October 4, 2014
Teacher shoes. Ice cream treatĀ on the Gowanus. [Ample Hills Creamery] Pretzel cone. Dairy-free fudge & Brooklyn. Fried pickles. Summer beer. [Pickle Shack] Herbs and cashew cheese on rustic bread. Avocado green. Vanilla ice cream, macerated strawberry on cookie crumb and basil cream.
September 28, 2014
Fields and fields of corn. This is what’s inside the heart of the heartland. AfterĀ hours of fields of corn, I was back in the Motor City area to sample some vegan eats. Lunch, finally was at Inn Season CafeĀ in Royal Oak. They have a promising brunch menu they only serve Read more…
September 26, 2014
Some stops I just can’t resist. A mostly-vegan bakery inside an office building in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, a city with a dearth of vegan offerings, was one such stop: Pembroke Bakery & Cafe. Being this was my first bite of food today, I bought a bunch of goodies, including Read more…
September 25, 2014
Sometime in August, lazily lounging on a couch, I thought it’d be a good idea to move my blog forward to “all states reporting” status. This thought during this determined August, the tail-end of a summer spent stacking my professional credentials, could not have known I’d be inundated with the Read more…
August 24, 2014
In my quest of reporting vegan eats near and far, I have grown quite adept at planning trips with maximum “umph.” To follow, my most recent excursion to Philadelphia by way of the Jersey Shore, two destinations with thriving vegan options. In the interest of my hazy Sunday head, I Read more…
August 11, 2014
The reach of vegan keeps extending… and I am thankful for these opportunities of discovery and… sustenance. My latest discovery, Goldie’s in Asbury Park, is an all-vegan and all-respectful-of-food eatery on the renovated Cookman Avenue in downtown in the Jersey Shore destination of Asbury Park. Let’s look at the highlights Read more…
August 10, 2014
Where New Jersey meets Pennsylvania,Ā the Delaware river also meets the Appalachian mountains. The result: the Delaware Water Gap, a recreational area that draws nature enthusiasts, hikers of the Appalachian Trail… and a couple of gals hoping for an inspiredĀ Ā vegan food option. In the little town that boasts the Delaware Water Read more…
August 3, 2014
There is nothing more fantastic than a tofu scramble in the morning… especially when you group the classic vegan breakfast with a good cup of Joe and the freedom of having the whole day at your disposable. No errands. None of the normal routines that eat up your day and Read more…
After a night of total gluttony, we got an early start. I wanted to hit WPA BakeryĀ (Well-made Pastry Alliance) for their weekly vegan donut options. Then we were hitting the road, heading back to New York.Ā They had a few vegan options scattered about… but I came for a donut. Read more…
August 1, 2014
For how many times I’ve been in Virginia, I have never blog reported on vegan eats! Well, here I am… exhausted and amazed by what is available here for a vegan.Ā We had our first vegan stop in downtown Richmond at a spot only open 7-3, Monday through Friday. Down a Read more…
July 31, 2014
IĀ have lived 15 minutes from Jones Beach State ParkĀ for most of my life. Now I live 10 minutes from it. I visited today, christening my Empire Passport finally, to check out the newly added food option, SmorgasbarĀ from the Brooklyn Flea folks.Ā The Smorgasbar has a handful of food vendors from Read more…
July 28, 2014
When they first opened their doors on 6th avenue in Manhattan, I thoughtĀ GustOrganicsĀ would beĀ a placeĀ I’d have an easy time eating at. But I was disappointed looking at the lack of tasty vegan options years ago… It irked me becauseĀ it contradicted withĀ all their “green” labeling. It was enough to have me Read more…
July 27, 2014
While taking a botany class all-week at the gorgeous New York Botanical Garden, I thought it was fine time to do some blog reporting in the northern-most borough of New York City. The Bronx. The Bronx has a handful of vegan gems, mostly Rastafari-owned Ital counter spots/health food stores, that Read more…
July 13, 2014
Karyn delivered–inĀ save-the-best-for-last fashion. And after peeping her menus from her multiple vegan restaurants for many years, I was finally sitting in Karyn’s on Green, ready forĀ Saturday brunch. I had the Breakfast Sliders: two delicious Belgian waffles for a bun, their yummy butternut squash ābacon,ā a savory tofu āegg,ā and almond Read more…
July 12, 2014
The first full day in Chicago, Illinois on my own started at West Town Bakery & Diner, a spacious eatery with that ol’ diner feel… and a stocked bakery case with vegan delights. Breakfast was in order, and a sweet one at that. Sweet indeed.Ā The Vegan S’mores Pancakes: Dark chocolate Read more…
July 11, 2014
With this midwest jaunt winding down, it was time to head back to Chicago so check out some of their great vegan options before time runs thin. We returned to Chicago by way of Madison, Wisconsin, hitting two spots we missed on the way out west. First, Bloom Bake Shop Read more…
July 10, 2014
Peoples OrganicĀ in Fargo, North Dakota is a franchise that capitalizes on the increased awareness of food sourcing and why it matters. The large modern space with a full barĀ was set amidst a strip mall area just off the interstate. They have coffee concoctions, wholesome grub, and… alcohol. It is great Read more…
July 9, 2014
Morning in Sparta, Wisconsin started with a much anticipated roadside attraction: the fiberglass mold graveyard on the grounds of FASTĀ (or the Fiberglass Animals, Shapes, and Trademarks Corp.) The owner is fine with you wandering around at your own risk—perusing the moldsĀ andĀ taking pictures–and so we did. There were recognizable molds, like Read more…
July 7, 2014
The Art Deco Ambassador Hotel (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) Mexican chocolate cake from Outpost Natural Foods (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) Lake Michigan at Bradford Beach. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) Vegan dairy options atĀ Babe’s Ice Cream.Ā (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) Monty’s Blue Plate Diner‘s vegan menu. (Madison, Wisconsin) Heathen Vegan Shoplifter’s Delight open-faced sandwich. Portobellos, fried Bandung tempeh, red onion, Read more…
July 6, 2014
Home very briefly, it was time already to head back into these United States… by way of Chicago. But first, a scenic overlook in which we gaze upon the isle of Manhattan, New York City’s shining man-child and it’s pleasingly sharp rectangular Central Park. We’d arrive in Chicago hungry, ready Read more…
July 4, 2014
Lunch on Day 4 was a pile of veggies. Or–a scrumptious and wideĀ varietyĀ of well-cooked vegetables covered in a delicious peanut sauce, in pile form. And paper-thin chocolate chip cookies that were almost tuile-like.Ā I’m going to miss these freshly prepared, flavorful vegan lunches… and these beautiful grounds… and inspiring people. Read more…
June 30, 2014
I woke up to the sound of Green FrogsĀ calling me out through the forest and to the BayĀ with their rubber band snaps. And other morning sounds-a cacophony of sorts. Morning is so loud. Luckily, there was deep, dark coffee to sip as I walked down the trail. I kinda wanted Read more…
June 29, 2014
Today I embark upon the first of many summer adventures. On this mix of business and leisure, I am heading far north to coastal Maine for an institute on humane education, a 4-day intensive workshop on IHEās educational practice. I received a full scholarship for the course. I think because Read more…
June 20, 2014
With design ideas for my next year classroom fresh in my brain, I took another trip to my happy place: Materials for the Arts. Light summer drafts to cut the deep-friend delights of the Pickle Shack is the perfect end to a sun-drenched day. Also pictured: a roasted asparagus, pickled Read more…
June 15, 2014
Rainbow chard. Salads aid fridge turnover: arugula; roasted white turnip, golden beet & carrot; and watermelon salad Chipotle’s “sofritas” in a way-too-overstuffed burrito with lime and cilantro brown rice and guacamole. Heh, they said “vegan.” Pre-party eats at Pickle Shack in Brooklyn: fried oyster mushrooms with cocktail sauce. Cecelia’s “ricotta” Read more…
June 8, 2014
The week is easier with sweet snacks.A baby vegan cupcake from Sprinkles… And a bag of almond cookies from High Hopes Vegan Bakery,Ā the ridic-delish Etsy shop based out of my own Long Island.Ā Besides being the type of gal who orders herself a bag of scratch-made vegan cookies for no Read more…