One of the incredible lessons I have learned is that we can change the world one plate, one person, one city at a time.
Paul Graham is one of the great advocates for a plant-based life, not just changing a person’s diet but changing all aspects of life–the animals, our health, the environmental and the spiritual comprise what Paul deems the four pillars of the shift that will change the world.
Paul has inspired lots of people based on his blog that we then turned into the book, Eating Vegan in Vegas: If It Can Happen Here . . . It Can Happen Anywhere which you can learn more about here. Others are taking the message and the blogging to other cities and today we look at our colleague in Portland, Oregon, Kim Miles, who has sent us a recipe as well as a recommendation for a restaurant for Thanksgiving in her town. (You can follow Kim’s blog here.)
#Vegan Thanksgiving in Portland, OR
Kim reports, “When asked to suggest a great place to enjoy a fabulous vegan Thanksgiving dinner in Portland, I instantly thought of Portobello Vegan Trattoria. This well known and popular Portland restaurant will be offering a four course prix fixe Thanksgiving feast for $45 per person. (You can also call ahead and order take-home dinners for $25 per person.)
“The Thanksgiving Menu is on their website, and I’m hungry just looking at it. Start with Corn Bread with Maple Butter, Warm Olives with Citrus, Roast Pepper Stuffed Mushrooms, and then make your choices from the elegant options created just for this meal.
“Soup is Heirloom Squash Soup with Fried Parsnip and Pumpkin Seed Cracker. If you prefer salad, choose the Warm Roast Beet and Carrot with Hazelnuts, Maple Mustard Vinaigrette, Mixed Baby Greens, and Crouton.
“The main course offerings are Confit Delicata Squash with Chanterelles, Roast Chestnut, and Cannellini Cassoulet, or Roast Portobello with Fried Shallots, Savory Stuffing, Brussel Sprouts with Trumpet Mushroom Bacon and Cranberry Chutney.
“For dessert… Pumpkin Cheesecake with Chocolate Chili Crust, Candied Pepitas, and Chocolate Chili Sauce, or Apple Pie Crostada with Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Salted Caramel Sauce and Candied Rosemary. They also serve beer, wine, and cocktails, and offer wine pairing, which I really appreciate. I love wine, but know nothing about it.
As I’ve written about Portobello in the past, it’s absolutely one of my favorite places in Portland (or anywhere) for a truly extraordinary meal. If you can’t make it for Thanksgiving, visit them any time for dinner or Sunday Brunch. The vibe is special without being stuffy, and the food is always incredible. The menu changes seasonally, so there will be surprises every time you go.”
Kim Miles’ Roasted Red Pepper Bisque
Kim dreamed up this tasty soup that is great for Thanksgiving (or anytime at all) and I suggest you follow this link to get the full recipe and also to sign up to follow her blog. One of the most dedicated adherents to a plant-based life, her blog is full of more than just food. It is a wonderful place to visit and to learn from. Thank you, Kim Miles for sharing in our #Vegan Thanksgiving blog postings.
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