Hello everyone,

Ah, New Orleans. A town full of history, jazz, beignets, gumbo, beans and rice, and…vegan food? I have to admit, while planning my recent trip to The Big Easy, I was left wanting more. I couldn’t find an updated, honest and comprehensive vegan guide to New Orleans. Luckily, the dearth of information doesn’t actually correlate to a lack of vegan-friendly food in the city.

As always, I created a loose itinerary with whatever vegan options I could find—many of which were places that didn’t specifically cater to vegans or vegetarians. When given the option, I will always financially support the cruelty free venture. I am happy to report that while traversing the streets of the French Quarter an beyond, I stumbled upon some of the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants I’ve had the pleasure to eat dine in! Check out my top ten places to visit on your next trip to the Crescent City.

Have you been to New Orleans? What are your favorite places to grab a bite to eat or decadent dessert?

Cheers!

Jocelyn

Holy Crepes (at Shops of the Colonnade – French Market)

• Notes: I stumbled on Holy Crepes by pure accident. I was looking for a few souvenirs at the French Market, hungry and in need of some coffee. All of a sudden, I noticed a crepery sign out of the corner of my eye. Upon closer inspection, I saw a note that they had vegan and gluten free options. Well, I realize how rare vegan crepes are so I wasn’t about to pass up that opportunity! This fast, fresh walk up includes both sweet or savory toppings.
• Address: 1100 N Peters St #23, New Orleans, LA 70116
• Hours: Daily, 10am – 5pm
• Social: Facebook

Killer PoBoys

• Notes: We ended up here after visiting the Museum of Pharmacy and Museum of Death. Conveniently located and easy on the wallet, this is a good stop if you are looking for a fast service restaurant to try non-traditional poboys with your omnivorous friends. While the menu isn’t overflowing with vegan options, there are a few vegan sides including smother greens, and a variety of poboys that can be  made dairy free.
• Address: 219 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112
• Hours: Wednesday – Monday, 10am – 8pm
• Social: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Mac and Moon

• Notes: Vegan french macaroons. Need I say more? This amazing food stall is located in a food court in the arts/ warehouse district and is a must visit. They serve up an overwhelming variety of flavors, and each delicate macaroon is beautifully crafted.
• Address: 801 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
• Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 7am – 10pm; Friday – Saturday, 7am – 11pm
• Social: Facebook & Instagram

Seed

• Notes: This 100% plant-based menu puts a vegan spin on comfort-food classics. The food is good from brunch to dinner, but the best part is that they serve vegan beignets. Yes, you read that right—vegan beignets! In fact, it was the only vegan spot in New Orleans where I found this special treat. Don’t miss this plant-based New Orleans taste.
• Address: 1330 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130 & 2372 St. Claude St., New Orleans, LA 70117
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 11am – 10pm; Saturday – Sunday, 10-am – 10pm
• Social: Facebook & Instagram

Shake Sugary

• Notes: This quaint, family-run bakery offers pastries, vegan treats & coffee. I highly recommend the orange roll!
• Address: 3304 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
• Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 8am – 3pm
• Social: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Slim Goodies Diner

• Notes: If you decide to go on a self-guided walking tour of the Garden District chances are you will get hungry. There are so many old homes to browse and even a New Orleans style cemetery. Unfortunately, the neighborhood is a bit of a food desert, especially when looking for vegan or vegetarian options. A quick 12 minute walk away from the residential district will lead you to the a shop-filled portion of Magazine Street. Tucked in between shops is Slim Goodies Diner – a cozy, casual spot for breakfast and sandwiches. While not chock full of veg-friendly options, there are a few, including a tofu breakfast scramble. Plus, the never ending coffee and atmosphere make this a great option.
• Address: 3322 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
• Hours: All week, 6am – 3pm
• Social: Facebook & Twitter

Small Mart

• Notes: Do not miss this hole in the wall that served up the best vegan poboy I had while in New Orleans! The signage indicates vegetarian market which is technically true, but step inside, and you’ll see a small but mighty menu of bagels from New York and street food inspired by Indian and Pakistani cooking. The tandoori-style marinated tofu poboy is a must try!
• Address: 1303 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116
• Hours: All week, 8am – 8pm (hot food served noon – 6pm)
• Social: Facebook & Instagram

Sneaky Pickle

• Notes: This vegan-friendly spot has an ever-changing menu due to their farm-fresh and locally sourced ingredients. The cuisine is largely creole/ soul food inspired and packs a serious punch. You can tell it was good because the door was revolving the entire time I was there.
• Address: 4017 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
• Hours: All week, 10am – 9:30pm
• Social: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

St. Roch Market

• Notes: 1875 market reborn as a cool food hall with stalls selling eats & drinks, plus some outdoor seating. I drank fresh pressed juice and ate spring rolls from The Daily Beet while my partner opted for vegan steam buns from T2 Streetfood.
• Address: 2381 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA
• Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 7am – 10pm; Friday – Saturday, 7am – 11pm
• Social: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Sweet Soulfood

• Notes: You simply have to visit this restaurant if you are seeking vegan soulfood in New Orleans. While the photos might not be the best (my fault, I was too hungry), the food was some of the best I had during my stay. Sweet Soulfood serves buffet style. You simply pick one, two, three or four items – one will be entree size and the remainder in smaller side portions. The menu includes everything from red beans and rice to chicken fried cauliflower to mac n cheese, and it changes daily. One thing that doesn’t change—big New Orleans flavor!
• Address: 1016 N Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70119
• Hours: Monday – Saturday, 11am – 6pm
• Social: Facebook & Instagram

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Happy almost summer! One my most often requested recipes by friends and family is my go to Summer Pasta Salad. In fact, a coworker just asked me for my secret ingredients! Well, I decided to give a video recipe a try. How’d I do? A printable text version of the recipe is below. Comment and let me know what your favorite summer side dish is!

Cheers & happy eating!

Jocelyn

* Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. As always, all opinions are my own!

 

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I just love the fall. Football. Fall foliage. Pumpkin spice. Bonfire weather. Relaxed atmosphere. I could go on. I also love that, for me and my friends, fall represents potluck season! I’m planning a “Halloween” themed potluck in a few weeks, and since I’m heading back to Poland this weekend, I really needed to get my household shopping in order today. I’m making a graveyard cake which calls for about a thousand ingredients. Okay, I might be exaggerating a bit… Anyway, I put together my October Savings round up with great deals on fresh produce, Food Should Taste Good, Beyond Meat & more!

I also wanted to remind you about the new-ish rewards program I joined−Fetch Rewards (available on both iOS and Android). I’ve already earned $8.00 in rewards for doing nothing more than snapping less than 10 receipts! Not bad for ~4 minutes of work. Join now! If you enter my referral code (BU7GX) and scan a receipt, we’ll each get 1,500 points. That equals $1.50 in rewards just for using my code! The only catch is you must enter the referral code before you scan your first receipt. You can do that when you first sign up for Fetch Rewards or by clicking the “Me” button and entering the code prior to scanning the receipt. Once you scan and send your receipt and it’s accepted, the 1,500 points will automatically be applied to your account.

Cheers and happy savings!

Jocelyn

PS – As always, in case you missed them, check out my top ways to save and other recent savings posts.

* Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. As always, all opinions are my own!

• Variety of coupons available!

Beyond Meat

• $1.00 off any Beyond Meat item (exp. 10/31/17)

Bob’s Red Mill

• $1.00 off any one Bob’s Red Mill product (Save more with Ibotta!)

Cool Savings

• $0.25 off any regular Bounty roll
• $0.50 off any one Bounty Basic
• $1.00 off any one House of Tsang Brand product
• $1.00 off any two Late July Tortilla Chip products (5.5oz or larger)
• $1.00 off any two Silk or So Delicious Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternatives
• $1.00 off any two Silk or So Delicious half gallons
• $1.00 off any four Uncle Ben’s products
• $1.00 off any one Suja Drinking Vinegar or Juice
• $5.00 off any one Vega drinking powder container (not pouch)

Coupons.com

• $0.25 off any one Bounty Basic
• $0.50, one Muir Glen item
• $1.00 off any one Reynolds Parchment Paper with Smartgrid or Cookie Baking sheets
• $1.50 off any one Seeds of Change Organic Simmer Sauce product
• $1.50 off any two Seeds of Change Organic food products
• $0.50, on TWO any flavor/variety LÄRABAR bars
• $0.50, ONE any flavor/variety 5.5 OZ OR LARGER Food Should Taste Good Tortilla Chips OR Bean Chips

Follow Your Heart

• $1.00 off any Follow Your Heart product (exp.  12/31/2017)

• $1.00, any one Sir Kensington’s Condiments product
• $1.00, any one Saffron Road product
• $1.00, one or $2.00 off any two Hillary’s Eat Well products
• $1.00, any one El Yucateco product

MamboSprouts

• $1.00, any ONE (1) So Delicious Dairy Free Item
• $1.00, any ONE (1) Tres Latin Pupusas (Any Flavor)
• $150, any ONE (1) RiceSelect Product (21 ounces or larger)
• $1.00, any ONE (1) Tom’s of Maine Product
• $1.00, any ONE (1) Suja Juice, 12 oz.
• $1.00, any ONe (1) Kite Hill Product
• $1.00, any TWO (2) Kettle Chips (4 oz or larger)
• $2,00, any THREE (3) Tasty Bite Products
• $2.00, any ONE (1) Enjoy Life Foods Product Over $3.00
• $2.00, any ONE (1) Enjoy Life product
• $1.00, any TWO (2) Frontier Co-op Spices or Seasonings
• $1.00, any ONE (1) Soyatoo or Viana item, excluding snack sausages

Sweet Earth 

• $1.00 off any Sweet Earth Natural Foods item, exp. 10/31/17 (Increase your savings with Berrycart!)
• Buy 1, Get 1 Free any Sweet Earth Natural Foods item, exp. 10/31/17 (Increase your savings with Berrycart!)

• $1.00, Nayosoya TofuBaked
• $1.00, Nayosoya Tofu, Noodles, Wraps
• $1.00, Saffron Road Baked Lentil crackers or Simmer Sauces
• $0.75, Saffron Road Baked Lentil chips
• $0.50, Saffron Road Crunchy Chick Peas
• $1.00, Sweet Earth Veggie Burger (combine with manufacturer coupon for even more savings!)
• $1.00, Sweet Earth Functional Burritos (combine with manufacturer coupon for even more savings!)
• $0.75, Hillary’s Eat Well Veggie Burgers
• $0.25, Hail Merry Macaroons
• $0.50, Beanfields Bean & Rice Chips

Cartwheel by Target

• 30%, Late July Tortilla Chips
• 30%, Ritz Crisp & Thins Chips
• 30%, Del Monte 4 packs
• 30%, Method Power Dish Packs
• 25%, Gardein Meat free
• 25%, Suja drinking vinegar/ pressed juice or probiotic water
• 25%, Earth Balance
• 20%, Del Monte Seasoned Vegetables or Harvest Select
• 20%, World’s Best Cat Litter
• 20%, Seeds of Change Sauces
• 20%, Kettle Chips
• 15%, Tostito Chips and Dips
• 15%, Skinny Pop, Pop Up Boxes
• 15%, Pacific Organic Broth
• 15%, Thai Kitchen
• 15%, Simply Asia
• 10%, Uncle Ben’s
• 10%, Avocados, Potatoes, or Onions
• 10%,Method Laundry

CheckOut51 (Join now and receive $5 off from refer/ earn!)

• $0.50, Frontera Gourmet Sauces
• $0.80, Frontera Gourmet Salsa
• $0.55, Kikkoman Stir Fry Sauces (save more with Cartwheel!)
• $0.60, Good Thins Snacks
• $2.00, on two Quorn Meatless & Soy Free Protein products

• Refrigerated/ Frozen:
  • $1.50, Ripple Dairy Free
  • $0.50, Sabra Guacamole

• Pantry
  • $0.75, Fig Bars
  • $0.50, Pacific Almond Milk
  • $0.65, Sparkling Smartwater
  • $1.00, Celestial Seasonings
  • $2.50, Dunkin’ Donuts  Cold Brew
  • $1.00, Tazo Tea
  • $1.00, Chosen Foods Avocado Oil
  • $1.00, any two Well, Yes! cans of soup
  • $1.25, RiceSelect
  • $0.50, Tabasco Family of Flavors
  • $1.00, Tabasco

•  Household
  • $1.50,  Seventh Generation  Hand soap/ Laundry detergent

Linkable

• Whole Foods Market 365 Everyday Value Soup, Buy one; Get 1 50% off, Rustic Vegetable

Savingstar

• $4.00, when you spend $12.00 on Enjoy Life Foods through December 23
• $5.00, when you spend $25.00 on GOYA through December 31
• $0.25, any GOYA low sodium beans through December 31
• $0.50, any GOYA rice mix through December 31
• $0.50, any Food Should Taste Good chips through October 31
• $0.50, any Muir Glen product through October 31
• $0.50, any two Larabars through October 31
• $1.00, any Larabar Multipack through October 31

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How is your August going? Can you believe we’re in the last weeks of summer? I can’t! It seems like just yesterday it was May, and I was traveling across Utah. Now I’m hoping to get in a few more hiking trips and hammock naps before the weather turns.

Today I scoured the internet for the very best deals on vegan-friendly brands. There are quite a few good rebate app + manufacturer coupon matches. Be sure to checkout my full savings round up below! Cheers & happy shopping!

Jocelyn

PS – As always, in case you missed them, check out my top ways to save and other recent savings posts.

* Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. As always, all opinions are my own!

• Variety of coupons available!

Beyond Meat

• $1.00 off any Beyond Meat item (exp. 8/31/17)

Bob’s Red Mill

• $1.00 off any one Bob’s Red Mill product (Save more with Ibotta!)

Cool Savings

• $0.25 off any regular Bounty roll
• $0.50 off any one Bounty Basic
• $0.50 off any one Food Should Taste Good 4oz or larger tortilla, kettle or brown rice chips
• $0.75 off any Stevia in the Raw packets box
• $1.50 off any Stevia in the Raw 9.7oz bakers bag
• $1.00 off any one House of Tsang Brand product
• $1.00 off any two Late July Tortilla Chip products (5.5oz or larger)
• $1.00 off any four Uncle Ben’s products
• $1.00 off any two Silk or So Delicious Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternatives
• $1.00 off any two Silk or So Delicious half gallons
• $5.00 off any one Vega drinking powder container (not pouch)

Coupons.com

• $1.00 off any ONE (1) Imagine Soup, Broth, Cooking Stock or Simmer Sauce
• $1.00 off any ONE (1) any flavor/variety 5.5 oz or larger Food Should Taste Good Tortilla Chips/ Bean Chips
• $1.00 off any ONE (1) Lightlife product

Follow Your Heart

• $1.00 off any Follow Your Heart product (exp.  12/31/2017)

• $1.00 off any one Saffron Road product
• $1.00 off one or $2.00 off any two Hillary’s Eat Well products
• $1.00 off any one DeLallo product
• $1.00 off any La Morena product
• $1.00 of any one El Yucateco product

Sweet Earth 

• $1.00 off any Sweet Earth Natural Foods item, exp. 8/31/17 (Increase your savings with Berrycart!)
• Buy 1, Get 1 Free any Sweet Earth Natural Foods item, exp. 8/31/17 (Increase your savings with Berrycart!)

MamboSprouts

• $1.00 off any one Maria and Ricardo’s Tortillas
• $1.00 off any one Hillary’s Eat Well product
• $1.00 off two Argo Tea bottles
• $1.00 off any one Enjoy Life 4oz Plentils
• $1.00 off any one Ruby’s Rockets product
• $1.00 off any one Kite Hill Product
• $2.00 off any two Lightlife products
• $2.00 any three Tasty Bite products

Whole Foods

• $1.00 off any three So Delicious Dairy Free Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternatives 
• $1.00 off any one Tom’s of Maine product
• $1.00 off any one Soyatoo! Whip Topping
• $1.00 off any one Suja drinking vinegar
• $1.00 off any two Just products
• $1.00 off any one Earth Balance
• And check out the Whole Foods App for even savings!

• $1.00, Nayosoya TofuBaked
• $1.00, Nayosoya Tofu, Noodles, Wraps
• $1.00, Saffron Road Baked Lentil crackers or Simmer Sauces
• $0.75, Saffron Road Baked Lentil chips
• $0.50, Saffron Road Crunchy Chick Peas
• $1.00, Sweet Earth Veggie Burger (combine with manufacturer coupon for even more savings!)
• $1.00, Sweet Earth Functional Burritos (combine with manufacturer coupon for even more savings!)
• $0.75, Hope Organic Hummus
• $0.50, Beanfields Bean & Rice Chips

Cartwheel by Target

• 50% off, Flatout Flatbreads
• 30% off, Minute Rice
• 25% off, Suja drinking vinegar/ pressed juice or probiotic water
• 25% off, Nature’s Own Wheat Buns
• 25% off, Earth Balance Buttery Spreads
• 25% off, Starbucks Refreshers
• 20% off, Starbucks bagged coffees
• 10% off, Good Thins Crackers

CheckOut51 (Join now and receive $5 off from refer/ earn!)

• $0.25, loaf of bread
• $0.50, Frontera Gourmet Sauces
• $0.55, Kikkoman Stir Fry Sauces (save more with Cartwheel!)
• $0.60, Good Thins Snacks
• $2.00, on two Quorn Meatless & Soy Free Protein products

• Produce/ Any:
  • $0.25, prepackaged salad

• Refrigerated/ Frozen:
  • $1.00, off any two Silk Almondmilk Yogurts
  • $0.50, KeVita Sparking Probiotic or Kombucha drinks

• Pantry
  • $0.25, pretzels
  • $1.00, Tabasco
  • $0.50, Tabasco Family of Flavors
  • $1.00, Newman’s Own Salad Dressing
  • $1.00, Truvia Sweetener
  • $1.25, Splenda Stevie Sweetener
  • $1.00, Enjoy Life Minichips
  • $0.75, Sandwich Thins
  • $0.50, Banza Chickpea pasta (8 oz.)
  • $0.50, Bob’s Red Mills Oatmeal Cups (Save more with a printable coupon!)

•  Household
  • $1.00, Tom’s of Maine toothpaste [Whole Foods]

Linkable

• Whole Foods Market 365 Everyday Value Soup, Buy one; Get 1 50% off, Rustic Vegetable

Savingstar

• $1.00, any Food Should Taste Good through August 31
• $0.50, any GOYA Adobo Seasoning through September 4
• $0.55, any GOYA Plantain Chips (5.5oz or larger) through September 4
• $0.50, any two Larabars through August 31
• $1.00, any Larabar Multipack through August 31

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Hello everyone,

Avocado toast has become… Let’s just say “a thing.” Admittedly, I love a good avocado toast as much as the next millennial, but recently I had a craving for a sweet, slightly savory breakfast toast. I had just picked up some Kite Hill Ricotta so I thought—why not make a Vegan Banana Ricotta Toast?! I’m so glad I did. It was simple, ascetically pleasing, and delicious!

I love all things banana + peanut butter flavored, but I was never one for savory/ sweet breakfast combos. This recipe has swayed me. Kite Hill’s ricotta is slightly sweet and silky and can be used to replace traditional ricotta in any recipe. I’ve previously used this ‘ricotta’ for stuffed shells, and it works fantastic! Check out my tried and true recipe sure to please the dairy-free non-believers! (Plus, you can save $1.00 on the Kite Hill product of your choice!) Next on my list is to use this as a substitute for mascarpone!

What follows is my ‘all you need to know’ recipe for a delicious Vegan banana Ricotta Toast! I hope you enjoy it.

Cheers & happy eating!

Jocelyn

* Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate and referral links. I may earn a commission or bonus if you click through to make a purchase. Additionally, I received these products free for testing. All opinions are my own. I only work with companies and brands I personally support.

PS – You should also check out Kite Hill‘s non-dairy yogurt, too. It’s quickly becoming a favorite of mine. Kite Hill states that their  almond milk yogurt is produced “exclusively with local, top quality almonds that provide a smooth and delicate mouthfeel and flavor.” It sure tastes like it.

I was never a big fan of yogurt growing up, but over the years I’ve tried a number of vegan yogurts. Most aren’t bad….I’m just not tempted to go back for seconds. This yogurt is different. It’s almost pudding-like, but healthier? Anyway, Kite Hill‘s yogurts are great for a quick lunch/ snack for work and they have so many flavor options! You can try plain, vanilla, peach, blueberry, strawberry, pineapple, key lime, caramel, or even, plain unsweetened.

Vegan Banana Ricotta Toast

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Prep Time: ~10 minutes; Cook Time: 0 minutes; Yield: To taste/ size! Servings are individual.

Ingredients

• PB2 (either original or chocolate)
• Banana
• Vegan chocolate bar or mini chips
• Your choice of bread (I used Ezekiel whole wheat bread)
• Kite Hill‘s Vegan Ricotta

Instructions

1. Slice the banana into ¼ inch rounds.
2. While heating a piece of toast:
   1. Make one servings of PB2.
   2. Finely shave chocolate to your liking.
   3. Fluff the ricotta with a fork.
3. Spread the PB2 on the toast.
4. Add a sprinkling layer of ricotta.
5. Add some dollops of PB2.
6. Add the banana rounds.
7. Sprinkle with chocolate and add more ricotta for balance.
8. Enjoy!

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