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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…

The Ultimate Christmas House

The Ultimate Christmas House

. We’ve made checking out Wonderland at Roseville in Fairfield, CT a yearly tradition. The kids absolutely love seeing all of the Christmas lights and we love that it is for a good cause (their raise money for Shriners Hospitals – donate Here: https://loom.ly/8_NzP-E

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.…

Cheat Snack – Cookie and Donut

Cheat Snack – Cookie and Donut

Self-control and moderation are important cornerstones of any long-term diet or meal plan. While I have yet to master it (and am far from it), I believe in healthy alternatives and moderation over elimination. After a good wake, I treated myself to two half cookies…