Menu Item Monday (May 21st, 2012)

The importance of food can't be stressed enough and yet, when we're busy, its shocking what passes for sustenance. Personally, a while ago I made a switch to only eating whole foods, organic and local whenever possible. No more fast food. No more food from "convenience" stores and no more processed anything. OK, I'm not perfect but at least I'm trying. Here are some places that offer healthy delicious foods you're sure to love.

Caffe Dei 
2607 6th Ave., Tacoma, WA 98406
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Mighty-O donuts

Vegan Carrot Cupcakes

Fresh all natural buffalo mozzarella, organic pesto, organic basil, organic tomatoes, all natural fresh baked (baked every morning) ciabatta roll with a hint of balsamic dressing.

100% Raw/Live/organic meal:  Rawco (raw taco), red dragon spicy humus and jalapeno crackers.

Tofurky Sandwich on freshly baked Focaccia with Hummus and pesto basil.


AmeRAWcan Bistro
745 Saint Helens Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402
http://amerawcanbistro.com
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Caribbean Pho: tossed with mangos,coconut meat and five spice on top of jicama cilantro rice

Enchiladas wrapped in a cashew "tortilla" stuffed with seasoned walnut meal, cabbage,peppers, romaine lettuce, cashew sour cream, new mexico chile sauce and salsa fresca.
Strawberry Spinach salad with orange segments and fresh strawberries.

Tortilla soup with cashew sour cream,cabbage,avocado,onion bread strips (as the tortilla), corn, zucchini, tomato, pepper, and butternut squash.
Zucchini maniccoti with almond cheese, peppers, tomato, mushroom, spinach, raw marinara,cashew cream and basil pesto.


Smooth & Juicey
1122 Market St. Tacoma, WA 98402
253.365.6706
http://smoothandjuicey.com
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Berry Berry Smoothie
(wild berry medley, low fat yogurt)

Green Acres Smoothie
(Banana, avacado, pineapple, matcha, rice milk, mango and spinach)

The Villa Caffe & Imbibery 
1328 Market Street, Tacoma, WA
(253) 222-4184
http://www.thevillacaffe.com
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Half a streetcar sandwich and an artisan plate

Chicken Caprese Sandwich

Artisan plate (only $5 during happy hour!)

Brownies!

Alexander dip sandwich


Tacoma Farmers Market
 S. 9th St. & Broadway, Tacoma, WA
http://www.tacomafarmersmarket.com
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Apples, potatoes and pears, Oh my!

Caffeine, the fifth food group.

Salad dressing anyone?





This booth was a bit cheesy, but then again, who doesn't love cheese?



By the way, the Duchess will occasionally work for food. If you want your restaurant to be featured here, contact us at angela.jossy@gmail.com to learn how.


XOXO,
Duchess of Downtown Tacoma

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