What to Do (and Eat!) on a Quick Trip to Austin, Texas

I recently went back to Austin, Texas for the second time and got to explore a bit more of this weird and wonderful city. Here are my best recs from what we got to see on our short trip!

Exploring + TravelingRachel DawsonNovember 14, 2018travel, austin, austin TX, texas, adventure, shopping, museum, rainey street, south congress, vegan, gluten free, restaurants, barsComment

8 Vegan + Gluten-Free Snacks I'm Loving Lately

Whether you’re a salty or sweet person, a pumpkin spice fan or not, these snacks are delicious and I bet you’ll find something new to love!

Vegan + Gluten-Free, Living WellRachel DawsonOctober 5, 2018vegan, gluten free, snacks, vgfComment

77+ Best Things to Eat, Drink, and Do in Richmond, Virginia

There is so much to adore about this city in the heart of Virginia-- from the food, the art, the coffee and beer and cider, the endless festivals, the outdoor options, the tattoos... it's a hipster heaven.

5 Fun Foodie Things to Try This Summer

Summer is such an exciting time for food-- everything is fresh and vibrant and flavorful, and I'm so inspired by all the bounty at the markets!

Vegan + Gluten-FreeRachel DawsonJune 25, 2018vegan, gluten free, food, recipes, summer, vgfComment

10 Green Beauty Products I'm Loving Lately

These are a handful of clean, green, vegan beauty products I'm loving using these days!

A Gluten-Free + Vegan Thanksgiving Menu

Avoiding turkey doesn't mean your Thanksgiving meal has to be boring or tasteless-- there are SO many amazing vegan and gluten-free dishes you can make and enjoy!

Vegan + Gluten-FreeRachel DawsonNovember 7, 2017vegan, thanksgiving, recipes, gluten free, gluten-free, food, vgfComment

Celebrating 7 Meat-Free Years!

It was seven years ago today that I quit eating meat cold turkey-- pun VERY much intended. I'm by no means a food blogger (and never will be) but I do want to share more about my vegan life with you today!

Vegan + Gluten-FreeRachel DawsonJune 5, 2017vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, food, vgfComment

A Guide to Richmond's Best Gluten Free and Vegan Eats

It doesn't have to be a pain to eat out as a gluten-free vegan-- Richmond restaurants make it SO easy to eat well! Here's a guide to get you started.

RVA, Vegan + Gluten-FreeRachel DawsonMay 19, 2017gluten free, vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, food, restaurants, richmond, rva, vgfComment

My Favorite Vegan + GF Resources

From cookbooks to online recipes, from information to encouragement and support, here are my tried-and-true resources to help support your vegan or gluten-free lifestyle!

Vegan + Gluten-Free, Living WellRachel DawsonNovember 1, 2016vegan, gluten free, gluten-free, cookbooks, recipes, peta, information, vegetarian, vgfComment

How and Why I'm Both Vegan and Gluten-Free

It's not because I'm picky. It's not because I want to be high-maintenance. It's not because I chose it (entirely) and it's not because I don't like bread (I love bread). Here's the lowdown on just what I eat, why I eat it, and how it really feels to be a gluten-free vegan!

Vegan + Gluten-FreeRachel DawsonAugust 29, 2016vegan, gluten free, vegetarian, food allergies, vgfComment

24 Thoughts as I Turn 24

I'm turning 24 TOMORROW and thought I would share 24 (very random) thoughts about what I've learned about this life so far.

A Clean, Green, Vegan Beauty Routine

After a shampoo sneakily had wheat as an ingredient and I had an allergic reaction, I became a LOT more aware of the products I was using! Here's a round-up of the things I've tried and mostly LOVED so far!

Friends + Art + Tacos

A day in Washington, D.C. spent marveling at incredible art, catching up with a sweet friend, and devouring vegan tacos is a day WELL spent. Here's a quick recap!