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I remain a broken record these last few posts.  Reflections on my Southeast Asian travels, this past week’s VVC scouting trip to Chicago, and a Portland vegan nacho report (East End, Veggie Grill, etc.) are bound to come. I’m slowly compiling a list of my most memorable travel meals, and have been trying to rec

Veggie Grill Cedar Hills Crossing 3435 SW Cedar Hills Blvd. Beaverton, OR 97005 I was recently invited to attend a pre-opening lunch at the new vegan Ve

Just before the holidays I was out at Ayers Creek Farm helping Carol and Anthony g

The first-ever Totsgiving™ (I’m hereby claiming it because page 1 of a recent google search has nothing but toys for tots, which seems to have nothing to do with potatoes, and my own related results) was simply epic. I had the crazy realization afterwards that it was my first vegan Thanksgiving (or, as they’r

The past few years have seen me making one or two dishes for Thanskgiving day vegan potlucks, where reclaiming the holiday with close friends with similar values and cruelty-free cuisine really does make it one of the better days of the year. This year, my possible hosting of my baby brother and has turned into [...]

Something crazy happened last month. I was fairly busy, fell off my budget a bit (which is ridiculous with my month off adventure fast approaching) and managed to participate in food cart regularity for the first time in what felt like years, not to mention sit down for brunch more than once. Super Creamy Ota Tofu Frittat

Earlier this week, after an enjoyable stint as a vegan trolley tour guide, I was out at a very vegan-friendly restaurant for dinner, and I couldn’t bring myself to order anything. It’s as if my entire menu-ordering mindset had shifted over the weekend at the soft opening for Native Foods Cafe. I’ve lived

Over the weekend, I attended the soft opening of first Portland locale for growing Californian chain, Native Foods Cafe. The new vegan restaurant officially opens out in Bridgeport Village today (11/8/2011) and we hear they’re eyeing two more locations in …

Since I’m busy elsewhere during MoFo month, I asked some special friends to help out over here. Regardless of the fact that I woke up with this cat in my bed, he has a real soft spot for a certain panda friend of mine…. Guest Post: Huxley Special Friend: Lisa, Panda with Cookie and Vegans on the Move I [...]

Since I’m busy elsewhere during MoFo month, I asked some special friends to help out over here. I like this next enthusiastic kitty so much I wear a pin with his likeness on it. If you went to Vida Vegan Con, you know what I mean!  Guest Post: Yummers Friend: Amey, Vegan Eats & Treats! what’s that?! Do I [.

Since I’m busy elsewhere during MoFo month, I asked some special friends to help out over here. Today’s tale is from Maytag, who lives with Tofu Mom, and her late night shopping adventures.  Frankly, I think this kitty deserves her own comic series! Guest Post: Maytag, aka Klepto Kitty Friend: Marti, aka Tofu M

This weekend is looking to be a blockbuster, with the city filling up with the nation's top bartenders here

Since I’m busy elsewhere during MoFo month, I asked some special friends to help out over here. Today’s guest post comes from Maizy in the windy city, and she states her preference for public hydration…. Guest Post: Maizy Friend: Nicole, Vegan Things I Like When I am out in the city with my people, sometimes

Since I’m busy elsewhere during MoFo month, I asked some special friends to help out over here. Today’s post gives us a glance into the fuzzy, creative genius that is Gnocchi the bunny rabbit. Guest post: Gnocchi Friend: Kelly of The Vegan Cookie Connoisseur, Seitan Beats Your Meat Duiiiiiii./d´÷´\\ cvmcv c

Since I’m busy elsewhere during MoFo month, I asked some special friends to help out over here. Big news - I’m interrupting our regular string of feline themed-shenanigans for a visit from a dog!  This unique contribution comes from Vegansaurus co-founder Laura Beck, her boyfriend, comic artist Jonas Madden-Conn

Since I’m busy elsewhere during MoFo month, I asked some special friends to help out over here. You have no idea the amount of strings I had to pull (and toss) to get this internet sensation to  sit down and share some deep thoughts.  Guest Blogger: Buhbah Special Friend: Gabrielle, Vegans on the Move A Cat’s Guid

Since I’m busy elsewhere during MoFo month, I asked some special friends to help out over here. First up, a contribution from my goddaughter, who’s on her way to becoming a wonderful little vegan food critic… Guest Blogger: Agnes Special Friend: Alanna Maeve, Heartichoke Supper Club I’m not vegan,

When I say the word "brewer," what comes to mind? A bearded guy in big rubber boots? Well, it

In a shocking turn of events, this pie is not from the upcoming Vegan Pie in the Sky cookbook. I repeat, this is not an official, Post Punk Kitchen endorsed pie. This creation was inspired by the recent Portland VegFest, Chicago Soy Dairy’s sweet deal on those sweet little ‘mallows, Julie Hasson’s cream p

In conclusion, it’s been the most vegan summer ever! Filed under: events, NW Veg, portland, vegfest

The official sign up for the fifth annual Vegan Month of Food writing began last week, and it nearly pains me to admit that I will not be updating daily, nor attempting to, on this here blog. With the break of tradition comes something new (and a tad bit easier), I’ll be one of at [...]

I have roughly 809 things that I went to reflect on some more and share about this past weekend’s Vida Vegan Con. Overall, I’m so, so, so damn proud of the little vegan conference that could. This was a community effort and the internet really did come to life. Every single attendee, speaker, sponsor and [...]

In this utterly selfish blog update, I would like to share 10 things I’m super duper excited about with the official start of Vida Vegan Con – WHICH IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW. This list was inspired by my dear friends at Vegans on the Move, and is in no particular order, below the SWAG packing [...]

Having written restaurant reviews for vegans for years, folks often ask us just where they should eat in Portland, OR, and we’re always happy to offer advice. Now, there are obvious stand-out choices, and some decision-making to take into consideration: …

Episode 20: The Ultimate Guide to One Day in Portland Having written restaurant reviews for vegans for years, folks often ask us just where they should eat in Portland, OR, and we’re always happy to offer advice. Now, there are …

Episode 19: The Stumptown Vegans Mailbag Curious about the vegan lifestyle? Just starting out on a plant-based path, and confused? Unsure how to order at restaurants? Wondering if you’ll ever find a vegan cheese you’ll like? How do you survive when you’re …

Last week I was fortunate to have the chance to go to Ayers Creek Farm in Gaston

I’ve been telling myself that a Seattle hiatus is in order for months now (evidently, since March), and sure enough, pieces of one fell onto my path recently while I was heading to and fro the ‘heart of the cascades’ for work stuff. Pardon me while I go back into Vegan Iron Chef mode! Filed [...]

You guys! Isa is coming back to Portland in just under 2 weeks to help out with a little something we like to call the Vegan Iron Chef Competition. This year, she’s co-hosting the 2nd annual competition with local zinester, Nicole J. Georges – and Ms. Moskowitz just so happened to pick out the top secret in

Update: They now have a website! Last week, I was charmed by a sandwich. True story. I stopped by the soft opening of Brass Tack Sandwiches, located on the corner of N Fremont & N Vancouver, and I continue to look back, wistfully. This new deli has creative vegan, vegetarian and omni options, including housemade [...]

So now I'm in Vancouver, BC. I've been here previously to visit a friend (and to go to Vancouver, of course!). My friend still lives here but he's currently on a long-ass honeymoon, so no hang out with him. It's nice to have a free place to stay. Especially when, on the first day, your car gets towed out of a spot that we t

I am currently in Seattle for a few days. There are a lot of Portland-Seattle comparisons, but the two cities are very different. I would say that I would never move here (oh, when I say never, I'm just saying if I had a choice between our two fair cities and I wasn't in a relationship with someone in Seattle...I wouldn't h

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Recently, a bunch of us PDX Vegan Iron Chef volunteers and friends headed north to Seattle to support our pals at Veganscore & The Great Vegan Chili Cook-Off. The fundraiser for their own eventual Vegan Iron Chef was a super fun and sold-out event full of enthusiasm, smiles and chili peppers, and I’m stoked to

Well. My goals for the past 30 days were to post more and go on a date. Both of which I have failed, y'all!! I did sorta ask someone out, but it wasn't clear that I was asking them out and they said they couldn't go that night and didn't mention going out some other time, so I'm going to take that they're not interested in

After a tough day of decision-making, the answer was clear. I seriously loved them all, and changed my mind a few times – they are all my favorites and were all SO impressive! Check out the full line of up contenders here. Without further adieu, the winner of the full weekend registration ticket ($250 value, [...]

This recipe marked the first time I’d turned to VegWeb for guidance in years. The veg recipe directory and LiveJournal’s vegan cooking communities were my learn-as-you-go and read-the-comments because you can only-sorta-trust-the-internet tip toes into the vegan culinary world back in the early 2000s. It’

I’ll be announcing the winner of the Vida Vegan Con song contest tomorrow. In the meantime, who wants to join me as I get these song submissions stuck in my head again for the next 24 hours? Best vegan-conference-related playlist ever. Enjoy! Jessica Rose Western’s Vida Vegan Con theme: Lindsay Wolf’s 

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After a decade plus spent in obligatory knee socks and plaid skirts, I may not be a fan of organized religions, but there’s a lot to like about the Quan Yin Method, as practiced by the enigmatic Supreme Master Ching Hai and her thousands of worldwide supporters. For one thing, the philosophies embrace veganism and co

And I was on such a roll...So, Day 25: Someone who fascinates you and whyCelebrities, all of them, big (Alicia Silverstone) and small (you know, that one girl who played that one small part in that one movie a few years ago?). If I recognize you from tv, I will most likely be interested how you're '

In case you haven’t heard, the first Vida Vegan Bloggers Conference is already sold out. Say what?!?, I know. In case you haven’t heard me mention it yet, I’m one of 3 organizers behind this excitement, and with that, comes bloggy insanity, fantastically rewarding productivity  - and a few perks. One of t

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Episode 18: What’s Going On The Stumptown Vegans play catch up, while discussing current events in the vegan world, dining with allergies, and recent Portland culinary happenings. Show Notes: Australian Wool Bamboo Sushi Cafe Yumm Cakewalk Baking Company ChixStix Japanese kabobs …

It’s true! One would think it would be locally roasted coffee, but I have a whole lot of random tea bags waiting for me at home. I picked up a few coupons and sampled most of the new vegan items amongst the vegetarian (more on this below), got my Field Roast on, did several shots [...]

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