When is the last time you ate something that made you say “wow”? For me it was just now, as I was polishing off my second dish from the newest vegan hot-spot in Modesto: El Vegetariano Taco Truck Traditional Mexican Cusine such as; Tacos “Al Pastor”, “Birria”, Pozole, and “Carne Asada” grace the bulk of […]

You’ve heard of Jager Bombs, but what about Cocoa Bombs? The trend that is breaking the internet has reached our local bakeries, and Boho Buttercream has a Vegan Dark Chocolate Cocoa Bomb that will blow your mind. Chef Anya’s dark chocolate cocoa bomb is a bold and adult-take on hot chocolate, that is is vegan-friendly […]

Do you even brunch? Whether it’s Bauhaus or Bauer’s Downtown, you can count on Chef Tye Bauer to include vegan-friendly dishes at any of his establishments. Vegan Specials and even dessert, rotate as an addtion to the staples on the restaurant’s main menu. Bauhaus Brunch is a newer addtion to the bounty from Bauer, and […]

Bloomingcamp Ranch hit the plant-based crazed well before its bakery menu. Originally a sheep farm, as agriculture sales began booming, the Bloomingcamp’s converted their ranch to almond trees, and then to fruit! Now the fun part of a plant-based future, the Vegan Treat Box. Bloomingcamp Ranch features three new vegan menu items, and one is […]

This weekend The Vegan Hack hosted a pop-up loaded with vegan treats! The Vegan Hack is a cottage food operation, owned by local, certified plant-based chef and vegan baker, Susanne. Susanne specializes in vegan treats like danish, cupcakes, celebration cakes, baked donuts- you name it, she can bake it! The pop-up was prolonged due to […]

I think we all could use a little comfort food right now. Tensions are high, and in my family when that happens, we need take-out. My comfort food of choice is Pho DK Noodle. While known in Modesto for their Pho, they actually have a second all vegan menu. It’s comprised of traditional Vietnamese dishes, […]

Pink, Powdered Sugar and Pudding, OH MY! Ok, I may be obsessed with La Espiga De Oro Bakery. BUT is that really a problem? Recently “Conitos” were added to their egg-free and dairy-free pastry menu. Also referred to as “conos de hojaldre rellenos con crema pastelera”. Roughly translated, this means to me: pastry cones stuffed […]

“CHILL” AQUILES! I may not know how to pronounce it, but it doesn’t stop me from ordering them! Actually, I asked Alexa so assuming she was correct, next trip ima nail it! Chilaquiles are similar to nachos, in that traditionally they are made with lightly fried and cut corn tortillas, and served with salsa and […]

Where do cows go on dates? To the MOO-vies! Or at least they would, if they could! I have missed the movies so much! Last night I had the opportunity to attend a screening of “Poltergeist” (1982) at the Ceres Cruise-in! Let me tell ya, I am a fan of getting to watch a classic […]

Are you even vegan if you’re not obsessed with HUMMUS?! Oh Hummus, I remember the day we met. A family friend brought a tub of hummus over for a holiday party appetizer and suggested I try it, “because it’s vegan”. Well of course! That’s all I need to hear to give something a try. I […]