I have been quietly frequenting this bakeshop for several months now. It is located in an unassuming stripmall in Richardson, a suburb just north of Dallas, Texas. I do love me some sweets. Being gluten-free makes finding sweets a bit…
Dare Ashville Chedda
A local farmer's market has Dare vegan cheeses. We picked up the Ashville Chedda to try. I'm not normally a big fan of Cheddar flavors and I always think of cheddar as a hard cheese. This cheese is soft and…
The Doshi House in Houston
The Doshi House is part of Project Row Houses, which incorporates art with community enrichment and neighborhood development. Very cool concept. The cafe is often listed as a great place for vegans. I had to visit. We visited for lunch…
Green Seed Vegan in Houston
Traveling as a vegan has become so much easier since 1998 when I began my journey. However, traveling as a gluten-free vegan has reminded me of the past. There are certainly fewer options, and they can be more challenging to…
Mushroom Casserole
I have been enjoying and serving a mushroom casserole for a few years now and failed to post the recipe. It is always a crowd pleaser, and almost all the ingredients can be kept on hand for that moment of…
Cocoandre Chocolatier
I'm still a chocoholic! I am eating less chocolate, but I still enjoy a high-quality morsel every so often. Recently, walking through a corner store, I came across Cocoandre Chocolatier and really wanted to try it. Dark cocoa, oranges, peanuts,…
Natural Living Organic in League City
An unassuming house in an unassuming neighborhood holds a very fun treasure of vegan and gluten-free delights. Natural Living Organic Food Co-op & Cafe in League City, Texas is rated highly and is halfway between Houston and Galveston. I wanted…
Original Mexican Cafe in Galveston
Almost 20 years ago I lived in Galveston, Texas. I have fond memories of eating at the Original Mexican Cafe. Even back then it was easy to enjoy a vegan meal at this unassuming restaurant. It was such fun to…
Rawgirls in Memphis
We were in Memphis, Tennessee, on a very hot day. I was melting. Eating raw was the perfect option. Bonus that Rawgirls was on our way to the National Civil Rights Museum. Rawgirls is a small, order at the counter…
Sunflower Bakehouse in Nashville
All vegan and gluten-free? What is this heaven you describe? I recently visited Nashville, Tennessee and got to catch up with a dear friend. We have known one another since kindergarten! This is pre-Facebook, ya'll. My friend said there was…