October 29, 2022
Rogue Taco has a great vegan taco option that hits all the notes. The El Ladron. It’s marinated tofu, black beans, sweet potato, their signature slaw, pickled onions, jalapeΓ±o topped with cilantro, scallions, pico, and chili churro and served with lime wedges. Yes, that description has all one would need in Read more…
What a fantastic surprise to see it was peak foliage time in the Poconos. To follow, my portraits of autumn’s color. Before winter pushing in.
Needing a little ‘me time,’ I looked forward to running away and getting in an abandoned site as my birthday extended into another weekend’s events. It was a mission that I was very excited for… finding another abandoned Poconos resort, the one with the champagne tub. I had a good Read more…
October 27, 2022
These adorable little stuffed bell peppers wanted to say “hi.” They began, like many cooking endeavors do, walking past my favorite Turkish produce spot on the way home from the subway. I saw that special bags of, I presume, older peppers were just two bucks. I knew these bright orange Read more…
October 22, 2022
It was a gorgeous autumn day for Coney Island festivities! The last of a whirlwind of staycation delights. It was all dressed up for Fall though the bright blue sky blazed with sun. So much that we played on the beach, making sandcastles. But the games and amusements drew us Read more…
With a very special occasion (my bird day!) and my darling guests in town, we hit up the tourist hot spot Serendipity 3. The whimsical eatery is a true NY experience. And they have vegan options! I was worried about fake super-processed fake chicken, but thank goodness it was tofu. Read more…
What better a place to bring kids than to New York’s iconic American Museum of Natural History! The agenda for their maiden visit, the ocean hall and the dinosaurs. Ok, first some space… This was a neat presentation on the Big Bang. π₯ I kind of have a thing for Read more…
October 20, 2022
The magical SeaGlass Carousel is one of the most beautiful things in New York City. It’s like floating underwater…. Of course we would have to go for a ride.
My birthday weekend was also a very special staycation! It was great to be a tourist in my own city. Here are some highlights. The luxury suite in my apartment! The tent was a big hit. We had the entire ferry to ourselves. The brightly colored water taxi and Staten Read more…
October 19, 2022
There is a lot of easy to find vegan Halloween candy out there! My bowl is ready. Here are some of this year’s offerings: Justin’s peanut butter cups “Not sorry” I prefer better quality peanut butter cups. Reese’s contain animal ingredients (milk & milk fat), but also a controversial preservative Read more…
October 18, 2022
Back at Renegades of Sunset in Brooklyn’s Industry City because it was just way too long since I had the best vegan sandwich in New York City. But somehow their amazing sandwich got even better through the many months of my absence! Checking out their new space, I saw the Read more…
Ah, Generation X-ers are the last true weirdos. So who better to frolic in a cemetery with for some fun Halloween photography. In the midst of busy times, a quick photo dump. And a little Freddy Krueger action… pre and post photoshop Halloween is in 7 days! What are your Read more…
October 16, 2022
Ah, baking with pumpkin is a major highlight of autumn. Because all my pumpkins are still being used for decorative purposes, I bought a can of puree… because I just can’t wait! So to follow is many pictures of this first pumpkin baking endeavor of the season. Using Rainbow Nourishments‘ Read more…
October 15, 2022
As Autumn magic feeds my spirit, some bits of it before it leaves suddenly. As it usually does… Above, some delectable autumn-inspired vegan goodies from Confectionery! in the East Village. I must say that Lagusta’s Luscious and Sweet Maresa’s have the best vegan treats in the New York area. In Read more…
October 10, 2022
This dress from Retrolicious has been sitting in my closet for a couple of years. Little did I know it had some witchy magic inside it… As I flap my wings, something happened… Ok, ridiculousness: over. π Happy Halloween! π§ββοΈβ°οΈπ»
October 9, 2022
It was that time of the year again, time to find our way to the New York Renaissance Faire for festive merry-making. This year, a first: I would be a fairy, complete with a crafted headdress, top and bottom. A mess of nature and iridescence, the trunk was an explosion Read more…
Mahwah, New Jersey is close to Tuxedo, New York… home of the Renaissance Faire. So some fun around the area before the special event. My adventurous friend and I We had dinner at Jay’s Thai Kitchen. To start, some Spring Rolls And some Crispy Tofu Triangles The Papaya Salad, Som Read more…
October 8, 2022
Some shots from my goal of making a vegan version of the iconic eat from the Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo, New York… the turkey drumstick. It’s seitan, of course. Making seitan is much like making bread… I used a stick for the bone… because sticks are free and everywhere. Braising Read more…
Matcha is such a beautiful shade of green… and is a nutrition powerhouse. I wanted to try a chocolate chip cookie with the superfood and thought the Halloween season was the perfect time. So behold, a beautiful witch batch of matcha chocolate chip cookies. Vegan Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies Adapted Read more…
October 7, 2022
I’ve made rainbow cookies for most holidays… so it’s a wonder I waited so long to make a batch of witchy Halloween rainbow cookies. Though the texture of this batch was a bit… wet… they were still delicious as ever. I may try again to improve it as my favorite Read more…
October 5, 2022
I don’t know about you, but the garbage they put in plant milk to thicken and stabilize it is a bit creepy. Having a slew of oats around because auto-ship continued during a summer I wasn’t really home, I decided I would now make my own oat milk. Though this Read more…
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…
Because I had no luck finding my intended destination, I headed back to Summit Resort–another abandoned honeymoon resort I had visited back in February. I wanted to see if there were any structures besides the rooms… larger communal structures. But It seems that is what the huge pile of debris Read more…
The Poconos has several active and abandoned honeymoon resorts that continue to draw me in. Today, a roadside stop at a resort with a pretty colorful history, the abandoned Birchwood Resort. Once known as “the honeymoon capital of the world,” Pennsylvania’s Poconos region offered lovebirds expansive resorts to celebrate their Read more…
October 1, 2022
With an alluring and authentic vintage tiki kitsch, Jade Island is right up my alley. . . and perhaps the alleys of the many visitors also basking in tropical fun during our visit. As you step in you forget about it being in a strip mall next to the huge Read more…
