November 4, 2014
Sometimes the sky blazes. And it makes even a suburban street beautiful. A beautiful birthday orchid. Spider art. The new dining room. And Frank. Cupcake Monster prep. Dandies + edible markers = Weird monster cupcakes. You lookin’ at me?
August 7, 2014
Though I am knee-deep in planning for September, I am holding on tight to the Summer. In the backyard, Black-eyed Susans attract the bees… and other bugs who take nibbles. “She will feed you tomatoes and radio wires.” The garden is looking a bit chaotic. French Toast = best way to Read more…
July 27, 2014
While taking a botany class all-week at the gorgeous New York Botanical Garden, I thought it was fine time to do some blog reporting in the northern-most borough of New York City. The Bronx. The Bronx has a handful of vegan gems, mostly Rastafari-owned Ital counter spots/health food stores, that Read more…
June 30, 2014
I woke up to the sound of Green Frogs calling me out through the forest and to the Bay with their rubber band snaps. And other morning sounds-a cacophony of sorts. Morning is so loud. Luckily, there was deep, dark coffee to sip as I walked down the trail. I kinda wanted Read more…
April 12, 2014
I always giggle at myself for enjoying my weekend bagel the way I do. I really feel a sense of loss at its last bite. It’s simple perfection. An everything bagel, of course. Then toasted to activate all those seeds’ flavors. A layer of Earth Balance. And a layer of Read more…
August 3, 2013
Day 4 in Germany was designated a relax day. I am not staying at a hotel, after all. I am invading a family. Laundry must be done, food shopping, etc. Today I spent the day the day hanging about Kemnath. Starting with a walk to the recycling bin. This is Read more…
July 5, 2013
Some exciting happenings in my garden! My very first tomato showed its face. These are plum tomato plants, a favorite of my for roasting. I look forward to a fruitful harvest. Purple skin of my very first eggplant! Discovering this made me giddy. My Brussels plant leaves are proving to Read more…
June 30, 2013
The lurking darkness that crept over me on Sunday afternoons has already been replaced with a light and airy feeling. For this teacher, summer is already in full swing. Brightly colored produce and food plans abound! Speaking of, did you ever see red scallion??I was kind of excited to see Read more…
June 2, 2013
As we begin to tilt towards the sun and sunrise coincides to my morning train, I get to see fantastic colors in the sky. More beautiful things: Golden beets. Broccoli florets are sprouting up in my garden! I’m very excited. Fennel. I’ve never worked with you before. Fennel and citrus Read more…
May 18, 2013
Shots from our beautiful day at The New York Botanical Garden. Classroom poster, 2011-2012
May 7, 2013
It’s been a couple of weeks and things are getting taller, especially the arugula. It’s also sprouting flowers, which isn’t a good thing. They are seeding themselves. I love that I can see the start of a Brussels sprout here… and the beginnings of broccoli. In other backyard news, the Read more…
April 8, 2013
The gang’s all here… Bright and juicy… Wearing our best grill marks Everyone’s invited to this pilaf.
September 1, 2012
As the second full moon in August, this one’s a Blue Moon. Gorgeous, tall stalks with their B.F.F., the sun. What a face. Stay cool. Pool turquoise certainly is pretty. Reconnecting with my inner-thrifter. Soon summer green will become winter stickling. The gorgeous Old Westbury Gardens. I was embarrassed to Read more…
August 23, 2012
[office green] Fresh basil from the backyard. [floral white] My guys. [fern green] Pesto sauce from the delicious backyard basil. [sunglow] Those pesky, beautiful weeds. [light yellow] Avocado in lemon. [lavender pink] Feasting bee. [prussian blue] All hail the fig. [seal brown] Frozen chocolate-covered banana. [mint] Mint. [light pink] Exploded Read more…
December 30, 2011
The Iced Whale ornament waited patiently for the Christmas tree, comforted by the whiff of the salty scent of the Atlantic that wafts to The Electrician‘s home. In protest to a premature holiday kick-off, he waited well-past Black Friday/Small Business Saturday/Cyber-Monday to adorn the tree. Aaaah, a Poinsettia in front of a frosted window. The Read more…
April 26, 2011
Little delicate weeds get no love. They look like shy, optimistic chit-chatters. “Hey! Hey you! Look how bright and pretty we are!” Holy stigma. “Hi. We’re less enthusiastic than the red ones. Notice us if you wish–or not; we’ll be fine either way.” “Mnmm mnnmmm.” So Delicious Turtle Trails… and Read more…
May 15, 2010
Doubling my megapixel count, I am now the proud owner of a new digital SLR camera. I spent a whole morning getting to know its buttons and dials around the grounds of The Electrician‘s, who so generously bestowed it to me, in sly fashion, in honor of my graduation. Besides Read more…
March 8, 2010
This winter broke New York City’s 114-year snowfall record, leaving me with 2, yes 2, snow days. But pay no mind to Punxsutawney Phil’s shadow or the Sonny & Cher on your clock radio because a taste of Spring came early. The coming of Spring is always exciting in the Read more…
November 4, 2009
It would be an injustice not to devote an entire post to the amazing hostel in Guanajuato that held my weary head for two days and two nights. After a long drive for someone with nothing to think about, we finally found La Casa de Dante. As soon as we Read more…
November 2, 2009
Guanajuato, which is right smack dab in the center of Mexico, is known for its beautiful bastillicas, brightly colored dwellings stacked into its surrounding mountains and its festive celebrating of Dia de los Muertos, the reason for our visit. One of Mexico’s oldest cities, it is steeped in history, brimming Read more…
September 13, 2009
Happiness is a day on da bike. After a hearty breakfast of my bona fide best vegan pancakes in the world, my bike bud and I hopped from Kings to Queens, a grossly under-represented borough in my New York City repertoire. Bike bud, having acquired expansive knowledge of bike hot-spots, Read more…
October 30, 2008
I am now in care of a Phalaenopsis orchid. My co-workers gave me the beautiful plant as a birthday gift. Its sepals are bright fuchsia and striated, like the palm of a cold hand or stretch marks on the hip’s skin. They explode on the end of a slender stem Read more…
