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…
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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…
Toss Your Toxic Nail Polish
Even as a little girl, I was drawn to bright colors, often using neon nail polish to embellish my outfits. My taste in fashion and my sense of health has shifted since then, and now as a 16 year old growing up in a world where it’s difficult to turn away when you know better,…
Gluten Free Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies
Today was National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Who knew? In celebration of this cookie-loving day, Faith and I decided to make one of our favorite recipes, Gluten Free Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies…with a twist. Instead of chocolate chips, we simply broke up one of our favorite chocolate bars from Theo Chocolate and added a few dried tart…
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…
Plant-Based Teen Cooking Camp
Making changes to our diet is not always easy and typically comes with a price. The price is letting go of what we think we know about food and allowing ourselves – and our children – the freedom to ask questions, explore new ideas, and take a stance for our health and the health of…