September 6, 2020
The worst part about the last days of summer is that you are farthest away from her return. But she is not quite gone yet. There is still time to worship, to lay under her—for hours as she roasts you good and well, imparting her powerful rays onto your surface 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 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 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…
May 6, 2020
Here are the latest highlights from the Quarantine cafe! First in the bakery, my failed sourdough starter. It was bubbling nice and fine, but I accidentally killed it. I’m starting another tomorrow, because… persistence. Next a stop at the bar before I’m seated at the best seat in the house. Read more…
April 1, 2020
I am a tremendous fan of this recipe… using potato and carrot to make cheese sauce? Ingenious! And I am sharing it now as it is a huge pick-me-up for snacks that are very easily accessible. No need to weave in and out of the grocery store trying to social Read more…
February 4, 2020
Breakfast sandwiches are my favorite. Do I have to explain why? A package-free sandwich? That sends me over the moon. I was delighted to find a convenient breakfast stop on my way north during my recent abandoned photographic mission. Grass Roots Kitchen in Tarrytown has a winning tofu-based breakfast sandwich Read more…
October 22, 2019
Of course I ate all the best vegan eats in the Cleveland area. So here they are, chronologically. Breakfast at the Cleveland Vegan: this large inviting space with friendly service was first on my list. I went for their Breakfast Sandwich–house omelet, tempeh bacon, kale, tomato, chipotle mayo, and sprouts Read more…
August 22, 2019
Ah, a day of rest. Having settled into West Palm Beach, all that was on the itinerary was some food and some rest. We stayed local, sampling some of her new neighborhood’s eats. A light lunch at Celis Produce: Here is the TATA: tempeh, avocado, tomato, arugula with sunflower seeds Read more…
August 20, 2019
A shelling excursion on a remote island only accessible by boat? Just: Yes. A quick drive to Marco Island would have me within the most beautiful hues of green and blue… and more shells. But also dolphins and an abandoned dome-shaped home. First I had some errands at the campsite. Read more…
August 5, 2019
Summer eats are a celebration of color and freshness. After a long weekend of repeated trips to the shores of the Rockaways, here is what I ate. Above, avocado toast on a thick slice of housemade bread from La Fruteria at the bustling 97th Street concessions on Rockaway Beach. And Read more…
July 12, 2019
New Jersey often gets a bad rap. But it has so many wonderful places! And I just love to uncover and report on them. Plus, really great vegan options. So prepare yourself for tons of pictures on my pretty journey south to Atlantic City. Because Jersey deserves some cred. One Read more…
July 7, 2019
I’ve appreciated the burger wizardry of Chickpea & Olive for many years… and was excited to try Sol Sips, an all-vegan eatery in Bushwick owned by a 23 year old that has a lot of buzz. But this is a vegan victuals food battle! It’s the food that does the Read more…
June 28, 2019
When I heard that the Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus Titanum) bloomed at New York Botanical Garden, I knew I would be there the next day. Besides the scent, which has been described as rotting meat, it is the largest unbranched flower in the Plant Kingdom! But first, an opportunity to highlight Read more…
June 27, 2019
Socrates Sculpture Park is a free waterfront art space with great views of Manhattan. Gosh, that’s a lot of nice things in one sentence. Even nicer, the rippling fabric of the current exhibit, Chronos Cosmos: Deep Time, Open Space, which was like a star filter for the daytime sky. Close Read more…
June 5, 2019
The all-vegan Planted in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn has some great bites. It is a nice addition to a neighborhood I’m often in, given its proximity to my hair gal and my old job. My Vegan Egg Sandwich with its cashew cheese eggs, some greens, pickled beet, avocado, and some dried Read more…
May 29, 2019
I got the chance to head to Yankees Stadium with some of my students today! So of course I took advantage of the opportunity share this vegan update for the 2019 season. Things have gotten a bit… sloppier, as below indicates. Bareburger at Field Level Concourse near Section 132. Sure, Read more…
May 27, 2019
Fermento is an Italian cafe in Bed-Stuy. And it is this vegan gal’s dream. And so, this Memorial Day, two Italian ladies stopped in for colazione and left floored by the quality and breadth of their options. I got the Turmeric Tofu Scramble on a multigrain croissant (“cornetto”) with spinach Read more…
May 1, 2019
Middle school teachers get out earlier than elementary school teachers. So I have to kill some time before meeting my elementary teacher friends. So some perusing the aisles of Whole Foods. I like to stay abreast of new products and I like their vegan chocolate chip scones. So much that Read more…
April 25, 2019
When you drive all day, the path of your thoughts can be amusing. Like this morning–I took a picture of this stop sign in Marfa before I hit the road. I thought I could get it printed all nice and big for my classroom. But as the day progressed, the Read more…
April 23, 2019
Today ended with thunder and lightening and torrential downpours, telling me “Stay put and get some sleep!” Ok, I had to say. Lightening when the sky is this big is its own draw, but I suppose I won’t run out at midnight tonight. Maybe at 11 though… I set out Read more…
April 11, 2019
High Tide Taco Bar in Farmingdale has some vegan tacos and I ate them in between a whole bunch of errands. Always nice to report on new vegan options on Long Island, though I am not there very often anymore. How great to have more than one option to choose Read more…
April 8, 2019
I like to take the long way home… and find things to see, find things to eat. Like the vegan tofu “wings” from Bullfrog Brewery. Those were from Williamsport, Pennsylvania. On the see list, this Pink House in Wellsville, New York. The ornate Victorian home has had a bit of Read more…
March 24, 2019
There always seems to be something vegan to eat in Asbury Park. As the area makes a name for itself as a food destination, the vegan realm reaps the benefits. The folks setting up shop in Asbury Park have to care about quality, as the restaurant next store or down Read more…
January 26, 2019
There is not enough pink and baby blue in the food world. Well, natural pink (beet) and baby blue (Spirulina)… let alone utterly delicious and wholesome pink and baby blue. I was so excited that the Lower East Side’s Rawsome Treats now offers a savory, warm dish to pair with Read more…