fashion.

Flannel and I…we have a thing.

Flannel: H&M. t shirt: Neccesary Clothing. Jeans: Zara. Shoes: Forever 21.

food.

Yesterday I met up with one of my best blogger friends Andi for dinner at the popular raw vegan restaurant, Pure Food and Wine. Andi has been in town for work, and I knew she’d love Pure! It’s not always easy to find people that share my love for good vegan food, so it was a treat for both of us.

To start we split the Philly Roll of Avocado, Kim Chee and Creamy Cashew Cheese - tatsoi, hijiki, scallion, sweet chili sauce.

For my entrée, I went with what seems to be Pure’s most popular dish, Zucchini and Heirloom Tomato Lasagna - basil pistachio pesto, sun-dried tomato marinara, macadamia pumpkin seed ricotta.

It was on-another-level good. It was packed with flavor from the pesto and sun-dried tomato marinara, and actually quite rich.

Andi’s entrée was delicious too. She went with the Cauliflower and Sweet Corn Polenta with Bourbon Maple Peaches and Radicchio - cherry tomatoes, purslane, candied pistachios, cashew cheese, avocado pistachio vinaigrette.

For dessert we split the Chocolate and Jungle Peanut Butter Cheesecake - peanut butter cup, salted peanut butter ice cream. It was easily one of the best desserts I’ve ever had…and I’ve had a lot in my day.

Even though I’m not a vegan, I love vegan food because it has flavors and textures unlike any other food or cuisine. Not to mention it always leaves me feeling so energized and light afterward – not that tired or overly full feeling you can sometimes get after a big meal.

faith.

After dinner Andi came to church with me. The message from Rhema Trayner was called “Free,” and it was SO good…the perfect way to start the new week. It should be up on the Liberty Vimeo later today, so be sure to look out for it!

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Do you like vegan food? What’s the best vegan meal you’ve ever had?