Once again, I am loving all of these vegan food blogs that I am coming across. I will never run out of ideas or inspiration again! This recipe is a slight twist on the Mango Fried Rice recipe by Post Punk Kitchen. Ladies and Gentlemen, please give a warm welcome to Mango Fried Quinoa with …
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We love figuring out new ways to make gourmet tasting vegan food… especially when it’s quick and easy! Introducing the Steamed Spinach and Grilled Tofu Bagel Sandwich with a Garlic-Almond Cheese Spread; quick, easy, and oh-so-tasty! I grilled the tofu on high heat for a few minutes in some grapeseed oil, tamari, and agave nectar, … Continue reading steamed spinach and grilled tofu bagel sandwich
I love all of the vegan food blogs that I am finding out in the e-universe. Not only do they provide me with a sense of camaraderie and connection, but they supply endless amounts of inspiration, as well as lots of “I HAVE TO MAKE THAT!” moments. One such moment came a few weeks ago, … Continue reading cookies and cream cupcakes (BEST!)
To get ready for the grand opening of The Bear and The Blackberry House Restaurant, I have decided to cook for my friends and family more. So my very special friends Leah and Sandy came over for a vegan lasagna and salad feast! The lasagna was made of whole wheat noodles, to get the best … Continue reading kale and cremini mushroom lasagna
This spinach salad is accompanied by toasted sliced almonds and red ripe strawberries! I made an orange chia seed vinaigrette that consisted of freshly squeezed orange juice, rice vinegar, agave syrup, sesame oil, garlic, and chia seeds. Are you ready for some fun nutritional facts about chia seeds? Okay! Chia seeds are the highest plant … Continue reading spinach salad with strawberries and toasted almonds
The Bear and The Blackberry took the day off for a trip to the city for vegan eats, vegan sweets, delicious coffee, cool old records, and some cityscape exploration! ‘Twas a rainy day in the city, so our adventure began at Blue Bottle Coffee, for some fine organic caffeination and warmth. Despite the cold weather, … Continue reading san francisco day trip (herbivore)
MMmmm MMMMM! There is something about homemade hummus that we just can’t get enough of! Hummus is a great snack when used as a dip for veggies or chips, or it can be incorporated into a meal via Wrapprito, sandwich, or in this case…pizza! Sometimes the bear and the blackberry just feels lazy, so we … Continue reading sun dried tomato and kalamata olive hummus
How about a nice bowl of some tropical granola? Yes, please! We found a recipe for this granola in Delicious Living, a monthly publication that we grab at the Sacramento Foods Co-op for inspiration and nutritional information. Making granola is fun, plus it makes the house smell like cinnamon, vanilla, and toasty delicious things! The … Continue reading macadamia mango granola
So there has been a new addition to the BEST residence… we are the proud parents of a windowsill herb garden! Hooray! We started these babies from scratch, and it has been so much fun watching them grow (I obsess over them night and day). We have cilantro, basil, sage, parsley, oregano, and chives growing, … Continue reading p.s. herb garden!
What time is it? It’s pasta time! We were inspired to make this pasta by the Sacramento Foods Co-op. They have a “Garlic Lover’s Pasta” in their deli case from time to time, which is vegetarian. But we went ahead and dreamed up a vegan version of this pasta, and MMMM MMM it’s good! The … Continue reading garlic cashew cream pasta with green peas
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