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Three Days, Five Things, Chicago

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Back in January, the busy month that was, I went with team VVC to scout Chicago as a potential location for Spring 2013’s conference. Did we want the conference to take a leap east to a bigger city? Or did we want one more year of celebrating the vegan grandeur of our own home turf? … Continue reading »

booze / Chicago / Chicago Diner / cocktails / drinks / portland / soylatte / Stumptown Coffee Roasters / Wafu

Beverage breaks

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It’s damn near sleeting outside right now, Portland is freaking out, and I could go for a warm frothy mug of peppermint hot chocolate. Or this, from Cacao. Or what the hey, a giant pumpkin pie cocktail is pretty much the same thing. Also warming, from Wafu.. Even better when you pair it with this: … Continue reading »

cappucino / Chicago / Chicago Diner / coffee / coffeeshops / Intelligentsia / portland / soylatte / Stumptown Coffee Roasters / Thailand / travel

Steamed Soy

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I remain a broken record these last few posts.  Reflections on my Southeast Asian travels, this past week’s VVC scouting trip to Chicago, and a Portland vegan nacho report (East End, Veggie Grill, etc.) are bound to come. I’m slowly compiling a list of my most memorable travel meals, and have been trying to recreate … Continue reading »