Friday, April 10, 2009

Three Steps

This post is comprised of 3 Steps, in order to fully understand and enjoy everything - are you up for the challenge??



**Step 1: Watch Episode 11 of VeggieGirl TV, to hear about my 21st Birthday Celebration Recap:


**The episode is just 2 minutes and 14 seconds in length**








**Step 2: Enjoy the photographs and descriptions of my Birthday Celebration Dinner, at the VegiTerranean Restaurant**

(**a chic, modern 100% vegan restaurant that is appealing to practically every type of diner, no matter how picky**):




Yours truly, the birthday girl :-)



The "celebration gang" for the dinner outing was a smaller group than usual - just my mom, dad, nephews, sister-in-law, and brother.

**No, there is nothing wrong with one of my nephews (on the far right) - he is just a goof/joker and made a funny face right when I took the photo, haha.**



A cup of Smoked Tuscan White Bean & Potato Soup with Aged Balsamic drizzle (my mom's) ; fresh-baked Rosemary Bread & Olive Oil for the table.



A cup of Fresh Tomato Bisque with Olive Oil & Basil (my brother's).



Baked Polenta Triangoli with Wild Mushroom Bolognaise & Braised Escarole (my mom's) ; Spaghettini with Vegan Gardein-brand "Meatballs" & VegiTerranean’s house-made Marinara (in the background - my dad and both of my nephews ordered and enjoyed this dish).



Gardein-brand "Strip Steak" with Morel Mushrooms, Tuscan Roasted Garlic-White Bean Mashed Potatoes & Braised Escarole (my brother's - he said that it really did taste "like the real thing," haha).



Spaghettini with Fresh Tomato, Basil, Oilve Oil, and Grilled Onion Shavings (my sister-in-law's).



Choice of Four Sides entrée: I chose the Braised Escarole, 2 orders of the Sweet & Spicy Broccoli with Garlic, and the Wild Mushrooms sauteed with Sherry & fresh Thyme.


And now, onto the desserts...




Triple Berry Pie with Whipped "Cream" & Raspberry Glaze (filled with fresh blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries).



New York-Style "Cheese"cake with Whipped "Cream" & Raspberry Glaze (much better than the infamous Cheesecake Factory restaurant's offerings).



Mini Carrot Cake with Whipped "Cream" & Raspberry Glaze (with my nephew in the background, since he loves carrots, haha).




Deep Chocolate Cupcake with a Raspberry Filling & Chocolate Ganache Frosting (and, you guessed it, with a side of Whipped "Cream" & Raspberry glaze).




**Step 3: Read about some other things happening in the blogging world:

- ZestyCook just launched a new clothing line with the infamous "Get Zesty" slogan on the gear. He is donating all profits to the food bank and giving away 2 t-shirts and 2 aprons. Such a great cause!! Check out the giveaway, here.

- Just wanted to wish Jaime (a fabulous friend and fellow blogger) a very happy birthday (which is Friday, April 10th)!!




Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter, Passover, and weekend!!

195 comments:

Zesty Cook said...

WOW the food looks amazing! Thanks so much for the shout out!

Laci said...

Such a FABULOUS birthday with your family- I want that carrot cake! Your nephews are so cute! Happy Easter/Passover ms. Veggie girl!
:-)

sarah said...

ALL OF THE ABOVE: I want to see baked goods, Q&A AND VEGGIEDAD! Haha. I'm so glad that you had a great birthday---you definitely deserve it, you are without a doubt one of the sweetest girls I've ever known! Once I graduate in May and am back in Pittsburgh for good I am DEFINITELY coming up to visit you and we are going to be BFF (it's an order! haha) I can't wait to see all the goodies you;ve been baking up and if you EVER need a taste tester please let me know because I would be MORE than happy to help you out : )
LOVE YOU VG!!

hopeinpeanutbutterandoats said...

bahaha the nephs are adorable! :)

i would love EITHER Q&A or baking pics, or both! it's whatever you prefer to tape my dear!
have a wonderful weekend<3

sarahmegee said...

Girl, you look like a model in that photo...HOT!

How fun would it be to see the dad behind the camera ;)

Have an awesome Easter!

Nicole (anotheronebitesthecrust.wordpress.com) said...

More Q&A!!

I'm glad you had a lovely birthday!! The food looks delicious!

Olga said...

veggie dad, veggie dad!

Love all the food, looks like a fun night with the fam!

shelby said...

What a fabulous birthday celebration! The meals, desserts, and atmosphere sound like so much fun! =)

I would like to see...all of the above? haha no umm, I think first I would love some baking pics!

Mara @ What's For Dinner? said...

I'm so glad you had such a great birthday, and let me tell you, I'm amazingly jealous of your dinner!! All that food looks SO AMAZING!! You know how I love that pic of you too :) HUGS!

Gena said...

What an awesome meal! And I look forward to the May celebration, too, my dear! xo

Steph said...

You look so good.. I love those red shoes! The food at the vegan restaurant looks amazing. And that picture of your newphew is hilarious.. esp after I read your comment..haha. I can't wait for the May celebration.

Laura said...

Check you out in those red shoes! Yowza! I love it. :)

That restaurant looks amazing! I love how it seems that you and your family are all very close. That's very cool.

melissa (fitnessnyc) said...

I want to know about the bracelet! So gorgeous! Do tell :) I am happy with anything you decide to do next week. BTW best picture ever of you in the skinny jeans and red pumps, hottie mcveggiegirl!

Glad you had a good birthday beginning...keep the party going!

Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) said...

VeggieGirl,
CD and I watched Episode 11 together - he wants to know if we're invited to your birthday celebration in May. :)

Your birthday dinner looked fabulous...scary nephew included. Yummy eats. Drooling over that mine carrot cake.

For Episode 12, I would love more Q & A, and Chris wants to see VeggieDad.

P.S. Chris's birthday is tomorrow, and I made his blondies today...he said your's were better. I just glared at him...but then took a bite and agreed. I doubled the recipe, but realized too late that I only had 1 yogurt. I think that was the problem. Oh well, still good, but your's are his favorite. :)

Happy Easter!!!!

glidingcalm said...

YAYYYY! I heart Veggie Girl TV!

And wahoo! I have been waiting for this post all week!! So neat to see the great restaurant food! That steak really does look like the real thing! And I love the mini carrot cake!!

Happy Holidays to you too.....and my vote is for some photos of your past baking! Definitely. AND q and a. haha I want both!

take careeeeeee lovelyyyyyy!

River said...

Gorgeous and rocking those red shoes - but I've already said that! :-)

Aww, everybody looks so happy! Even your nephew the joker with his funny face! Cute!

All the food looks so fresh and yummy. You know it's that last chocolate cupcake that gave me the little heart attack though.

A baked goods post would be sweet - literally! And we can never have to many VeggieGirl Q&A sessions. Come on out from behind the camera VeggieDad! :-)

Evelyn Fisher said...

My goodness, all of that looks so delicious. Happy birthday, hope it rocked

Kristi @ Sweet Cheeks said...

What a yummy birthday dinner!! It all looks incredible!

I LOVE the pic of your in those red shoes...you are ROCKIN' them, girl!!

Hope you have a terrific weekend! lots of love :)

Marissa said...

i love your shoes!! Love the food too. Its making me hungry!

Katrina said...

LE SIGH! That food looks A-MAZING! Happy Birthday again!
For VG Episode 12: Pics of baked goods AND more Q & A
Half and Half, if you please! I can't wait to see your post next week. Sending you love and wishes for a blessed year!

Tyler said...

oh my goodness all that food looks fantastic!!!! glad you had a great bday!

i really want to see some of your recent baking!! and veggie dad!! and more q and a! hope i was allowed to pick all three :)

RecipeGirl said...

Happy, happy belated birthday!! How sweet that your family took you to dinner- they all look so nice :) Everything looks like it was yummy too!!

*Andrea* said...

i would love to see more q&A and maybe a segment on your veggiemom and dad ;) i LOVE your RED SHOES with the black outfit - very cute. have you always worn glasses???? glad u had a good birthday after the exam yuck

Squill said...

Happy birthday! Looks like you had a great celebration with your family :)

Skinnymum said...

Happy birthday, VeggieGirl. You look smashing in the black (my fav colour) outfit!

aTxVegn said...

It looks like everyone's birthday dinner was fabulous! And I believe I would have ordered the same thing you did.

I would love to see what you've been baking!

Megan said...

oh gracious, all of the food looks uh-may-zing!

and YOU look FAB!! such a fashionista :) love it.

thechiclife said...

The food looks delish - so vibrant! Love your outfit...esp that pop of red in the shoes! :)

lilveggiepatch said...

Looks like you've had a terrific (and TASTY) birthday! I'm a sucker for polenta and it just looks like heaven. Also, you look so stylish! I love your shoes... I'm always impressed when people wear heels because I can't wear them for more than a few minutes without taking them off.

I'd love to see Veggie Dad AND baked goods... I'm a greedy girl!

Sharon said...

Totally want to see baking! That would be cool!

And oh wow, what a great time you had! I'm drooling over all those delicious eats! =D

Donna-FFW said...

Happy Birthday.. looks like a blast was had by all.. you look fantastic, can I borrow the shoes.

Cyn said...

Everything looks so delicious! Wow. And how sweet of your family to take you to a fancy veg place for your birthday.

Sheltie Girl said...

Happy Birthday!!!!!!! It's the big 21! What an exciting day you had. It looked like you had a wonderful meal, although truthfully I'd really like to try a bite of the deep chocolate cupcake with the raspberry filling & chocolate ganache frosting.

I'm so glad you had a fabulous day with your family. Happy Easter or Happy Passover!

Natalie @ Gluten a Go Go

Nicole said...

Ooooh, that food looks delightful! So glad you had a cozy, nice birthday:)

Slendarella said...

That food looks really really GOOD!! YUM! And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Woo-hooo!

slendie

sweet26 said...

looking fierce miss veggie girl! i vote for veggie dad in the next video!

peaceandpeanutbutter said...

That restaurant looks fabulous! I'm glad that you had a nice celebration with you family - but I'm sorry to hear you had an exam the next day! I guess you'll just have to have extra fun in May ;-)

Have a great holiday, and happy belated birthday!

Peace, Erika

P.S. I'd love some more Q and A ANDDD Baked goods :-)

talesofexpansion said...

sizzzzzzzle, look at you miss fashionista!!! you look so runway!

and i want your birthday meal.

AND i vote for baked goods and veggiedad!!

HangryPants said...

I would like a little of everything too! Maybe you could do a step by step blondie making video? Or a trip to the market choosing good vegan products?

Pearl said...

oh the food looks so good! i SO want to see veggie dad and the baked goods!

Sarah (lovINmytummy) said...

You are so chic in that picture, I love it!

What an awesome birthday celebration. I love how the whole family came and ate Veggie Girl style. That is love. I don't know if a lot of families would do that. You are blessed.

I too want more of all three: baked goods, Q&A and Veggie Dad!!!

Have a great Easter weekend, Liz!

Hannah said...

Wow, what an incredible birthday meal! I really hope your day was fantastic! :)

MalininGrl said...

The VegiTerranean is so good! My husband and I went there for our anniversary in Nov. He had the "steak" that your brother had and I had the frito "chicken".

Marianne said...

Looks like a really great birthday celebration, even if it was low-key :D I'm really interested in your mom's polenta dish - it looks pretty awesome. But cover anything in a wild mushroom sauce, and I'm sold :D

I think VeggieDad needs to make a cameo in the next vid, along with some baked goods!

Vegetation said...

I want all 3!!!!! But seriously, how about combining them. Veggie Dad eating Veggiegirls fabulous baked goods while Veggiegirl answers questions :P

Love the birthday food! It all looks wonderful! Glad you had a lovely family birthday celebration :)

Amy said...

Wow. That food looks fabulous. I want it now.

Happy belated birthday!

shellyfish said...

So happy to hear you had a smashing birthday dinner. Your family is so wonderful to be cool with taking you to such groovy vegan digs! The food looks so amazing - I don't know how anyone could choose with so many options!
I would like more Baking and more Q&A - and VeggieDad!

Katie said...

oh my goodness, vegan food porn alert! Your birthday dinner looks amazing, yum :D I'm so glad you had a good time!!

Neela Marijana said...

aww only 2 min? i love veggie tv and i only get 2 min today???? :(
but at least your lovely photos make up for it. you look so chic all in black my lady. and the food is out of this world. so so good. that restaurant sure must have left an impression on your family ;)
i have followed all three steps! thank you very much.
much love

~Jessica~ said...

Wow, what a wonderful restaurant! Sadly vegan eats in the North East of England are few and far between, let alone anything of that calibre (please excuse my British spelling hehe).

So glad that you enjoyed your birthday despite the evil exam looming and I love, love, love your outfit! You look amazing and those red shoes are to die for. Too bad I fall over in anything more than 2in heels...

I would like to see a little of everything if possible in the next episode of VeggieGirl TV, but if I had to pick I'd go for seeing VeggieDad! I'd love to put a face and voice to all those random cough / sneezing noises. Joke!

Happy Easter and congrats on producing such a brilliant blog.

~Jessica~

rediscoveringlauren said...

im glad you had such a nicebirthday hun :) you look beautiful!
the food looks so good!
xxx

Thinspired said...

Hmmm, episode 12...I do love seeing your baked treats but I really liked the Q&A. That would be my vote!
Your birthday celebration looks so joyful! Your family just seems so supportive and loving. Every single dish looks and sounds wonderful.
Love your birthday girl outfit! Those shoes are fabulous!!

Happy Vegan Lady said...

What a fabulous outfit (and a fabulous restaurant to boot!). Sounds like you had a lovely birthday. I've been browsing through the menus and I think I'd have to order everything, it all sounds so good (especially the gnocchi... yum yum YUM!)

Clumbsy Cookie said...

What a wonderful meal! Glad you had a good time even if it was low key, can't wait to hear about the "official" celebration! Yes, do show your latest baked goods!

Erica said...

Love your video posts :) DEF want to see Veggie Dad and all of your baked goods in the next video! Looks like the birthday dinner was incredible- the desserts look just out of this world! Hope YOU have a great weekend as well :)

wholefoodswholeme said...

LOVING those red shoes girl! looks like you had some fun times - i want that restaurant in my town, or at least in my country!! i looks so good. i wonder what is happening in may to top it all off?? exciting :)

Balance, Joy and Delicias! said...

wooo..... that's a big feast and I can't believe they're all vegan! I wish we had a vegan restaurant here in DC area.
I'd like to see those baking goodies that you made and maybe a tutorial video for making some of them?
anyway, I'm sure whatever you decide to do, I'll like it! because you're such a cute girl~~~ :D

Lexi said...

I'm so glad you had a great birthday!!! Happy birthday again! 21 is a biggie :):) I love what Amy said - vodka is vegan - haha!

For next episode! I'd love to see everything you mentioned ! Especially veggie dad!!! Maybe an interview!

Thanks for all of your loving support, Liz. I am so thankful to have you in my life. We must do a meet up soon!! Love always
Lexi

Kiki said...

What a fabulous birthday! All the VegiTerranean food looks delectable. Especially those desserts!

I'd love to see more Q&A and your latest baking projects!

Happy Easter!

aimee said...

Oh, Yummy! I keep meaning to get to VegiTerranean (I'm unforgivably close) but never seem to find the time! Now you've inspired me to get over there! Your dinner looked fantastic! It's nice that you have such a close family that is willing to be experimental in their dining!

Meghan (Making Love In The Kitchen) said...

Happy Birthday! The food at that restaurant looks amazing- especially the desserts.

Dawn said...

all those food pics are making me so hungry!

Kiersten said...

The food looks fabulous! I wish there was an all vegan restaurant like that around here.

I vote for the baked goods for your next post.

(Love the red shoes by the way)

RhodeyGirl/Sabrina said...

I'm so excited that I got to watch this video!!!! (since it is saturday- no speakers at work!)

Happy Birthday (again).

your bday dinner looked awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

greendogwine said...

WOW! That food looks absolutely amazing!!! I had no idea that restaurant existed, but now I'm dying to try it! If you ever feel like going down there one day for lunch or something, let me know!!!

and yes - WF's soon!!! :)

Ari (Baking and Books) said...

The food looks incredible! Better than many non-vegan restaurant offerings too. Who would have guessed?

Your comment about your nephew cracked me up!

Miss Marie said...

I'm so jealous that your family is so supportive and will try vegan dishes and even eat at vegan restaurants. Mr. Beagle will try things *sometimes* but no one in either of our families will. It's really frustrating.

Carrie™ said...

I've been loving Veggie Girl TV! Again, happy birthday. Mine was 2 days after yours and it was pretty low-key as well. Can't do much more on a Wednesday than on a Monday. I can't wait to see what's happening for the May celebration. Happy Easter Liz! Have a terrific weekend.

Krista said...

What a fantastic meal you all enjoyed!!! I think you look a lot like your Mom and your nephews are too cute! My son is always hamming it up for the camera, too! Must be a boy thing.

Why don't you incorporate some baked goods and some questions into the next 2 videos? That way, we all get to see/hear a bit of both. At least, I know I am interested in both!!!

Have a great weekend, Liz! :)

Bec said...

Your birthday outfit looks hawt, so stylish girl :) Looks like you had a great birthday, despite the fact that you had an exam the next day.

Daneen said...

Hey VeggieGirl! I have a question. I would love to know where you're getting your bracelets. They look gorgeous.
Daneen
Prairie Chick Kitchen

K from ksgoodeats said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN MY DEAR :)

Hehe your nephew's expression is so cute! Everything looks amazing!! What a great celebration!

Both choices sound fantastic so I can't decide between Q&A or recipes!

Kailey (SnackFace) said...

I'm so glad you had what looks to be a lovely birthday! I LOVE your fierce pic with the red heels. Killah.

Dinner out looks incredible, and those desserts...I'd have a hard time sharing!

Have a great weekend, darling!

Aimee said...

WOW what a fabulous restaurant!!! Love all of the pictures. Have a great weekend.

Michelle @ Find Your Balance Health said...

Would you LOOK at those sexy mama heels? Woohoo happy birthday! Your meal looks amazing!

just me said...

what a great birthday Vgirl!!! looks like you had a blast and wonderful bunch of eats!!!

Astra Libris said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I'm so glad your celebratory feast was wonderful - oohh la la, such beautiful photos!!

and you, birthday girl, are absolutely gorgeous - you look like a model! You go girl! :-)

Melomeals: Vegan for $3.33 a Day said...

wow.. that food looks amazing! How awesome you have such a great restaurant. Glad you had a nice bday!

Mizz Independent said...

Hope you had a great birthday. Cute red shoes!

nutritiontokitchen said...

That food looks great! Props to you for wearing those high heels - I'm really bad with walking in those!

Heather said...

Awww that looks like such a great birthday with the family! The food looks absolutely amazing! How did you find such a neat restaurant?

I would love to see what you've been baking up! And meeting the family would be pretty fun to for an episode. I like a few question and answer as well. Maybe getting into more how you adjusted to eating and living this way.

In case I haven't mentioned, I love your blog and have added you to my blogroll :)

Lori said...

Happy Belated Birthday to you! I hope you continue celebrating the whole weekend through! That vegan restaurant sounds amazing. The food looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing all the yummy photos!

Veg-a-Nut said...

Happy Happy Birthday!! Your dinner looks wonderful!!! Off to ck out the rest of your links on this post!!! Happy Easter too!!!

monsappetit said...

what a wonderful birthday celebration! everything looks delicious!

jessy said...

it sounds like you had an awesome birthday, VeggieGirl! wahoooooo! that's so cool you got to enjoy such delicious vegan yummies with your family! i love your shoes, and i also think i'd love more Q&A! w00t!

The Healthy Hostess said...

I can't wait to check out the amazing restaurant! I will let you know next time I am in Chagrin for more than just a night!!
:)

Whole Grains n' Hope said...

The birthday dinner looks sooo good!! and your outfit was tooo cute i love the shoes!! and of course i had to drop everything i was doing to watch your video because i love them haha! have a goooood weekendd!! (enjoy being 21)

Matt said...

I wanna see veggiedad!

Emily said...

Love the birthday balloons in your kitchen!

And I love your birthday outfit with your cute shoes! You are definitely a fashionista! :-)

All the food at VegiTerranean looked amazing...and the desserts?!!!

I would love to see more of what you've been baking and hear more ! Q & A, too!

Can't wait to hear more about your May celebration!

RunToFinish said...

oh my word that food looks unbelieveable!!!

I'd love to see more recipes..not baked goods cause I could eat those all day. I'm trying to figure out how to make more meals sans meat

eatingbender said...

Hurray! I am so glad that you enjoyed every moment of your birthday. I can't get over how much I love that picture of you in your heels - it is so glam!

I know you told me about VegiTerranean over the phone, but seeing the pictures makes it even more appealing - holy yum! That rosemary bread, tomato bisque, polenta, triple berry pie and cheesecake are calling my name!

For the next episode, I would LOVE to see VeggieDad and some of the baking you've been up to!

BB said...

I'm glad you enjoyed your birthday! and I adore those red pumps you have on. Very nice! In your next video, I really want to see your baked goods and more q&a's please :D

Fitnessista said...

the food is GORGEOUS and so is that hottie tottie pic of you!!! i have some very similar red heels... love them :D looks like such a fun bday celebration! that dark chocolate cupcake looks like heaven
i definitely think vegidad needs to have a cameo ;)
have a great weekend!

FoodsThatFit said...

My goodness Liz what fabulous food pics! I am so glad your birthday went well! You are so cute in the pic, very stylish!!!!

Koko said...

OH MY! I wish I had been at your birthday dinner! The food looks INSANELY AMAZING! And happy birthday to you! I hope it was absolutely wonderful =)

Laura: Learning to Love said...

Check out that bangin' bracelet!!!!
And baked goods? Hell yes!
<3

Ricki said...

Sounds like a great celebration--and great food! Would love to see Veggie Dad! :)

Alisa - Frugal Foodie said...

When I saw that first pic, I was thinking that is a chic, modern, 100% vegan girl!

Happy belated birthday VeggieGirl!

Celine said...

love the face your nephew's pulling here.

Bev said...

Great post. You look very chic in that black outfit. That food looks so good . Happy Easter / Passover to you

james oh said...

You really made us feel hungry. Great post and have a Happy Easter and Passover, well wishes from http://liftyouup.blogspot.com

Culinary Cory said...

Happy Birthday! The Tuscan White Bean and Potato Soup looks amazing!

Mihl said...

What an amazing celebration! Happy belated birthday.

eatme_delicious said...

Yum what a delicious birthday meal! Happy birthday! =)

loveofoats.com said...

i love the combination of veggiegirl tv with photos! yay :)

that is too cute that your parents decorated your kitchen with balloons! it looks like you had a fabulous birthday dinner, i'm intrigued by that restaurant after seeing all of the amazing eats that were enjoyed by everyone!

hope you have a great easter :)

Whole Grains n' Hope said...

have a great easterr lady! ps my mom and i used your blondie brownie ideas for my dads birthday because he said all he wanted was blondie brownies, youuu saved the day!! lol welll have a great day girll! ps your nephews are too cuteee

Juliet said...

Yum! Looks like a fabulous birthday dinner. Happy birthday!! :) Love the red shoes!

Megan said...

Wow your birthday dinner looks so amazing! That picture of you looks so crazy insane.. I love it!

All Vegged Out said...

1. I'm glad you had such a nice birthday.

2. That dinner looks incredible

3. How hot are you in that pic?!?!?!? OMG

iowagirleats said...

Mmmm that sounds sounds AWESOME!! LOVING your red shoes by the way - soo cute!! ;)

Jaime said...

wow, look at all that great food! happy birthday!!! looks like you had some scrumptious food to celebrate :)

Hayley said...

Looks like you spent your birthday at an awesome restaurant. I hope you had a great day with all of your family. Happy Easter to you too! And now back to another week of school...

Heather said...

happy birthday :) looks like quite the celebration :) love those shoes!

T said...

First of all, love your outfit. Very chic.

Second, that food is making me DIE! What a birthday!

Sophie said...

I want to go to that restaurant! It looks amazing, all of it. I like your shoes :D.

Yes, I want to see your baked goods! I also think it'd be cool to have a Veggiedad interview :).

Have a great week!

annie said...

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!

eatingRD said...

All that food looks absolutely amazing! So glad you had a great birthday with your family. My birthday is on a Monday too this year, not the best, but it will be after finals so that is good! I would LOVE to see what you have baking in the oven, I have yet to try your famous baked goods, yum!

-kristen

Elyse said...

Happy Birthday!! Looks like you had an absolutely fabulous dinner. That polenta looks killer. And, oh, those desserts. How fabulous!

Darius T. Williams said...

I'm certainly no vegan - but I'd take my fork to any of these meals - they look fantastic!

Lauren said...

That food looks amazing!! Looks like a great birthday! :) Love your shoes!

Meghann said...

Wow those are some great eats! Glad to see you had a happy 21st Birthday!!

Wiggs (The Beholder) said...

Happy birthday!!! That food all looks incredible - makes me wish I hadn't gone to the Cheesecake Factory last night. ;)

Brandi said...

Looks like a great birthday celebration :)

And FABULOUS shoes!!!

Hello Veggie said...

Happy Birthday VeggieGirl! I hope you had a fabulous day. Great post, smokin outfit!

Hello Veggie

Ruby Red Vegan said...

It looks like you had quite a fun birthday! So happy birthday again!!! Why not draw it out for the rest of the month since your official celebration will be in May? ;)

I would love to visit VegiTerranean one day! I think the favorite part of all those eats is that rosemary bread. It looks wonderful! Your relatives are so lucky to have you and be able to celebrate your birthday with you at such an awesome, healthy restaurant!

Oooh, in the next video I'd love to see VeggieDad and your backlog of baked goods! My guess is that the backlog partially involves more varieties of blondies... :)

Coco.nut Your Average Girl said...

Love it miss VeggieGirl!!!!
Red shoes. Love them too. I have them too!
I want to see baked goods, VeggieDad, and Q+A!!! How about VeggieDad does some Q+A!?
Here's a question for VeggieDad: (Since your daughter is H.R.Vegan) I assume you have had your share of raw & vegan dishes, what is your fav vegan or raw dish and what is your fav recipe for a smoothie?

Shannon (The Daily Balance) said...

omg I have been wanting to try this restaurant FOREVER!

I had no idea you lived near the Cleveland area!

That loooks like a FANTASTIC meal -- I'm even MORE excited to pay the place a visit!

Do you go there often? Let me know if you ever want company! (p.s. sorry if that sounded super creepy -- not the intention AT ALL!)

Glad you had a great bday dinner!

p.s. love the outfit!

Maris said...

It's official - I'm crashing your birthday party next year!

lauren said...

check out those shoes! love the all black with red shoes.

and the meal looks completely delicious. glad you had a great birthday!

Daziano said...

Happy B-day, VeggieGirl!!!

And happy Easter too!!

Lauren said...

I just love your blog :)

justine said...

All that food looks great! I made your blondies for Easter. They were a hit! Thanks. Here they are http://peanutbutteroats.blogspot.com/2009/04/hopping-down-bunny-trail.html

~Justine

funwithyourfood said...

HAPPY BELATED B-DAY!

kitchenbelle said...

That cheesecake with raspberry glaze is making my mouth water!

Virginia said...

it would be great to "meet" veggiedad! or veggiemom! also looking forward to more q&a! happy belated birthday!

Sagan said...

Aw sounds like a great time. And I love the photo of you with the hot red shoes! You look so badass.

chandra h said...

hehehe love the step-by-step-ness of this post. your blog is so great/hilarious. I definitely hope you keep up VG-TV! i wonder if one day i'll be seeing you as a newscaster or something, lol! :)

what an awesome sounding b'day celebration - nothing like being w/ the ones you love.

hope you're enjoying your easter break!!!!

♥ chandra
http://www.prettytimepiece.wordpress.com

p.s. that pic of you is FIERCE! ;) rar! lol
p.p.s. i added you to my blogroll, hope that's cool

bhealthier said...

Thank you!! I had NO IDEA that he already had it! I was SHOCKED! I mean, I knew it was going to happen but honestly I thought it would be like my birthday ( September!)

Wowza! I AM SOOOO EXCITED!

Okay- I am SOOO happy you had a wonderful family birthday celebration. There is no way that "steak" was NOT Steak!?!? What was it made out of? It seriously looked like the real thing!
That place looked fabulous!! I love the photo and your red shoes! too cute. Thanks for sharing everyone's dishes- its always so nice to see what everyone else orders too!

Happy Birthday again!

ttfn300 said...

can i just say i LOVE that photo of you with the red shoes :) that looks like such an amazing dinner, glad you had a good bday!

i'm making blondies soon, as soon as i have a spare 30min :)

Paulina said...

The food looks delicious! I'm so sorry I didn't wish you a happy birthday on the day of your b-day. I'm glad you had a great time!

Meg said...

Love the red shoes! So glad you had a great birthday! That polenta looks amazing!

Annie said...

You look marvelous!! Haha, just heard Billy Crystal in my head :)
Glad you had a fun birthday!!!!

I want to see the baked goods and Dad and Q&A's. What can I say, I want it ALL! :)

Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) said...

What yummy food!

Happy Belated Birthday! Glad you had a good one!

Julia said...

Happy Belated Birthday! That food looks delish! Congrats!

Elina said...

What a great looking dinner... and you look AMAZING in that pic! :D

dailydulcie said...

I want to see all the baked goods you’ve been creating!!! I’m dying to see their deliciousness :)

I LOVE the stylish picture of you in all black with the red heels. It looks like a photograph that should be in a magazine. Damn girlllll

The food looks incredible.. the desserts are what caught my eye though!!

I’m glad you had a wonderful 21st birthdayy.. and I can’t wait to see what you have planned in MAY!! You mysterious ladyy

<3

kara said...

I want a birthday meal like yours! Wow! And loving your outfit :)

eatfabinnyc said...

You're so gorgeous! LOVING the family and the food! looks like a completely amazing bday!!!!
xoxo
s
http://eatfabinnyc.wordpress.com

katecooks said...

YUM!!!!! the polenta looks so good! i have a big log of polenta waiting to be cooked...i will use it this week for sure, thanks for the reminder :)

oh and happy belated bday of course!

erinbee said...

those shoes! loooove them. :]

next video..i wanna see veggiedad baking! haha.

kickpleat said...

oh my goodness, all of that food looks amazing and you look pretty rad in your outfit too!

Melissa said...

Hi VeggieGirl, and Happy Belated Birthday also! :)
Just thought I'd drop a note- I've been a devoted reader of your blog for several months now, and finally decided to stop being a wallflower and create a blogger account.
I've also started my own blog, so feel free to stop by and check it out! I'm very new to this whole thing but I'd like to add you to my blogroll, and would love it if you'd add me to yours as well!
Looking forward to the next episode, as always!

jenny said...

Fun!!!

Kirby! said...

Happy 21st! You look so cute in that photo.

And thanks for recommending Pure bars-- I had one yesterday, and they are AWESOME! They kind of remind me of a healthier version of an old-school PowerBar!

Erin said...

LOL!

Too.Many.Delicious.Photos...

OMG. White bean mashed taters?

Strip "steak".

All those desserts!

What a fabulous bday you musta had.
Hope it was a happy one!

Jaime said...

ahh thank you so much for the shout girl!! ok i am DROOLINGGGGGGGGG over those eats from the restaurant!

so glad you had a wonderful bday!!! I WANT TO SEE THE BAKE GOOD PICS!! AND MORE FAQ I WANT IT ALL! hehehe i'm a greedy girl! yes and veggie dad!!! can you show us your bedroom? im curious to see what your room looks like! is this weird? lol! love you girl!

vegetalion said...

your "birthday girl" photo is GORGEOUS ^_^ Happy birthday.

Amanda said...

Happy bday Veggiegirl!! Looks like some yummy eatin'!

Melisser; the Urban Housewife said...

Ooh, I wanna go to VegiTerranean!

Recipe man said...

great photos

thanks ;-)

Maya said...

Happy birthday!!!

Meg Wolff said...

I like what your Mom chose ... the triangulo! Happy Belated Birthday!! Nice photo of you!

miss v said...

happy "totally-awesome-food-pics-and-incredible-eats" birthday!

JohannaB said...

I vote for more veggie dad and baked goods. I'd love to see what you've been baking.

Joanne said...

Wow! What a great post. The meal looks delicious. I absolutely LOVE your presentation. You are unbelievably creative. AND...you look great on your birthday. Lucky you.

Cindy DG said...

Happy Birthday, food looked awesome!
Cindy
Http://vegetarianmamma.blogspot.com

completelydelicious said...

Happy (belated) birthday! Wow that restaurant looks AMAZING! And you were looking very cool indeed!

cook4seasons said...

Only a 21 year old could get away with looking so HOT (and still be able to walk;-)in those red shoes! As for what we'd like...I'm with @vegetation - all three combined!

trustingmyintuition said...

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY VEGGIEGIRL!!!!!!!!! Sounds fabulous!

Ginny said...

Happy Birthday!!!! :) The food looks great! I want that cupcake! So, you are 21... I was wondering... did you have a drink? there are gluten free beverages out there... I hope you had a great birthday! I would love to see what you have been up to baking wise when you have a chance.

Danielle said...

Yay! Glad you had such a fabulous birthday like you deserve! Hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend as well :)

urban vegan said...

Happy Birthday!

I am licking the screen; that is QUITE a feast.

sweetandfit said...

i'm loving your brithday outfit - those red shoes are too cute!

It looks like you had a fabulous birthday - the restaurant looks perfect for you and all their menu items are so nicely plated.

I would love to see all three in your next video - Q&A, baked goods, and Veggiedad

=)

Candace said...

Happy Birthday... the food looks delish and your shoes are fabulous! :)

elise said...

well now its clear why you wanted to be in fashion...those red pumps are FABULOUS!!!! you are looking the part my dear little veggie/birthday-girl! those meals all look great (maybe not that pseudo-steak though...) but to each his own. glad you had a fun filled week/end even if you had homework, tests, etc. did you engage in a little drinking now that you are legal? not so sure what the gluten free beer scene is like? but below is something i came across...yeah im a freak, but i have access to a LOT of GI medical literature...in case you ever need it (im in a similar situation as you, fyi).

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art30583.asp

Cookie baker Lynn said...

Happy birthday (a little late). You look tres chic in that photo - love the kickin' red shoes!

dreaminitvegan said...

I really like your blog. Happy belated Birthday! You look like you had a wonderful dinner with the family. Great food. Doesn't feel good when you can order anything on the menu? Feels like home.

Anonymous said...

you are so cute with the red shoes and the food looks out-of-this world. happy birhtday to you.

Marta said...

Well, it looks like you had a fantastic birthday! Nothing better than spending your special day surrounded by family and good food!
I just foudn your blog and I really enjoy it, good job :)

dessertobsessed said...

Happy 21st birthday doll!! Looks like you had a delicious birthday. And I love those red shoes you're rocking!

Leslie said...

Ohhhh girl..look at those red high heals!!! DELISH!
I am gla you had a great Birthday dinner celebration, all of the food looks amazing. Happy Birthday again!

Positively Present said...

I just came across your site today and I love it! I'm a vegetarian, wannabe vegan who is always struggling to find delcious and interesting things to eat.

A suggestion for your site...If you haven't already done so, could you create a post on vegetarian/vegan meals for one? I'm a single gal and sometimes I struggle with making something delicious for just me.

Thanks for creating such a great site! :)

http://positivelypresent.typepad.com

Elle said...

Happy Birthday! What a gorgeous feast of food!

Erin said...

Happy Belated Birthday! The food all looks stunning. And I love that you got double broccoli!

Emily said...

So I LOVE the Pretenders. How awesome would that be to eat in Chrissy Hynde's restaurant?! All of the food looks amazing. Can you believe the looks of that chocolate cake? Incredible.

Glad you had a good birthday. Love the picture of your nephew peeking at the carrot cake in the background. :)

Reeni♥ said...

I'm sorry I'm late-Happy Belated Birthday!!!! What a fabulous dinner!

Kelsey said...

OMG what an AMAZING birthday dinner + I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE your birthday outfit.. you can never go wrong with black skinnys + red pumps!!.. LOVE IT!!

lengslog said...

Wow there's so much good stuff going on here! You are one lucky girl to have so many people who love and care for you to have 2 bday celebrations! :-)

Your nephew's funny.

Erin of Care to Eat said...

STRIKE A POSE FASHION FWD!
Love love the pumps. Love!
Your dinner looks crazy good!

JuJuBeans said...

I agree. I love your red heels! I saw your recent video and I too awhile back found out about Peanut Butter Puffins from the net. They are by far the best cereal ever made!

creampuff said...

Oh my gosh, what an incredible meal!!! I'd love to eat there with you ... and I loooooooove your red shoes!

:o)

teeni said...

We want Veggie Dad, we want Veggie Dad! :) Your family looks so sweet I know I'd love to see them. But I also like the questions and answers and of course to see your baked goods. I think you will have much material for many episodes to come. And by the way, happy belated birthday to you! Wish I could have gotten over here sooner. Oh, and I absolutely adore your red heels and that pose!!! The dinner at VeggiTerranean looks awesome. I will have to get there someday!

Sarena Shasteen said...

Wow, that dinner looks delicious! I hope you had a great birthday!

Kath said...

(Just now catching up...)

WOW to that restaurant!!

Glad you had a lovely birthday!

gail said...

Ok, yea the food looks amazing - but what about the birthday girl!!??? FABulous outfit!!!