Couple weeks ago I was having serious burger cravings. But not just any ol' veggie burger craving — I needed something substantially satisfying. My friend and I decided to go to Lexi's Healthy Eatery (Sandton) for lunch. This was the perfect restaurant of choice because it accommodates me as a plant-based foodie, and my friend as a … Continue reading Beyond Burger at Lexi’s

The Fussy Vegan, located by the Caltex Waterfall Garage on Jan Smuts Avenue, caught my eye a few months ago while driving past. Eventually, my good friend and I decided to grab lunch at this cafe one sunny afternoon. Unlike most of my lunch dates with friends where I end up not taking images and … Continue reading Lunch Dates At The Fussy Vegan

I've always had a love hate relationship with birthdays. Around the age of 13/14, I decided I hated birthdays, specifically my own. Media tells you how birthdays ought to be this huge thing but in everyday life, that's not always the case. I hated the inevitable disappointment which was always preceded the programmed expectation. I … Continue reading Annica’s Cake Magic

Just cause one transitions to a plant-based diet doesn't mean one no longer gets cravings that aren't necessarily plant-based. From eggs to chicken and steak cravings, I have definitely experienced them all. For the most part I can now identify what nutrients my body is lacking in causing the cravings, and what plant-based substitute I … Continue reading Lexi’s Plant-Based Breakfast

I completely thought and believed my eating out days in Joburg were over, or significantly slimmed down, ever since I started my plant-based/ vegan diet transition. And from the research I'd been doing, most 100% vegan restaurants are in Cape Town, then there's less than a handful in Joburg. I even started thinking that perhaps … Continue reading LoveRevo Vegan African Dinner

With the change in season, we often only focus on fashion trends, but really, we should be thinking about food trends as well. Why? Well, according to Wayne Dietrich — Head Chef of The National eatery and speakeasy in Parktown North — smoky undertones and light, zesty dishes are the flavours for this winter. I know it … Continue reading The National Winter Menu

It's not everyday the family gets together for a much needed bonding session with some lunch involved somewhere. Unfortunately, not only will I need to continue researching if the chosen restaurant has vegan options [which I don't mind doing actually], but now it seems we need a way to find out if the restaurant cares … Continue reading Appalling Service At Jim & Jerry’s