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Arlo’s: Vegan Food Done Right

September 3, 2015 by Jillian Leave a Comment

Meet Arlo’s Bac’n Cheez Burger. Me and BCB (for short) are good friends.

Us vegans are just like everyone else. I know some people may think all we eat is tofu and carrots and hemp seeds (and yes, we do eat those things) but we want to indulge in comfort food too, dang it! 🍔🍟

That’s where Arlo’s comes in. If you live in Austin, Texas – aka Land of Vegan Bliss – then you are in luck. Arlo’s is comprised of two food trucks that are conveniently located in the downtown area. Also convenient, as least for me, is that they are parked right in front of two awesome bars 🍺🍷This pretty much completes my life. The main location is at Cheer Up Charlie’s, right in the heart of Austin’s famous music scene. And they have a new location along a very popular strip on the east side at Drinks Lounge. I went to their opening a couple of weeks ago and it was packed! Arlo’s is well loved here.

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Fruity Liquid Gold

August 27, 2015 by Jillian Leave a Comment

Today’s post is a quick and easy recipe for Fruity Liquid Gold! Okay, so technically it’s not gold colored, but it’s fruity and liquid and tastes soooo gold – I mean, good. It’s got a pink, orange, gold thing going on so we’ll make it work. This beautifully colored drink is part smoothie, part juice, part tropical heaven. It’s full of nutrients that will give you glowing skin and you can add whatever else you would like to it. Then fill up the kiddie pool, put on your sunglasses, and imagine you’re on a tropical island faraway.

Before we get to the recipe though, can I just give a belated shoutout to Women’s Equality Day & National Dog Day?! I think it’s no coincidence that these two great specimens are honored on the same day. Clearly, both are amazing, although I might be a little biased? Either way, August 26 is seriously making it’s way to the top of my favorite day of the year list, which includes competition such as Halloween and my birthday, so that’s saying a lot.

I think my best gal pal Josie fully embodies August 26 because, well, she’s a dog and a woman – she’s a dogwoman.

And she’s looks pretty darn happy about it.

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Zucchini Lasagna Casserole

August 5, 2015 by Jillian Leave a Comment

This week I’ve been trying to readjust back to my normal, quiet, food blogging life after spending 7 days in a row working behind the scenes on a production that was in Austin filming cooking shows. That meant waking up at 5 am every morning and usually working 12 hour days. On the plus side, it also meant hanging with the chefs of really cool restaurants, learning their trade secrets, and getting to eat their delicious food. Not all the dishes were vegan, so I wasn’t able to eat everything, but the rest of the crew knew to clear a path for me whenever a vegan dish made an appearance! It was a really fun experience and I got to meet some awesome people and gain 5 pounds from eating all day/everyday. 🍴

No more home fries and cupcakes and fried green tomatoes. At least, not all in one day. Back to fruits, veggies, and legumes. A couple of weeks ago I was craving a veggie and cheese casserole and brainstormed what my options were. I was staying with my friend at her lake house and her neighbor had given her a huge zucchini fresh from his garden, so I gathered together some quinoa, fresh basil, vegan cheese, and a couple of other ingredients to create a healthy & satisfying casserole dish. It’s very lasagna-esque thanks to the pasta taste of the quinoa, homemade tomato sauce, cheese, and basil. So if you’re craving some healthy Italian food, this is your dish!

Okay, so it kind of looks like a hot mess when you spoon it out (see first photo), but trust me, it’s completely tasty and cheesy & awesome!

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Chocolate Chip Chia Beet Scones

July 21, 2015 by Jillian Leave a Comment

Okay, I’m not going to lie, these scones don’t photograph very well. Luckily, they taste amazing and pictures just don’t do them justice. First off, you’re probably noticing the dark pink color – you can thank roasted beets for that. And now you might be thinking Wait, beets? Those don’t belong anywhere near scones, especially chocolate chip scones. Well friends, I beet (I mean bet, see what I did there?) you will love these! If you’re still on the fence, hop over and take a look at these Fudgy Vegan Beet Cupcakes and you might change your mind about this versatile root vegetable. In fact, beets are incredibly nutritious and what better way to increase your veggie intake than through scones and cupcakes? Dream come true. Plus, these would make a great Valentine’s Day treat!

*If you aren’t a huge scone lover like me, you can easily make these into lovely pink cookies*

Here’s my beet after I wrapped it tightly in foil and roasted it in the oven at 375 degrees for about an hour. It turns a deep, rich purple color. You want it to be fork tender.

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Berry & Herb Coconut Ice Cream Pops

July 14, 2015 by Jillian Leave a Comment

With all of the rain in central Texas these past few months, I ALMOST forgot it was summer. It hasn’t been it’s usual scorching self. And then my mom sent me some popsicle molds in my birthday package a few weeks ago and I finally got to use them this weekend – and oh yeah, it’s summer! Nothing screams summer like nice cold popsicles. But these are special popsicles. They are magical raw vegan popsicles. The coconut base is rich and creamy paired with frozen berries and fresh herbs. Toss in a little raw sugar to sweeten the deal and you’ve got homemade popsicles that are way better than anything store bought!

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