A chain located in Modesto and Turlock, Yogurt Mill has been swirling up frozen yogurt for locals since 1984. This Spring they’ve added plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free soft-serve to their rotating flavors, and I am ecstatic! When I moved to Modesto in 2015, I pulled into the Yogurt Mill drive-thru for the first time, after […]

It’s my birthday! To celebrate I ordered a custom vegan channeled cake from Maple Modesto. If you’re not familiar with “channeling”, it is to serve as a medium and/or meditate as a means of communicating with your inner self, as well as spirits from other realms. In this case, Rebecca channeled my energy and created […]

With Easter on it’s way, two classic flavors come to mind; Carrot and Chocolate. A local bakery has the hook-up for us, so we can satisfy those sweet-tooth cravings and serve up a tasty treat with no effort: Dessert European Bakery A family-owned bakery, known for European desserts is currently offering vegan versions of these […]

Warmer weather is coming. While I am not a fan of higher temps, I am a fan of the ‘cool’ treats that come into the spotlight this time of year. Ice cream has been my favorite dessert since I can remember choosing favorites. My papa (grandpa) used to make homemade ice cream and it was […]

Each Sunday you can have a brunch-style treat delivered to your doorstep. Last weekend I indulged in Maple Mochi Donuts, created by our very own Boho Buttercream. The flavors rotate weekly as inspiration strikes, but Boho Buttercream’s Mochi Donuts are always Gluten-Free, Soy-Free and Vegan. Mochi are round rice ball cakes, that you have probably […]

On Saturdays, a hidden gem is unveiled in Modesto and surrounding areas: Gems made by Rubie. Gems by Rubie are homemade, organic, and vegan cookies made in a variety of flavors including; Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Snickerdoodle, Oatmeal, and even Butter Cookies with Icing in kits you can DIY at home! I opted for the […]

Dessert Date for one, courtesy of La Espiga De Oro Bakery! Yesterday was my 16-year anniversary of going vegan, and today is Valentine’s Day! I like to celebrate by “treating” myself (and my fur babies). La Espiga is my go-to for treats, as they are always rotating their vegan-friendly choices for the holidays. I can […]

UMAMI it’s finally noodle time! The newest food fare in Modesto is a forecasted hot spot, that is currently in the soft-launch phase and available for pre-order only. Konfucious Eats is Modesto’s first craft ramen shop, and they have included a Vegan Ramen Bowl on their menu just for us! Everything is made in-house, from […]

La Espiga De Oro Bakery is at it again with more new seasonally appropriate vegan treats, and this time it’s for those of us who love a nice hot cup of cocoa! Unlike my recently shared dark chocolate cocoa bomb find, these cocoa bombs are made of semi-sweet, dairy-free chocolate and Dandies brand mini marshmallows. […]

Happy National Ice Cream Day! How did you celebrate? I inadvertently ordered a vegan Ice Cream Cake for today “just becuase”, and it ended up being just the perfect day! Ice Cream Company offers Ice Cream Cakes in all of their rotating in-house flavors, and even have a couple seasonal varieties, of which one is […]