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Culinary Creations at Bistro Vonish Food Truck

June 12, 2015 by Jillian Leave a Comment

The beautiful creation you see above is from the delicious food truck in Austin, Texas called Bon Vonish, run by the very talented Chef Craig. The menu changes daily, based on what local and seasonal ingredients are available, and everything is vegan and often gluten free. Appetizers, side dishes, main course, brunch, desserts – this food truck has it all. And Craig does a wonderful job of showcasing the beauty and versatility of plant based dishes with his unique touch.

On the rainy day my friend and I visited, there was comfort food (mac & cheese), kolaches, pizza, salad, a chocolate mousse pie, and more! There’s something for everyone, vegan and non-vegan alike. What I like about Bistro Vonish is that anyone can enjoy it regardless of their food lifestyle. It’s tasty, filling, healthy, and each dish looks like a piece of art!

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Vegan Quesadillas With Homemade Guacamole

June 8, 2015 by Jillian Leave a Comment

Mmm mmm quesadillas! And these are extra special, super duper quesadillas because they’re vegan and gluten free. Oh, and some rockin’ guacamole to slather all over them doesn’t hurt either. I absolutely love Mexican food but when I go out to eat, I find that if it’s not stuffed with dairy and meat, then there’s the gluten and oil and processed foods to worry about. So I decided to make my own plant-based ‘dillas with very few processed ingredients. If you want a quick meal that’s cheesy, crispy, and savory all in one, then read on!

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Fudgy Vegan Beet Cupcakes

June 5, 2015 by Jillian 2 Comments

Best. Cupcakes. Ever. I’m not kidding. These bad boys are seriously chocolately and super duper moist. No milk, no eggs, just… beets?

Yes, you’re reading that right. My friend Salina found the recipe for these cupcakes over at The Minimalist Baker and they looked so delicious that we made them the same day. Not only are beets healthy, but they create a rich moistness to the texture of the cake. And since this is a vegan recipe, they also act as a great egg replacer. Plus, all of your non-vegan friends will love these cupcakes despite the fact that they don’t – gasp – have dairy in them!

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Vida Vegan Con Bazaar 2015

June 2, 2015 by Jillian Leave a Comment

This past weekend was the third annual Vida Vegan Con Bazaar & Conference in Austin, Texas. The conference itself, which took place on Saturday and Sunday, was sold out by the time I caught word of the event, but luckily, I was able to snag a ticket to the Friday Bazaar. It was held at the Marchesa Hall & Theatre, which holds many annual events and is the home of the Austin Film Society.

Out front were local vegan food trucks, including Cool Beans, Arlo’s and more. Inside was a flurry of vendors and people and food and freebies and it was awesome. Like, seriously. Getting to be surrounded by friendly vegans while sampling delicious food and discovering new products is pretty cool. Here are some of my favorite photos from the Vegan Bazaar, starting with the food!

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Cheesy Broccolini Breakfast Biscuits

May 29, 2015 by Jillian Leave a Comment

Today is the day. The Vida Vegan Con Bazaar has arrived in Austin, TX. A few hours from posting this, I will be in vegan heaven collecting cruelty-free swag and meeting more vegans than I’ve ever been in a single room with. I’m going to be a kid in a candy shop. A vegan candy shop. I can’t wait. I want to make sure I post a yummy recipe before heading out because who knows how long it will take me to recover from rolling in all the swag I’ll be getting.

On Monday I posted my recipe for Cheesy Broccolini & Brown Rice Patties, so don’t get these confused. I had a bunch of leftover broccolini and needed something to do with it, so I came up with the idea of a savory breakfast biscuit because who doesn’t love those? If you’re gluten free and miss those ultra bread-y products, I think you’ll enjoy these biscuits. They hit the spot!

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