5 ways to vamp up that vegan burger at Crossroads

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Eating at Crossroads is hard. Eating vegan at Crossroads is hard. Let’s be real — being vegan in general is pretty hard. It doesn’t take long before you get sick of the options Crossroads has to offer — there are only so many days you can eat salad with hummus Read More…

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DIY project: Homemade almond milk

Previously, Eating Berkeley praised the flavor of and gave tips on what to do with the almond, a popular type of nut that can be found in many places, from Hershey’s chocolate bars to the pantries of nut lovers. The trend has only been growing as the dairy aisle experiences the Read More…

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The graciousness of a meal

Be positive, shine bright, be happy, relax, and slow down. Cafe Gratitude reminded these ideologies in me with its highly self-re-affirming and encouraging menu names, such as “I Am Terrific” and “I Am Thriving”. As stated on its website, the organic vegan restaurant practices “Sacred Commerce”, which ties to the Read More…

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Vegan burger at Saturn Cafe

As I’m a huge fan of anything pink and sparkly, the interior of Saturn Cafe in Berkeley caught my attention as soon as I walked in. This was no ordinary-looking diner — the walls were hot pink, and the columns around the restaurant were made of silver sparkles. The back Read More…

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7 vegetarian things to eat in Berkeley before you graduate

If you’ve ever considered going vegetarian or vegan, here and now is the best time to do it. Whether you’re animal-sensitive, concerned about meat production in the United States or just curious as to whether or not you’d be able to do it, there really will be no better time Read More…

The dinner table is a sacred gathering place for many people. But what happens when those people's diets conflict greatly?

A brave new world of dietary lifestyles

Some of my grandma’s favorite stories to tell me are of the dinner parties she used to throw and attend when she was of college age. Friends, friends of friends, significant others and sometimes a stranger gathering together to share a good ‘ol-fashioned Texan dinner. The communality of sharing a Read More…