October 6, 2020
Fall is for roasted roots and vegetables the hue of the Earth in all its vibrance. And, thankfully, the busiest time of the year calls for the easiest dinner preparation–coat in olive oil, salt and pepper and set in the oven. Repeat. If only I can lesson plan this way. Read more…
October 3, 2020
I’ve realized that intellectual compatibility is the only way to be ushered past all my diligent guards. But beyond the gates… rewards well worth the usual frustration, hassle and disappointment of having said standards. Within these states of understanding, the exchange of thoughts and ideas is, to me, the most Read more…
September 29, 2020
Last time I went to Red Bank’s Good Karma Cafe was 2011. That is like six lifetimes ago. I was glad to see they were thriving despite the pandemic. I received great service as I fumbled about with describing my distinct craving. In the end the counter guy helped me Read more…
September 28, 2020
Ocean City, New Jersey has some vegan gems. One gem, Heart Beet Kitchen, is located just a block from the boardwalk and has easy walk-up ordering with plenty of outdoor seating. On this grey, misty day I’d take my meal in my car on my way outta town. The crispy Read more…
With a long weekend ending several long arduous weeks, I decided to run away. The time away with my thoughts would help me process some unexpected and heartbreaking news. Within a concentrated deliberation and emotional exploration, my trip south carried me through a couple of stages of grief for the Read more…
September 4, 2020
Was shocking to see, as I consulted my archives, that I had first visited Tula Kitchen 10 years ago. This eclectic fine dining eatery in Bay Shore, Long Island has long acknowledged the value of offering a variety of veggie dishes, allowing vegans and their omnivorous friends the chance to Read more…
August 26, 2020
No Butcher has been high on my list as is any all-vegan eatery that makes its own vegan meats and cheeses–not just putting condiments on Beyond or Impossible Burgers. Plus, a drive thru! Perfect for a gal on the road. I got the Hawaiian Rib sammy which offered me hearty Read more…
August 25, 2020
Local Juicery is the kind of place one craves on the road… fresh, vibrant and healthful. All which is difficult to find roadside. So my arrival in Flagstaff, Arizona, which had the temperature dropping like 30 degrees thankfully, was marked with the seizing of its offerings. I got the Avocado Read more…
August 22, 2020
My final National Park on this trip is… The Big One. The Grand Canyon. One of the natural wonders of the world. On my knees at the glorious altar of geological worship, the Colorado Plateau’s exquisite beauty is the draw for the millions who visit Grand Canyon National Park annually. Read more…
August 17, 2020
After having spent 2 days munching on my road snacks, nary an eatery in sight, Moab’s Desert Bistro was going to be a splurge. And what a place to finally get some sustenance… Name two things I love about this pictures below. (Print upside down on the last page: 1) Read more…
August 15, 2020
Every once and a while you need to splurge on yourself. You are, after all, your most important supporter. So on this night, watching the pink landforms catch the last rays of the day’s light on their outdoor deck, I showed myself how good I can treat myself–at Stone Hearth Read more…
Peekaboo Canyon in Kanab, Utah offers clearly labelled vegan pizza and burger options. Shying away from packaged vegan cheese, I got the Something Special with their housemade basil pesto, roasted tomatoes and artichokes. It was so good–reminded me a bit of an old staple I used to eat years ago, Read more…
August 12, 2020
Las Vegas is an ideal start/end for escapes to the desert’s surrounding natural beauty. But before I run to the red rocks of Utah, some of Vegas’s offerings, starting with an immediate drive to all-vegan VegeNation. I was shocked to learn that their head chef Donald Lemperle has major New Read more…
So happy to discover one of the vegan Baskin Robbins flavors during a pit stop. I was even happier that the ice cream was creamy, decadently dressed in chocolate fudge and packed with chocolate chip cookie dough. So, here it is to cool off your eyes. Word is that the Read more…
August 11, 2020
It ain’t over till it’s over, I suppose. And with a mostly honored mandatory 2-week quarantine after my Virginia trip, I have plenty of scenes for part 11… before I go and get myself another mandatory quarantine after my big summer trip. But with punches, we roll. Making lemonade… watching Read more…
August 8, 2020
With its service recently reinstated, I booked a ferry reservation some weeks back hoping to explore Governors Island‘s historical district with ease on my bike. So across the Buttermilk Channel I go, excited to conquer its 172 acres. In it: abandoned buildings (though the best are off limits), a couple Read more…
August 1, 2020
Blend is a new coffee shop in Bay Ridge offering vegan options on their elevated menu of coffee concoctions–as well as their baked goods. I stopped by during some errands. Of course I had to try a turmeric latte… the one with orange peel, coconut and spices, blended from a Read more…
Snowdays is a delicious Japanese-inspired franchise that offers two vegan flavors of their airy frozen treat–coconut and strawberry. I have been wanting to try them for quite some time so I was happy to learn that they had a shop in Bay Ridge! Service was great and totally in-the-know with Read more…
July 28, 2020
Though the New York chain Gregory’s Coffee has offered vegan bites for years, things like muffins, healthy superfood bites, they now offer their deluxe breakfast sandwich totally veganized–using a vegan croissant, folded Just Egg, Beyond sausage, and vegan cheese; The Vegan Deluxe. On an errand in downtown Brooklyn, I gave Read more…
July 21, 2020
How delightful a find in Luray, Virginia! After checking out the cute historic town 10 miles out of Shenandoah National Park, I discovered vegan options were available at Happy Mart & Deli… a gas station. A gas station that serves up authentic Indian food?! I called to verify they were Read more…
I am now convinced that Instagram is the best means of finding vegan food options. Because a picture is worth a thousand words. Roland Park Bagels in Baltimore had a bomb-looking vegan fried chicken sandwich that would be a perfect “on the way” bite. Arriving early, it would be my Read more…
July 20, 2020
Despite the continuing of restrictions, I try to get out often and stay busy–but safely. And since my car is not mine anymore, I have been sampling all kinds of mass transit. My favorite: The Ferry. My bike, here, at the Brooklyn Army Terminal when I missed a ferry. And Read more…
July 17, 2020
As soon as I heard the Renegades of Sunset were back, open for take-out at Industry City, a visit went to the top of my list. In my head and in my belly I was making the pilgrimage for the beloved Fried Chicken Sandwich. (You remember? The winner of my Read more…
July 15, 2020
I was really excited to learn of the vegan personal pizzas offered at Rockaway Brewing Company by Seany Slices… made with vegan mozzarella from my fave Renegades of Sunset! And since the ferries are crazy getting onto the Rock Peninsula, I made the trip via A train. An avid window Read more…
July 14, 2020
In the words of the adorable Nathan W. Pyle‘s adorable aliens, I am craving star damage! With the hot, hot star heat, I also crave full immersion in water. The ocean, more specifically. Though I tried to get to the Rockaways via NYC Ferry, biking to Sunset Park’s pier, the Read more…
July 12, 2020
Kokomo is a fresh new Caribbean spot in Williamsburg with an ample selection of clearly labeled vegan options. It was all abuzz when I door-busted at opening time and continued to draw a wait the entire time I dined. After a long day of exploring in three of the five Read more…