Traveling Tips

I just returned from a long weekend in California for a friend's wedding.  My husband and I had a great time and eating in Cali was super easy for me.  I wanted to share with you a few things I took with me, some great juice bars we visited, and meals we had.

I figured I wouldn't have an issue finding plenty to eat in California, but I always travel prepared.  Perhaps if Rande is reading this, she might add some traveling tips for us!

I traveled with some coconut wraps, individual servings of chia, SeaSax (which my dog also loves), a lemon, fruit, and raw pumpkin seeds. I add greens, veggies, sprouts, whatever you like to the coconut wraps and just roll them up - delicious!

We also visited several juice bars.  Some where just fabulous like Kimberly Snyder's brand new juice bar GLOW BIO, Kreation,  and Nekter. We also wound up at 2 chains, Robeks and Juice It Up.  Although it was not organic, I was able to get a 32oz green juice after we landed and before we traveled home, so I was happy.  Juice it Up however, did not have any green juices and sold food I had a hard time believing was in a juice lace. However, the carrot combo worked in a pinch, though I would not go back unless desperate. It was what I drank for brunch at a friend's while everyone else had eggs and pancakes. 

And now for my favorite dinner while in California at Cafe Gratitude!  I highly recommend this place. I think it's perfect  to take people who are not into raw/vegan food because they offer a great variety of cooked foods and the dessert is so ridiculously delicious.  My husband did opt or the raw veggie lasagna which was delicious (I sampled some too!  We shared everything we ordered). I was excited because for once, my options were not limited.  Below is what we ate, and everything was amazing.  Please pardon the poor quality of photos I took with my phone!

Kale Chips with Garlic- Tahini dip

Kimchi - had a kick!

Chickpea free Hummus and Crackers

Kelp Noodles with Pesto

Raw Veggie Lasagna

Aren't the plates cute? I was grateful for my yummy "pasta"

Tiramisu - Yum, yum, and yum!  I might attempt this at home

 

 

Fudge - Rich and decadent

Peppermint Tea - fabulous paired with the fudge