Get to Know Amanda, Our Seattle City Leader

Amanda is the queen of vegan finds in the Pacific Northwest 👸🏻🍔🥪 Having just moved to Seattle from Portland, we’re stoked to see what plant-based greatness she finds as she explores her new city! If you’re into beer, cats, football, strong females, or general awesomeness - Amanda is your girl!

I NEED TO SAY THIS. And I really need you to listen. I've had many men/women/people say to me "you've got a cute face, if only you didn't weigh so much". 😐 People have met me and been enamored with my personality, who I am at the core, but have brushed me to the side because my hips are too wide, my belly too full, my ass too big. They've said things like "I'd be so into you if you lost 20 pounds" like this is the reason for my existence, the number that comes up on the scale is the whole of my person. I CALL BULLSHIT. I've been conditioned by my parents, my grandparents, my friends, society, that my entire worth is how much I weigh. THIS IS NOT TRUE. I bring way more to the table than the # on the scale. If you judge people based on their BMI or the size of their pants, then FUCK YOU. I can't stress enough that people are more than their scale number or the # of days they work out, or the type of food they eat. I should never have to explain the weight I'm carrying around or justify the kind of food I consume. I am NOT MY WEIGHT. A human is made of so much more. To be degraded to the scale number or the pants size is disgusting. DO BETTER. Please, do better.

771 Likes, 121 Comments - Amanda 🙈 (@littlebirdlovesyou) on Instagram: "I NEED TO SAY THIS. And I really need you to listen. I've had many men/women/people say to me..."

How long have you been plant-based?

Almost 7 years now!

What made you commit to a plant-based lifestyle?

Originally, it was all for the environment. Taking care of the planet was really important to me. But along the way, through education & meeting other like-minded folks, it became for the animals as well. Animal cruelty is such an easily avoidable thing.

What are you most looking forward to in the plant-based market?

I can’t wait for an over easy egg. I miss those a lot. The yolk breaking, covering my hashbrowns. Lol, it’s the small things, ya know?

Just a little Avocado Benedict for brunch this weekend @nobonesbeachclub. I live a block away from this delicious #vegan restaurant now and I'm feeling blessed, but also worried for my bank account 😂 It's totally ok to eat at the same spot every day of the week, right? #seattle #nobones

490 Likes, 18 Comments - Amanda 🙈 (@littlebirdlovesyou) on Instagram: "Just a little Avocado Benedict for brunch this weekend @nobonesbeachclub. I live a block away from..."

Which innovations in the plant-based industry interest you most?

Oh definitely the faux leather lines that are coming out. I LOVE designer shoes and purses. It’s great to see so many top notch designers adopting a more ethical approach to their lines.

Who is the most inspirational plant-based person in your life?

Hmmm. You know, my cat. I’m sure that’s not your average answer, but when I look at him & think about someone being cruel to him, it breaks my heart into a million pieces.

My cat is my aesthetic. 🐱♥️✨ #spockthecat #naptime #fatandhappy

389 Likes, 17 Comments - Amanda 🙈 (@littlebirdlovesyou) on Instagram: "My cat is my aesthetic. 🐱♥️✨ #spockthecat #naptime #fatandhappy"

Which plant-based product can you not live without?

Follow Your Heart Honey Mustard Dressing. Honestly, their Cesar dressing, too. I love salads so much & their flavorful dressings makes the experience so much better! I’m also still forever and ever a Beyond Meat baby. Without them, my life would just be a little less savory.

What is your best advice for someone who wants to commit to a plant-based lifestyle?

Do what you can. This doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Every little thing you do helps, never forget that. And don’t ever feel pressured or shamed into doing something you’re not ready for. This is all about love, after all.

Your dream day of plant-based food from anywhere in the World:

Breakfast

@ModernTimes Griddle Times
Portland, OR

This is a breakfast sandwich. It's no ordinary breakfast sandwich. It's a breakfast sandwich with PANCAKES FOR BUNS. 😍🤤 Just look at how fluffy and #THICC those buns are. Goddamn @moderntimespdx you sure know how to treat a girl to her very last Portland brunch. #thisanacondadontwantnoneunlessyougotbunshun

645 Likes, 31 Comments - Amanda 🙈 (@littlebirdlovesyou) on Instagram: "This is a breakfast sandwich. It's no ordinary breakfast sandwich. It's a breakfast sandwich with..."

Lunch

@TheButchersSon Fried Chicken Bagelwich
Berkeley, CA

4:08 pm 3.30.19 | fried chicken bagelwich from @thebutchersson_official

41 Likes, 0 Comments - T 🍍 (@boba.tya) on Instagram: "4:08 pm 3.30.19 | fried chicken bagelwich from @thebutchersson_official"

Dinner

@GraciasMadre Flautas de Camote
San Francisco, CA

Flautas stuffed with caramelized onions and sweet potato, topped with pico de gallo, guacamole, cashew crema, and a side of pickled veggies and black beans. 🙏🏼 Oh, Gracias Madre, my heart is beating so hard for you.

763 Likes, 36 Comments - Amanda 🙈 (@littlebirdlovesyou) on Instagram: "Flautas stuffed with caramelized onions and sweet potato, topped with pico de gallo, guacamole,..."

Dessert

@DreamCakes Anything & Everything
Portland, OR - can be found @byeandbyeportland, @thesweethereafter, @capitol_pdx, @thunderbirdpdx, @psandqsmarket, @loyallegionpdx, @vitacafepdx

Finally back on the west side! You can now get our #vegancakes #barcakes @jackknifepdx! Chocolate with Oreo Buttercream headed their way! #dreamcakespdx

179 Likes, 15 Comments - Dream Cakes (@dreamcakespdx) on Instagram: "Finally back on the west side! You can now get our #vegancakes #barcakes @jackknifepdx! Chocolate..."

Be sure to follow Amanda @littlebirdlovesyou for her latest and greatest food finds!
We love you, Amanda! Thank you for making the World a better place by sharing your light and love for all things plant-based 🌱💚

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