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Author: Marissa

Rascal's Vegan corn esquites bowl

RASCAL’S VEGAN: THE ENTERPRISING MISFITS OF SANTA BARBARA’S PLANT-BASED SCENE

SANTA BARBARA, CA I love my vegan community. So much so that I’ll gladly spend my last dollar on a meat-free burrito and dairy-free horchata. To me, it’s an investment… Read More

August 20, 2023February 18, 2024

Marissa
Salad with Violife vegan feta cheese

VEGAN PRODUCT PLUG: VIOLIFE’S JUST LIKE FETA

Shout out to Deliciously Kind crew member La Cocinera for snagging a package of Just Like Feta, made with nothing but plants by Violife. I hadn’t tried it before, so… Read More

July 16, 2023

Marissa
Gaia's Garden Cafe breakfast burrito

GAIA’S GARDEN CAFE: HOME OF THE WORLD’S BEST DAMN VEGAN BREAKFAST BURRITO

ST. GEORGE, UT Do you challenge my claim? I’m willing to keep an open mind. The only condition is that your vote for #1 must also be from an all-vegan… Read More

July 4, 2023May 26, 2024

Marissa
Los Angeles skyline at sunset with text that reads with you were here

WHAT TO EAT, SIP, AND SEE IN DOWNTOWN LA IN 48 HOURS

LOS ANGELES, CA Are you ready to feed to your heart’s delight? Indulge in wild artistic expression? And enjoy a cocktail or two in one of the many posh recesses… Read More

March 4, 2023July 20, 2023

Marissa
Profile of brown horned cow with star-shaped glitter at right corner

11 NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR ANIMAL LOVERS

Vegan? Almost vegan? What’s “vegan”? This list is pretty damn close to a One Size Fits All, which always seems like an impossible claim—until you slip it on and feel… Read More

January 1, 2023February 9, 2023

Marissa
La Jenelle Cafe secret wet burrito

LA JENELLE NATURAL CAFE: OCEANSIDE EATERY SERVING NOTHIN’ BUT PLANTS

OXNARD, CA Wow. This is kind of a big deal for me… writing about La Jenelle Natural Cafe, my hometown’s first 100% plant-based restaurant, opened in 2022. When I left… Read More

October 22, 2022June 6, 2023

Marissa
French toast with maple syrup and powdered sugar

VIVE LA FRENCH TOAST: STARRING JUST EGG AND TRADER JOE’S VEGAN BRIOCHE LOAF

⚠️ Warning: Not for the carb averse ⚠️ When I first saw Trader Joe’s Vegan Brioche Loaf pop up in my Instagram feed, two thoughts came to mind: 1. Mmmm…… Read More

October 7, 2022October 10, 2022

Marissa
Chef Tanya's Kitchen storefront

CHEF TANYA’S KITCHEN: CULINARY ALL-STAR CREATES VEGAN CULT FAVORITE IN PALM SPRINGS

PALM SPRINGS, CA Just like a magical desert oasis, Chef Tanya’s Kitchen offers a delicious reprieve for vegans visiting Coachella Valley’s famed and retro hot spot, Palm Springs. The cafe… Read More

September 21, 2022

Marissa
cows in factory farm restrained by bars around their necks

6 REASONS TO LEAVE ANIMALS OFF YOUR PLATE, FROM FILM ‘EATING OUR WAY TO EXTINCTION’—NOW STREAMING ON PRIME

The climate crisis is the most pressing issue of our generation. And the foremost way for the typical consumer to reduce their impact on Earth is to cut out or… Read More

July 13, 2022August 26, 2022

Marissa
Shine Cafe TLT vegan sandwich

SHINE CAFE: MORRO BAY KITCHEN SERVING DELECTABLE PLANTS IN EVERY COLOR OF THE RAINBOW

MORRO BAY, CA Location: Coast of the Pacific Ocean, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Population: 10,592. Famous for: Morro Rock, formed in the aftermath of a volcanic eruption… Read More

June 23, 2022

Marissa

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Hi! Just another bloggin' foodie here, living in Ventura, CA, with my furry pals Romeo and Cruz. I am a firm believer that to change the world you must begin with yourself. So now I'm vegan and encouraging others to choose love too. Read More…

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