I'm 66 years old, and I just want to say you are so enjoyable to watch! Very informative, down to earth and calming. You're not one of those TH-camrs that are loud, stuck on themselves and use the word "GUYS" 24 times in a 13 minute video.😱 The same with The Vegan View! Please keep up the great work!😊
Aw thanks Julie! I feel like I say guys a lot but I appreciate the compliment! It’s so nice to know that you enjoy my videos. That means a lot to me ☺️ Hope you’re having a nice weekend!
Finally...a vegan food blog where the intelligent host wears a mask thank you for promoting health! I have been amazed by some other prominent vlogs where they meet up with others outside their bubble or make pod casts with no masks and distance. Not cool. You have my respect for your post! Great food ideas too.
Honestly I was having a really bad day and your little speech section of the video made me cry, like a lot, but it was really needed so Thank you so much. Now I'm gonna go on a walk to try and make today better
Aw I’m sorry that you were having a bad Lise but it’s so nice to hear that my video resonated with you. I hope it was comforting and made you feel a little bit better. Sending you so much love for the rest of your day and the week ahead ❤️
The process of growing is not easy. Even the sprout breaks its seed open in order to grow into the plant it's meant to become. Imagine something as tiny as a seed breaks open just the same as your heart does every time you find yourself in a situation from which you need to grow! That goes to show just how normal and natural it is to feel messy and uncomfortable at times. I promise you that you will be ok.
@@flow4458 you're welcome. Last night about 2 hours before i left this comment, i had bumped into someone who'd caused me a lot of pain and confusion in the past, and just that split second made my anger resurfaced. I realized i was more angry with myself than with him because I thought I was responsible over what happens with me but in fact some people will just be lessons in life, from which we can grow, and no amount of distancing ourselves from others will shield us from the experience. No matter how much i understand growth and maturity and what matters in life, i never quite been able to understand how can someone be so empty and miserable and cause others to feel the same way.
I find cooking therapeutic. Its imp that you mentioned that life is not perfect for everyone because social media can create this feeling that everyone's life is perfect and they are "better" than others. Thanks so much for being so down to earth
Exactly! We all know it’s a highlight reel and yet it can still really effect us. Crazy how that works so I’m always reminding myself that no one’s life is perfect and that’s ok. But I agree, I think cooking is so therapeutic and just creates a sense of a home like nothing else can
I love what your channel is about. It's quality info, inspired info for us to digest in a changing atmosphere. Instead of being upset about not being able to travel we should find these little treasures inside our borders that we forget about. Love the meals and that salad and burger lunch looked yummy!!😁💞👍🥗🍔
Thanks Kathleen! That’s exactly it! Focusing on what I can do and what I do have has helped me a lot during a time when it feels like there’s a lot that I can’t do or don’t have. That little shift in thinking isn’t always easy but it helps a lot. Glad you can relate to this! 🌻🍁🍂🎃
I’ve been MIA on TH-cam for a while now and this morning I’m catching up on all my Nikki Vegan videos. It makes me realize how much I really enjoy your videos. You’re such an inspiration in the kitchen and I love how real and genuine you are. You touching on the fact that you also have sad or not so happy moments or situations in your life like everyone else, was such a considerate thing to do. Not wanting to put out a vibe for your audience that your life is perfect and happy all the time I’m sure really makes people relate to you even more and I love that you open up in that way and make your channel so much more relatable. Your channel has always been one of my favorites. I love that you branched our to more than just recipes, but just an all around mind, body, soul kind of channel as well. Great job, Nikki. Keep up the good work. I’ll also continue to watch your videos.💕
Reading this comment was so special. I wish I could explain how much your words mean to me. Thank you for taking the time to let me know that my videos are helpful/meaningful for you and giving me some feedback about you like seeing on my channel.I really appreciate it! Hope you have a great rest of your day 😊
That’s exactly how I felt when I first tried dates! They don’t look as delicious as they taste so I was surprised. I especially love the super soft Medjool variety of dates. If you take the pit out and put some peanut butter or almond butter inside, your life will drastically change for the better! Lol not to be dramatic but it is unreal! I hope you enjoy!
I love your intros! It’s not like a typical vegan recipe that you go straight into it, you always take a little time to explain your thought process and give us your input on what might be on your mind. I love that! I don’t know but it makes me connect to the video more and helps reminding me we are all human.
Aw thank you for letting me know that you enjoy the intros! I think of them as little previews and I almost left it out of my new video this week because I wasn't sure if anyone liked them or if I should just cut straight to breakfast but I decided to make an intro because I really like the story telling element of video editing so this comment made me feel like I made the right choice. Thanks for taking the time to give me that feedback. I'm also really glad this was a good reminder for you. I have to remind myself of this all the time too 😊
Awesome video Nikki! Great way to spend the day with your sister and being outside makes it even better and those pumpkin pancakes are a must! Thank you! ❤️
Aw thanks Lori! It was such a fun day and being outside in a place that felt kind of tucked away and quiet was so nice. And pancakes are always nice too, especially these since they're made with really wholesome ingredients. They're healthy but they taste like a treat, so best of both worlds 😊 Glad you enjoyed this video. Hope you're having a nice Sunday!
I usually don't comment but I felt like I had to because I love the fact that u just mention how u don't want people to look at ur life as picture perfect but that we all go through loneliness and hard times is basically the truth.. Sometimes we forget that we all go through this one way or another and feel indifferent toward other but actually we are all the same struggling our own battles.
Thanks for letting me know that it resonated with you 💚 And I with you, I think we would all be a lot easier on ourselves if we acknowledged that we’re all a lot more similar than we are different instead of holding ourselves to such a high standards of perfection and happiness. Humans are complicated and emotions are complicated, and none of us are immune from feeling the whole range of human emotions. So good to remind myself of that sometimes. Glad you can relate ☺️💚
This looked like a great day. I used to walk around the neighborhood all the time when we first moved here when my kids were little and recently in the past six months we started doing it again and it's just nice to be outside.
It's pumpkin pancake season already! I'm game, my favorite time of year and that restaurant looks amazing. Wishing we had one here in KC, Hugs and Love from KC!!🥰🍂🥞🌻
Hi Nikki. Happy Sunday. I love your videos. Very informative, calm, relaxing. Plus yummy food. I made Pumpkin pancakes the other day. So good. I have to try your toppings. Take care.❤️
Always enjoy your content, Nikki... and I love that you included your wilderness pee story, lol! It's SO true! Wilderness hikes are great but honestly, where ya gonna go? When we went to the superbloom a couple of years ago, that was the first thing I thought.... literally thousands of people...no toilets! Once the fires are handled you might look into Eaton Cyn...it's lovely, lots of water crossings, quite wild, but a caution...don't hydrate too much!
Lol I’m glad you liked that part of the vlog! It made me laugh because it’s so typical 🤣 I’ve been to Eaton Canyon and I remember it was beautiful! Would love to go again one day, thank you for reminding me ☀️
I REALLY needed a new podcast. The ones I've been listening to are informative, but weren't resonating with me. From the description of the one you gave in this video, that particular episode is EXACTLY what I need. Thx 4 the recommendation!
I’m so happy to hear that! I love this podcast and listen regularly. So many interesting guests and topics. Glad you liked that I included it in the vlog, I’ll make a point of doing that more 👍❤️
Love this. So glad you are getting out and that your sister is in the same city. It makes me feel better knowing I don't have to worry about you being lonely.
Aw thanks Kathleen! I miss videos too sometimes...all the time lol It helps if you click the bell below to get an update when I post a new video 😊 So happy you enjoyed this one! Hope you're having good day
I try to watch you while I get ready...doesn’t really work that well since I always end up stopping everything to watch you! 😁 I LOVE that you showed your dates in a “previously used” jar! That’s real life! 🧡 can’t wait to try the pancakes!
I made a similar salad the other day! I added roasted sweet potato and air fried seasoned chickpeas. I also made a vinaigrette that somehow tasted exactly like honey mustard...it was just avocado oil, a chocolate balsamic vinegar I needed to use up, maple syrup, and garlic powder and I think that was it. Anyway, so good! Hot and cold combos are def the way to do salads!
Wow, great minds think alike lol I do this same combo with sweet potato too. So delicious! I love the seasoned beans with the roasted veggies and cold crunchy lettuce 👌 I actually took all of these ingredients (minus the dressing) and wrapped it into a big tortilla to make a burrito the next day. I used some store bought vegan nacho cheese sauce and some hot sauce and it was SO good! Definitely recommend if you have salad leftovers 🌯 🌯 ☺️☺️
The Numi Chocolate Pu-erh tea is also really yummy! I especially like it when I want a special treat, but don’t want anything heavy or loaded with sugar. It does have caffeine, though. I’ll try that Chai flavor next. It sounds great for fall.
Another great video! You’re so right, it’s important to explore your city right now because all of the days kind of blend together. My husband and I just explored this amazingly beautiful bike path for the first time today. It’s 25 miles long and goes by farms and orchards. We even stopped and bought a small jug of apple cider and sipped it while sitting under the trees. It was so refreshing!
Omg that sounds so nice! I’m glad you guys had a nice time! And I love that you get that a lot of happiness is creativity and focusing on what you can do..what IS working, you know? I think it’s awesome that can relate 💚
I love you videos, Nikki! So relaxing. Could you do a moving/living in California video? maybe on the @veganview? I am planning to move from NJ this year and would love your insight xoxox
Thanks Olivia! I think I have some really old moving vlogs from when I moved back to LA from NYC. I think they’re still public if you’d like to see ☺️ If you have any specific questions about LA or moving I’m happy to help!
I looooove Monty's! I will try to visit every time I make my way up to LA hah. Also your pee story freaking killed me hahahhaa the dramatic music in the background omg. I tried a burger place in Newport Beach/Costa Mesa called Nice Guys today and it was pretty good! Not Monty's good, but they had a bigger menu and the "chicken" nuggets are AMAZING.
It’s an old show that I was too young for when it originally aired but they just added it to Netflix. It’s called Girlfriends and it stars Tracy Ellis Toss. It’s a lot like Friends and it’s from the same time period so it’s such a cozy show to watch in the evenings ☺️ The theme song is SOoOoO dated and funny but don’t let that throw you, ira a good show and it gets better in the second season. It’s feel good tv that’s perfect for watching with a nice meal or while sipping some wine or warm tea. Hope you enjoy!
I’m working on a waffle recipe at the moment! I’ll keep you posted 🥞🥞🥞 but I have had viewers tell me they’ve made this recipe and into waffles! There’s a recent tagged picture on Instagram if you want to see ☺️💚
Nicole, not food related (the food ALL looks amazing) but Hollywood related - do you know that the movie about Gloria Steinem (The Glorias) is being released soon? I remember you were reading & appreciating one of her phenomenal books, My Life on the Road, right after I finished it. The new film has four actresses playing her, mostly Alicia Vikander in her young adult woman time of her life - coming into her own, doing the Playboy story, & the wonderful Julianne Moore plays her as more adult & older. The parts I saw in advance are so, so good. I think you'll like it. ✌️
I read that book too and loved it! I remember highlighting a lot in that book ☺️ I haven’t seen that movie trailer but I’m excited now! Thanks for letting me know 🙌💚
We have an awesome vegan Coney Island place here in Detroit called Chili Mustard and Onions. Reminds me a lot of Monty’s. Mmmmm! I’m craving some now 😂
It was a sugar pumpkin, sometimes called a pumpkin pie pumpkin. It was a little larger than a cantaloupe or honey dew melon and it was so creamy and delicious when roasted. I cut the pumpkin into thick wedges and then roasted it with olive oil, a touch of maple syrup, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper until fork tender. I roast it with the skin on because once it’s cooked it’s easy to remove the skin...way easier than peeling it before cooking but either way will work. I meal prep a big batch to use for salads or side dishes throughout the week. I even put all of these ingredients (minus the dressing) in a big tortilla the next day to make a burrito with spicy nacho cheese sauce and salsa and it was heavenly! I hope you enjoy 🎃🎃🎃
NikkiVegan I’m always searching for a friend to go along with if you’d like to in the future! Lol it’s so fun and nice especially during sunset/sunrise times:)
@@NikkiVegan They were perfect. My son liked them plain - I added maple syrup and pecans. Now we just need to get through the next couple days of crazy hot weather, then I'll really be able to get in the fall state of mind...
They’re from Etsy but unfortunately I don’t think they’re on the site any more. If they restock I’ll post about it! Been getting a lot of questions about these
I have a burger recipe on this channel that I absolutely LOVE! Here’s the video: th-cam.com/video/x_cH1ptiMXM/w-d-xo.html 🍔 🍔 🍔 I would make this with some oven baked frozen tater tots and fries and then make this 1000 island dressing th-cam.com/video/gpdevLjp1fU/w-d-xo.html Hope you enjoy! 🍟 ❤️
I’m from the Midwest I tried in-n-out over 3 years ago before I went vegan and I was really disappointed. It’s comparable to McDonald’s but way more expensive. I wouldn’t eat it now that I am vegan but I also know it’s WAY over hyped. Hopefully I get to try Montys one day 🙂
Yeah In and Out was never really my thing before I was vegan either! Some people here love it but it's so cool that there's a vegan version now. It's honestly delicious! Hope you enjoy when you come back out and visit!
Nikki!!! At first I said to myself WTF!!! I’m not watching this. That was last year, I am hooked!!! I never miss one of your videos. Your voice is so relaxing and as a vegan myself, your food ideas are so helpful. And.... I must say doing pee pee in the “wilderness” is hilarious. 😂
Haha I’m glad you liked that part 😂😂 and thank you for watching and taking the time to let me know that you enjoy my recipes. That means the world to me!
@@NikkiVegan I don't have any near me. In Cambridge Ma we have a great place called Veggie Galaxy. So we go there for special times.Diner comfort food : )
NikkiVegan omg it’s so good. My husband and I go every birthday of mine haha 🙊 The jalapeño poppers are UHmazing. And honestly so are the deep fried Oreos. To die for 🤤 There’s also an amazing vegan ice cream place in the same shopping center. It’s so good and really fun/unique flavors!!!
I didn’t for so long either! Usually I would order salad and fries or lots of veggie sides and baked potatoes with a side or domino kustard or marinara sauce or I would get some toast and ask for sliced avocados and tomatoes to make avocado toast. I’d season with the salt and pepper on the table and it was always pretty yummy! Hope that helps to give you some good ideas 💚💚💚
When I visited LA last year we did a hike up to the Hollywood sign through an Airbnb experience. It was really cool, the guide pointed out interesting facts and fun little stories about Mount Hood, the sign and the lake. Highly recommend if you get the opportunity.
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I'm 66 years old, and I just want to say you are so enjoyable to watch! Very informative, down to earth and calming. You're not one of those TH-camrs that are loud, stuck on themselves and use the word "GUYS" 24 times in a 13 minute video.😱 The same with The Vegan View! Please keep up the great work!😊
Aw thanks Julie! I feel like I say guys a lot but I appreciate the compliment! It’s so nice to know that you enjoy my videos. That means a lot to me ☺️ Hope you’re having a nice weekend!
Finally...a vegan food blog where the intelligent host wears a mask thank you for promoting health! I have been amazed by some other prominent vlogs where they meet up with others outside their bubble or make pod casts with no masks and distance. Not cool. You have my respect for your post! Great food ideas too.
Right? Masks are so important! 👍❤️
Honestly I was having a really bad day and your little speech section of the video made me cry, like a lot, but it was really needed so Thank you so much. Now I'm gonna go on a walk to try and make today better
Aw I’m sorry that you were having a bad Lise but it’s so nice to hear that my video resonated with you. I hope it was comforting and made you feel a little bit better. Sending you so much love for the rest of your day and the week ahead ❤️
Take care of yourself!! Hope the walk made you feel at least a bit better...
The process of growing is not easy. Even the sprout breaks its seed open in order to grow into the plant it's meant to become. Imagine something as tiny as a seed breaks open just the same as your heart does every time you find yourself in a situation from which you need to grow! That goes to show just how normal and natural it is to feel messy and uncomfortable at times. I promise you that you will be ok.
@@user-od9xe5oy5s Wow, that was really inspiring. Thank you!
@@flow4458 you're welcome. Last night about 2 hours before i left this comment, i had bumped into someone who'd caused me a lot of pain and confusion in the past, and just that split second made my anger resurfaced. I realized i was more angry with myself than with him because I thought I was responsible over what happens with me but in fact some people will just be lessons in life, from which we can grow, and no amount of distancing ourselves from others will shield us from the experience. No matter how much i understand growth and maturity and what matters in life, i never quite been able to understand how can someone be so empty and miserable and cause others to feel the same way.
I find cooking therapeutic. Its imp that you mentioned that life is not perfect for everyone because social media can create this feeling that everyone's life is perfect and they are "better" than others. Thanks so much for being so down to earth
Exactly! We all know it’s a highlight reel and yet it can still really effect us. Crazy how that works so I’m always reminding myself that no one’s life is perfect and that’s ok. But I agree, I think cooking is so therapeutic and just creates a sense of a home like nothing else can
I love what your channel is about. It's quality info, inspired info for us to digest in a changing atmosphere. Instead of being upset about not being able to travel we should find these little treasures inside our borders that we forget about. Love the meals and that salad and burger lunch looked yummy!!😁💞👍🥗🍔
Thanks Kathleen! That’s exactly it! Focusing on what I can do and what I do have has helped me a lot during a time when it feels like there’s a lot that I can’t do or don’t have. That little shift in thinking isn’t always easy but it helps a lot. Glad you can relate to this! 🌻🍁🍂🎃
@@NikkiVegan Totally!😁
This video was so grounding and beautiful to watch bc the footage of your hike, your voice and the food made it so perfect!
Aw thank you!! That’s so nice of you to say! ☺️💚
I wish we had Monty’s here in Pennsylvania. The food you got looked so good!
It was really good! What’s your favorite vegan restaurant in Pennsylvania? 🎃
Vedge in philly is the best vegan meal I have ever had
I’ve been MIA on TH-cam for a while now and this morning I’m catching up on all my Nikki Vegan videos. It makes me realize how much I really enjoy your videos. You’re such an inspiration in the kitchen and I love how real and genuine you are. You touching on the fact that you also have sad or not so happy moments or situations in your life like everyone else, was such a considerate thing to do. Not wanting to put out a vibe for your audience that your life is perfect and happy all the time I’m sure really makes people relate to you even more and I love that you open up in that way and make your channel so much more relatable. Your channel has always been one of my favorites. I love that you branched our to more than just recipes, but just an all around mind, body, soul kind of channel as well. Great job, Nikki. Keep up the good work. I’ll also continue to watch your videos.💕
Reading this comment was so special. I wish I could explain how much your words mean to me. Thank you for taking the time to let me know that my videos are helpful/meaningful for you and giving me some feedback about you like seeing on my channel.I really appreciate it! Hope you have a great rest of your day 😊
Nikki I would love to see more videos like this! I love daily/weekly vlogs. It's nice getting to see a glimpse into your day☺️
That’s great feedback! Thanks for letting me know ☺️💚
Always thumbs up, always good ideas 😊
Aw thank you so much!
Great video, especially enjoyed your walk by the Hollywood sign. Sending a big hug from Houston, Tx.
Hug hug right back to you! Thank for watching my video and taking the time to leave me a nice comment ☺️ Hope you’re having a nice Sunday so far 🌻
Thank you for being honest about life not being perfect!
Glad to know you appreciated that! It’s something I remind myself of all the time on social media
I recently tried dates for the first time. I never realized how good they are.
That’s exactly how I felt when I first tried dates! They don’t look as delicious as they taste so I was surprised. I especially love the super soft Medjool variety of dates. If you take the pit out and put some peanut butter or almond butter inside, your life will drastically change for the better! Lol not to be dramatic but it is unreal! I hope you enjoy!
@@NikkiVegan wow! Thanks for sharing! I will definitely try that.
@@NikkiVegan Whole Foods used to sell medjool dates stuffed with cheese and walnuts. Regular cheese but could sub a vegan cheese.
Yum! Vegan cream cheese would be good for this!
Report back! 🤗
I love your intros! It’s not like a typical vegan recipe that you go straight into it, you always take a little time to explain your thought process and give us your input on what might be on your mind. I love that! I don’t know but it makes me connect to the video more and helps reminding me we are all human.
Aw thank you for letting me know that you enjoy the intros! I think of them as little previews and I almost left it out of my new video this week because I wasn't sure if anyone liked them or if I should just cut straight to breakfast but I decided to make an intro because I really like the story telling element of video editing so this comment made me feel like I made the right choice. Thanks for taking the time to give me that feedback. I'm also really glad this was a good reminder for you. I have to remind myself of this all the time too 😊
NikkiVegan Now I’m even more glad I said it! I definitely love that element of your videos!! ❤️❤️
You're so authentic and sweet, Nicole. Thanks for this inspo!😍
Aw thank you! That’s nice of you to say ☺️ hope you have a nice rest of your day ☀️
really enjoy the vloggy style of this what I eat in a day video :)
HAHAHA if the pee story isn't a perfect summary of what it's like to have siblings then I don't know what is
Or parent for that matter, perfectly describes what my mom would do😂
Haha right? I’m so glad you can relate to this! It made me smile so many times 🤣❤️
You are so real. We appreciate you 💖
Thank you Lorena! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment 😊
Thank you Nikki. You calm and articulate and it's a pleasure to enjoy.
Aw thank you Michelle! That’s so kind of you to say ☺️❤️ Thanks for the nice comment, hope you have a nice rest of your day!
@@NikkiVegan My pleasure!
I will continue to watch! Great content 😀
Awesome video Nikki! Great way to spend the day with your sister and being outside makes it even better and those pumpkin pancakes are a must! Thank you! ❤️
Aw thanks Lori! It was such a fun day and being outside in a place that felt kind of tucked away and quiet was so nice. And pancakes are always nice too, especially these since they're made with really wholesome ingredients. They're healthy but they taste like a treat, so best of both worlds 😊 Glad you enjoyed this video. Hope you're having a nice Sunday!
I wish there was a Monty’s on the East Coast! 😭 I loved this video, Nikki! Happy Fall ☺️
Hopefully one day! What’s your favorite vegan restaurant on the east coast?
NikkiVegan I have so many! Haha I live in NJ so I am lucky to have PA and NY so close! I love Veganized in NJ and I love Veg Out and Veg in PA!
Nice! I will keep those in mind when I can visit one day!
The salad you shared is my inspo for lunch!
It’s been on repeat for me lately! I hope you enjoy it 💚💚💚
I usually don't comment but I felt like I had to because I love the fact that u just mention how u don't want people to look at ur life as picture perfect but that we all go through loneliness and hard times is basically the truth.. Sometimes we forget that we all go through this one way or another and feel indifferent toward other but actually we are all the same struggling our own battles.
Thanks for letting me know that it resonated with you 💚 And I with you, I think we would all be a lot easier on ourselves if we acknowledged that we’re all a lot more similar than we are different instead of holding ourselves to such a high standards of perfection and happiness. Humans are complicated and emotions are complicated, and none of us are immune from feeling the whole range of human emotions. So good to remind myself of that sometimes. Glad you can relate ☺️💚
NikkiVegan well said ❤️
This looked like a great day. I used to walk around the neighborhood all the time when we first moved here when my kids were little and recently in the past six months we started doing it again and it's just nice to be outside.
I feel the same way...doesn't really matter what I do outside, just getting out for a little while has a big impact on my mood. Glad you can relate!
It's pumpkin pancake season already! I'm game, my favorite time of year and that restaurant looks amazing. Wishing we had one here in KC, Hugs and Love from KC!!🥰🍂🥞🌻
It’s my favorite time of the year too! So glad I started with the pumpkin early this year. I need all the cozy Fall vibes I can get 🎃
I live in NYC theres always somewhere to go & explore lol I love it 💛
Exactly! I used to live in NYC too and that was my favorite part. I hope you enjoy your Sunday! 🌻
Brilliant vlog video and the recipes were great and I will have to try them because I haven't had pancakes since being vegan.
Oooo then on cakes are a must! Hope you enjoy! 🥞
Enjoyed watching! Thanks for sharing your day with us! :)
Aw thanks Trish! I’m so glad you liked it ☺️💚
Hi Nikki. Happy Sunday. I love your videos. Very informative, calm, relaxing. Plus yummy food. I made Pumpkin pancakes the other day. So good. I have to try your toppings. Take care.❤️
Yum! Pumpkin pancakes are so great this time of year, I hope you enjoyed! ❤️ Happy Sunday!
NikkiVegan ❤️
I really enjoyed the video this week, thank you girl! 💗
Aw thank you Kaya! I’m so glad ☺️ Hope you have a nice rest of your Sunday 🌻
This channel is so under appreciated
Aw thanks 🙂
Always enjoy your content, Nikki... and I love that you included your wilderness pee story, lol! It's SO true! Wilderness hikes are great but honestly, where ya gonna go? When we went to the superbloom a couple of years ago, that was the first thing I thought.... literally thousands of people...no toilets! Once the fires are handled you might look into Eaton Cyn...it's lovely, lots of water crossings, quite wild, but a caution...don't hydrate too much!
Lol I’m glad you liked that part of the vlog! It made me laugh because it’s so typical 🤣 I’ve been to Eaton Canyon and I remember it was beautiful! Would love to go again one day, thank you for reminding me ☀️
Noted about hydration 👍 🤣
I REALLY needed a new podcast. The ones I've been listening to are informative, but weren't resonating with me. From the description of the one you gave in this video, that particular episode is EXACTLY what I need. Thx 4 the recommendation!
I’m so happy to hear that! I love this podcast and listen regularly. So many interesting guests and topics. Glad you liked that I included it in the vlog, I’ll make a point of doing that more 👍❤️
Love this. So glad you are getting out and that your sister is in the same city. It makes me feel better knowing I don't have to worry about you being lonely.
She lives walking distance so it’s perfect! ☺️
I don't know how I missed this?!?!?! Great video as always, thank you so so much Nikki!!!!!! 😷. 😷. 😷. 😷. 💞Kathy
Aw thanks Kathleen! I miss videos too sometimes...all the time lol It helps if you click the bell below to get an update when I post a new video 😊 So happy you enjoyed this one! Hope you're having good day
I'm inspired! Thank you!
I try to watch you while I get ready...doesn’t really work that well since I always end up stopping everything to watch you! 😁
I LOVE that you showed your dates in a “previously used” jar! That’s real life! 🧡 can’t wait to try the pancakes!
Haha right? I always have mismatched jars of random things in my fridge! Glad you can relate!
I made a similar salad the other day! I added roasted sweet potato and air fried seasoned chickpeas. I also made a vinaigrette that somehow tasted exactly like honey mustard...it was just avocado oil, a chocolate balsamic vinegar I needed to use up, maple syrup, and garlic powder and I think that was it. Anyway, so good! Hot and cold combos are def the way to do salads!
Wow, great minds think alike lol I do this same combo with sweet potato too. So delicious! I love the seasoned beans with the roasted veggies and cold crunchy lettuce 👌 I actually took all of these ingredients (minus the dressing) and wrapped it into a big tortilla to make a burrito the next day. I used some store bought vegan nacho cheese sauce and some hot sauce and it was SO good! Definitely recommend if you have salad leftovers 🌯 🌯 ☺️☺️
No way! I keep my dates refrigerated in an old applesauce jar too! 😂😂 I recognized the jar right away! 👍👍
Omg that’s such a funny coincidence 😂 love it!
I so love your videos!! You bring me so much food inspiration and happiness! I’m learning a lot and have been incorporating your tips. ❤️
Aw thank you! That means so much to me, you have no idea ❤️ Thanks for taking the time to let me know. Smiling now ☺️
I adore your channel, happy fall 🤗 🍂
Thank you Isabella! Same to you 🍂🍁🌻🍂🍁🌻
The Numi Chocolate Pu-erh tea is also really yummy! I especially like it when I want a special treat, but don’t want anything heavy or loaded with sugar. It does have caffeine, though. I’ll try that Chai flavor next. It sounds great for fall.
I have that too actually! I haven’t made it in a while but thank you for reminding me. I love Chai too, thanks for reminding me ☺️💚
Another great video! You’re so right, it’s important to explore your city right now because all of the days kind of blend together.
My husband and I just explored this amazingly beautiful bike path for the first time today. It’s 25 miles long and goes by farms and orchards. We even stopped and bought a small jug of apple cider and sipped it while sitting under the trees. It was so refreshing!
Omg that sounds so nice! I’m glad you guys had a nice time! And I love that you get that a lot of happiness is creativity and focusing on what you can do..what IS working, you know? I think it’s awesome that can relate 💚
Great video, I'm curious do you cook and eat pumpkin/squash with the skin on it? Your food looks delicious. Thank you for all your hard work. X
I love you videos, Nikki! So relaxing. Could you do a moving/living in California video? maybe on the @veganview? I am planning to move from NJ this year and would love your insight xoxox
Thanks Olivia! I think I have some really old moving vlogs from when I moved back to LA from NYC. I think they’re still public if you’d like to see ☺️ If you have any specific questions about LA or moving I’m happy to help!
I would literally travel a thousand miles to try Monty’s🤤🤤🤤
haha I probably would too! It's delicious! When you do visit please get the onion aioli and dip tater tots into it. Mind blowing!
@@NikkiVegan Noted!! Thank you!❤️
You are so L.A.!!!!!!!! Come back and do another vid here !!we miss you here on the west coast!!
I looooove Monty's! I will try to visit every time I make my way up to LA hah. Also your pee story freaking killed me hahahhaa the dramatic music in the background omg.
I tried a burger place in Newport Beach/Costa Mesa called Nice Guys today and it was pretty good! Not Monty's good, but they had a bigger menu and the "chicken" nuggets are AMAZING.
Haha I’m glad you liked it! And I haven’t tried nice guys but I’ll check it out. Thanks for the suggestion! ☺️💚
I want to go on a hike and have a picnic now with my best friend!! Or my brother
I haven’t had a picnic in a while and it was so fun! Hope you’ll plan one soon ☺️ let me know how it goes!
This was such a good video
Aw thank you so much! 😊
Absolutely delicious so happy to see you 😊
Aw thanks! Hope you’re having a good day!
@@NikkiVegan I am thank you I'm enjoying the weather 🙏🏾🙏🏾💖💖💖
You're in LA! how cool!
Yeah 😊 I've lived here for about 13 years now! Crazy how time flies
Beautiful video! Would love to visit LA one day 💕 🇿🇦
Thanks Jill! I hope you will one day too! I’ve been here for 13 years and there’s still so much to see and explore 🙌
Such a fun day! All the food looked amazing. What was the Netflix show? I love Netflix, so many favorites 😄
It’s an old show that I was too young for when it originally aired but they just added it to Netflix. It’s called Girlfriends and it stars Tracy Ellis Toss. It’s a lot like Friends and it’s from the same time period so it’s such a cozy show to watch in the evenings ☺️ The theme song is SOoOoO dated and funny but don’t let that throw you, ira a good show and it gets better in the second season. It’s feel good tv that’s perfect for watching with a nice meal or while sipping some wine or warm tea. Hope you enjoy!
@@NikkiVegan lol omg! Now I feel old, when Girlfriends was aired on TV I watched every single episode, it is fabulous 😄
Great video! Would you recommend using the pancakes recipe ingredients for waffles??
I’m working on a waffle recipe at the moment! I’ll keep you posted 🥞🥞🥞 but I have had viewers tell me they’ve made this recipe and into waffles! There’s a recent tagged picture on Instagram if you want to see ☺️💚
Montys is amazing!!! You also have to try Blaze’n burgers in Burbank! Their fries and burgers are on point!!!
Ooo ok good to know! I haven’t heard of them! Can’t wait 🙌🍔👌
Nicole, not food related (the food ALL looks amazing) but Hollywood related - do you know that the movie about Gloria Steinem (The Glorias) is being released soon? I remember you were reading & appreciating one of her phenomenal books, My Life on the Road, right after I finished it. The new film has four actresses playing her, mostly Alicia Vikander in her young adult woman time of her life - coming into her own, doing the Playboy story, & the wonderful Julianne Moore plays her as more adult & older. The parts I saw in advance are so, so good. I think you'll like it. ✌️
I read that book too and loved it! I remember highlighting a lot in that book ☺️ I haven’t seen that movie trailer but I’m excited now! Thanks for letting me know 🙌💚
@@NikkiVegan you're welcome ❤️
We have an awesome vegan Coney Island place here in Detroit called Chili Mustard and Onions. Reminds me a lot of Monty’s. Mmmmm! I’m craving some now 😂
Oooo that sounds great! Love that places like this are becoming more popular and accessible!
LA is vegan food dreams! i used to love going to great sage (or was it kind sage) and getting their GF pizza- SO GOOD
Yes! Sage has incredible Pizza! I haven’t had the gluten free version there yet but the buffalo cauliflower pizza blew my mind 🍕 🌱🙌👌
What a fun day! The salad looks amazing. What pumpkin did you use the small one?
It was a sugar pumpkin, sometimes called a pumpkin pie pumpkin. It was a little larger than a cantaloupe or honey dew melon and it was so creamy and delicious when roasted. I cut the pumpkin into thick wedges and then roasted it with olive oil, a touch of maple syrup, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper until fork tender. I roast it with the skin on because once it’s cooked it’s easy to remove the skin...way easier than peeling it before cooking but either way will work. I meal prep a big batch to use for salads or side dishes throughout the week. I even put all of these ingredients (minus the dressing) in a big tortilla the next day to make a burrito with spicy nacho cheese sauce and salsa and it was heavenly! I hope you enjoy 🎃🎃🎃
The Hollywood Res is literally my go to spot! I discovered it a few years ago, and it's definitely a hidden gem :) Highly recommend rollerblading it!
Oh wow I haven’t roller bladed in SO long! That sounds so fun
NikkiVegan I’m always searching for a friend to go along with if you’d like to in the future! Lol it’s so fun and nice especially during sunset/sunrise times:)
I live in L.A. and now need to check out the reservoir area and Monty's (never been to either). And I'm making your pumpkin pancakes right now!
Aw nice Connie! I hope you enjoy them! Let me know what you think of the pancakes, the reservoir, and of Monty’s ☺️
@@NikkiVegan They were perfect. My son liked them plain - I added maple syrup and pecans. Now we just need to get through the next couple days of crazy hot weather, then I'll really be able to get in the fall state of mind...
Where are your necklaces from? They are a perfect layered set! 😃
They’re from Etsy but unfortunately I don’t think they’re on the site any more. If they restock I’ll post about it! Been getting a lot of questions about these
Hi Nikki how are, I hope you are doing well. Can you please try to make the food that you ordered. Thank you I love your video, keep the good work!
I have a burger recipe on this channel that I absolutely LOVE! Here’s the video: th-cam.com/video/x_cH1ptiMXM/w-d-xo.html 🍔 🍔 🍔 I would make this with some oven baked frozen tater tots and fries and then make this 1000 island dressing th-cam.com/video/gpdevLjp1fU/w-d-xo.html Hope you enjoy! 🍟 ❤️
I’m from the Midwest I tried in-n-out over 3 years ago before I went vegan and I was really disappointed. It’s comparable to McDonald’s but way more expensive. I wouldn’t eat it now that I am vegan but I also know it’s WAY over hyped. Hopefully I get to try Montys one day 🙂
Yeah In and Out was never really my thing before I was vegan either! Some people here love it but it's so cool that there's a vegan version now. It's honestly delicious! Hope you enjoy when you come back out and visit!
Can I freeze any left over canned pumpkin purée?
Yes! Just make sure it’s completely thawed before using again ☺️
Nikki!!! At first I said to myself WTF!!! I’m not watching this. That was last year, I am hooked!!! I never miss one of your videos. Your voice is so relaxing and as a vegan myself, your food ideas are so helpful. And.... I must say doing pee pee in the “wilderness” is hilarious. 😂
Haha I’m glad you liked that part 😂😂 and thank you for watching and taking the time to let me know that you enjoy my recipes. That means the world to me!
Gorgeous video beautiful
You’re such a gorgeous woman.! Montys sounds really cool :)
Aw thank you so much! And it was was! I was impressed 🍔
I wish we had a Monte’s in Massachusetts
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Hopefully one day! Do you have a vegan spot near you? ☺️
@@NikkiVegan I don't have any near me. In Cambridge Ma we have a great place called Veggie Galaxy. So we go there for special times.Diner comfort food : )
Have you been to Doomies? 🥰
No but so really want to go! What should I get there?
NikkiVegan omg it’s so good. My husband and I go every birthday of mine haha 🙊 The jalapeño poppers are UHmazing. And honestly so are the deep fried Oreos. To die for 🤤
There’s also an amazing vegan ice cream place in the same shopping center. It’s so good and really fun/unique flavors!!!
I hardly have any vegan takeout options
I didn’t for so long either! Usually I would order salad and fries or lots of veggie sides and baked potatoes with a side or domino kustard or marinara sauce or I would get some toast and ask for sliced avocados and tomatoes to make avocado toast. I’d season with the salt and pepper on the table and it was always pretty yummy! Hope that helps to give you some good ideas 💚💚💚
NikkiVegan I don't have many options with non dairy ice cream either I found decent brands to keep in my freezer though
NikkiVegan this is so helpful thAnk you
Is your sister vegan also?
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Yay! Thanks for being here! 🍁🍂🎃🌻
That’s the problem with L.A people. Dressing up to go to a burger place or a coffee shop 🙄🙄🙄 I’m glad I moved away from L.A.
When I visited LA last year we did a hike up to the Hollywood sign through an Airbnb experience. It was really cool, the guide pointed out interesting facts and fun little stories about Mount Hood, the sign and the lake. Highly recommend if you get the opportunity.
Oh that’s such a cool idea! Thanks for letting me know, I would have never thought of that!