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Vegan Sando from Old Mill Market and Cafe in Redding, CT

Vegan Sando from Old Mill Market and Cafe in Redding, CT

This delicious breakfast sandwich is loaded with plant-based sausage, plant-based egg, and plant-based cheddar on local Fairfield Bread Company organic sourdough. It’s the perfect centerpiece of a vegan breakfast, it’s incredibly hearty and filling. Visit theoldmillmarket.com for the menu and hours. Follow them on Instagram…

Black Bean Pumpkin Enchiladas with Guacamole from Zesto Market in Newtown, CT

Black Bean Pumpkin Enchiladas with Guacamole from Zesto Market in Newtown, CT

Follow them on Instagram @gozestomarket for specials and hours. I try to get to Zesto once a week because I LOVE everything they make, their positive energy, and the fact they have new things to try all of the time. These enchiladas were so delicious…

New Try – Zesto Market and Juicery (Newtown, CT)

New Try – Zesto Market and Juicery (Newtown, CT)

Follow them on Instagram (@gozestomarket) for current specials, hours, and availability. I was so excited to try this new market that opened about 20 minutes from me. The owners bring a level of passion and love to everything they make here and they really care…

Delicious Vegetarian Dumplings and Ramen from Mecha Noodle Bar (Fairfield, CT)

Delicious Vegetarian Dumplings and Ramen from Mecha Noodle Bar (Fairfield, CT)

This was the perfect lunch for a cold winter day. I started with the buddha banh mi (crispy coconut tofu, avocado sauce, pickled carrots, and herbs) and roasted mushroom dumplings (brown miso butter, arugula) and finished with my favorite vegetarian ramen– kinoko vegetarian ramen (mushroom…

Cheat Snack – Eggnog Bread (Holiday Edition)

Cheat Snack – Eggnog Bread (Holiday Edition)

My cheat snack this was two hearty slices of gluten-free egg nog bread from my local farm! This is also a new try for me. It was delicious and well worth the extra calories. It has a nice density and wasn’t too try, even with…

Review – Plantidote Foods Veggie Burgers (Norwalk, CT)

Review – Plantidote Foods Veggie Burgers (Norwalk, CT)

Available for local pick-up in Norwalk, CT, and the year-round farmers market in Westport, CT. Visit their website at plantidotefoods.com for current availability, seasonal options and to purchase. I am always looking for new local plant-based protein options to add to my meals and salads.…