tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post5380151132609756923..comments2024-03-18T23:25:18.130-07:00Comments on Vegan Eats and Treats!: Vegan in North Carolina: The Good, The Bad, & The UglyAmeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-53933948182720388782013-01-06T10:47:08.891-08:002013-01-06T10:47:08.891-08:00:) Oh, the good ol' south! :) I've gotten...:) Oh, the good ol' south! :) I've gotten used to the weird looks, comments, and better yet, offers of fish and chicken when I decline to eat meat (because they aren't REAL meat, I'm told). In defense of the blueberry vendor, I'm sure that California blueberries are awesome in California, but their cross country trip doesn't do them justice. So I'd be likely to agree with his description of what is sold in most grocery stores :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-84833772553996501872012-11-23T04:23:02.511-08:002012-11-23T04:23:02.511-08:00I've lived in Brevard for over 12 years now, a...I've lived in Brevard for over 12 years now, and know what you mean about the dearth of vegan offerings. Two updates: Poppies has closed unfortunately. There is a similar type of store that has opened in that same location, but NOTHING like Poppies was. I've gone there once, but have not returned.<br /><br />Also, Asheville has a new, all vegan restaurant open (Plant Restaurant, on Merrimon Avenue). It is OUT OF THIS WORLD delicious!! And, since they've opened, I've noticed that Laughing Seed's quality has REALLY improved (lets hear it for competition!!). Laughing Seed used to be superbly good, and then there were several years where they were just "blah". But the last two visits there have found once again, high quality food, great creative dishes, and ample portions.<br /><br />And, as Jamie D mentioned, if in Shelby, head for Hallelujah Acres. 100% vegan, and very tasty food.Brenda W.http://brendajwiley.com/vegan.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-32556390272718459472009-03-23T11:25:00.000-07:002009-03-23T11:25:00.000-07:00Hey there! Just happened across your blog via Goog...Hey there! Just happened across your blog via Google. Hey, if you are ever in the Shelby, NC area again, try out "Hallelujah Acres" Health Food Store and Cafe, on South Post Road. Their lunch hours are from 11am-2:30pm Mondays-Saturdays. They feature mostly raw/partially cooked foods. They have one main cooked/hot dish, and a full assortment of raw salad bar fixings and toppings, almost all of which is organic. You can find their menu at http://www.hacres.com .... anyways, just wanted to let you know!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-6686473265012256032008-07-18T06:47:00.000-07:002008-07-18T06:47:00.000-07:00Oh dear, I had to laugh at the salad and baked pot...Oh dear, I had to laugh at the salad and baked potato. Hopefully the berries and boiled peanuts made up for that a bit...Vegan_Noodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15946796454115691643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-28060919729249486392008-07-10T13:44:00.000-07:002008-07-10T13:44:00.000-07:00Ah, then salad and baked potato meal. Been there ...Ah, then salad and baked potato meal. Been there more than a few times. It's not so bad as long as it's every once in a while.<BR/><BR/>Too bad that you were disappointed at the laughing seed! I've read pretty good things about them, so hopefully it was just an off day or something.<BR/><BR/>BOILED PEANUTS! I love boiled peanuts, a lot. I actually just had some last weekend for the first time in many moons. So good.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532890894030753470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-51748034146699666822008-07-09T07:07:00.000-07:002008-07-09T07:07:00.000-07:00Boiled peanuts are the best!!! I lived in NC for ...Boiled peanuts are the best!!! I lived in NC for a time and can totally relate to the lack of options. I'm a vegetarian and I found it hard to find options there. I remember many a dry baked potato. You made the best of it though which is awesome. I wish I could get boiled peanuts here in TX.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-5347128842045726572008-07-09T05:26:00.000-07:002008-07-09T05:26:00.000-07:00that stinks that the foods ya had in Asheville wer...that stinks that the foods ya had in Asheville were salty and kinda "meh". that baked potato made me laugh, too - i've been there before! when that happens i ask if they happen to have any salsa (or A1 sauce). <BR/><BR/>the boiled peanuts are making me drool! i looooooooove boiled peanuts! yay!jessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239751125232117374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-57444305230414735472008-07-08T17:21:00.000-07:002008-07-08T17:21:00.000-07:00I've seen boiled peanuts so many times while trave...I've seen boiled peanuts so many times while traveling through Florida and Alabama. I'm going to have to stop and pick up some the next time. <BR/><BR/>Bummer about the Laughing Seed. Someone else had mentioned it to me when I told her I was thinking about a trip up to Asheville. Maybe it was just an off day for them.<BR/><BR/>That potato - wow. I've certainly been there though (I think all vegans have)! Great idea to eat it with ketchup.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-78326990543048722192008-07-07T22:26:00.000-07:002008-07-07T22:26:00.000-07:00Iceberg Lettuce! Nooooooooooo...Iceberg Lettuce! Nooooooooooo...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-12849407622442742572008-07-07T19:22:00.000-07:002008-07-07T19:22:00.000-07:00I agree the blueberries were the best vegan food f...I agree the blueberries were the best vegan food find! I'm sure your homemade meals are FAR better than any restaurant fare.aTxVegnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17949520229934543457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-22059873831167341892008-07-07T18:12:00.000-07:002008-07-07T18:12:00.000-07:00I'm so surprised that you had a less than enjoyabl...I'm so surprised that you had a less than enjoyable experience at Laughing Seed! My husband and I went to Asheville in May for a week, and we ate there at least 5-6 times. I even ordered that omlette that you had and it was our favorite thing that we ordered out of all our times eating there. Maybe you caught them on an off weekend or something? We're hoping to go back next year. I hope it's still good!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638165272107560928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-3975617505021630962008-07-07T11:14:00.000-07:002008-07-07T11:14:00.000-07:00Boiled peanuts? I've never heard of that. You just...Boiled peanuts? I've never heard of that. You just... boil peanuts and that's it?A.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00526272423867327788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-89998511517412503222008-07-07T09:27:00.000-07:002008-07-07T09:27:00.000-07:00The blueberry comment cracked me up! Must be your...The blueberry comment cracked me up! Must be your natural California ways weren't giving you away. ;-) I still want to check out The Laughing Seed one of these days (you know, when I'm in the neighborhood!)...maybe you just hit an off day? It's a bummer when old favorites don't live up to the memories.Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719655424123453392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-11393605204168207102008-07-07T07:47:00.000-07:002008-07-07T07:47:00.000-07:00That baked potato looks so sad!! Haha. But hooray...That baked potato looks so sad!! Haha. But hooray for boiled peanuts and local blueberries! Yum!LizNoVeggieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785142908687097216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-80145555616721071072008-07-07T01:40:00.000-07:002008-07-07T01:40:00.000-07:00Plain tater, ouch! The boiled peanuts sound intere...Plain tater, ouch! The boiled peanuts sound interesting though.Melisser; the Urban Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05375267938564345961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-72554579403819444332008-07-06T21:45:00.000-07:002008-07-06T21:45:00.000-07:00Another great post. I felt transported to North Ca...Another great post. I felt transported to North Carolina.<BR/><BR/>The starkness of that potato photo ... Yikes! That's brutal. Demonstrating once again that a picture is worth 1,000 words.<BR/><BR/>And your tribute to the homey thrill of boiled peanuts ... pure pleasure.<BR/><BR/>Love and kisses from your greatest fan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com