Thursday, 30 March 2017

Eh Amigos Cantina - Port Colborne

20 Clarence Street
Port Colborne, ON
L3K 3E8

905-835-8989



This is the third time I've been to Eh Amigos Cantina, and I've had the same thing all three times because I love it so much: Veggie Burritos. Yum. The beans, rice, veggies, and pineapple make for a flavourful, moist burrito. Sometimes when you skip the dairy, it can be dry. Not so here.

Before penning this little review, I wanted to see what other menu items could be made vegan, so I sent a note to the restaurant, and here is their awesome response:

"Hi Terry!  We have veggie burritos or bowls that are loaded with veggies that does come with cheese sour cream and aioli however you can omit those items to make it vegan.  We can also make vegan tacos with whatever toppings you like that may include refried beans black beans lettuce pico de gallo guacamole peppers grilled pineapple jalapenos amd so on.... We also just introduced vegan ice cream and brownies for dessert   I hope this helps. we make everything made to order so u can build a burrito or taco anyway u like it!"

Obviously I was thrilled to receive such a fabulous response - even vegan ice cream and brownies?!!!! Check out the menu here. They also suggested that they are very open to talking with their vegan customers and that "sometimes the best thing to do is come talk to the cook directly and tell us how you like it and we will try our best to accommodate."

Parking is street parking. There are parking spots along the canal walkway that are free, and so far I have always found several to be available.

Washroom is in keeping with the rustic mexican decor and clean. Love the sugar skeletons on the walls.

Hours:
Monday, Tuesday: 11am - 3pm
Wednesday to Saturday: 11am - 9pm

How To Connect:
Website
Facebook

Thursday, 23 March 2017

Root 8 - Beamsville

5041 King Street
Beamsville, ON

905-563-1155



I was super excited to hear about an all vegan restaurant coming to Beamsville and Root 8 did not disappoint. The restaurant has a real cafe feel to it with its turquoise distressed wood decor.





The menu consisted of salads, wraps, bowls, chili, panini, and little dishes of mac and cheese, and tofu nuggets.  There is also a smoothie and juice menu, along with daily specials that included a hummus tray, french onion soup, and a burger with all the fixin's on the day that I went.

I ordered the panini with sweet peppers, zucchini, portobello mushrooms, spicy mayo, and mozza cheese (cashew cheese). I also enjoyed a chocolate, almond butter 'muffin' for dessert. Loved them both. I ordered take-out so I cannot speak to the wait-staff's attentiveness, but I was thoroughly charmed by the person who took my order. She was informative about the menu items and friendly without being intrusive while I waited.

Panini with sweet peppers, zucchini, portobello mushrooms, spicy mayo, and cashew mozza cheese.

Chocolate, almond butter 'muffins'

Plus, in keeping with their environmentally friendly philosophy - I received this lovely take-out bag and will, in future, receive $1 off my meal if I bring it in. Great idea.

$1 off my next meal if I remember to bring it in


Parking is free in this mall.

Hours:
Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 11am - 6om
Thursday, Friday: 11am - 7pm
Sunday, Monday: Closed

Hours will be extended in the summer.

How To Connect:
Facebook
905-563-1155

Monday, 20 March 2017

What Vegans Eat

Much as some of would like, we can't eat out all the time. It isn't practical, and frankly, a lot of the time, I enjoy my own prepared food better anyway.

I start off with a general plan so that every Monday I do some version of soup and a sandwich or salad, every Tuesday is a rice/grain bowl, etc. I find that this theme-based menu makes it a lot easier for me to plan.

So here is a sample menu with some of the recipes linked up for a typical Monday to Friday dinner meal plan.

MONDAY - soup with sandwich or salad

Slow cooker white bean soup and Mediterranean vegetable sandwich.

Slow Cooker White Bean Soup - Budget Bytes


TUESDAY - rice bowl (or other grain)

Red beans and rice, and roasted veggies (leftover from Monday's sandwich prep).

Red Beans and Rice - Budget Bytes


WEDNESDAY - pasta or rice dish

Creamy lemon asparagus pasta, oven-roasted broccoli/cauiflower/fennel.

Creamy Lemon Asparagus Pasta - Minimalist Baker


THURSDAY - potatoes and veggies

Roasted sweet potato medley, balsamic mushrooms, and garlic broccoli.


Garlicky Broccoli - The Woks of Life

FRIDAY - bread/pizza/tortilla/pastry

Pizza, kale salad with garlic dressing.

Kale Salad - Minimalist Baker


SATURDAY

Out somewhere. :)

SUNDAY

Everyone fends for him/herself.