Ice cream has always been one of our favorite indulgences, and before becoming vegan I consumed quite a bit of it. Many people think they have to give up things like ice cream when they become vegan, but that is definitely not the case!

Now more than ever, there are hundreds of varieties of vegan ice cream and frozen dessert choices that you can pick up at your local grocery store, farmers market, restaurant, or ice cream shop. Some of our favorites are Revolution Gelato and So Delicious.  If you're looking for the best vegan gelato, give award-winning Revolution Gelato a try. Full Throttle Vanilla is our top flavor.

The So Delicious brand has a great variety of frozen treats that includes coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, and soy milk frozen desserts. You can enjoy flavors like Dipped Salted Caramel, Peanut Butter Brownie, and many more. It's so delicious and so convenient because you can find these products in thousands of grocery stores across the country.

We've been able to find great vegan options in Alpharetta, and it's always a nice surprise when we stumble upon a place that has great vegan choices on the menu. Where's The Scoop? in Alpharetta, GA was a great find indeed. It's located in downtown Alpharetta in the Alpharetta City Center. This award winning establishment makes all of their ice cream 100% from scratch in small batches without adding any preservatives or additives. 

Vegan Options

After just one bite you'll understand why this ice cream has won so many awards! With flavors like Strictly Strawberry, Vegan Bae, Vegan Pineapple Pants Down, Vegan Belgian Chocolate, and Vegan Piña colada  the hardest decision will be which flavor to try first?  We tried the Vegan Bae, and let me tell you, it is spectacular! It contains vegan Madagascar vanilla ice cream with Oreos topped with sprinkles, more Oreos, and vegan whipped cream. This is definitely something to enjoy on a treat day. 

You can also indulge in featured seasonal vegan flavors like peaches and cream created with local peaches, and feel free to substitute vegan ice cream for popular menu items like the banana pudding or Nutty Zak.

I was impressed that they even asked me if I wanted it prepared on a dedicated space so there would be no contact with non-vegan ingredients. I have to say that doesn't happen too often in a place that is not totally vegan. 

Spill the Tea!

In addition to the decadent ice cream inspirations they have a variety of vegan bubble teas made with coconut milk and consisting of freshly brewed tea, hand-ground spices, and local ingredients. You can choose from options like Drunken Oreo, Horchata, Dalgona Whipped Coffee, and more!

This place is on out top 10 list for vegan desserts, and we look forward to returning soon. Have you visited Where's The Scoop? Comment with your favorite vegan ice cream or tea!

​Visit wheresthescoop.com for more information.

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The Flying Biscuit is an award-winning cafe with Southern hospitality and charm. It's known for delivering great food and a welcoming atmosphere. Although the Roswell location is very close to me, I am ashamed to say I have only eaten there twice in eight years. The first time I ate there was about five years ago, and I was not vegan at that time.

Last Friday I had a day off from work, so I decided to try breakfast at The Flying Biscuit. The menu has many different selections, but I was curious about the vegan options. I scanned through the menu, and the Tofu Scramble caught my eye. Of course, when the waitress took my order, I asked if the biscuits were vegan. She replied, "I think you're the first person to ever ask that!" Sadly, they were not, but she quickly offered me a vegan option, wheat toast with no butter.

I finally decided on my order: Tofu Scramble, Oven Roasted "Moon Dusted" Potatoes, and whole wheat toast, no butter.
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Tofu Scramble
The ingredients of the Tofu Scramble include: tamari-marinated tofu scrambled with red and green peppers, onions, spinach and mushrooms. Tamari is a rich, gluten-free, naturally fermented soy sauce. I tell you this, the Tofu Scramble is absolutely delicious! The flavor of the tamari and the peppers and onions really takes the tofu to another level. The spinach and mushrooms make it a flavor packed, filling, hearty dish. 

Oven Roasted "Moon Dusted" Potatoes
The potatoes are the perfect compliment to the Tofu Scramble. They are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and dusted with a tasty blend of herbs and spices. 

The portions of food were very substantial. The Tofu Scramble also comes with fresh fruit. I highly recommend this dish. The Flying Biscuit got this one right, and I will be back soon!

Before I order food from a restaurant these days, I peruse the menu in search of vegan selections. Today we ordered take out at my place of employment. After looking at the menu, I finally settled upon the Acapulco Salad from El Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Sandy Springs. The salad normally comes with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, onion, bell pepper, shredded cheese and a choice of chicken, tilapia, or shrimp, so I made a few substitutions. 

I requested an addition of black beans, no avocado, and a side of pico de gallo and guacamole. They said it would be no problem for the changes. 

I have encountered several restaurants that will not modify their menu, and I have also ran across a few that claim to have "vegan" options, only to find out that they really don't understand what vegan food is...very frustrating! 

I didn't know how my food would look, or if the modifications would be correct, but when I opened the container I was pleasantly pleased. The presentation was beautiful! In addition to making the changes, they also included fresh sliced carrots, sliced avocado, and purple radish. There was an equal amount of all ingredients instead of it being mostly lettuce. The pico de gallo provided the perfect amount of zestiness and heat, and the fresh guacamole was authentic, creamy, and flavorful.

This healthy, hearty, vegan version of the Acapulco Salad should definitely be on the menu, and I will be ordering it again in the near future!