So Cal Veganista

In February 2020, my daughter asked me to join her in going vegan in order to improve her acne. I was having skin issues too. Since going vegan, our skin has definitely improved.Most of my posts are from So Cal restaurants. Thanks for your Tumblr support. I love eating vegan!

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So Cal Veganista turned 3 today!

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Harvest Cafe -- Ventura

Harvest Pizza – buckwheat sweet potato crust, house marinara, kale, kabocha squash, sweet potato, pickled onion, vegan cheese

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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery -- Old Towne Orange

Vegan Bliss Pancakes:  Signature house-made vegan pancakes with coconut & almond milks, vanilla, and banana. Topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries. Served with Slopeside maple syrup. Enjoyed this vibrant, retro restaurant serving a seasonal menu with creative breakfast & lunch fare. Busy place for good reason. 

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Ma-Kin Vegan Sushi | Agoura Hills

Everybody loves sweet and tangy orange “chicken”

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Healthy Junk at the House

Anaheim Packing District

Hot Bowl Teriyaki - chick and spring roll with teriyaki

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Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen Sedona

Fantastic vegan menu. I ordered a lunch combo with iced green tea.

Vegan Spicy Thai Peanut Chik'n: Brown rice penne pasta sautéed with heirloom carrots, peas, toasted almonds, grilled, vegan chik'n, broccoli & a spicy thai peanut sauce balanced with coconut milk and topped with fresh cilantro.

Vegan Chopped Kale: Local organic kale, heriloom carrots, purple cabbage, roasted pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries, tossed in olive oil, garlic and fresh lemon juice.

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Good Town Doughnuts in Costa Mesa

The Lab Anti-Mall in Orange County has delicious handcrafted brioche doughnuts. I had the Raspberry Pistachio and it was fantastic! The glaze! Yum! Heart shapes are perfect for self love and Valentine’s Day!

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El Bajon Vegan Tacos

We found so many great vegan restaurants in Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Along with the tacos, the agua fresca (a ginger turmeric lemonade) is so refreshing and delicious on what was a very warm day. 

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Mendocino Farms Impossible Burger

Toasted vegan brioche bun. A delicious mess!

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Ethiopian Cuisine

House of Queen Sheba in Sacramento. So much fun using injera bread in lieu of utensils.

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Vegan Lunch at Yard House Did you know that Yard House has an entire menu featuring Gardein vegan meat products and a plant-based Beyond Burger with vegan Follow Your Heart cheese? Beyond Burger: vegan mozzarella, crushed avocado, arugula, onion, tomato, pickles, served with a side salad tossed in balsamic vinaigrette. Gardein Grilled Chicken & Avocado Sandwich: lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, fries

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Sweetgreen

Super Green Goddess Salad: black lentils, chickpeas, roasted sweet potatoes, raw carrots, spicy broccoli, shredded cabbage, raw beets, roasted almonds, baby spinach, shredded kale, substitute pesto vinaigrette dressing. They will toss your salad but I like to keep my ingredients separate. It looks pretty for photos!

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Monty’s Good Burger

Black and white shake (secret menu). Way better than In-N-Out! 🍔

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True Food Kitchen Newport Beach

Seasonal Ingredient Salad:  butternut squash, cauliflower, brussels sprout, cannellini bean, organic kale, toasted mulberry, pomegranate, horseradish vinaigrette

Korean Noodle Bowl:  sweet potato glass noodle, pickled shiitake, organic spinach, carrot, bean sprout, toasted sesame

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Moon Smoothie Bowl | Lucky Llama Coffee House

This quaint, popular, local shop is a great find in Carpinteria. I also recommend the avocado toast with fresh tomatoes and Jupiter smoothie bowl. This down-to-earth hub is right next to the largest known Torrey Pine in existence (a historical landmark). 

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Sage Plant Based Bistro Agoura Hills

“Bowl of Soul”:  Roasted sweet potato, black beans, quinoa, grilled corn, sautéed kale, polenta cake and a gluten-free mac ‘n ‘cheese’ ball tossed in spicy buffalo sauce w/ spicy pickled cabbage, garlic aioli and a side of gravy.

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CAFÉ ZACK - Pasta al Pomodoro with Vegetables

Dinner at a quaint fine-dining restaurant located only a few minutes from the beach in Downtown Ventura.