Whether you’re the type of person to ask for a second helping of veggies after dinner or you actively spite the soil that they grew in if you’re vegan you’re going to be seeing a lot of them! We all know that vegetables are good for us. They’re full of essential vitamins and minerals we…
Megan and I have been getting quite crafty during this quarantine time experimenting with matcha and our granola. We decided to take it to the next level and create something “out of the box” of what we normally do. Using Mizuba’s matcha green tea powder, we experimented and produced this vegan gluten-free matcha stuffed crunchy…
Since everyone is staying inside and practicing social distancing during this wild time we thought it would be a perfect time to cook up a new recipe to share that features a local partner Mizuba Tea! Since breakfast is a favorite we wanted to incorporate the granola and some matcha to create something special for…
If you’re a vegan and live in Portland it’s pretty much a food playground. The options are endless and it keeps growing every day. But what about vegan options around the holidays? How do you wow your honey-free honey on days like Valentine’s Day? You’re in luck because we have laid out 6 options for…
Ginseng: Asian Root Of Life Ginseng comes from the Hokkien word ‘jinsim’ which translates to “the essence of life.” The word refers to the root’s characteristic forked shape, which resembles the legs of a person. Ginseng is the root of a variety of plants within the genus ‘Planax’, a Greek word that translates to ‘all-…
Refined sugar and its chemical analogs are the prominent sources of the United States’ collective sweet tooth. Refined sugar has become implanted into the average American’s diet, so much so that the average American ingests 80 grams, or 20 teaspoons, of the stuff every day. As our collective refined sugar intake rises, scientists are arguing…
Your immune system is the organs and processes of the body that fight infection and toxins. It’s the first line of defense against all the nasty bugs that are trying to get us sick all the time. The main parts of the system are your white blood cells, bone marrow, spleen, thymus, complement system, and…
Kaniwa (pronounced Kah-nee-wah), a “superfood” grain native to South America, is quickly rising in popularity due to its similarity to its cousin, quinoa. Both grains are native to the Andes Mountains region and have both been staple foods in the native cuisine for generations. Now, it’s time for kaniwa to get its time in the…
One of our favorite times of the year living in Portland is summer. There’s a quote from Evelyn Waugh that reads, “If it could only be like this always — always summer, always alone, the fruit always ripe.” Summer is one the best times of year in Western Oregon to purchase local produce. The options…
Portland’s legendary burger week is upon us and Portland Mercury has the juiciest suggestions all over the city. With over 37 options, we gluten-free and plant-based humans (and our stomachs) have reason to celebrate! Scratch that burger itch from August 5-10, for $5, all over town. Without further ado, here’s an exhaustive list of all…