Monthly Archives: December 2013
Barnana
Love bananas? Then it’s time to try Barnana’s chewy banana bites. Barnana dehydrates organic, bite-sized pieces of bananas to create a vegan, non-GMO, and gluten-free snack. The best part is that […]
Vegan Brownies
I am a brownie lover. I am a brownie lover who has (until recently!) shied away from making vegan brownies. Why? They final results are often dry, tasteless, and crumbly. […]
Vegan Date Bars
It would be impossible for me to overstate my feelings about dates. Quite simply, I love them. I tried my first fresh date three years a go when I arrived […]
Plumeria: Vegan Friendly
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. Plumeria is a vegetarian, Thai restaurant that offers a wide array of vegan appetizers, salads, entrees, curries, noodle dishes, and desserts. I’ve received a number of emails […]
Vegan Book Review + A Bonus Recipe: Just in Time for the Holidays!
The holidays are here, people are looking for gift ideas, and I am strong believer in books. Especially some of the books that unlock and demystify the whole foods, plant […]
Vegan Lasagna
Is there anything better than a piece of hearty lasagna in the middle of winter? San Diego’s December nights might not rival other parts of the country, but it still […]
Vegan Whipped Cream
December is the season for desserts. And isn’t every dessert made better with a dollop of whipped cream? I recently attended Veg-Appeal’s vegan holiday cooking class and was blown away […]
Coffee Cup: Vegan Friendly
LA JOLLA. Coffee Cup is tucked into a sleepy section of the village in La Jolla. But don’t let the quiet exterior fool you. Inside, there is a small, bustling […]
Good On Ya Breakfast Bar
We all eat on the go. Despite efforts to plan meals, at some point we all find ourselves grabbing something as we head out the door. My “go to” snack […]
Vegan Eggnog
There’s nothing like ringing in the holiday season with some eggnog. With a base of eggs, cream, or milk, traditional eggnog is decidedly not vegan. But last December, nostalgia swept […]