This past Sunday was a monumental day of fantastic vegan food eating for myself, VegYogini and Your Vegan Mom (let’s just call her Trina). It started off as a beautiful sunny day brunch at the home of Trina with her lovely family and friends. It ended with an amazing dinner at a new (not-yet-open but sure to blow your mind) vegan Japanese restaurant in Little Tokyo. I’ll be telling you all about that special adventure soon, but for now let’s get back to brunch, shall we?
We were greeted first thing at Trina’s to a basket of scrumptious, freshly baked muffins and mimosa. One type of muffin involved apples and all other manner of yummy, the other muffin was carrot… and dang, I don’t really remember what all went into these. In a testament to their awesomeness though I can tell you that I ate them in multiples (and got to bring some home with me too).
VegYogini and I got to lend a helping hand in sectioning grapefruits for a fresh citrus salad with mint and agave nectar.
Trina’s pièce de résistance were these incredible little mini crustless quiches. They were based on the recipe over at the Fat Free Vegan blog but using different veggies. One was made with Swiss chard, the other with sweet potato and roasted Pablano peppers (it’s highly possible that I’m getting the details all wrong, so if Trina is reading this, feel free to correct any errors). Anyhow, these were soooo good! They tasted exactly like an egg quiche but were in fact totally vegan… and totally delicious. I’ve got to try and make these.
Tasty rosemary roasted potatoes.
And here’s my plate bringing it all together…
What a groovy way to spend the day. I highly suggest that you find someone to invite you over to their house for a homemade vegan brunch. Or if you’re up to it, host one yourself. Then invite me.
Check back soon for “Foodeater’s Day of Vegan Feasting, Part 2: Dinner”
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I am starting as vegan.
And I have discovered your blog.
I like it.
I need witness and inspiration.
Thanks for your blog.
Oh man! I am so totally going to make those quiches; I get so bored with traditional breakfast options and they sound sooooo good. Thanks for the yummy link!
That spread seriously makes me want to throw a brunch party! What a great idea to put sweet potato in those mini-quiches…. two things I love!
Those potatoes look tasty!
Vegan Japanese in Little Tokyo?! I am dying to know about this.
Manuel: I’m so glad you found my blog inspiring! Best of luck with your journey into veganism… I think you will find it easy and rewarding. Be sure to check out some of the other blogs listed over on my blogroll, as there are many more inspiring ideas to found there.
Vegan Noodle: For sure, the sweet potato was a fantastic addition… sooooo good!
Bronwen: I know huh… is the suspense killing you yet?!?!? I promise to spill the beans very soon!
Nina: Yes, give the recipe a try… it actually looks pretty darn easy.
Ack! I still need to post about all this goodness!
Damn, you’re getting veg Japanese in LA? Now you have reason to come to SF!
I love brunches! That food looks soooo good!
Melisser: It’s settled, next time I’m up there I’m inviting myself over to your place for brunch!