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VEGAN

Kite Hill

Kite Hill’s whipped Ricotta cheese has the subtle flavor & all the feels of Ricotta cheese only better, as it’s produced without any of the baggage that comes along with supporting factory farms & animal ‘products.’

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acastillon Looks like a delicious meal! 😋5 likesReply
tamiapple Thanks so much! It was so simple yet delish! 😊👍4 likesReply
danielgl I agree that it looks super delicious! Fab review btw 🥰😊👍2 likesReply
tamiapple Gracias!!!! It was super delish! 😍👍1 likeReply
sanleeping Love your photo. And that sounds good 😍1 likeReply
tamiapple Thank you so much 😊 This cheese definitely adds a nice creaminess to sauces (I also had it yesterday with pasta - no tomato sauce though - just a quick wine sauce with oyster mushrooms, garlic & onion :) Reply
ksvegan17 YUM! Angel hair is my new favorite pasta.Reply
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VEGAN

Zenblends

#womenowned, #minorityowned

Flavor, protein, small biz, delish! Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Kaylee, the inimitable vegan founder of Zenblends, at the Taste of Plant Based Fest on the southside of Chicago in Calumet Park.

In addition to more

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vimauro #chocoholic 5 likesReply
tamiapple Indeed! 5 likesReply
danielgl Yum, those energy bombs sound like da bomb!! 😉1 likeReply
tamiapple A veritable flavor explosion! 😊👍!1 likeReply
tamiapple 😂💣👍1 likeReply
danielgl I know, I know ... I really dated myself with that one 😂1 likeReply
tamiapple You’re so funny, not at all! 😂👍1 likeReply
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VEGAN

365 Whole Foods Market

Sometimes, even the most comforting of meals cannot sate a core human desire to feel safe & nurtured.

Still, a girls gotta eat. And so, I pour the box of elbow noodles into the boiling water & wonder if Grama Mabel’s dish more

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sanleeping I was wondering how you are and can only imagine how surreal being stateside must feel right now . Its hard not to loose faith in human kind . Teddy will help a lot !
Sending good vibes to you from Spain 🌈5 likesReply
tamiapple Thanks so much, your words mean a lot. I seem to be vacillating between the various stages of grief, tho I’m mostly angry (& part of me will be for sometime), though as we know, we can repurpose our heartbreak into something better.

& yes, yes, yes (feels surreal, hard not to lose faith & Teddy is such a comfort). 🐶

I hope things are going well for you and the fam & Teddy says hi 🐶💕5 likesReply
tamiapple And we both send hugs 🐶💕Reply
sanleeping Totally relate to this . My jaw and my heart dropped at the brexit result .
I do take great solace from this vegan movement and my friends here who understand .everyday we say no to cruelty and that is human progress . I like to think we are on an upward spiral however things appear to the contrary 💙🌀💚
Teddy for president !
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sanleeping Thats a cure. ! Hugs to you both too 💓2 likesReply
tamiapple I can imagine what that must have felt like. And agreed, having friendship & community is everything, Thank you my friend. Teddy says she’s too busy to run for office 😂🐶 but she agrees animals need rights and need a seat at the table to end their abuse & use. 🐶🐽🐹🐗🐣🐓🦆🦜🕊️😊👍💕Reply
tamiapple 😊🐶👍1 likeReply
sanleeping 100% anyway her iq may be too high for the post 🤣Reply
tamiapple Indeed! 😂 Sadly! 🥲Reply
gwenda ❤️💚2 likesReply
tamiapple 😊💕👍1 likeReply
danielgl Sending strength from the Canary Islands!!

We sent our mail-in ballots and had hope for a different outcome. I can't imagine what it feels like now, as the reality is very disturbing - so much so that I haven't slept well since the election. And hopefully there will be the chance to "correct" the course of history again in the near future.

Hope Grama Mabel's comfort warmed your heart if only for a moment. ❤️4 likesReply
tamiapple Thanks so much - I made two gigantic batches about a week apart and ate it for days (and days) 😂. I think comfort has come from conversations like this, with friends who get it. Thank you my friend, it means a lot. 💔

& I’m sorry you’re having a tough time sleeping, though it makes total sense. I’m hopeful you’ll begin to have successive good nights of sleep again soon. 🥱

Even though we lost, so glad to hear you both voted 🇺🇸❤️‍🩹

And thank you! Woot Woot. Clearly, I’m more turtle than hare. 😂 🐢 💕1 likeReply
danielgl It's good to see that your sense of humor is still intact 😂. Sounds like this dish was just what the doctor ordered, irrespective of the quantities needed for maximum comfort!

Thanks for the sleep encouragement, I am detoxing from the non-stop news cycle that I had been devouring for three months.

Turtle or hare, our process is our process, we gotta trust it!! Hang in there my friend. 🥰🥰1 likeReply
tamiapple Gracias! Yes, I’m certain humor is essential, even in the worst of times. And detoxing from the news seems a damn fine idea! 1 likeReply
danielgl And happy 500th review, for what it is worth! 500 steps to make the world a better place for our animal friends. 🥰4 likesReply
tamiapple Thank you so much! 🐢1 likeReply
gwenda #500threview 😉🥳4 likesReply
tamiapple Thanks so much! 😊2 likesReply
parismelody thank gawd it's only for 4 and never again 😅 on the flip side, I know of someone over here whose celebratin his win with tesla daily share prices shooting thru the roof followin the announcement 🙃1 likeReply
tamiapple Thanks so much & one can only hope it’s 4 and never again - he has alluded to staying longer. 💔

& I can only hope that people with tesla stock winnings will funnel some of their good fortune into helping non profits who represent the most vulnerable among us, including farmed animals used for food. As we know, there is so much need & many great non-profits to chose from. 1 likeReply
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#minorityowned

With creamy, perfectly ripe avocado, carrot & cucumber, Ryo’s vegetable roll was frankly basic (yet delish!). And, at $5.95 for a plump, six piece roll, a great value, too.

After a visit to the Georgia O’Keeffe show, an more

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acastillon Ooh Georgia O'Keefe show!? Cool! 🎨 🖌️ Hope you liked it! There is a bunch of her stuff on display at the Milwaukee Art Museum too, I think they got a bunch since she was from Sun Prairie.

Sushi looks great too! 🍣2 likesReply
tamiapple Opps! I replied to myself! Please see below! 😂1 likeReply
tamiapple Yes, it was a great show! thanks! And the rolls hit the spot! 😊👍 Did you get to any museums while in nyc? (The Neue Gallery is incredible!)1 likeReply
acastillon @tamiapple ope sorry for my delayed reply! For some reason my push notifications from abilllion are broken. We totally missed out on the museums due to lack of time, but I totally want to go back and the Neue Gallery will be on my list! 🎨 🖌 1 likeReply
tamiapple Oh gosh no worries at all! And I truly hope you & Rose can make it there someday – your minds will be blown by the beauty of it all. And I highly recommend getting lunch in their restaurant - even though the vegan options were scant the last time I went (I veganized their beet salad) the room & the view overlooking Central Park (get a booth at a window) is not to be missed. 1 likeReply
acastillon That sounds amazing and is totally going on my list for next time!

Totally gonna try Ryo next time I'm in the Loop as well. I usually do Native Foods when in downtime, but will be fun to switch it up! 🍣 1 likeReply
tamiapple 😊🥢👍1 likeReply
vimauro #sushilover 🥢2 likesReply
tamiapple Indeed! 😍💕🥢2 likesReply
danielgl Omg somehow the abillion algorithm spun me off from you again! The sushi looks super taaty and thanks so much for sharing the expo and city moments! I used to work at State & Lake and had an AIC membership, I recognized the stairs instantly!! Great shots btw. 🤩2 likesReply
tamiapple Dang it algorithm! 😂 The sushi was fab, as was the show - glad you enjoyed the field trip! And thanks so much - it’s hard to get a bad shot of our gorgeous city & the AIC! 2 likesReply
danielgl Lol I think I repeated myself about the AIC remembering our chats about our favorite pieces 🤭. I welcome any and all field trips around my hometown! 😁1 likeReply
tamiapple no worries at all! 😂👍 and speaking of field trips around town, I’d hoped the Paschke museum would’ve reopened by now. I reached out over the summer & didn’t hear back. Fingers crossed everything is ok & they’ll open again soon. 🤞1 likeReply
danielgl I hope it opens soo, too, fingers crossed 🤞🤞!! Hey I found this article about an art center for Roger Brown as well:

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/04/10/roger-brown-ed-paschke-chicago-imagists-preservation

And if you want a distraction, look up César Manrique, an artist/sculptor/architect/visionary from neighboring Lanzarote who celebrated its volcanic origins and created amazing works of art and places to visit throughout the island. 🌋😉😊1 likeReply
tamiapple Thanks so much! Looking forward to reading the article and, Learning about César Manrique😊👍1 likeReply
vimauro It happened to me as well 😡1 likeReply
danielgl Grrrrrrrrrrr 😤😤😤1 likeReply
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While I can’t claim knowledge of TayIor Swift’s discography, I deeply admire the chutzpah of anyone using their voice in service of truth & and a better world for all.

Childfree cat ladies, dog mamas & all childfree individuals—& more

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zarreen I love your new photo.. the previous one was also pretty .. Winter time loveliness 👌1 likeReply
tamiapple Thanks so much, I truly appreciate your kind words! 😊Reply
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VEGAN

Abbot's Butcher

With 22 grams of clean plant protein, flaxseeds, chia seeds, herbs, spices & avocado oil, this burger was delish!

I want to feel good about what I eat & Abbot’s brings all the feels of a great burger, though with a much more

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sanleeping Now that’s a burger 🍔 and so beautifully photographed 😻5 likesReply
tamiapple It was super delish! 🍔 & thanks so much! 😊2 likesReply
danielgl I absolutely agree!! 🤩2 likesReply
tamiapple Gracias! 😊2 likesReply
rosieb33 Nice protein stats! 💪3 likesReply
tamiapple Agreed! 💪 & tasty!!! 😊1 likeReply
danielgl #burgerlover 🥰🍔💛3 likesReply
tamiapple Indeed! 🍔💕2 likesReply
vimauro Another lovely plate 😻1 likeReply
tamiapple Obrigada! 😊 (I don’t love the photos, but as often happens, they were taken quickly, so that my food wouldn’t be cold! :) 1 likeReply
chefchrissy68 I love Abbot’s! 1 likeReply
tamiapple Good to know, thanks! This was my first purchase & I’m looking forward to trying everything they make 😊👍1 likeReply
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#minorityowned

With diced tomato, onion & peppers – sautéed & topped with fresh cilantro & a squeeze of lime, all centered atop two warm corn tortillas – these impromptu vegan tacos were delish! While I imagine they might sound quotidian, more

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antonellaboschi Sembra delizioso 😋 2 likesReply
tamiapple Grazie! Super delizioso! 😊👍2 likesReply
vikas Delish!4 likesReply
tamiapple Indeed! 😊👍2 likesReply
vimauro #sodelicious 😋2 likesReply
tamiapple Yes! 🌮💕Reply
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VEGAN

Soul Vegan

#minorityowned, #palmoilfree

Soul Vegan’s apple pie tastes just like you hope it will and it’s a reminder that no animals or animal ‘products’ need ever be used in order to create delicious foods & desserts. Oh yum, love this pie so much.

Yes, if more

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acastillon Ooh yum! Looks great 🍎 🥧

Soul Vegan usually makes the trek up to our vegan events in MKE, will be excited to see if they bring this with next time! 😋2 likesReply
stevenneoh Surprised/impressed that you had the self-control to stop after a spoonful or two and take that picture 😂3 likesReply
stevenneoh Argh that wasn't a reply. #abillionbugs strike again2 likesReply
tamiapple Fingers crossed! It’s honestly as good as homemade (especially if you can give it a quick zap in the microwave)! 🍎🥧😊👍2 likesReply
tamiapple Ditto! 😂👍2 likesReply
danielgl It looks sooo delicious and with such simple ingredients. Yum!3 likesReply
tamiapple It was delish! And my thoughts exactly - gotta love that simple ingredient list 🍎💕1 likeReply
maryanarch Ohhhhh miam 😋 #confortfood 🍏 2 likesReply
tamiapple Yes, the best comfort food 🍏💚1 likeReply
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VEGAN

Soul Vegan

#minorityowned, #palmoilfree

Soul Vegan makes the tastiest food – I just love their eggplant parm and buy it every week. Today, it was sold out, so into my cart their lasagna went and oh yum, the cheese is just perfection, as is all of the components more

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vimauro #veganlasagna 😋
#soyummy 3 likesReply
tamiapple Yummy indeed! 😊👍2 likesReply
ministerstwofalafela Looks nice! 🌱4 likesReply
tamiapple It really is super delish! 😍👍1 likeReply
rjp The color! Love how you added the sauce. 😍😋3 likesReply
tamiapple Yes! Extra saucy! 😍3 likesReply
danielgl I just took a look at their other reviewed products, how luxurious to have such a delicoous selection of ready-to-eat food available!3 likesReply
tamiapple Totally! I feel incredibly fortunate to have access to their products & grateful for the reasonable pricepoint 😊👍 1 likeReply
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VEGAN

La Tortilla Factory

#palmoilfree

Lately, I’ve been in the throws of a food memory obsession: a trip to Los Angeles with my parents & two besties (as teens in the 80’s) – which found the three of us free ranging on the Sunset Strip – sans parents, though more

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unejanie fresh warm tortillas . . . 🤤🤤🤤2 likesReply
tamiapple Yes! Warm tortillas! And these truly taste homemade 😊👍Reply
unejanie if you are ever in san diego, go to old town mexican cafe for fresh tortillas. just one of my weaknesses. 2 likesReply
tamiapple Thank you, I certainly will! 🌮💕Reply
unejanie and let me know! if i am in town, i will meet you there for a margarita 😁1 likeReply
tamiapple Deal! 🍹1 likeReply
sanleeping Wow I Loved reading your story and the imagary it conjures up . What a magic moment .💖
My awakening to tacos & carrot juice was in L A .!💚2 likesReply
tamiapple Thanks so much! & L.A. is the quintessential place to experience carrot juice & tacos!! 🌮 🥕1 likeReply
skootykoots Yr plating is way too good. Are u a food photographer by any chance? 2 likesReply
tamiapple I’m not, though I appreciate your kind words. I’ve grown to love photographing delicious vegan food 🥭🥕📷❤️thank you so very much! 😊👍1 likeReply
danielgl Oh Tami, your writing is spectacular! I felt like I was with you on the Sunset strip feeling all the excitement and wonder. Another fabulous review, complete with beautiful photos of your memory lane lunch. 😍2 likesReply
sanleeping I agree 💯2 likesReply
tamiapple Thank you so very much, your words mean the world. And, I’m elated you enjoyed the quick jaunt to L.A! ☮️ 😊👍1 likeReply
tamiapple So kind & as I said to Daniel, thanks so much, your words mean a lot! 😊☮️👍1 likeReply
danielgl How is the play coming along?1 likeReply
tamiapple It’s taking shape - after many starts, stops & difficulties (understatement!). Thank you for asking. I’m happy with the progress & the direction it’s taking :)1 likeReply
danielgl How exciting!! The creative process is never a straight line, look forward to hearing how it develops. 🥰1 likeReply
tamiapple It certainly isn’t (and facing that, and facing the resistance, are lessons I have to learn & relearn). Thank you! 1 likeReply
tamiapple & yes, exciting, too! 1 likeReply
tamiapple (My response up there is referring to your thought that the creative process isn’t a straight line - I just realized that that might not be clear!) 1 likeReply
danielgl Got it! 😉😊1 likeReply
danielgl I was totally curious about The Source and found this article, maybe you have read it? Fascinating and groovy!

https://martinostimemachine.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-source-restaurant.html?m=12 likesReply
tamiapple I haven’t read it, thank you! Going to read it soon/tonight! 2 likesReply
sanleeping Yeah maan you were THERE at the source 💚🍀💚2 likesReply
tamiapple Indeed I was! 😂 👍💚Reply
tamiapple I read the article & absolutely loved it! Thanks so much for the link & now I want to read more about it 😊👍1 likeReply
danielgl Happy you enjoyed it as well! So fascinating how revolutionary it was for its time. 1 likeReply
tamiapple I watched the documentary, too. Totally fascinating to learn the history of the restaurant, its founder & lives of the people who worked there. 1 likeReply
danielgl Far out! (Ok so I am dating myself with that phrase from the 70s). Unfortunately it isn't available on the Spanish platform 😭😭😭1 likeReply
tamiapple Yes! Far out! 😂 (The documentary is definitely worth a watch if it becomes available to you in English :) ☮️1 likeReply
danielgl Here's hoping 🤞🤞🤞1 likeReply
tamiapple I meant if it becomes available on a platform you have access to! 1 likeReply
tamiapple 👍1 likeReply
danielgl Understood, and even better if it is in the original version because dubbed movies/shows drive me crazy 🤪😉1 likeReply
tamiapple 😂👍1 likeReply
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