Our family are vegetarians and sometimes it is a challenge to find great restaurants that provide delicious meatless fare.
Fortunately, I enjoy cooking and I love creating meatless versions of traditional dishes. I share my recipes on my recipe blog.
However, I really enjoy dining out, and I appreciate knowing in advance whether a restaurant has vegetarian options, other than vegetable soup and a side salad.
There is a fantastic site called VegOhio.com that offers a printed guide to vegetarian-friendly restaurants and stores around Ohio. They also have detailed listings for restaurants, stores, and organizations in our area. We have noticed that some of the restaurant listings are outdated, however, so I would recommend calling ahead.
One of our favorite restaurants is Aladdin's Eatery. They have several locations in Northeastern Ohio and they offer a nice variety of vegetarian food on their menu. The food is fantastic, the environment is cozy, and everything is available for carryout, too!
There are more area restaurants listed on my Cleveland Dining page, too. I try to include the vegetarian options in the descriptions.
I run the Vegetarians Headquarters on Squidoo and I'm also working on a lens called Northeastern Ohio Vegetarians. The goal is to create a useful local guide for vegetarians in our area while attempting to raise money for our local animal shelter.
I'd love to hear suggestions from other vegetarians in our area.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
Tackle the Tower
On Saturday, February 9, all runners and walkers are invited to Tackle the Tower and climb the 37 flights of the Erieview Tower located at the Galleria in downtown Cleveland.
Moon Dog from the CAVS kicks off the event with the Fun Walk beginning at 8:45 a.m. and the race following at 9:00 a.m. All runners will be lined up in the order their entry was received and will start every 10 seconds.
The Firefighter Race (in full turn out gear. Oxygen must be carried; doesn't have to be used) will begin at 10:30 a.m.
To register visit, hermescleveland.com. Cost to register is $20 until 2/5/07. After that, registration costs $25 and can be paid on race day.
Prizes will be awarded to those with the fastest times and the highest fundraisers. All proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland.
To start online fundraising, visit firstgiving.com/clevelandrmh.
What You Get
- T-shirt designed for the run
- Post race activities include beverages, breakfast, prizes, music and more!
- All post race activities take place in the Center Course of the Galleria.
- $3 heated, indoor parking at the Galleria (entrance on Lakeside)
Bowling Benefit for Cleveland Ferret Shelter
Ferrets Unlimited Ferret Shelter (The only ferret shelter in Northeastern Ohio) is having a bowling benefit on Sunday, January 13, 2008 at Meszar’s Lanes 4231 Fulton Rd Cleveland.
The party goes from 4:00 - 8:00 PM and includes open bowling, pizza, raffles, door prizes and lots of fun. There is also a cash bar with reduced prices.
Tickets are available at the door, $25 for adults and $15 for children (ages 6-10).
This is a really fun, local event for both ferret people and non-ferret people. I hope to see you there and please help spread the word!
The party goes from 4:00 - 8:00 PM and includes open bowling, pizza, raffles, door prizes and lots of fun. There is also a cash bar with reduced prices.
Tickets are available at the door, $25 for adults and $15 for children (ages 6-10).
This is a really fun, local event for both ferret people and non-ferret people. I hope to see you there and please help spread the word!
Friday, January 04, 2008
Vegetarian Recipes
Thank you to everyone that contacted me about my vegetarian dinner post. Apparently there are more vegetarians (and people wanting to be vegetarians) reading this blog, than I assumed.
Anyway, since so many people asked about vegetarian recipes, I figured I should point out that I have been posting to the Mommy Mall Recipes blog for years and many of the recipes are vegetarian.
I also run Vegetarians Headquarters at Squidoo, as well as the Northeastern Ohio Vegetarians lens. Feel free to stop by, anytime.
The following are some of my favorite simple vegetarian recipes. I hope you enjoy them.
- Vegetarian Pastichio
- Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
- Vegetarian Vegetable Soup
Anyway, since so many people asked about vegetarian recipes, I figured I should point out that I have been posting to the Mommy Mall Recipes blog for years and many of the recipes are vegetarian.
I also run Vegetarians Headquarters at Squidoo, as well as the Northeastern Ohio Vegetarians lens. Feel free to stop by, anytime.
The following are some of my favorite simple vegetarian recipes. I hope you enjoy them.
- Vegetarian Pastichio
- Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
- Vegetarian Vegetable Soup
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Vegetarian Dinner
I find it very challenging to get great vegetarian food in Cleveland, but fortunately I enjoy cooking at home. However, sometimes it's easier to just open a can and make something quick and easy. Last night's dinner was an example of a quick and easy vegetarian meal. Everyone loved it and it only took a few minutes to make.
I used Loma Linda (Vegetarian) Fried Chik'N with Gravy, and heated that in a frying pan with a little Smart Balance oil. Bush's vegetarian baked beans, that are yummy right from the can and only need to be heated up. A can of sweet peas, and a package of organic stuffing mix from the grocery store. The stuffing took the most work, which just involved chopping a few onions, adding smart balance, vegetable broth, and heating in the oven until it was crispy. I also doctored up the gravy that came with the Fried Chik'n by adding garlic, sage, vegetable broth, and black pepper and heating it up. The dinner was tasty, healthy, low in fat and the only drawback of prepared food like this is the sodium content.
What are your favorite vegetarian dinners?
I used Loma Linda (Vegetarian) Fried Chik'N with Gravy, and heated that in a frying pan with a little Smart Balance oil. Bush's vegetarian baked beans, that are yummy right from the can and only need to be heated up. A can of sweet peas, and a package of organic stuffing mix from the grocery store. The stuffing took the most work, which just involved chopping a few onions, adding smart balance, vegetable broth, and heating in the oven until it was crispy. I also doctored up the gravy that came with the Fried Chik'n by adding garlic, sage, vegetable broth, and black pepper and heating it up. The dinner was tasty, healthy, low in fat and the only drawback of prepared food like this is the sodium content.
What are your favorite vegetarian dinners?
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Resolve to Exercise
Many of us try to start the New Year out on the right foot by making resolutions to eat better, exercise more, be nicer to people, volunteer more, get out of debt, etc.
I know that resolutions can be a recipe for failure because many of us break those resolutions as fast as we make them. Perhaps it might be easier to just think of the New Year as a fresh start, and use this as an excuse to make a few simple changes to improve your life. One simple change might be to try to exercise more. It doesn't have to be calisthenics, you can just make an effort to move a little more.
January is not the easiest month to start a fitness program in Cleveland, but fortunately, this winter has been very mild. Just getting out and walking is a great way to improve your fitness level.
The Zoo is a wonderful place to go walking and it’s a completely different environment in the winter. If you live close enough, take advantage of a Zoo membership and you can go there all the time. It’s much more fun than walking the neighborhood, and if you take your camera you might get some really fantastic shots at the same time.
The many areas of the Cleveland Metroparks are also terrific places to go walking or biking. The reservations have paved trails that wind through the trees and you’ll never run out of interesting things to see. The nice thing about heading to the parks in the winter is the lack of mosquitoes.
If you’re not a big fan of the all outdoors, check out the YMCA. They offer much more than just a swimming pool. They have treadmills and other exercise equipment, fitness classes, team sports and more. The Y is very reasonable, even for the entire family.
What are your favorite places to exercise in the winter? I’d love to hear them.
I know that resolutions can be a recipe for failure because many of us break those resolutions as fast as we make them. Perhaps it might be easier to just think of the New Year as a fresh start, and use this as an excuse to make a few simple changes to improve your life. One simple change might be to try to exercise more. It doesn't have to be calisthenics, you can just make an effort to move a little more.
January is not the easiest month to start a fitness program in Cleveland, but fortunately, this winter has been very mild. Just getting out and walking is a great way to improve your fitness level.
The Zoo is a wonderful place to go walking and it’s a completely different environment in the winter. If you live close enough, take advantage of a Zoo membership and you can go there all the time. It’s much more fun than walking the neighborhood, and if you take your camera you might get some really fantastic shots at the same time.
The many areas of the Cleveland Metroparks are also terrific places to go walking or biking. The reservations have paved trails that wind through the trees and you’ll never run out of interesting things to see. The nice thing about heading to the parks in the winter is the lack of mosquitoes.
If you’re not a big fan of the all outdoors, check out the YMCA. They offer much more than just a swimming pool. They have treadmills and other exercise equipment, fitness classes, team sports and more. The Y is very reasonable, even for the entire family.
What are your favorite places to exercise in the winter? I’d love to hear them.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Cleveland Marathon
When I watched the Cleveland Marathon last year, I took a vow to register for the 2008 race. Registration is now open for the 2008 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10k. This morning, I submitted my registration, along with those of my husband and son. We have until May 18, 2008 to train for this event and I'm really looking forward to it.
In 1997, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, and was terrified of a wheelchair in my future. In 2001, I visited Walk Disney World, and while I still had the ability to walk for short distances, I was unable to keep up with the pace at the park, and spent most of my time in a wheelchair. Fortunately, my illness has improved over the years, with the help of both traditional and non-traditional therapies. Today I am walking, working out, and training for my first 10k race. However, my health challenges make this race so much more important to me.
I would love to hear from other people who have participated in this event, or plan to participate this year. I think that training for this event will be a wonderful way to improve anyone's overall strength and fitness and serves as a wonderful alternative to the traditional New Years Resolution.
Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Health & Fitness Expo
This free health and fitness expo is held at the Cleveland Convention Center on the Friday and Saturday before Race Day. All participants must attend the expo to pick up their race packets. There will also be plenty of exhibitors to check out.
* Friday - May 16, 2008, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
* Saturday - May 17, 2008, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Pasta Dinner
There will be a charity pasta dinner Saturday evening before Race Day
* Saturday - May 17, 2008, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
2008 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 10k Race
* Sunday - May 18, 2008 , 7:00 AM Marathon/Half, 7:35 AM 10k
26.3 Mile Rock Party
The party starts at at E. 9th and St. Clair for the big after race party! There will be live music, games, food, drinks, and prizes. What a fun way to unwind after the race!
Visit the Cleveland Marathon Website, for more information about the weekend's events.
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