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You can’t go wrong with donuts in general, no matter how you spell them (I tend to prefer “doughnut”). But a donut made with organic blueberries? Even better. And vegan? You would never know. My friend Vi had heard of … Continue reading
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Shortly after I moved to San Diego, I noticed a little shop called Nothing Bundt Cakes while meeting a friend for lunch one day. While I was waiting outside, I noticed cars repeatedly pulling up and their drivers going inside … Continue reading
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Kim has told me several times about this sweet shop nestled in Echo Park. It’s name is Cookbook, and the owners thought the area needed a place where people could buy fresh, local ingredients on a daily basis. Marta Teegan, … Continue reading
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This is my new place of worship. I know, you think I talk in hyperboles a lot. I’ve been known to on occasion, but this is true. Pazzo Gelato is my West Coast Bent Spoon, a gelateria filled with unique … Continue reading
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While I was on spring break last week, my friends, Amanda and Emily, and I decided to take a trip to Julian, CA. Julian is an old gold mining town and home (so I’d heard) to some of the best … Continue reading
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Next week, I’ll stop talking about my day trip to Los Angeles, but right now I need to rave about this food. Los Angeles is still a fairly new playground for me, so I sent out a general inquiry to … Continue reading
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I know we’ve all had our fair share of brain freezes, but have you ever experienced a vegan dessert coma? Let me tell you: it’s all sorts of glorious. My friend Vi is really in the know when it comes … Continue reading
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Again, I’m a bad food blogger: I bit into one of the cookies from Anthony’s Cookies before photographing them. I didn’t even put them on a plate. I couldn’t help myself; it was the smell that intoxicated me. Some people … Continue reading
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Since my flight back to San Diego on Saturday got in just after noon, I didn’t have the chance to get to my favorite farmer’s markets this week. Instead, a friend and I met at the Hillcrest Farmer’s Market on … Continue reading
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I could have put Miette under my “Going Out” or “Ready Made” categories. I could have told you about how their gingerbread cupcake has won awards. Instead, I think the best thing to do is sit back and enjoy this … Continue reading
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I could use words like “amazing”, “delicious”, or “astounding” to describe this farm-to-table Mexican restaurant in the heart of San Francisco. I could also use the word “vegan” but it really wouldn’t matter. For those of you who are a … Continue reading
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While I was in San Francisco, my friend Vi took me into Berkeley for lunch at a farm-to-table restaurant called Gather. The decor was wonderful, but the food…the food was nothing short of phenomenal. Gather caters to the culinary conscious, … Continue reading