As many of you may know, going out to eat is not always easy when dietary needs and preferences include both vegan and gluten-free. Although many restaurants are now offering gluten-free menu items, or plant-based meals, somehow many restauranteurs have lost sight of the folks who prefer avoiding both animal products and gluten in the…
Restaurant Reviews
Out and About: Rambling Through Portland Oregon
We’re the original “Vegans in the Hood” rambling through Portland, Oregon in search of plant-based and gluten-free eats along the way. If you’re out-and-about this summer, somewhere in the western states, take a look through a few of our “Vegans in the Hood” blog posts for ideas and locations of eateries that cater to our…
Out and About: Seattle
We have a limited number of opportunities to create memories with our children and I’m here to tell you these times become much more precious as we age. I recently took a weekend-adventure trip to Seattle with my oldest daughter Megan. Disconnecting from routine and spending alone time with someone you love is such a joy! While we…
Out and About: Philly
My recent trip to Philadelphia was no more than a 48 hour adventure and took place without my vegan homies. I wanted to explore this artsy city but was seriously craving some vegan eats. Hungry and not sure where to go, I turned to Yelp for some answers. Because I didn’t have much time and…
Out and About: La Jolla & Trilogy Cafe
We’re out-and-about this holiday season searching for healthy, vegan, non-gmo, organic and gluten-free menu items around San Diego. Now, I know that’s a tall order but this is the way we roll in the world. We have collectively (at one time or another) suffered from autoimmune disease, Crohn’s disease, pre-diabetes, esophageal issues (complete removal of…
Peace Pies
What an exceptional day I had last Friday in my sweet little town of Encinitas! The day started off with my group of like-minded mommies, tea-lovers, and friends at Lofty Coffee Roasting Works (across the street from the Original Lofty Coffee, next to Rhino Art). We love gathering on a Friday morning to chat about…