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So on Monday I got lazy...real lazy. I wanted to try out something new but easy. It was way too hot for late September and I dreaded the idea of cooking after a long work day. I found this recipe on vegweb.com and realized I already had most of the ingredients at home. I spent five minutes prepping the toppings and another five making the filling. It was incredibly easy, tasty, and you can add whatever toppings you like (I chose lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, and some chili verde sauce for more flavor). Highly recommended for a snack or easy meal!

I eat falafel all the time. I might even eat it too much. I have an amazing Mediterranean/Lebanese place down the street from my work where I am able to get this whenever I want:



The other day though I realized most people I know make their falafel out of box mixes. Don't! Take the extra time to make it from scratch, it's 1000X's better and only takes about ten minutes to prep. Here's a great Youtube video that I thought would be helpful for a beginner. There's also plenty more if you search around but I found this video to be a bit more broken down and easy to follow. Enjoy!

One of the last things I thought I'd be driving to Portland, ME for was vegetarian food. Although Portland offers an abundance of neat little shops, an eclectic population, and the perfect idea for a day/weekend trip, it also has a hidden gem of a restaurant- Green Elephant.

We were a bit hungover from boozing on the outskirts of Portland (and haphazardly taking advantage of the generous amenities of a nearby HoJo) but were determined to drop in for lunch. The food here is consistently good, the service is friendly and unpretentious, and the menu has a little bit of everything. One of my favorite dishes is the Tofu & Vegetable Teriyaki (pictured below). The tofu is amazing, the vegetables are super fresh, and the squash...I HATE squash, but fell in love with their recipe.

If you're ever in the Portland, ME area try to pay them a visit. You won't be disappointed!

www.greenelephantmaine.com