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, […]

DK Noodle

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 […]

La Espiga De Oro Bakery

“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 […]

Squeeze-In

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 […]

Skewers Kabob House

We did it! We made it to the “ERs”! My most favorite time of year! With it comes pumpkin spice and the age old question of “naughty or nice”. I love the season most for it’s FOOD! I am all about seasonal treats, and baked goods! I started my first morning of FALL with vegan […]

Maple Modesto

Ok Poke, I’m obsessed with Poke Bowls and I gotta eat em all! It wouldn’t be a lie if I told you I had this for lunch two days in a row, just a tad embarrassing…but have you tried it?! A native dish of Hawaii, “Poke” is Hawaiian for “to slice” or “to cut crosswise […]

Poke Bowl

Bread with a SURPRISE INSIDE, that’s vegan-friendly? YAASS! I love carbs! When La Espiga De Oro Bakery sent me a sneak peak of their new Vegan Jalapeño Cheese Bolillo (savory bread) my heart was full and the order was placed. The Bolillos were warm, and crusty on the outside, balanced with a spicy and savory […]

La Espiga De Oro Bakery

Yesterday I was privileged to stop by the Cultivate Modesto and Farmacy pop-up, held on the patio of The Century Center. Cultivate is a pop-up urban greenhouse here in the Central Valley, and I was one of the lucky winners selected for their Insta Plant Giveaway! First up is The Farmacy’s “Lavender Lemonade” that I […]

The Farmacy

Vegans rejoice! Guess who’s back?! Pizzeria Halt is officially open for pick-up and delivery (via apps) as of yesterday! If their reopening wasn’t exciting enough, they have NEW specials on their menu, and COMBO orders with PERSONAL PIZZAS! 🍕 When Pizzeria Halt asked me to try their new menu items, I was happy to oblige. […]

Pizzeria Halt

On a Manic Monday I seek comfort, and food has clearly always been a source of that for me. Fresh baked bread might sound like a strange comfort food choice, but for me, tearing into a crunchy loaf to reveal a soft and fluffy center, provides a state of fulfillment beyond that of standard satiation. […]

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