Monthly Archives: January 2013

Veggie Burger 2 Ways – on a Salad or on a Bun with Avocado Chipotle Mayo

This is my all time favorite veggie burger, now that I’ve perfected it. I think that veggie burgers are one of those things that you’ll never buy again from a box because they’re quick and taste so much better when … Continue reading

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Bon Vivant in Larchmere (near Shaker Square)

Bon Vivant opened in June 2012 in what was the old Vine and Bean restaurant. Their food is some of the best in Cleveland and they have multiple vegan options. The atmosphere is adorable because it is in an old … Continue reading

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Fresh and Filling Black Bean Avocado Lime Cilantro Salad

I originally saw this post on Pinterest and made it myself but I put quite a few shortcuts in place so that I could make it start to finish in about 5 minutes. I can’t tell much of a difference … Continue reading

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Strawberry Banana Walnut Smoothie

I LOVE my kale smoothie, but I recognize that I need variety in my diet, so this is one of my favorite post-workout smoothies because of the higher protein content. I make it with Vega One nutritional shake powder, but … Continue reading

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Quick Cinnamon and Chili Powder Vegan Pumpkin Soup – Great for a Weeknight Meal

This recipe is so good you won’t believe how easy it is, and if you’re anything like me, you’ll start making it once a week and taking the leftovers to work for lunch. The spices blend so well with the … Continue reading

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Potato Chip Alternative – Roasted Brussels Sprouts

RoastingĀ BrusselsĀ sprouts is so easy that I make them once a week. If you think you don’t like them then you’re probably not cooking them right. When you’re in the mood for a great vegetable side, you can prepare these in … Continue reading

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Maple Pecan Vegan Ice Cream

I honestly think that cashew cream vegan ice cream is richer and creamier than regular ice cream. This one in particular was just wonderful but I’ll include some more kinds of cashew ice cream as the weeks go on. Winter … Continue reading

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Couldn’t be easier sweet potato fries

It seems tempting to think that sweet potato fries are a better option when you get a bad french fry craving. Unfortunately, they’re still just as double-fried as regular white potato french fries. I wanted to try to make them … Continue reading

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Tommy’s in Cleveland Heights

Of course no Cleveland vegan blog could start with any restaurant review but Tommy’s. It’s been around longer than any other restaurant offering vegan and vegetarian dishes. Their vegan options may not be the healthiest, but they’re so tasty that … Continue reading

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Kale Pineapple Smoothie – if you keep one smoothie recipe, this should be it

This smoothie is one of the main reasons that I decided to start a blog. I must have emailed this recipe to 10 people so I figured I should just post it here for everyone. This is the tastiest way … Continue reading

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