Creamy Roasted Garlic Pasta

I created a new recipe tonight and wanted to share since I know how much I appreciate bloggers out there who do the same. It's an interesting combination of flavors and textures with some chewiness and crunch mixed into a decadent creamy sauce. The flavor base is Roasted Garlic. If you roast the garlic a …

Grilled BBQ Mushroom and Cheese Sandwich

This isn't so much a recipe as it is an idea. But it was one of my best. It was the ultimate comfort food for a Wednesday afternoon. Makes one sandwich. Ingredients 8 oz sliced mushrooms BBQ Sauce of your choice (I used Newman's Own Original) Two slices rye or sourdough bread (I used Schär …

Tikkaway Grill

The spot in New Haven where I’ve eaten most often, and with good reason, is Tikkaway Fresh Indian Grill. It never tastes better than when being eaten cross-legged in bed, straight out of the biodegradable container. The concept is similar to Chipotle, but with Indian flavors and ingredients. They cater to both veg and non-veg …

Have you been to Three Girls Vegan Creamery yet?

If you haven't had the good fortune to visit Three Girls Vegan Creamery in Guilford CT, you must do so ASAP. I don't know their origins or complete history but I do know that they are an friendly and talented group of awesome women who love what they do and it's apparent in every savory …

Vegan Friendly Restaurant in CT’s Quiet Corner

If you're ever in the Northeast corner of Connecticut you need to check out Heirloom Food Company in Danielson. It's a "can't miss" for vegans and omnivores alike. They have an impressive menu and everything is fresh and healthy. I've tried some of the smoothies and a couple of their sandwiches but the thing that …

Encouraging

I have been plant based for about 8 years now. I only ate whole foods for the first 4 years and then I got off track when my life turned upside down a few years ago. I’ve been struggling to get back on track ever since. I’m doing better lately. I am still eating processed, …