The 365 Plant-Based Roast was a nice new addition to the vegan holiday line-up. Trader Joe's was my favorite last year and I wanted to try the two back to back. Here's what I found.

1. The Trader Joe's Roast is bigger, and comes with more gravy.

2. I preferred the gravy from the 365 Roast, but preferred the Trader Joe's Roast more.

3. Trader Joe's does a better job of creating a similar texture to what omnivores are used to eating on Thanksgiving.

4. 365 cooks quicker because it's smaller, and less dense.

Watch this weeks video for more! Happy Thankgiving!

With a flagship in Oakland, CA, Souley Vegan has had time to build a loyal fan-base. Now that they're serving their incredible soul-food in Los Angeles, theres a little more comfort food available for every during these uncertain times. I ordered the Country Fried Family Combo for this weeks video, there's also a BBQ Family Combo available, as well as a wide variety of a-la-carte style items, like the Po' Boy and Fried Okra Bites. I can't wait to go back and try more food from Souley Vegan. They're available for delievery on DoorDash, Grubhub, and Postmates for local delivery in Los Angeles and Oakland. Check out this weeks discount codes for first time discounts!

This weeks video is a breakdown of two simple vegan Halloween treats you can make at home. My first recipe is dipped strawberries, and the 2nd recipe is Mini Mummy wraps. I've listed links to some of the products I used below.

Dipped Strawberries - I used No Whey foods vegan white chocolate for the majority of my strawberries, also utilizing their milk chocolate style vegan chocolate as well. I melted everything on my Hot Logic Mini. If you plan to decorate your strawberries with faces, I recommend chilling the first layer for 20-30 minutes prior to adding additional layers.

I changed the color of the white chocolate to orange by adding pumpkin spice, and tumeric. I also created green chocolate by mixing in matcha and spirulina. Chill again for another 20-30 minutes before serving.

Mini Mummy Wraps - If you've ever made pigs in a blanket, you can make this dish. I usually use canned crescent rolls for this, but you can use any vegan dough. I used Field Roast vegan breakfast sausages for this.Space even and bake until golden brown. Meanwhile you can make this simple sauce.

All you need is 1 jar of Marinara sauce, and 1 pack of Daiya Foods zesty cheddar sauce. Pour the entire jar into a circular bowl. Cut open a small corner of the Diaya Foods sauce pack. Draw 3-4 rings with a dot in the center, and use the butt of a utensil to pull 5-6 points from the center outward. If you still have cheese sauce left over, you can retrace your lines to emphasize your design.

Thanks for watching this weeks video! Stay tuned for more coming soon! And don't forget to follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for more cheezy shenanigans.

Del Taco has changed the game for vegan fast food by introducing Beyond Meat to the menu. With a variety of modifiable vegetarian choices, and a default vegan option, Del Taco is proving that the public want's more meat-free choices.

I love the Beyond Epic Cali Burrito, just make sure to remove the sour cream to make it all vegan. Beyond Meat is likely to redefine fast-food as we know it.

Watch this weeks video to see what I ordered and how to make things vegan. Don't forget the Macho Fries, it's the perfect thing to go with your taco's and burritos.

There are 599 United States White Castle locations, but they can be difficult to find depending on where you're located.

Of all the places to find a White Castle or two, Las Vegas is definitely an appropriate place. I cannot think of a better food for a city known for it's indulgence. There is a location on Fremont Street, but this weeks video was filmed at the other location on the ground floor of the Casino Royale.

White Castle offers two plant-based slider options. The veggie slider is all vegan, and the plant-based Impossible patty is also available. I'm old school and prefer the veggie slider.

It's easy to eat vegan in Las Vegas, click "Viva Las Vegan" below to see a playlist of other great vegan treats in the neon cityscape.

PBJ.LA is located in Grand Central Market in Downtown Los Angeles. They're all vegan and gluten free and will satisfy both a sweet and savory craving.

Grand Central Market originally opened in 1917, and has other vegan options too. PBJ.LA is also great for catering parties or office events.

I was highly impressed with the wide variety of unique fruit spreads and nut butters. They also make almond milk in house, and will toast your sandwich if you like. Watch this weeks video to see what I ordered!

Watercourse Foods takes its name from the philosophy 'The Watercourse Way.' Their cuisine could be described as high-end vegan comfort food. Watch this weeks video below to see what I mean.

You can taste the fact that the chefs here focus on local ingredients, and preservatives are frowned upon in their kitchen. Even if you splurge and order more than you can eat, like I did, at least you will know your food is made from quality & cholesterol free ingredients.

I loved the food here and the next time I visit Denver I will be visiting their sister businesses City, O' City, and Make Believe Bakery. I was thankful for a place to warm up from the Colorado cold, they just happen to also serve the best pasta I've ever had.

Brace yourself for a refreshingly alternative take on comfort food. Hard Times Cafe is an all vegetarian, employee owned cafe in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their atmosphere is casual and eccentric, with paintings for sale from local artists. When you arrive you'll have to order at the front counter, write your order and name on a slip of paper and they call out your name when the food is ready. They are cash only, so come prepared.

WiFi is available so bring your electronics. The menu states which items can be made vegan, but don't forget to write "vegan" on your order slip. Hard Times is open 22 hours a day, closing only between 4 am and 6 am.

I'm extremely picky about veggie burgers and Hard Times is now in my top 5. They are known for their all day breakfast. Watch this weeks video to learn more!

The Herbivorous Butcher proudly provides fresh small batch plant-based meats and cheeses. Everything is made in house and there's something for everyone.

The atmosphere feels like a high end butcher shop, but everything is vegan! Herbivorous Acres is their farm animal rescue non-profit. Please consider donating at HerbivorousAcres.org

You can find more information on delivery, current menu, and nutritional information on their website TheHerbivorousButcher.com Watch this weeks video to get a flavor of what they have to offer. You can find & follow them on social media with the links below.

Pura Vita is the first 100% vegan/plant-based Italian restaurant & wine bar in the United States. Female owned an operated by experienced Chef Tara, Pura Vita includes only organic, and non-gmo ingredients in their dishes.

If you've been looking for an all Italian vegan restaurant, look no further. Pura Vita's menu provides an authentic Italian flavor and feel and they even offer gluten-free options as the Italian cuisine relies so heavily on bread, Chef Tara didn't want anyone to feel left out. Catering is also available.

Since my visit, the Pura Vita Pizzeria has opened as well. This means I will absolutely be returning to make another video soon. I was blown away by the food at Pura Vita's staple restaurant, I cannot wait to see what Chef Tara does with pizza.

Even within the vegan community there is still a lot of dispute of which vegan cheese is king. It also depends on what you hope to use the cheese for. Cheese for pizza is different than the cheese you might use for olives, cheese and wine.

If you've never had vegan cheese before, there's never been more options available. Check out the list below for a small sample of whats available.

I love most vegan cheese but I will agree that not all vegan cheese is created equal. Here are the stand outs from this weeks video. Thanks to everyone who was interviewed.

Carl's Jr. and their sibling chain, Hardees, are both now carrying Beyond Meat products in locations all over the United States! There are over 1,000 Carl's Jr locations world wide.

Don't forget to ask for sliced jalapeños if you're into that sort of thing. They have both traditional fries and criss cut fries. If you feel the pressure to get a combo, just know that non-soda beverages are available like iced tea.

Beyond Meat is becoming more available every day, all over, making it easier than ever to try something delicious and meat-free. Check out the links below to learn more, and see more videos of delicious vegan food to go.

VegFest Los Angeles is the largest Vegetarian/Vegan event in Southern California. With food vendors, vegan products and swag, animal adoptions, meditations & yoga, speakers, live music, and so much more.

I've worked at the event 3 different years. One year, I was the organizer behind Just Burgers, where we served Sweet Earth Burgers with Follow Your Heart Cheese.

Check out this weeks video to see how expansive and delicious this event can be. You know I found all the cheesiest vegan treats.

Strange Town in Milwaukee, WI is a diamond in the rough. 'The Dairy State' may not have a ton of vegan options, but this place is amazing. Each dish is hand-crafted and take inspiration from all over the world. I'm told that a large portion of regular customers are non-vegans who simply want to grab a drink.

Along with your standard full bar, you can also order CBD Kombucha. Certain dishes are a little spicy, but the menu does a great job of pointing out which ones. I personally love spicy so this helped me decide what to order.

Check out the links below to learn more about Strange Town, and see more videos of me exploring Wisconsin's vegan options.

Sometimes when you visit a city for a couple of days, you can't stop thinking about that restaurant you ate at the first night you were there.

That restaurant in Seattle is Wayward Vegan Cafe. I had to come back again because their menu is so expansive. Portion sizes are perfect, leaving you feeling satisfied and full.

This place is legendary, and I promise you, it's impossible to resist eating more than once if you visit Seattle for more than lay-over.

Blaze Pizza is a build-your-own custom pizza chain with a minimal wait. They offer vegan options including vegan cheese. There are around 300 Blaze pizza locations.

As a part of my efforts to explore all the vegan options on Universal CityWalk, I found this wonderful option to throw in the mix.

Pizza is the perfect food and having it ready in almost the same time as a sandwich from Subway is extremely convenient. The selection of veggie toppings made it difficult not to get some of everything. Two types of olives, two types of garlic... My mouth is watering as I write this. Watch this weeks video to see how easy eating vegan at Blaze Pizza can be.

Ben & Jerry's as a company has been a strong voices for recent social injustice. They also are creating new dairy-free flavors all the time. I went to their store-front location on Universal CityWalk when they first launched their dairy-free options. Now I must resist the urge to buy a pint, or 5, of dairy-free ice cream every time I visit my local Target.

Ben & Jerry are an iconic duo, and the flavors in their uniquely named products are proof of this. Let's keep the dairy-free momentum going; I want to see dairy-free versions of each flavor in the catalogue. Watch this weeks video to see what's available, and visit the links below to learn more.

Since this video was made even more dairy-free flavors have been added! Follow the links below to learn more!

I'm back at IKEA, and this time we're eating a veganized version of an American classic; a veggie dog. IKEA does not try to imitate the flavor or texture of meat, they have created a hot dog style link made with vegetable proteins. You will see visible chunks of vegetables in each dog.

“People eat meat and think they will become strong as an ox, forgetting that the ox eats grass.”

― Pino Caruso

It's crazy to me to think that we still live in a world where people are convinced that we need meat to get protein.

The dogs come dressed with fried onions, red cabbage, and mustard. These dogs are only available at the cafe between the check out and the exit.

I spent 8 years as a trainer and coffee master at Starbucks. In my time there I learned a lot about coffee and customer service.

The Reserve Roastery in Seattle, WA is unlike any Starbucks you've ever seen. Before I even stepped in the door, everyone described it...

"Like if Willy Wonka was in the coffee business."

You'll have to watch this weeks video to see what exactly that means. I caught a glimpse of the roasting process, and even tried a sample of coffee from each major coffee growing region; South America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. Check out the links below to learn more, and see more videos like this!

Ronald's Donuts in Las Vegas is the culinary equivalent of a cult classic in cinema. Whenever vegans talk to other vegans about a trip to Las Vegas, Ronald's is almost always mentioned.

And despite all this hype, They're not even 100% vegan. About 2/3 of their donuts are vegan, and if you ask, they also have non-dairy & vegan creamer for your coffee.

This place may be a little out the way if you're staying on the strip, but it's totally worth the journey to the tiny strip mall where Ronald's is located. They also don't advertise the vegan thing, so watch this weeks video to make sure you know what to look for when you find the best vegan donuts in Las Vegas.

Despite the fact that I was an organizer during the event, I was still able to explore some of the food available at VegFest Los Angeles.

I can honestly say that since I've gone vegan I have tried more new delicious foods than I ever would have as a meat eater.

Southern Fried Vegan was by far my favorite of the day. I was also happy to see that The Grilled Cheese Truck offered an all vegan menu for the day of the event.

Check out the video for my food tour, and the links below for more information. You can volunteer at the event next year, just sign up on their website!

My first time tryin virtual realty tech, more commonly known as VR was at VegFest Los Angeles where the folks at Animal Equality allow users to experience what it's like to be a pig on the slaughter floor.

At first you're probably wondering why would anyone subject themselves to that? The better question is why should our dietary choices subject any living being to that?

I grew up eating pork chops, steaks, and numerous types of animal flesh. Earthlings made a big impact on my decision to stop eating meat. Videos like this will also help you learn the facts about where you food comes from.

The best part of this this experience is knowing that on the other side, there is an entire community of people who want to help you learn a new way of life that doesn't contribute to the cruelty of animal agriculture or factory farming.

Please check out my other videos to see how delicious a vegan diet can be. Humans have evolved past the need for meat. Become a part of the future and leave cruelty in the past.