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I Drove All Day.
Day 4 in Texas

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…


Marfa is Weird.
Day 3 in Texas, Part 2

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…


Taco Thursday

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…


A Day On The Road

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…


Greetings From Asbury Park

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…


The Prettiest Curry I Ever Did See

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…


The Things We Ate in Philadelphia

There are always new vegan options to try in Philly.  I’ve been peeping The Kettle Black‘s vegan croissant for a good while, so that was our pre-breakfast… in the car. The real deal Even better than the vegan croissant I had in Paris. Flaky and sublime pastry But breakfast would Read more…


Birthdaze: Abandoned Bannerman Castle

Pollepel Island is a small island in the Hudson River most known for Bannerman Castle.  A man named Francis Bannerman purchased the island in 1900, building the castle to store surplus military equipment–which was his livelihood.  And those stockpiles of shells and gunpowder are to blame for substantial damage to Read more…


Birthdaze: Halloween

As a kid, I loved that my birthday was near Halloween.  It was my favorite holiday.. and still is.  So with birthday/Halloween season upon me, I forced my teacher friends to join me for opening night of the new Halloween at Alamo Drafthouse. Because I will be calling the shots Read more…


Home, And Close To It

To continue exploring the eats of my neighborhood, I have started a Take-out Thursday ritual.  On this particular Thursday, with a bit of a dizzy buzz from after work drinks, I made the mistake of ordering Shangri-La. It always makes my belly grumble on with strange commentary throughout the evening.  Read more…


Brooklyn’s Avant Garden

Williamsburg, Brooklyn now has its own Avant Garden, Ravi Derossi’s spectacular high end eatery that worships the almighty vegetable. And luckily we had a special occasion to celebrate that merited the fanciness.  To get in the fancy zone, a cocktail.  We shared a bunch of plates, but only after some Read more…


Uptown / Downtown

All the way up the isle of Manhattan at Fort Tryon Park in “Fort George,” adjacent to the The Met Cloisters which was way too crowded for us to partake in, is 8 miles of gorgeous, lush trails surrounded by extensive plant diversity–layers of green textures and wisps.  Overlooking Hudson Read more…


Bike & Eat

While the all day’s are still all mine, some biking and eating ’round my neighborhood. Above: the 69th street pier with my chariot. Below: Silly bike selfies with MP The only all-vegan spot in Bay Ridge, Shangri-La. Shangri-La is has plenty of mock meats that new vegetarians are all about.  Read more…


Winter Is Coming

It happens every year. Back to school whirlwind and boom!… Christmas music, freezing cold, hibernation.  But I’m holding on, despite the growing pile of things to bring to my classroom.  Inspired by this, this recipe is so so Summer.  It’s also the first dinner I served to another in my Read more…


Poutine in Montreal, Day 1

Despite the border agent’s assumption that we were in town for the huge Osheaga Festival, we were here for… the poutine. And to see an old friend who is shooting a film here, much closer than his usual Los Angeles.  Plus I needed the road. Though my reoccurring case of Read more…


Vegan Victuals Tries Vandal‘s Vegan Menu

Vandal is a hot spot night club and restaurant on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.  Part of the posh Tao Group and in partnership with chef Chris Santos, of Food Network’s Chopped judge fame, Vandal could be one of the places that Patrick Bateman might head to with his fancy friends.  But they have got Read more…


A Taste of Bay Ridge

My new view in Brooklyn, the mighty Verrazzano Bridge is never out of site in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn–my new home.  Also, in site, lots of unique vegan options ready to be explored.  This is a selection of my welcome eats. Kusharista‘s tag line is “Grains, Lentils & More.”  This is Read more…


NYC Thing: Eating On Your Lap

I had some strenuous errands that would require some healthy sustenance… and my car.  So I first hit up Matthew Kenney’s latest East Village spot, Plantmade, dining on my lap–New York City style. Plantmade is pretty new so perhaps its obstructed menu on the wall and lack of lighting will Read more…


Burger Brackets Ketchup, Part 3: What’s On Your Burger?

Peacefood Cafe vs. La Vellutata

Even a bad veggie burger patty can be a vehicle of delicious flavors and textures by way of its fixings. Though a bad burger/good fixings shouldn’t be an eatery’s goal, fixing compensation can certainly sway a battle.  In that same vein, a veggie burger’s bun also plays a very important roll. Read more…


Vauxhall & I, More Vegan Options in Huntington Village

Remember when I went to get the seitan jackfruit pulled pork tacos at Radio Radio in Huntington Village? Well there are more vegan options right next store!  Vauxhall is a cool bar and eatery right next store with a vegan-friendly brunch and dinner menu. We stopped by to sample. I got the Read more…


Albuquerque: The Really Good Stuff

There’s something about the last day of a trip that lights a fire under your butt.  So with the sunrise, I sought to make the most of my last day in Albuquerque. And that means I start with a good breakfast. Ok, a really good breakfast!  I headed to hotspot Read more…


Super Bowl 52 Tater Tot Nachos

Happy Super Bowl! I made tater tot nachos with homemade tater tots for the occasion.  And now I’m going to sit on my butt for a while. Vegan Nacho Cheese (adapted from here) 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced 1 medium carrot, peeled and cubed ½ cup raw Read more…


Some Vegan Things I Like Lately

My Canon PowerShot G9X is always with me.  It’s a lovely point and shoot with a throwback design that reminds me of my grandfather’s old cameras.  I was excited to find a faux leather case that suits its aesthetic.  I was also excited about this pro-introvert pin. I don’t have Read more…


Christmas in the Raw.

The holidays are typically a gluttonous time… the last hurrah of the year where many have a well-accepted excuse to dip into excess.  So this year, I choose to bring a raw dish to my parent’s home.  I made Raw Pad Thai using the list of goodies below… realizing I Read more…


The Capital of the United States of America

It was kind of hard for me not to hum the intro to House of Cards during my visit. It is kind of the best part of the show. The Capital building peeks out. The White House.  Whoopie. Washington’s phallic monument The National Mall, Lincoln’s Memorial in the far distance. My Read more…


Bar Verde {More Matthew Kenney}

These nachos from Matthew Kenney’s new Latin place Bar Verde are spectacular: Butternut Queso. Black Beans. Pico De Gallo. Cashew Crema. Guacamole. Jalapeno. Radish. But we were underwhelmed by our other choices. But more so because the noise level of the space, the abrupt and slightly awkward service within the Read more…