In this utterly selfish blog update, I would like to share 10 things I’m super duper excited about with the official start of Vida Vegan Con – WHICH IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW. This list was inspired by my dear friends at Vegans on the Move, and is in no particular order, below the SWAG packing [...]
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Playing tourist in Portland: Waiting at Voodoo Doughnuts
It’s taken a few months to mull this one over. Since then, this has happened, the re-opening of the newly expanded, original VooDoo Doughnuts (and whatever those leisurely, sugar-dusted picnic tables are about): Let’s non-scientifically estimate the above line around 30-45 minutes. It loops around a bit inside, as well. I’ve joked many times about my [...]
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 [...]
Recreation: The Farm’s Herb-Crusted Tofu Marsala
Ah, The Farm Cafe’s Herb-Crusted Tofu Marsala. It’s been a while, but I swear, I’ve been on more than one awkward date where this dish owns my attention over the person sitting across the table. It’s Italian fine dining meets Northwest greatness meets home cooking meets a plate high in the running for my last [...]
It’s coming.
You guys! Isa is coming back to Portland in just under 2 weeks to help out with a little something we like to call the Vegan Iron Chef Competition. This year, she’s co-hosting the 2nd annual competition with local zinester, Nicole J. Georges – and Ms. Moskowitz just so happened to pick out the top secret ingredient. Or, as we [...]
The Charm of Brass Tacks Sandwiches
Update: They now have a website! Last week, I was charmed by a sandwich. True story. I stopped by the soft opening of Brass Tack Sandwiches, located on the corner of N Fremont & N Vancouver, and I continue to look back, wistfully. This new deli has creative vegan, vegetarian and omni options, including housemade [...]
Playing tourist in Portland
In strange yet true developments, I have two friends from my hometown visiting Portland on vacation right now. Tis adorable. I don’t typically admit this, but I’m originally from the South Shore of Long Island and my accent is in full bloom once more from being around my friends. Commence TAWKING AND WAWKING AND CAWFEE [...]
You’re going to Vida Vegan Con!
After a tough day of decision-making, the answer was clear. I seriously loved them all, and changed my mind a few times – they are all my favorites and were all SO impressive! Check out the full line of up contenders here. Without further adieu, the winner of the full weekend registration ticket ($250 value, [...]
Smokey Baked Mac & Cheese and inspiration from Bang Bang Cafe in Seattle, WA
This recipe marked the first time I’d turned to VegWeb for guidance in years. The veg recipe directory and LiveJournal’s vegan cooking communities were my learn-as-you-go and read-the-comments because you can only-sorta-trust-the-internet tip toes into the vegan culinary world back in the early 2000s. It’s like I can recall mildly freaking out when the number of [...]
