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Soul Kitchen in Genoa, Italy

Yes, this restaurant has the same name as the one in Turin. Soul Kitchen in Genoa (Genova in Italian), Italy is a vegan, slow-food restaurant on the side streets of the city. Not far from the train station. During our recent Italy trip we decided to take a day trip to Genoa, a smaller, seaside old city, steeped in maritime history. The city is known for many foods and Farinata is one of them.…

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L'Orto Bistro in Turin, Italy

We passed L’Orto Bisto while on a bicycle tour of Turin, Italy. I took a quick photo so that we could return for lunch. Being a fully vegan restaurant, we were very excited to go back. We were not disappointed. Hubby got the lasagna with a side salad and muchrooms. He ate it so fast that I couldn’t get a photo! I picked a traditional chickpea dish that I need to figure out how to make once home.…

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L'Orto Bistro in Turin, Italy

We passed L’Orto Bisto while on a bicycle tour of Turin, Italy. I took a quick photo so that we could return for lunch. Being a fully vegan restaurant, we were very excited to go back. We were not disappointed. Hubby got the lasagna with a side salad and muchrooms. He ate it so fast that I couldn’t get a photo! I picked a traditional chickpea dish that I need to figure out how to make once home.…

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Soul Kitchen in Turin, Italy

We came across Soul Kitchen while planning our trip to Turin, Italy. A fully vegan fancy restaurant! Always wanting to support vegan establishments and enjoy delicious food, we made a reservation with excitement. I reserved us with the prix fixe menu so as not to have to think about what to order. I also shared how I was gluten-free and my other allergies. They were ready. Goodness, we really…

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Reverie Bakeshop in Richardson, TX

I have been quietly frequenting this bakeshop for several months now. It is located in an unassuming stripmall in Richardson, a suburb just north of Dallas, Texas. I do love me some sweets. Being gluten-free makes finding sweets a bit more challenging. Not at Reverie Bakeshop! Everythibg is vegan. And they have an extensive gluten-free selection. I have my favorites, of course. Like a sausage,…

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The Doshi House in Houston

The Doshi House is part of Project Row Houses, which incorporates art with community enrichment and neighborhood development. Very cool concept. The cafe is often listed as a great place for vegans. I had to visit. We visited for lunch and there were lots of vegan pastries from which to choose. Unfortunately, none were gluten-free. Luckily, there are also tacos to order, and corn tortillas are…

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Green Seed Vegan in Houston

Traveling as a vegan has become so much easier since 1998 when I began my journey. However, traveling as a gluten-free vegan has reminded me of the past. There are certainly fewer options, and they can be more challenging to find. Green Seed Vegan in Houston, Texas makes things a bit easier. An unassuming space packing multiple delicious options. All the paninis can be made with a gluten-free…

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Mushroom Casserole

I have been enjoying and serving a mushroom casserole for a few years now and failed to post the recipe. It is always a crowd pleaser, and almost all the ingredients can be kept on hand for that moment of inspiration to cook. Since I just pull yummy things together, it’s a bit different each time. Last night I finally took note of ingredients and proportions. What you will need: 1 box pasta. I…

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Cocoandre Chocolatier

I’m still a chocoholic! I am eating less chocolate, but I still enjoy a high-quality morsel every so often. Recently, walking through a corner store, I came across Cocoandre Chocolatier and really wanted to try it. Dark cocoa, oranges, peanuts, ginger, AND cranberries. Mmm… The bar was beautiful and delicious! The chocolate not too bitter and deliciously balanced by all the things. I recommend…

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Natural Living Organic in League City

An unassuming house in an unassuming neighborhood holds a very fun treasure of vegan and gluten-free delights. Natural Living Organic Food Co-op & Cafe in League City, Texas is rated highly and is halfway between Houston and Galveston. I wanted to give it a try and was not disappointed. The store part is not vegan, but the Cafe is, and clearly labeled as such. I had so many options to choose…

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Original Mexican Cafe in Galveston

Almost 20 years ago I lived in Galveston, Texas. I have fond memories of eating at the Original Mexican Cafe. Even back then it was easy to enjoy a vegan meal at this unassuming restaurant. It was such fun to revisit. Located on the eastern side of the downtown area of the island, the Original Mexican Cafe has been welcoming diners for decades. There is a vegetarian section on their menu and the…

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Rawgirls in Memphis

We were in Memphis, Tennessee, on a very hot day. I was melting. Eating raw was the perfect option. Bonus that Rawgirls was on our way to the National Civil Rights Museum. Rawgirls is a small, order at the counter and go, space. There are three tiny tables jetting out of the wall, but most people don’t eat there. We did because we had nowhere to take our lunch. There are lots of places to look…

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Sunflower Bakehouse in Nashville

All vegan and gluten-free? What is this heaven you describe? I recently visited Nashville, Tennessee and got to catch up with a dear friend. We have known one another since kindergarten! This is pre-Facebook, ya’ll. My friend said there was a good vegan restaurant near our next stop and suggested we meet there. Sounds good to me. And then I arrived. Looking at the desserts, I asked which were…

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Taste of India in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Driving across the country lands one in interesting towns. One night landed us in Harrisonburg, Virginia and looking for dinner. What did we do before cell phones that do everything well except make phone calls? I’m exaggerating, but my point is made. Once again, my phone helped me find a good place for dinner. Within walking distance of our hotel was Taste of India with decent reviews. We went…

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KALE + COCO in Dublin

KALE + COCO in Dublin, Ireland, started as a pop-up restaurant that was so beloved that they now have a permanent spot on the first floor of a college housing building. I was very excited to have some healthy food. They follow a whole foods plant based approach for their menu. After carefully picking our dishes from the board, we made our way to the counter to order. They needed a minute to…

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Flip in Dublin

In George’s St. Arcade in Dublin, Ireland, there is a small vegetarian restaurant called Flip. The arcade is a marketplace that is also worth exploring. The thing is that it all closes before dinnertime. Visits have to happen during the day. Searching for an early dinner meant Flip was still open. Hubby had been saying all day that he wanted a burger. Well, his desires were about to be…

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Cornucopia in Dublin

Cornucopia was a short walk from our hotel in Dublin, Ireland. This was a great thing as it has lots of open hours and good food. The experience is like a complicated cafeteria. All the options are listed on the wall, and they change daily. Each option is accompanied by a series of numbers to let guests know the allergens contained. Despite needing to decode each option, there were several…