Trip to Baton Rouge with Ashley

A few weeks ago, I went to visit my friend Ashley in Baton Rouge. Ashley and I became friends in college and she recently moved to my area of the south. We had a smashing good time exploring some of the area and fighting traffic on a Friday evening. 

After getting lost when my phone's GPS decided to quit, I finally found her apartment and we went to lunch.

 

We went to Truly Free Bakery and Deli where we split some chips and salsa. Ashley got one of the burgers (she wasn't a fan of the vegan cheese, so now she knows...) and I got this gorgeous vegan pie! Yay for veggies on pizza. I got the small size and I could barely finish it. It was a truly beautiful, animal free pizza! 

 

 

We then drove around a bit and found Coyote Moon, the metaphysical shop in town. I loved the atmosphere of the place and the super organized layout. I did not enjoy the clump of middle schoolers that decided to twitter and flirt around the store like baby birds. I ended up buying some candles, a little red resin happy Buddha for my little collection, a hematite ring, and the Doreen Virtue Ascended Masters cards. It was a fantastic shop, and I plan to go back the next time I'm in the area!

After wandering for a while, we found a little coffee and tea shop (the Magpie Cafe, I believe) where I had this lovely cup of hibiscus tea. The atmosphere was perfect for rejuvenating us before we continued our quest!

 

I then spent some great time with Ashley and her beautiful kitty. We stayed up late talking after our Mexican dinner and a trip to Fresh Market.  Isn't he adorable? 

 

 

I had to go back home the next day so I could make it to ballet class and when I got home the monster of all grasshoppers was on the back porch! 

 

 

Hopefully I will be able to go visit my friend Ashley soon! I had such a fun time visiting her and seeing new and exciting places in my area.

Food is Happening

So... I thought I had posted a food post earlier this week, but it didn't go through... darn you at&t internet!  So here is my huge food post. Super picture heavy.  Beware of the pictures!

 

Awesome vegan tacos with guacamole, low fat refried beans, olives, sushi rice, spicy salsa, and diaya cheddar shreds on top of small four tortillas.

Vegan Taco Bowls! with spicy guacamole, salsa, olives, diaya cheddar shreds and sushi rice.

Spinach pasta with vegan cream cheese and vegan pesto.

Another taco :) I ate these for days!

Watermelon! Food of the Gods!

Leftover vegan spinach spaghetti with vegan cream cheese and pesto!

Seaweed salad at Megumi!

Vegetable roll and cucumber roll at Megumi (you can see my mom in the background).

My mom's pretty orange bunny that came with her chicken.

Leftovers! I LOVE SUSHI!

Gardein Chicken Finger sandwiches with vegenaise, ketchup, mustard, Daiya shreds, and whole wheat bread.

watermelon banana smoothie!

Tofu and wide rice noodles with soy sauce, Liquid Aminos, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

Rice Ramen with Tofu, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

Leftover tofu with sushi rice.

Vegan pizza from Truly Free Bakery and Deli in Baton Rouge. I went here with my friend Ashley and I ate this entire pie! It was fabulous with veggies, tempeh, daiya, and the crust of angels. I got the small and it was almost too big for me to eat in one sitting (and I eat a lot!). I totally recommend this awesome restaurant if you live in Baton Rouge!

Curried Veggies on Sushi Rice

Vegan Pad Thai. Yay for microwave vegan dinners! I added some liquid aminos and peanuts to this to make it taste a little more how I expected it to taste.

Angel Hair with Nooch

Angel Hair with TVP, Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, and garlic.

More TVP and Angel Hair

Bananas and Coconut Covered Date Rolls

Arugula, Spinach, Herb mix salad with Avocado, lemon juice, rice vinegar, liquid aminos, tomatoes, and olives.

lettuce and refried beans taco!

raspberry banana smoothie

Mushrooms, green onions, tomatoes, arugula, romaine, avocado, lemon juice, vinegar, liquid aminos.

Soy Taco, Tofutti Cream Cheese, and Rice Pasta.

Banana cherry smoothie (this is one of the best combinations that I wouldn't have tried if I hadn't been out of fruit... super yummy! You should try it!)

Pineapple and mango smoothie

Spinach, Romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, green onion, avocado, lemon juice, rice vinegar, liquid aminos, and  coconut bacon salad.

Watermelon!

Tofu and wide rice noodles with soy sauce, liquid aminos, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.

Watermelon!

Romaine, spinach, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, green onions, avocado, lemon juice, liquid aminos, rice vinegar, and soy sauce salad.

Tofu with wide rice noodles with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Homemade vegan lasagna

Gardein Chicken tenders with vegenaise, ketchup, and mustard

Because sometimes you need a vegan smiley face!

Curly fries with Cajun seasoning

curly fries, tater tots, and special sauce (ketchup, BBQ sauce, mustard, and vegenaise)

Tried a new vegan pizza from Rouses

Success! Vegan pizza was a success!

Homemade watermelon juice

Tofu with thin rice noodles and soy sauce

Yellow Curry with Angel Hair

Yellow Curry with baked Golden Potatoes

Soba Noodles with Tofu and Soy Sauce