A couple weeks ago, Courtney and I took a short but lovely trip to Colorado Springs. Only an hour and a half’s drive from our hometown, Boulder, it seemed only fitting we’d celebrate our birthdays with a visit to the oft-talked about destination. It was my first time, and Court’s first time since she was a kid, and we were both super impressed by the fantastic company (we got to see the lovely JL and Dave!) and the absolutely gorgeous scenery. This place is so beautiful!
Here are some pictures from our trip of the scenery, company, and delicious vegan food:
Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.
Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.
The beautiful colors dazzle in Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.
Another breathtaking view: Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.
In addition to celebrating our birthdays, Courtney and I were treated to a delightful meal with JL Fields and Dave Burgess! JL and Dave took us out to one of their favorites spots in the ‘Springs, Adam’s Mountain Cafe! We actually ate at the restaurant during one of its last days in its old location. JL reports on her blog that the new location on 26 Manitou Avenue is even more fabulous!
We spent the evening laughing, enjoying delicious plant cuisine, and soaking in good ‘Springs vibes.
Senegalese Tofu At Adam’s Mountain Cafe in Colorado Springs .
Chocolate tarte At Adam’s Mountain Cafe in Colorado Springs.
On the last day of our trip, we hiked Garden of the Gods a second time and explored downtown and I got a yummy gluten-free chocolate chip birthday cupcake at Coquette’s Bistro and Bakery in downtown Colorado Springs. I also got a soup and salad at Poor Richard’s across the street.
Gluten free chocolate vegan cupcake from Coquette’s Bistro and Bakery in Colorado Springs!
Poor Richard’s Soup and Salad
After the trip, I returned to a package of Chocolita raw vegan chocolate to try! It was the best thing ever to come home to! Chocolita is the purest raw vegan chocolate available, made from only the best, organic, fair trade, low-glycemic wildcrafted ingredients. My favorite flavor was the raw white chocolate Blueberry Lotus flavor. It blew me away; I’ve never had such a pure, vegan white chocolate before! Some of the flavor notes in Chocolita include: wild flowers, heirloom beans and more. Truly epicurean! If you love fancy vegan chocolate that’s low glycemic and delicious, I highly recommend consulting this list of where to buy Chocolita at a store near you or you can order Chocolita online.
Chocolita raw vegan chocolate is truly fantastic.
I love the delicate artwork that adorns each Chocolita bar.
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