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Y3 Taureau

Y3 Taureau

This is another of our favorites!  The Y3 Taureau from Jax Vineyards has some of the boldness of Cab, but a more balanced and easy to drink tone of a nice, red blend.  Fresh, bold fruit flavors balanced in medium bodied wine.  The perfect combination Read More….

Wine Down Wednesday

Wine Down Wednesday

Wine Down Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday – you have heard them all.  Fun slogans and events that add a little zest to the week and more importantly, LIFE!  We started a Wine Down Wednesday traditional of our own with some good friends about 18 months ago.  Read More….

Vegan Falafel & Fresh Cucumber Sauce

Vegan Falafel & Fresh Cucumber Sauce

This is simply the best and most healthy falafel you will ever have.  Fresh and vibrant falafels with an awesome falafel flavor, fresh veggies and a homemade cucumber sauce.  The falafel is pan fried in light oil, or you can use an air fryer for Read More….

Juan Gil 2019 Jumilla Blue Label

Juan Gil 2019 Jumilla Blue Label

This is one of our favorites.  The Spanish Red Blend by Juan Gil just gets getting better with age.  Full bodied and deep red – what more do you need?  This wine is exceptionally balanced, fresh and a bit fruity.  It starts smooth with hints Read More….

EnRoute 2018 Pinot Noir

EnRoute 2018 Pinot Noir

We really enjoy Pinot Noir’s from the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County.  While a bit on the pricey side, the EnRoute 2018 Pinot is well worth it!  We also recently had the 2019 which is less expensive and almost equally as good.  This is Read More….

New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve

So, what to make for our New Year’s Eve party?  That is the dilemma of the day!  I always feel pressure hosting gatherings because I would hate to disappoint my guests.  Our friends have had some of my vegan food and luckily they have all Read More….

Vegan Italian Tortellini and Spinach Brodo

Vegan Italian Tortellini and Spinach Brodo

So Good! This Vegan Italian Tortellini Brodo is so easy to make, but tastes like you spend hours building the flavors.  This is our families “Go To” when we want something warm and comforting.  Veggies, tortellini’s in a rich both – Perfect for when you Read More….

ABOUT The Average Vegan Dad

ABOUT The Average Vegan Dad

About Me I am The Average Vegan Dad – welcome to my blog and vegan recipe site!  I am so glad you’re here! Many people I know make comments about recipe sites – “Just get me to the darn recipe please!”.  Do you know what Read More….

I’m BACK!

I’m BACK!

UPDATE It’s been a while since I posted anything on my blog.  Life happens and before you know it 2+ years have passed.  I am still on my vegan journey – learning and adapting as I go.  I am so much better informed, educated and Read More….

Vegan Philly Cheesesteak

Vegan Philly Cheesesteak

This Vegan Philly Cheesesteak has become one of our all time favorites.  It we are ever undecided about what to add to our weekly menu, my wife will always suggest my Philly Cheesesteak.  Now, we have never actually had a traditional Philly Cheesesteak, but that Read More….