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Fried Seafood Mushroom Sushi Roll (GF + Vegan)
I visited my local Filipino market to scout out the mushroom scene and spotted some seafood mushrooms. I have seen these a few times, but...
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Vegan Creamy Truffle Mushroom Pasta
One of my fave new go-to meals for dinner is this Creamy Truffle Mushroom Pasta. It's super easy, flavorful and tastes even better the...
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Vegan Eats from Elephant + Vine
Do you love a tasty burger as much as I do?! Well Elephant + Vine, with two locations serving Chicago and Evanston, just released their...
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Easy Vegan & GF Chickpea Omelette
I’ve been tearing up some chickpea omelettes for breakfast, because they are easy, vegan, gluten-free and yummy👏🏽🤤 Outside of the...
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Tantalizing Eats at B’Gabs in Hyde Park
It had been a minute since I had been to B’Gabs Vegan Scratch Kitchen in Hyde Park, so I slid through for some tantalizing eats and good...
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100% Vegan + Gluten Free Restaurant in Chicago
If you know me, you know I prefer to eat vegan AND gluten-free, so dining at this 100% gluten-free, vegan / plant-based Chicago...
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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...
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Tantalizing Vegan Crab Cakes
Oh. My. Goodness! These vegan crab cakes were absolutely amazing and inspired by my fellow vegan and Instagram friend, Chris of...
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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...
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Tantalizing, Soulful Eats at Majani
I 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...
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NEW: Elephant + Vine Opens in Evanston
One of my fave vegan restaurants in the Chicagoland area, Spirit Elephant, launched a NEW fast casual eatery called Elephant + Vine, so...
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Tantalizing Vegan Brunch in Chicago
When 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...
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NEW: Vegan Mexican Eatery in Chicago
I had the pleasure of checking out the BRAND NEW 100% vegan Mexican eatery, Penelope's Vegan Taqueria. This behind the scenes experience...
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Pound Cake French Toast Bacon Egg Sandwich
When I saw the Daron the Chef (@daronthechef on Instagram) Pound Cake French Toast, Bacon and Egg Sandwich drizzled in maple syrup...
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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...
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South Side Gem: Soul Veg City
I 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...
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Plant-based Proteins In My Cabinets Right Now
So many people ask me about plant-based transition tips and one of the main concerns is getting enough protein. Don’t let the people fool...
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A Date Night In with True Food Kitchen
Between busy schedules and caring for my Mom, Valentine's Day was looking real "living room-ish". I am not complaining one bit, because I...
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Must-Try Vegan-Friendly Sushi Spot in Chicago
Before going vegan, I was a HUGE fan of a good ol' spicy tuna roll, honey, So when I heard about the Spicy Kaluna roll, Plant-based Tuna...
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Did I Just Have The Best Vegan Pizza In Chicago?
I think I just might have had THE BEST vegan pizza in Chicago, yall! I have visited the previous Kitchen 17 location a few years back and...
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