Portland’s had a weirdo summer all right. I blocked out most of the spurts of humidity (shades help), but it seems like it’s back with a vengeance for my goddamn birthday. I don’t plan on doing much today besides listening to Billy Joel, waiting to see if my second sibling remembers to call and imbibing [...]
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On-wards, Sweet Hereafter
The following photos are from opening week at the Sweet Hereafter (3326 SE Belmont), opened by the folks behind NE Alberta’s beloved Bye & Bye. I reckon you arrive early (really really), grab a seat, pick out your tofu or Soy Curls, and order something in a mason jar, while I wonder why the heck I moved south [...]
Holiday Projects: DIY Kahlua
Somehow, I found a way to grumble a wee bit while making this. Office holiday gift exchange pressure!!! The rest of my mood was all smirky, caffeinated anticipation, with the buzz of Victrola beans from my Seattle adventure, clear grain alcohol, rich vanilla paste and a little fresh clementine zest, for good measure. I had [...]
The MoFo Farewell, alla Vodka
Happy last day of MoFo! I haven’t quite been keeping to my proposed theme and daily posting as much as I intended, but I like to think that posting elsewhere (and co- planning a vegan bloggers conference, zomg!!!) has helped make up for it a tiny bit. That, and getting wrapped up on the MoFo [...]
DIY Apple Liquor: The Halfway Point
It’s been over a month and it’s nearly noon, so here’s the mid-process photo report on my homemade McIntosh apple liquor: It smells amazing and I already wish I was making more! The method is based off of this recipe from The Savvy Homemaker (but really, most recipes are online are the same), which involves [...]
Portland’s Late Night, Vegan-Friendly Eats
A list of bars, carts and restaurants of just where to find vegan grub that’s more than a hummus plate or basket of fries after 10pm. It includes 38 businesses, their addresses, neighborhood, late night hours, and recommended offerings. If you think of more, please leave a comment! Portland’s Late Night Vegan Eats Originally Compiled [...]
A Day in the Life #1: VeganMoFo Begins & White Russian Pie
Let me be amongst the nearly 550+ vegans to proudly announce, “Happy Vegan MoFo!”* This marks Year IV of MoFo creativity – and this year, I’ll not only be participating in daily posts, I’ll also be helping with the official round ups, too. Aka I’m supposed to spend all day reading vegan blogs! Ah, ah. [...]
The Great Pumpkin Syrup Sunday
Oh, Fall I picked up a sugar pie pumpkin from the coop yesterday with two goals. Today, I’ll open up about the first: Pumpkin Syrup. I’m one to seek out a vegan-friendly pumpkin latte or two, or milkshake, during my favorite season, and one to wonder, “Where aren’t there more classy pumpkin cocktails?” Pumpkin, seasonal spices and brandy [...]
apple fest and apple-tastic inspiration
The apple of my eye. Project #2: VWAM’S Apple Sage Sausages, turned Roast. Reason: I’ve made the original recipe for Jayne’s seitan sausages a couple of times. The flavor is incredible, and totally right for fall. I tend to make seitan sausages every couple of months, and haven’t made simmered, or baked [...]
