October 2, 2022
I was excited to stumble upon Cultivate while in Rahway to hit one of my favorite fabric stores. Though their order set-up is very annoying, the food hit the spot. They had the Tindle vegan chicken patty that is all the rage now… but I’ve had housemade vegan chicken a Read more…
October 1, 2022
A trip to Filoncino Cafe & Pastosa Ravioli while on Staten Island is always a bit out of the way from other locations on my list… but we needed some reliable sustenance to start. And some caffeine… here an ice coffee (obviously not mine!) and an oat milk latte. We Read more…
September 30, 2022
Treats hand-off Apologies for tons of selfies, but it has been a while since I cared to dress well. This pistachio chocolate chip cookie from Yard Sale is a new tradition. Merry Merfolk prep Currants I always send him the morning sky. Pad Thai, all the time Fall. Blending in. Read more…
September 27, 2022
With a quick trip to Rochester, here are some outtakes. Starting with this great meal from Red Fern–their Oktober Fest Special: Vegan bratwurst with sauerkraut, apple-raisin chutney & creamy mustard mayo on a Pretzel Roll with a side of German potato salad. Very yum. Goodbye, NYC. Almost there after a Read more…
September 24, 2022
The North Fork Shack has a great vegan sandwich option that really hits the spot after a long day in the sun at the Merry Merfolk Festival. The S.L.T. is shiitake mushroom, lettuce and tomato… and avocado, minus the lemon-aioli to make it vegan. It was nice to see the Read more…
September 18, 2022
Established in 1972 as New York City’s self-proclaimed First vegetarian restaurant, The Smile of the Beyond in Queens, New York was then owned and operated by the followers of spiritual teacher, poet and philosopher Sri Chinmoy. And it still is. I stopped by to check out their vegan offerings as Read more…
September 14, 2022
Now that school has started and is already routine, I can gradually incorporate social events into the work week. This time, a trip with Angela to Miti Miti in Park Slope, Brooklyn… to catch up and spill our hearts over some tasty vegan options. First, tricolor chips and pico de Read more…
September 3, 2022
After so much site seeing, I needed a hearty vegan meal. Luckily Tonawanda has an all-vegan eatery on the way back east: Guud & Evul Vegan Eats. Housemade vegan fried chicken… YES! Although I should have left off the cheese, this vegan chicken sandwich sure hit the spot. A delicious Read more…
September 2, 2022
Back in Rochester means more vegan eats to try! So let’s back to it… Crave has some really great choices for vegans: vegan ramen, bun, bowls, etc. A sucker for a rice flour bun, I started with some of their tofu buns. A nice chunk of tofu, pickled daikon and Read more…
September 1, 2022
Commiseration with fellow teachers at the end of the summer is a must. Industry City is a great meeting spot… for good food and good drinks. I was happy to see that Ayat is now there, one of my favorite falafel spots. And a beautiful lemonade, garnished to the 9’s. Read more…
August 25, 2022
After I drove all afternoon I got my car rental safely back to the airport, hopped on the shuttle bus back to Barcelona’s city center, then hopped on a subway to Barcelona Sants, the big regional trains station and took the high-speed back to Madrid. Then a taxi to my Read more…
Like Madrid, Barcelona is swarmed with vegan options. But I had made many-a day’s mission a meal in Madrid. In Barcelona, food would not be my first priority. I was on my own and free to explore at my pace, which meant sites trumped eats… especially because I had felt Read more…
August 20, 2022
{Warning: This is long. Just scroll down for the food if you’re not wanting the idiot’s guide to visiting and eating vegan in Madrid.} Simply put, the vegan food in Madrid is plentiful and outstanding. From the moment of my arrival to the time I boarded a high speed train Read more…
August 12, 2022
Though Cove Haven did have a vegan option for their fancy dinner service, I thought it a bit pricey for not knowing what they would throw together. I also wanted to try some of the surrounding area’s vegan options. There were a surprising amount of them around and I hope Read more…
August 9, 2022
I am calling this Part 5.5 because it’s brief… I was coming off a juice cleanse and only had two meals in total on my short visit to Rochester, New York. But both are definitely worth the mention. First, Mamasans, my first meal off the plane. I got some Garden Read more…
August 2, 2022
A trip starts with a trek to the airport. A subway to a train to a shuttle… Leaving at sunset for bedtime in the sky I am a nerd for these musical roads. This one is easier than the one in New Mexico as its grooves take up the entire Read more…
August 1, 2022
So I kind of love Reno, Nevada. I didn’t expect to, but sometimes a place hits you in all the right places. Firstly there is a lot of vegan food! Which is always indicative of people kinda in the know. This post will only focus on the food. I was Read more…
July 31, 2022
Lancaster, California I passed through Lancaster on my way North from Los Angeles and made a pitstop at The Whole Wheatery, a health food store with a cafe (Natcheryl’s Cafe). They are a really great spot to stock up on vegan goodies! They have a slew of prepared food and Read more…
July 29, 2022
The gang back in LA. Really, going to LA feels like going to a friend’s house. There is a comfort and at-home-ness I have always felt there. So with all significant tourist attractions kinda already done, it is always about the amazing vegan food there! Just What I Kneaded in Read more…
July 27, 2022
It was time to head to the desert again, for the third summer in a row. There is just so much to see in this region–and I like to catch up with my friend in Los Angeles annually. For financial reasons, flying in and out of Vegas is always the Read more…
July 24, 2022
Mermaid scouting we found the most perfect beach. So perfect, so uninhabited that I am not even going to share the location. Just look at these rocks and imagine a beautiful mermaid perched on any or all or them. The water looks almost tropical This will motivate me to finish Read more…
July 23, 2022
I was excited to learn that Pride Enjoy now had its own storefront on Long Island. Wading River now has a place for top quality gluten-free, vegan sweetness–in varying forms. Presentation comes first and all these treats spoke loud and clear–these aren’t your average gluten-free vegan options that you’ll tolerate Read more…
July 21, 2022
Though my summer has been quite the whirlwind since it began, I have been laying low this past week. I have been laying low preparing for some oncoming whirlwinds to be clear! Below a collection of eats, mostly made by me celebrating the gorgeous fruits and vegetables of the Earth. Read more…
July 15, 2022
My list of vegan eats in Rochester, New York continues to grow. So allow me to dive right into sharing some food highlights from my most recent stay. Eden Cafe & Bakeshop in Batavia is just a quick drive from Rochester. They’ve got a selection of carrot dogs on their Read more…
July 5, 2022
Though Dole Whip is a vegan, it is certainly not as healthy as simply blending frozen fruit yourself. But it does serve a participatory purpose. Its widespread availability, especially in the places with a dearth of vegan options, makes it a sight for sore eyes. Like, say, Lake George–as pictured Read more…
June 30, 2022
Straight from the airport it was onward to New Jersey for a day of sights and vegan eats, starting with one of the best vegan pizzas in the tri-state. Pizzanada‘s Vegan Meat Lasagna Grandma Pie with vegan mozzarella, vegan ricotta & seitan was dreamy when served piping hot… and then, Read more…