December 16, 2023
When I saw a post about this collaboration between Dough Boyz and Red Fern, I knew I had to have it. This gorgeous specimen contains roasted butternut squash, dollops of vegan ricotta, coconut bacon bits, basil, garlic oil with a balsamic glaze and fried sage. It hit every flavor note Read more…
October 6, 2023
After receiving a bunch of tomatoes from my guy’s dad’s garden, I put them all to good use, making pasta sauce in the slow cooker… so I can do other things with apples. Have you ever made tomato sauce in a slow cooker? Did I commit some kind of sacrilege? Read more…
July 29, 2023
Before another great meal in Bay Ridge, some New York bagels. Ok, now onward to Brooklyn Firefly for another fantastic, “oh my goodness, I’m leaving” meal. As there is much to celebrate, two Lemonade Stands–gin, lemon, club soda, mint, and basil. Refreshing and powerful We keep cheers-ing. Some twice-cooked potatoes. Read more…
April 14, 2023
Swan Dive is a hip bar that happens to have some pretty outstanding vegan options. I appreciate a completely cheeseless, or marinara pie–especially when each component hits with simple perfection. Pillowy crust dreamy enough to make this a filling pie despite no hearty toppings. If I had to make a Read more…
April 11, 2023
Since I brought my fresh basil in my carry-on, I knew I’d be making a batch of summer rolls, using the rice paper rolls I bought last summer that still were loitering in my guy’s pantry. Determined to use up some of the other produce in the fridge, these are Read more…
November 11, 2022
Bowling with my class at Melody Lanes in Sunset Park. Kind of bummed they renovated their old school look. But their pool ball bowling bowls are pretty cool. Back to making fancy T.L.T.s… marinated tempeh, basil spread, spinach, tomato, housemade pickles, vegan Miracle Whip Pancakes… always a pleaser I love Read more…
August 25, 2022
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…
July 8, 2022
I really love hitting international grocery stores. Today is was Rochester’s Asia Food Market for summer roll ingredients… and a general exploration. Because Asian cuisines have been my go-to vegan friendly choice for over two decades. My goodies. Always like to stock up on agar agar powder for marshmallow making. Read more…
May 23, 2022
So carb cycling is officially a bit too much for me to handle right now. Meal prep takes an entire day! Because of this I have been shirking all other things on my weekend to-do list (i.e. taking pictures somewhere). I suppose I can just go for a meal for Read more…
April 10, 2022
If you are making Italian food, you’ll need fresh basil. Not the dry stuff that has been in your cupboard for possibly years. You need the bright and fragrant herb in its most delicious form. By choosing fresh basil you also benefit from its antioxidants, phytochemicals and essential oils. These Read more…
February 25, 2022
Round two of my vegan eats in Fairbanks, Alaska! Starting with East Ramp Pizza and their dreamy vegan ricotta. It’s made in-house, free of packages, and so a thousand times better. The East Ramp area is an aircraft operations area, so East Ramp Pizza is dedicated to the aviation history Read more…
February 24, 2022
Having acclimated to driving about Fairbanks with some confidence, the perceived barrier of distance dissipated. I would travel south to enter the mouth of the Castner Glacier. And the 2 hour and 45 minute drive was gorgeous, with glimpses of Denali, the tallest mountain in the Northern hemisphere, and the Read more…
February 15, 2022
There is an amazing pizza place in Bloomfield, New Jersey with a tremendous amount of vegan options! Pizzanada started with just one option… but demand soon guided half their new menu. I chatted up the friendly counter woman to get the scoop on the best, most well-loved vegan offerings. And Read more…
June 30, 2021
Carlee’s Place has been serving the Borrego Springs community since 2010… but it seems longer. The place is timeless, cradling a familiarity and ambiance that is inexplicably comforting. So it is wonderful to see the “vegan” markings on its menu! First, a Coke. It’s been years since I had a 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…
July 19, 2020
July Birthday time! First on the menu, some summertime parfaits. This only made 3 because I was also making a cake, so feel free to double or triple. The Basil and Lime-infused Coconut Whip 1 can full fat coconut milk, chilled overnight 1/2 Tablespoon maple syrup (adjust for non-my sister Read more…
July 15, 2020
I was really excited to learn of the vegan personal pizzas offered at Rockaway Brewing Company by Seany Slices… made with vegan mozzarella from my fave Renegades of Sunset! And since the ferries are crazy getting onto the Rock Peninsula, I made the trip via A train. An avid window Read more…
June 28, 2020
Who knew there was a Paulie Gee’s in Columbus, Ohio?! I didn’t. But apparently the best vegan pizza in New York has several outposts: Columbus, Chicago and Baltimore. Not having eaten the entire day, I could barely check into my motel room before I was good and greasy, my hands Read more…
December 7, 2019
…with housemade vegan cheese?! Yup, The Brooklyn Firefly has a vegan section on their menu with five delicious pizza selections. Add GrubHub for easy ordering and delivery and this is a straight-up dangerous discovery. I got the Shore Road. To represent as a Ridger. It had tomato sauce, their house-made Read more…
November 17, 2019
Whenever I need a great lunch recipe, I look to Vegan Richa. This time, her gluten-free Zucchini Lasagna. I altered the recipe slightly by adding layers of roasted tomatoes and fresh spinach. I used the “large” attachment on the mandoline. I’d use medium next time as it took a lot Read more…
September 2, 2019
The end of summer is a heartbreaker for teachers. So I squeezed in some commiseration with a couple of my favorite teachers in Brooklyn and Staten Island. We ate, drank and mourned the end of our total freedom. Williamsburg’s Modern Love has these mozzarella sticks that are mind blowing, just 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…
July 24, 2018
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…
March 31, 2018
Once and awhile you find such a unique vegan options that you can’t wait to blog about it. That is how I felt after picking up a vegan kofteh wrap next to the George Washington Bridge in Cliffside Park, New Jersey. I found Nefista. There are v-bombs are everywhere in Read more…
September 3, 2017
So what if it was cold and overcast? The last weekend before the new school year is time to hit the cabana and hold on tight. That means eats, too. Cous cous salad with kale, basil and tomatoes from the garden. The last of the tiramisu. My last batch of Read more…
