out line weirdos and Dave's vegan pancake obsession.

After taking a week off for mental and physical health, Dave and Vicki are back to discuss another hilarious episode of The Golden Girls, "The Truth Will Out" (episode 16, season 1). Family secrets, Brussels sprouts and Vicki's ever-growing "heifer list" are all on the docket and Dave offers up his thanks for a surprise delivery from Bartleby's Seitan Stand.

Dave tries to keep Vicki conscious from a post-brunch food coma as they discuss "Stan's Return" (ep. 11, season 1) of The Golden Girls. In this episode, Dorothy's dirtbag ex-husband pays a visit after he gets dumped while Rose and Blanche try to decide on a vacation destination. Speaking of vacations, Dave and Vicki discuss their desire to visit Modern Love on a vegan road trip.

Sitcom legend Polly Holliday stars as Rose's blind sister in "Blind Ambition" (episode 23, season 1)  while the Golden Girls get ready for a garage sale. Dave and Vicki discuss the show but also talk about their recent meals from Squash the Beef, Seitan's Realm and Two Dollar Radio Headquarters as well as almost burning down the house.

Blanche has her "me too" moment when her professor offers her some extra credit to pass a class in "Adult Education" (episode 20 of season 1) of The Golden Girls. As Dorothy tries to score Sinatra tickets Dave and Vicki discuss their own borderline creepy pop star obsessions.

Rose is out of work in "Job Hunting" after the Grief Center closes in episode 22 of season 1 of The Golden Girls. Dave and Vicki discuss everything from Dorothy's slut-shaming Blanche to raw vegan food and they each reveal one of their most irrational fears.

Happy New Year! Ring in 2020 with a new episode of your favorite Golden Girls and vegan food themed podcast! This week Dave and Vicki discuss episode 18 of season one, The Operation. Also on the table are Ginsu knives, birthday cakes and Vicki makes a shocking revelation.

Blanche is dating a super rich man who is looking for a mother for his small children in "Second Motherhood" (season 1, episode 19) of The Golden Girls. Dave and Vicki marvel at the notion of motherhood at any time and also discuss some of their recent travels and the food they ate. Vicki ventured to Los Angeles and loved Stuff I Eat while Dave found himself and Florida and got to dine at Ethos Vegan Kitchen in Orlando. 

Rose's new love interest is a bit of a surprise to the other ladies in "A Little Romance" (season 1, episode 13) and Dave & Vicki discuss some of their own embarrassing or questionable love interests. Dave finally made a vegan pumpkin French toast that he's been wanting for over a decade and all Vicki wants for Christmas is a nacho bar.

Dorothy and her visiting sister Gloria play tug of war over Sophia in "The Custody Battle" (episode 12 of season 1 of The Golden Girls) as Dave and Vicki reminisce about kitchen injuries, a mutual appreciation of LL Cool J. and white man afros (check our Instagram @vegancheesecakepod to see Vicki's top 3).

Blanche's troubled 14-year-old grandson tests everyone's nerves on episode 6 of season 1 of The Golden Girls called "On Golden Girls." Dave and Vicki wax nostalgic on their own parent's techniques for discipline, Rambo and go over what they did with their Thanksgiving leftovers.

Spoiler alert, Blanche's sister shows up and needs a kidney in the aptly titled Golden Girls episode "The Transplant." Dave and Vicki try to decide who they'd donate an organ to and it seems like that list is longer than the list of people for whom they'd babysit. 

Dave and Vicki tackle episode 2 of season 1 of The Golden Girls, "Guess Who's Coming to the Wedding." Dorothy finally gets to confront her ex as we discuss some of our own bad break-ups, Thanksgiving dinner ideas and rutabagas. Plus, Dave finally makes an actual vegan cheesecake! P

This week Dave and Vicki discuss the oddly titled "That Was No Lady" (season 1, episode 14) of The Golden Girls and tackle important issues like hot gym teachers, politically incorrect sitcom jokes, terrible closed captioning and hastily thrown together parties. They also discuss one of the easiest and tastiest gluten-free and vegan meals you can make, socca.

Don't you hate when you're friend won't believe that the guy they're dating is a scuzzbucket? Blanche finds herself in that position with Dorothy as Dave and Vicki discuss "The Triangle" episode of The Golden Girls as well as their appreciation of the kaftan and the start of soup season.

Have you ever fantasized about having a fling with your sexy, young Jazzercise instructor? Blanche certainly has! Dave and Vicki discuss "Blanche and the Younger Man" from season one of The Golden Girls and reminisce about some classic jingles, conquering a fear of pomegranates, sweet oil and the hours of entertainment that is watching 1980's aerobics competitions on YouTube.

If you've been wondering what Vicki's requirements are for dating prospects, this is the episode for you. Dave and Vicki dive into "Rose the Prude" from season one of The Golden Girls as well as discuss their love of french fries and Dave confesses his secret cola crush.

In this week's episode of Vegan Cheesecake Dave and Vicki tackle episode 8 of season 1 of The Golden Girls, "The Break In." Dave recounts his personal history with burglars and Vicki puts a curse of unstoppable diarrhea on thieves. Food topics once again include rave reviews for Ohio Pie Co. pizza and the finger-licking goodness of Zoma Ethiopian.

Have you ever eaten so much that you feel like you're going to die? Poor Sophia has as we learn in this occasionally serious episode of The Golden Girls, "The Heart Attack." Dave tells Vicki about over-eating the world's best vegan Pizza from the Ohio Pie Co. Death by vegan pizza wouldn't be the worst way to go...

Are you an adult who still calls your parents "mommy" and "daddy?" If so, it's time to realize how creepy that is... unless you're Blanche Devereaux  and then it's fine. Dave and Vicki discuss episode 24 of season 1 of The Golden Girls, "Big Daddy" as well as the dangers of expired tofu and over-seasoned sausages.

In "How We Met" The Golden Girls have their first all night bonding (and flashback) session around a cheesecake. Dave and Vicki discuss everything from overweight cats to wet T-shirt contests.

Listen in as Dave and Vicki barely talk about episode 21 of season 1 of The Golden Girls, "The Flu," since they are too pre-occupied with food. The good news is that Vicki finally got to eat something she didn't cook this week. Grilled avocados and a disastrous cantaloupe pie are also on the table for discussion.

Dave and Vicki discuss bad dates, strange bets, 14 hour pasta sauces and obscene vegan sausages under the guise of talking about "The Competition," a classic episode of The Golden Girls. While the girls are busy switching partners for a bowling competition, Dave and Vicki are too busy talking about food to even think about talking about bowling.  

Dave and Vicki tackle the pilot episode of The Golden Girls and ponder the fate of gay houseboy Coco as they discuss the delicious vegan foods they have either made or eaten this week.  Dave and Vicki both think they are the same Golden Girl. Take this quiz to see who you are. Visit Urban Sweetness and Bitchy Vegan Homo to find out more about your hosts and where we will be next.