Your Guide to Vegetarian Eats
The Christmas tree should be up all winter if you ask me. I made this minty ice cream cake to celebrate the beginning of winter by layering sugar cookies, mint chocolate chip ice cream, Klondike bars, and peppermint chip ice cream in a Pyrex deep baking dish. I crushed candy cane pieces on top and stored in the freezer overnight before eating. It was delicious!
Watch the recipe video here.
(more…)I was able to eat my way through both of the Christkindlmarkets this year, and they did not disappoint. I went to the Wrigleyville location on a Wednesday around 5pm and there was barely anyone there. I visited the downtown location on a Tuesday around 8pm and it was very crowded. Here’s all the delicious plant-based snacks I enjoyed while wandering around the Christmas Tree.
PuffyHouzz has a plethora of mini pancakes with different toppings, and I tried The Santa’s Favorite Puffy, which was covered in strawberries and Nutella. It was the perfect sweet treat to start off my evening there. The collectable mug this year is an aqua blue showing snowy a night at the downtown Christkindlmarket.
Whenever I see a La Boulangerie booth I have to get a croissant – they’re the best in the city.
As winter quickly approaches, I’m reminiscing on a lovely, autumn weekend spent in Vermont with my sweet friends and all the fall flavors we enjoyed. Here’s everything I ate while exploring the Burlington area:
We started the weekend off with these delicious vegan pancakes made by my sweet friend, Caitlin. I always love sharing breakfast with friends, especially when it involves fresh fruit. After eating we decided to go for a bike ride along the vast Lake Champlain.
After a bike ride and hike, we stopped at the food truck outside of Foam Brewers for these delicious maple Brussels sprouts. I’m still daydreaming about them.
I love the harvest salad from sweetgreen, but for $20 I can make a much bigger portion of the salad at home that’s just as good.
It’s so easy and all you need to mix together is:
One of the best parts about living in a city is getting delicious food when the midnight hunger strikes, and Chicago has some great plant-based options to try. Here are a few of my favorites after a night out in Lakeview.
You can’t beat a late night Golden Apple trip, and y’all know I love a classic diner that always serves breakfast. I tend to order their chocolate hip waffles or pancakes, and the hash browns were the perfect savory side. There’s not many plant-based lunch or dinner options, so I usually go here when I’m craving breakfast food. So thankful for this 24-hour diner in Lakeview.
(more…)I spent Earth Day weekend in Marquette where I was constantly surround by amazing food, fun people, and fresh Lake Superior air. Here’s a few things I did and ate while wandering around this upper peninsula, college town.
We toured the production facility of Blackrocks Brewery where I tried their acclaimed American wheat ale, Honey Lav, before it was released for the season.
(more…)I’ve lived in Lakeview, Chicago for a few years now, and I’ve found some incredible breakfast restaurants and coffee shops in the area. There’s so many delicious vegetarian options in the neighborhood, but here’s a few of my favorites.
Sam and George’s have 29 skillets to choose from on their menu, and The Spartan with sautéed tomatoes, onions, green peppers feta cheese on top of hash browns is my go to. If I want something sweet, I order their yummy chocolate chip pancakes as well. This family-run restaurant is one of my favorites in west Lakeview, and I always leave feeling full and happy.
(more…)Spring is just around the corner which means it’s almost time for smoothies for breakfast again! I love drinking a smoothie in the morning on a warm day.
Here’s the ingredients I use to make this smoothie:
(more…)We live in an age where I can get delicious food from my favorite restaurants delivered right to my door in Chicago, and I’m going to take advantage of that. I use DoorDash when I have a craving because I get a free DashPass membership with the Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card I have.
The Elote quesadilla from Seoul Taco is one of my favorite indulgences to order for delivery. It’s packed full of flavor and spice. Their kimchi fried rice and churros are fire too. I always recommend this place for a tasty takeout meal.
(more…)I grew up in St. Joseph, and I was lucky to be surrounded by so many delicious restaurants. I love visiting so I can indulge in my favorite spots from my childhood. Autumn is the best season to visit Michigan, and I just spent a weekend in the area soaking up the crisp autumn air and fall fresh flavors.
One of my favorite restaurants in Benton Harbor is the Mason Jar Cafe, and their pumpkin pancakes autumn special is the perfect filling breakfast on a chilly morning. I love how these pancakes taste with their savory breakfast potatoes. I don’t drink coffee, but I do love their chai latte.
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