Green & Tonic – Spinach, Feta, & Egg Sandwich Big Nonna’s – Sicilian Brussels Sprouts Ruchi Vegetarian South Indian Cuisine – Masala Dosa Nissi VegMex – Birria Tacos Bistro Vonish – Brussels Sprouts Mac & Cheese Lil Nonna’s – Sicilian Slice The post Wordless Wednesday: Firsthand Experience appeared first on BitterSweet ..read more

Cauliflower can be many things, but rarely is it allowed to be itself these days. While grabbing a bite with friends, seeing it appear on a pizza—not blended into the crust, but perched right on top in all its snowy white, raw glory—was such a shock, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Everything about it… The post A Close Shave appeared first on BitterSweet ..read more

Everything old is new again, as evidenced by the heirloom bean renaissance. As a person with no family heirlooms to speak of, I’m quite content to accept this treasure trove of ancient legumes in lieu of jewelry, furniture, or fine China. Health is wealth, after all, and tepary beans especially are certainly rich in nutrition,… The post Cool Beans appeared first on BitterSweet ..read more

Tom-Yum Noodle Soup Pad Thai Eggplant Nuggets Caramelized Fishless Protein Broccoli Nuggets Braised Tofu   Bodhi Viet Vegan 2301 W Parmer Ln. Austin, TX 78727 The post Wordless Wednesday: Pan-Asian Panoply appeared first on BitterSweet ..read more

What exactly is “birthday cake flavor”? Given that a birthday cake is any cake you’ve graciously invited to the party, this abstract flavoring has less to do with the reality and diversity of celebratory desserts, and more to do with a collective American nostalgia surrounding them. For my real birthday cake, I’d love something with… The post Cake Is The Answer, No Matter The Question appeared first on BitterSweet ..read more

The best things in life are free, which explains the mass appeal of my Ultimate Vegan Birthday Freebies list. Who doesn’t love presents just for surviving another year? It’s truly worth celebrating and treating yourself. As I commemorate another trip around the sun, I’m happy to update the original post with a number of new… The post Free As A Bird-thday appeared first on BitterSweet ..read more

Bistro Vonish – Gnocchi (Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Spinach, Mushrooms, Tomato, Peas, Sliced almonds, and Red Pepper Pomodoro) Bistro Vonish – Gluten-Free Pumpernickel Grilled Cheese Sandwich Peace Bakery & Deli – Falafel Wrap Pita Pizza with Chickpea Pepperoni Rison & Lott’s – Smokehouse Biscuit Stack Unicorniverse – Smokey Avocado Toast Nissi VegMex – Torta de… The post Wordless Wednesday: Born and Bread appeared first on BitterSweet ..read more

Shito is unlike any other peppery potion on the planet. I want to say I developed a mild obsession with this Ghanian staple after editing and photographing one particularly inspiring article for Vegan Journal, but there’s nothing mild about it. While blisteringly hot habaneros are usually near the upper limit of my heat tolerance, when… The post No Shito, Sherlock appeared first on BitterSweet ..read more

Making dog treats from scratch is more of a gift for the person than the pup. Of course, I know that Luka will be besides himself with joy the moment that such a tasty morsel of human food is in fact for him. His tail will wag so hard, it might threaten to unwind and… The post In Dog We Trust appeared first on BitterSweet ..read more

Bistro Vonish – Beet Piroshky with Cabbage & Seitan Bodhi Viet Vegan – Stuffed King Mushroom Dosa Shack – Jack of All El Cantaro – Chile Rellenos Eldorado Cafe – Veganchiladas Millennium – Tamal Bistro Vonish – Spinach-Mushroom Kolache El Cantaro – Enchiladas The post Wordless Wednesday: Get Stuffed appeared first on BitterSweet ..read more