Can I just say how happy I am to be back home??? I always felt a little out of place in Virginia, especially once I went vegetarian/vegan. But I fit in great in Seattle! I’m definitely a Seattle-ite at heart. 
Remember those goodies I bought at Sidecar for Pigs Peace?
The dark chocolate peanut butter is an old fav, and we all know it’s amazing.
I had heard so much about the cacao bliss, and I was excited to give it a try. Memorial Day was actually our 5th anniversary, so we bought some strawberries to eat with the chocolate.
I had such high expectations for it, but unfortunately, I didn’t think it was nearly as amazing as I had heard. I found that the strawberries were better without it. Maybe it’s just that it’s too coconut oily for me? I’m not sure. It was expensive, so I want to use the rest of it up. How do you guys use it? I tried a little in my oatmeal, and that was much better, but not so good that I would buy this again. Bummer.
The candy bars were good (of course)! It’s been years since I’ve had a candy bar, but these were close to their inspiration candy bars. I mean, they wouldn’t fool anyone, but they were good in their own right. It’s not something that I would buy all the time because they are still high in sugar, but it’s a nice occasional treat. Milky Ways used to be my favorite, but I think I liked the Jokerz (snickers) bar the best. Yay for vegan candy bars!
Since I had about two weeks off before my classes started, Pete and I took advantage of it and spent a lot of time in Seattle. It’s only rained once I think since I’ve been home, and the weather has been BEAUTIFUL! Perfect, in the 80’s, and not humid at all. So much better than VA!
This was taken from Discovery Park in Magnolia.
This was taken from Kerry Park on Queen Anne.
This was taken from Gasworks Park.
And, of course, Pike Place Market!
Beautiful pics! Glad to see you back to blogging!
I love the mountain in the background. Did you get a chance to get out and hike?
I’ve been seeing a lot of those candy bars lately and I really want to try them now.
Seattle looks amazing. I am seriously considering it for grad school.
thanks for the honest review on the artisana coconut bliss. I was tempted to try it but i think for now $10 is out of my price range
Hooray for dark chocolate dreams! I got one of the jokerz bars, but have yet to try it… I hope it’s good! Beautiful pictures, by the way.
Those candy bars look pretty good! i think ill search for them at the grocery store
It looks like you had such a fun time in Seattle – I have an aunt who lives out there! I have seen these candy bars all over the place lately and I am dying to try one, I wonder which one I would like best? hmmm
I’ve always wanted to go to Seatle–it looks so beautiful!
Seattle is beautiful. We were there a few years ago when our daughter was living in Wenatchee. Happy Annversary by the way!
i read about those bars!!!! thank you for putting up pics of them. i am so glad that they are not weenie size!!! are they good? i know what you mean about not feeling at home certin places. lake havasu is fun but san diego(where im from) was a lot more vegan friendly!
i’ll have to look for those candy bars, i’ve never seen them anywhere.
Oooh, gorgeous photos! I would love to go there!
Hi! I just came across your blog today and enjoyed reading it. My boyfriend and I just got back from a Seattle vacation two days ago! So funny! Is it okay if I add you to my blogroll?