My aunt came to visit and wanted to experience a cat cafe. There are two in the Lower East Side and we were hungry after all the kitty cuteness. I had seen JaJaJa on Instagram and wanted to try it.…
Tag: Mexican
Cafe Frida in Upper West Side NYC
Cafe Frida recently added a vegan menu to their traditional Mexican options. So of course I had to check it out. The place was completely packed and very noisy. We were told 15 to 20 minutes for a table for…
Voodoo Taco
I don't normally review local restaurants because these are the people I know and get to live with. However, others have started asking me to do so. If following my tweets @aneverydayvegan, you already know I tweet when I learn about…
Brown Rice Tortillas
I do not have a gluten intolerance or allergy. However, I do feel lighter when I eat less gluten, so I look for yummy ways to make that happen. Unfortunately, these Food For Life Brown Rice Tortillas did not accomplish…
Party Queso
A few years before I became vegan I was introduced to a dish that made me want to eat the entire bowl, knowing a tummy ache was quick to follow. A local restaurant, named after the street it sat on,…
Rice and Beans
Rice and beans has been a go-to meal for me for decades. No matter my budget or time limits, this meal is always easy and delicious. What you will need: 1 cup uncooked brown rice 1 can black beans,…
Horchata
I associate the holidays with Horchata. Probably because I'm from Texas and have attended many Posadas over the years when this drink is often served. It's sweet and refreshing without being too thick like egg nog. What you will…
Nachos
Last week I wrote about using a new shredded vegan cheese for nachos. One of my favorite things to eat in the summer is nachos and I realized that maybe some would like to know how I make delicious nachos.…
7 Layer Dip
I made this twice for different parties last weekend and still didn't have leftovers. Seven layer dip often has lots of dairy and sits overnight to combine the flavors. I prefer it fresh and encourage all fresh ingredients. For example,…
Spinach Enchiladas
Enchiladas are one of my very favorite foods. This dish can be mild or spicy depending on the enchilada sauce or cheese used. My favorite enchilada sauce is Hatch. After living in New Mexico for a couple years, I still…
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