Vegan in Bellingham

Vegan Shepherd's Pie and Fresh Greens A couple of weeks ago I had some leftover mashed potatoes to use up and so I decided to make a shepherd's pie. I wasn't sure how it would turn out and sort of made it up as I went along, and it ended up being fantastic. My husband really loved it, and I think it's the perfect meal for one of those comfort-food-craving-days. Unfortunately, I don't have an actual recipe, so I am going to try and share with you the basics in case you want to try out your own version some time. I won't bother explaining how to make mashed potatoes, because I am pretty sure you either know how or can figure it out pretty easily. And I am not sure how much I had, but basically it was enough to cover a rectangular 8 x 12 casserole dish. Shepherd's pie in casserole pan Besides the mashed potatoes, you will also need: 3 large carrots 1/2 to 1 whole bunch of celery plus leaves (I used a lot of celery) 1 large onion fresh parsle...

Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe What if there was a certified organic restaurant that served amazingly delicious food made from fresh organic ingredients? What if this same restaurant was also committed to sustainable business practices and improving the world? Wouldn't you want to eat there? Luckily, there is such a place, and it is located not too far from us Bellinghamsters in Seattle. A few weeks ago, we went with some friends after VegFest to enjoy a meal together at Chaco Canyon , a place we had been dying to check out since the first time we heard about their should-be-famous pesto melt sandwich. The sandwiches at Chaco Canyon come with either soup or salad, and I chose the house salad because I was craving fresh veg and thought the description sounded really delicious. The dressing on the salad was made with apple cider vinegar and garlic, and it was sweet and tangy at the same time. The salad itself consisted of mixed greens topped with cucumbers, c...

Nuba Restaurant, Vancouver BC Note: This review is from 4/1/2012 As promised, I am going to share with you some details of my wonderful meal from a couple of weeks ago at the Lebanese restaurant called Nuba, which is located in Vancouver. My husband and I went to Nuba for an early dinner on a Saturday evening, and luckily they were able to squeeze us in before the dinner rush even though we did not have a reservation. The menu at Nuba is very vegan-friendly, and since we wanted to find a way to try as many dishes as possible, we ordered a vegan version of "la feast," which really was the most amazing feast I could have ever wished for. Hummus, baba ganoush, pickled cabbage and tabouli The feast began with a platter of hummus, baba ganoush, tabouli, and pickled cabbage, served with a side of pita bread. The plate size was generous and the dishes were amazing. I love baba ganoush, especially if it is made just right, and this was absolutely perfect. I don't kno...