I took a trip to Commercial Drive in Vancouver for lunch with a friend at Bandidas Taqueria.

Bandidas dishes up vegetarian and vegan Mexican food in a casual, diner like atmosphere. I ordered an Hibiscus Cocktail and the Ronny Russell Tacos. The handmade corn tortillas came loaded with yams, onions, guacamole, black beans, purple cabbage, green salsa and pumpkin seeds. The unusual mix of ingredients tasted delightfully delicious together. I sampled my friend’s meal, the Vegan Hicks, as well. The tofu scramble was the yummiest I’ve ever tried.

This is a down-to-earth and inexpensive place offering brunch, lunch and dinner daily. I will definitely be stopping by again next time I’m on Commercial Drive.

“Barriga llena, corazón contento.” ~ Proverb

{photo: Noël Zia Lee}

“I think I could turn and live with animals, they are
so placid and self-contained,
I stand and look at them long and long.” ~ Walt Whitman

{video: Ray Paunovich}

photo by ton3vita

The Art of Remembering & Interpreting Dreams

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Farm Sanctuary’s Walk for Farm Animals takes place in Vancouver on October 4th. I highly recommend everyone get involved … & bring your dogs too! Check out farmsanctuary.org.

My favourite restaurant in Vancouver is offering vegan cooking classes!! Here is the fall lineup of cooking classes at Radha Yoga & Eatery.

I think fall is the most magical season. Take a peek at these dreamy September images.

I love my Vitamin V Daily Newsletter. Editions: Vancouver. Calgary. Toronto. Montreal.

I stumbled upon this adorable & uplifting blog last night.

Helpful advice for times when everything falls apart. “We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival.” ~ Winston Churchill

Stop by Rawmazing to check out the Tomato Napoleon with Raw Basil “Cheese” masterpiece.

I like recipes that give me that mmmm feeling. Cinnamon Vegan Banana-Blueberry Cake is definitely mmmm worthy.

photo by Gio JL