It seems a bit redundant to write about something I feel most people already know about. However, it surprises me more every day when I chat with friends, co-workers, or even random people waiting in line at the coffee shop who don’t know the benefits of including matcha in your diet. When I quit coffee…
We are so thrilled to share this recipe from one of our customers and friends Aubrey Janelle. Not only is Aubrey a photographer here in Portland, but she is an all-around badass boss lady and she killed it on this newest recipe post. Today’s recipe features one of our favorite spices, turmeric! Turmeric is known for…
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…
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…
Breakfast is the first and most important meal of the day. When picking vegan breakfast foods it’s hard to find options that are low in carbs. The reason most breakfasts are higher in carbs is that carbohydrates are what give the body energy. But it isn’t so simple. There are good carbs like fiber-rich vegetables…
Kids can be notoriously picky eaters, especially with plant-based diets. The trick is to find healthy vegan snacks for kids that look so good it’ll fool them into eating healthy! Here are 10 healthy vegan snacks for kids that are so good they may just very well tempt you too. 1. Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas…
The 10 Best Gluten-Free Restaurants Portland Oregon Has To Offer Portland is a food destination capital. From different cultures striving to offer a taste of home to where chefs push the boundaries to express themselves in exciting inventive ways, Portland is home to many staples if you want something good to eat. Something exciting that…
The 10 Best Vegan Restaurants Portland Oregon Has To Offer Portland is a food destination capital. From different cultures striving to offer a taste of home to where chefs push the boundaries to express themselves in exciting and inventive ways, Portland is home to many staples if you want something good to eat. Something exciting…