All posts tagged: vegetarian

Le Speakeasy Restaurant

Published by Molly Catherine

There are only a handful of vegan restaurants in all of Nice, and one that you MUST visit is Le Speakeasy. This little restaurant was opened by a California native 18 years ago, and became the first vegan restaurant in existence in Nice. The owner is also the server AND the chef – and she is mega talented. The flavours of her cooking reminded me of Thanksgiving dinner – less the animal cruelty! This amazing woman dedicated her life to spreading the vegan message and offering plant-based alternatives to the people of Nice and the tourists who visit each year. It has not been an easy road for her… Owning a small business in France (never mind a vegan restaurant!) is riddled with challenges, harassment, and corruption. If you do not conform – it will not be easy for you. Period. I was truly inspired by her story and she actually mentioned that she’s considering writing a book in the future to create awareness and educate people regarding the challenges she has faced in France, and …

Caju Vegan Restaurant

Published by Molly Catherine

If you’re looking for healthy, raw, plant-based options in Nice I have the perfect solution for you! There is this incredible little restaurant in Old Town called Caju Vegan. They are not fully raw but have tons of raw options, cold-pressed juices, amazing smoothies, and so much more. It was exactly what Irek and I needed to refuel our bodies after too much wine in Paris! Not only was the food amazing, but the two owners were the loveliest people we’ve come across during our travels in France. They gave us suggestions of where to travel, and just had such beautiful energy. It was so refreshing visiting this restaurant- it had a very similar feel to many of the vegan restaurants we go to in Vancouver- so if you’re in Nice and dying for some high quality plant-based food, you MUST go to Caju Vegan. We are heading back to Nice for a couple of days on the weekend and will most definitely be going back. 🙂 Cheers, Molly xx __________ “Ethical veganism results in a profound …

Gentle Gourmet Cafe

Published by Molly Catherine

As I mentioned in my last blog post, vegan places have been somewhat difficult to find in France. That being said, they are around you just have to make a point to find them! On our second day in Paris, we went to a beautiful little restaurant called Gentle Gourmet Cafe. I can honestly say, it was one of the best vegan lunches I’ve ever had… I feel like I say that a lot, but it’s the truth! My sister and I both ordered the risotto which was so unexpectedly flavourful we couldn’t believe it! Irek and my brother-in-law, Shane, had the portobello burgers, which were also delicious and the presentation was just incredible. We also tried the vegan fois grois… I was a bit hesitant seeing as fois grois is duck pate. But it was actually very enjoyable as well, and again such strong and intricate flavours! If you’re in Paris and looking for plant-based options, in my opinion, this restaurant receives a 5 star rating. Have a beautiful day! Molly xx __________ “Vegan food …

Meet on Main

Meet on Main

Published by Molly Catherine

There are a lot of really awesome restaurants on Main Street but my favourite is Meet on Main! I love the chilled out atmosphere, the menu is full of veggie comfort food, and the staff is super friendly… what more could you want? Irek and I spent a few hours there yesterday – he worked on his watch list for the Live Trader session, and I had a business meeting with an awesome company based in the Vancouver area. After we finished our work we stayed another hour to grab a bite to eat! My dish was super yummy! Usually when we go to Meet on Main we both gravitate towards the vegan burgers because they’re sooo good! But I thought I better switch it up last night and instead had a really delicious bowl filled with rice, kale, mushrooms, mung beans, tofu and the best cashew gravy ever! It hit the spot. 🙂 Irek had his usual burger, obviously. If you’re in Vancouver, definitely check out Meet on Main! Especially if you’re leaning towards going …

Banana Berry Smoothie

Banana Berry Smoothie Recipe

Published by Molly Catherine

This is my standby recipe for my banana berry smoothie. I always have these ingredients on hand, so if I’m feeling like a smoothie for breakfast instead of oatmeal, I’ll just quickly whip this together. If this is the only thing you’re having for breakfast and won’t eat again for an extended period of time then this recipe should be considered one portion. Otherwise, you can share this smoothie between two, and have something else to eat as well. Hope you enjoy! 🙂 Molly xx   Yields: 2 Servings Ingredients:  4 bananas 2 cups mixed berries 1/4 cup oats 1 tbsp shredded coconut 1 tsp chia seeds 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup almond milk 2 cups coconut water Directions:  Blend together all of the above ingredients until smooth. Divide into two jars and enjoy! __________ “I can’t think of anything better in the world to be but a vegan.” – Alicia Silverstone

Culver City Food Truck

Culver City Food Truck

Published by Molly Catherine

Irek and I decided we need to start checking out all the Vancouver food trucks. There are so many around the city and yesterday was our very first time trying one! We had some seriously epic salads from the Culver City food truck. Mine was full of rice noodles, kale, radishes, shredded beet, shredded carrot, hummus, etc. and topped with a super delicious lemon chia dressing. I highly recommend trying some of their deliciousness if you’re in the downtown core! The Culver City truck is usually parked on the corner of Thurlow and Hornby in Coal Harbour (check The Street Food App to confirm location). So, if you work downtown and are leaning towards a more plant-based diet, this is a great option for your lunches. I used to work 2 minutes away from where they’re located, and if I knew about them back then, I would have been eating there everyday! Super healthy, vegan, and very tasty… what more do you need?! Have a beautiful weekend. Molly xx __________ “By eating meat we share the responsibility of …

Nuba Restaurant

Published by Molly Catherine

Irek and I had lunch in Kitsilano yesterday at a Lebanese restaurant called Nuba. I loved it as soon as we walked in… The ceilings were super high, the paint was chipped, and the floor tiles looked like they had been there for decades. It was rustic and felt like we truly were in a small restaurant in the Middle East. Nuba’s menu is not fully vegan, but there were quite a few good options for us to choose from. I absolutely love falafel… Well, more precisely, I love chickpeas. Roasted chickpeas, hummus, chickpea wraps, chickpeas on salad, in salad, on the side…. you name it. I’ll eat it. So you can imagine how happy I was when I received my plate of food, consisting of chickpeas 3 different ways! YES! If you’re in Kitsilano and craving some healthy Lebanese food (good price + large quantity of food), this is most definitely the place for you! Have a fabulous weekend. 🙂 Cheers, Molly xx __________ “I love living. I think that’s infectious. It is something …

What I Eat in a Day

Published by Molly Catherine

For breakfast I made some really delicious oat flour pancakes topped with berries and bananas. They’re super easy to make and very healthy. Normally we eat oatmeal for breakfast (90% of the time) but sometimes it’s nice to switch it up for pancakes, or a smoothie to keep things interesting. Lunch in our house usually consists of avo toast and a bowl of soup. Here we have exactly that; avo toast w/ beet hummus and broccoli soup. So yummy! Irek and I are still on our Indian food kick (we’ve been obsessed for the last 2 years and make some sort of Indian dish twice a week consistently). Aloo Ghobi is the current fave right now, starring… potatoes, cauliflower and of course, mushrooms. Mmmmmm. In addition to these 3 meals I also had 3 litres of water w/ lemon, a coffee, a cold-pressed green juice, and a few slices of watermelon. Hope you guys found what I eat in a day interesting! I love being vegan, and eating fully plant-based. There are so many amazing …

Vegan Sushi

Published by Molly Catherine

Yesterday I was craving some vegan sushi and since Vancouver has a bunch of Japanese restaurants there’s tons of options! I started the day with an appointment downtown and then Irek and I just walked along the sea wall admiring the beauty of Vancouver, and did some people watching! There are so many tourists here in the spring and summer, so lots going on! I find that most of the good vegan/vegetarian spots in Vancouver are in Kitsilano.  We made our way there for a late lunch and found this cute little sushi place called Shizen Ya. They use all organic ingredients and are actually the first all natural Japanese restaurant chain in North America! We’ll definitely be going back, the vegan sushi was delicious! Chat soon! 🙂 Molly xx __________ “I have found that if you love life, life will love you back.” – Arthur Rubinstein 

Vegan Borscht

Published by Molly Catherine

I met my boyfriend 6 years ago and was quickly introduced to his mom’s delicious borscht. It’s time to share this recipe, with my vegan take! A couple things to take note of: it’s always better the second day after the flavours have melded together, taste as much as you can during the cooking process and adjust seasonings as needed. Traditionally this soup is served during the holiday season but we love it so much that I make it every couple of weeks. Hope you enjoy & let me know in the comments how it turns out! 🙂 Molly xx   Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 50 mins  | Total time: 65 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients: 4 large beets, roasted and diced 4 medium sized potatoes, diced 1 onion, diced 5-6 cloves garlic, minced Water (enough to fill large pot, leaving 2 inches) 2 cubes veggie broth 1/4 cup red wine 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp Himalayan sea salt 1 tsp black pepper fresh or dried herbs (basil, cilantro, …