Vegan Faire in Anaheim

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Michael Micci

Last weekend got to try a new Bowl place that is completely vegan.

UNLIMITED toppings so good, we did a little meet up there.

Afterwards we went to the Vegan Faire in Anaheim and had more food and saw a lot more friends

My favorite shirt I picked up

Michelle Micci

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The Stanford Inn by the Sea

I have to say how much I loved Stanford Inn up in Mendocino County.

A 5 star resort that is nothing but spectacular , the views from your room overlook the garden and you can see the ocean in the distance. They have mountain bikes you can use to go into town if needed. We drove into town, which is a few minutes away.

The food and staff were both amazing. We ate breakfast (which is included in your room) and dinner. I am already missing the vegan sushi they had, it was one of the best we have ever had.

We also rented an outrigger that is on the property. Took it out for a few hours on the river. It was so serene and beautiful. You will not miss the hustle and bustle of your city life.

If you ever have a chance to stay here or eat in the restaurant, don't hesitate to do so.
You will only regret not doing it sooner

Visit the stanfordinn.com for booking a room

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FALL..yes the best season

ITS PUMPKIN TIME

The stores are in full force with their pumpkin offerings. I went to Sprouts and they had Pumpkin Peanut Butter, Pumkin flavored kale chips, cookies, pasta sauce and ale.   I love it, and many of these things are VEGAN...Score.

I only picked up a few items, but I will be back and buy a lot more goodies. Did you find anything worth mentioning?

Michelle Micci

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Sambazon, is there anything better than an acai bowl. UM no

They have a cafe down the street from my house and I usually go at least once a week. If you do not have a cafe in your town, they sell the packets in many places include Whole Foods, Costso and Sprouts. This way you can make them at home

Look at all the toppings. You have a lot to add to Coconut, Pineapple, Strawberries, cacao nibs, and much much more. Try them.

Arizona 1st annual veg fest

New Peanut butter on the block

Now this isn't new,  but new to me.  Their line is almost entirely Vegan.  This salted caramel is.  They are mostly on the east coast,  but they do ship anywhere in the US.  It has just the right amount of smoothness,  and the flavor is heaven in your mouth.

Mock Sangria

MOCK SANGRIA

OK I went to a Potluck of a friend that was leaving So Cal after an extended stay. I decided to bring drinks. My normal drink to always bring is some sort of Pimms Cup. But alas I was told Non-Alcoholic. Which actually was fine, since everyone including my 7 year old could enjoy it.
But what to bring.  I mean something a little fancy, it was at the home of a cookbook author, but my schedule on a Saturday is usually crazy. So something easy to make. hmmm Last time I had a party I made rainbow skewers with different fruit, so that is what I started with.

I went to Sprouts and grabbed a bunch of different colored fruit I could cut up. I decided a mock sangria because it would be fruity. I wanted white grape juice, I didn't think apple would taste right and it needed to be clear so you can see the fruit.Well this was not an easy task. I think I went to 3 stores to find 100 % white grape juice. I also wanted a touch of bubble so I decided Veri ginger ale.

I threw it together so the measurements are not exact.

48oz  White Grape Juice (it should be 100% juice)
1 T      raw agave ( I usually use coconut nectar but I was out)
1         lime (juice)
1/2 c   Ginger Ale

Mix everything but ginger ale together in a separate container to get them mixed well

Fruit

8 oz  blueberries
2       kiwis
1/3    pineapple
2       mandarin oranges
4-5   strawberries
4 oz  raspberries

(these can be exchanged for other fruit or play with the amounts.)

Cut up fruit and layer in the form of a rainbow starting with blueberries and work up to the raspberries. Pour the Juice mix over the fruit and top with Ginger Ale.

Unfortunately I didn't take a picture before I got into the car, so it was much prettier before the being shook up. The pitcher was full of fruit. I still like it. And so did everyone that tasted it.

Michelle