A brand new bakery from the Gjelina guys is finally opened only 5 minutes walk from my house. What a dream to have a little bit of Gjelina and G.T.A so close to me. This place is gorgeous with a huge open kitchen, a coffee bar and lots of homemade pastries and bread, G.T.A style salads, frittatas, pies and all the things that they do so well. I’m a huge fan of whatever Travis Lett is doing… he really gets it. Thank you for making another street in Venice bloom!

Gjusta Bakery 320 Sunset Ave, Venice

Katrin is in town. In Venice actually and we met up for a breakfast early this morning at Cafe Gratitude on Rose Ave.  I had the cravings for “I’m Fantastic”, the cashew crêpe with fresh fruit, coconut yogurt, maple syrup and pecans. Maybe it’s more like a dessert but since the ingredients are all from nature, I was thinking it would work as a Halloween breakfast as well 🙂

That folded peace of treat is one of the most delicious things on the breakfast menu. You have got to try it next time you’re in town. And then I tried their warm “Turmeric latte” with turmeric juice, honey and steamed almond milk. But I skipped the honey. So good and nourishing.

There is only empty left, like always when eating at this place. It’s not only raw food. They offer plenty of warming vegan dishes, all really tasty.

 I got to help a little bit in their busy kitchen this morning.  Yeah, Helene at the Malibu Farm is also a guest in the cookbook! Of course she is, this is one of my favorite places… as you know :). Thank you Helene for a great morning!

Pumpkin pimped pier!