When I touched down in LA yesterday, my phone started buzzing like crazy. I almost screamed when I opened a message from my friend that said, "OMG Lindsay! You're in the NYT!"
In fact, I can't believe I didn't scream or jump on someone --- I guess being on a plane helps me react a little better in public! Anyway here is a link to the NY Times article if you didn't catch it yesterday and you can check out four recipes from my new cookbook, Everyday Happy Herbivore , that are great for Thanksgiving.
Next on to the food!
Chef AJ took me to Seed Bistro (WeHo location) which was ahhh mazing. We ended up ordering a lot of food so we could try everything! Chef Eric came out of the kitchen a few times to say hello, which I thought was awesome.
First I started with a drink I simply couldn't pass up after reading it on the menu -- chilled barley tea. The tea is actually made in-house from ground up barley and has a nice nutty and smoked taste about it. If you're into teas, you'll love this one.
Next, salads!
Normally I'm not a fan of seaweed or raw red onions, but I took the waiters advice and ordered this kale, seaweed and qunioa salad on his recommendation and left it "as is." So glad I did!
This salad was also incredible! If you order a salad here, you must have a taste of the miso tahini dressing.
NEXT! bento box! I was really into the kale -- and the seitan in the far corner reminded us of "McNuggets"
southwest "burger" - loved it!
I was tweeting about being at seed, and someone tweeted back at me saying I could not miss the chocolate mousse. So we ordered that and the recommendation was spot on--could not be missed! It was pure heaven -- rich, thick and velvety. I'm not even a big chocolate or mousse or cheesecake fan but this blew me away. The white cream sauce was outstanding and so were the "cookies" !
Many, many hours later Chef AJ surprised me with this treat: vegan soft serve ice cream... but get this: it's made from sweet potatoes! and the cone? gluten-free!
This cold treat comes from Hugo's, a place I frequented when I lived in Los Angeles a few years ago!
Now if you'll excuse me I have some 600 muffins and cupcakes to bake (plus onion rings and cookies!) for HTLA this weekend!
Speaking of HTLA, you can watch it live online (free) ! I go on about 3:45 pm PST (6:45 EST) on sunday!