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Awesome Snackage: Zesty Nacho Kale Chips

Instead of baking them myself, these zesty nacho kale chips from Trader Joe's are awesome! And even better, they are vegan, have no preservatives and are raw. Yeah, TJ's dehydrated the chips.

Salad Bar Lunch Mashup: Sauteed Spinach, Quinoa, Carrots, Edamame, Black Beans and Green Onion

For lunch today, I created this mashup from the Whole Foods salad and hot foods bar. This is an example of assembly cooking at its best.

Small Scoop: Strawberry & Coconut Crunch Cookie Ice Cream With Almonds And Raspberries

I noticed a new vegan Strawberry coconut milk ice cream at Trader Joe's and tried it out. Oh yes, we have a winner.

Vegan, Gluten-free Sushi Tacos With Sesame Cucumber Ribbon Salad

This weekend I participated in the first Food Hackathon in San Francisco. One of my favorite foods during the event were these self-made vegan, gluten-free sushi tacos.

For A Paleo, Vegan, or Gluten-free Friendly Wrap or Taco Shell Idea: Savoy Cabbage Leaves

Next time you want to make paleo, vegan, or gluten-free friendly tacos or wraps consider using savoy cabbage leaves. Not only does savoy cabbage have a nice broad round shape like a tortilla, but the crinkly texture makes for some looking food.

Snack Idea: Good-fat, Vegan, Gluten-free Avocado and Cucumber Sushi Rolls

One of my favorite snacks are small rolls of avocado and cucumber sushi rolls. You can find this combo almost everywhere sushi is sold. I like them because you usually get 8 pieces, so it's easy to eat like 4 or 5, and save the rest for later.

Vegan, Gluten-free Chicken and Five Spice Tofu Fried Brown Jasmine Rice

I took your standard fried rice to a new fun level with this creation. This dish is tasty and is real fast to cook!

My Favorite Happy Hour Food: Fresh Guacamole

This chunky guacamole just happened in my kitchen, and went quickly into my belly with some gluten-free, vegan crackers and a smooth Sweet Red wine.

Test Markets: Trying Out Chipotle's Vegan Sofritas Tofu Option

 

I got excited when I heard Chipotle was testing a new organic, plant-based option because I'm kind of tired of eating rice, beans, fajita vegetables and guacamole bowls. Say hello to Sofritas!

Farmer's Market Find: Barhi Dates Taste Like Caramel Candy

These Barhi dates I found at the SF Ferry Building farmers market taste like and have the consistency of caramel. So creamy and delicious like candy!