Easy Vegan Walnut "Meat"If you're looking for a clean, plant-based and easy ground beef replacement, walnut meat is a great option. This recipe is super easy and...
Meet Me On This Plant-Based Cruise!When Good2Go Veggie, a black-owned, Chicago-based vegan food brand asked me to be the host of their Shock'n Yacht Plant-Based Cruise, how...
My Sobriety Journey (7 months and counting)My sobriety journey started back in September of 2021. I've been sharing my journey on YouTube (see below) and Instagram, but wanted to...
Tantalizing Vegan Crab CakesOh. My. Goodness! These vegan crab cakes were absolutely amazing and inspired by my fellow vegan and Instagram friend, Chris of...
NEW: Vietnamese Vegan-Friendly Coffee Shop, VietfiveI pulled up to the brand new Vietnamese coffee shop, VietFive in the West Loop (1116 W Madison) and y’all! They are looking out for the...
Vegan Deep Dish Pizza at Gino's East!Happy National Deep Dish Pizza Day (not that I need any reason whatsoever to eat pizza, I thought it would be a fun fact to share). When...
Tantalizing, Soulful Eats at MajaniI hit up one of my faves, Majani Soulful Vegan Cuisine and oh my goodness, y'all, it was so tantalizing! This black-owned, South Shore...
NEW: Elephant + Vine Opens in EvanstonOne of my fave vegan restaurants in the Chicagoland area, Spirit Elephant, launched a NEW fast casual eatery called Elephant + Vine, so...
Tantalizing Vegan Brunch in ChicagoWhen I heard that the newest Can't Believe It's Not Meat location in Old Town started offering brunch you know I had to make my way to...
NEW: Vegan Mexican Eatery in ChicagoI had the pleasure of checking out the BRAND NEW 100% vegan Mexican eatery, Penelope's Vegan Taqueria. This behind the scenes experience...
Pound Cake French Toast Bacon Egg SandwichWhen I saw the Daron the Chef (@daronthechef on Instagram) Pound Cake French Toast, Bacon and Egg Sandwich drizzled in maple syrup...
Black Woman Owned Juice Bar in ChicagoThe other day, I had the pleasure of stopping by FruVe xPress Juicery in the south loop. I met the owner, Dominique who was wrapping up a...
Black Bean Brownies (Vegan + Gluten-Free)Every now and again I get a sweet tooth and actually feel like baking. When I do, I usually turn to this guilt-free, easy black bean...
How To Go (and Stay) VeganWhen you first decide to switch to a vegan lifestyle or a plant-based diet, it can be super daunting. The overwhelming majority of us...
South Side Gem: Soul Veg CityI stopped by the new Soul Veg City (203 E 75th Street, on the corner of 75th and Indiana, formerly Soul Vegetarian) on Chicago's south...