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2010: The Year in Food

In the year 2010, more than any other, the camera was angled down, capturing flicks of food. Sure, there are people on the other side of the table. Had the camera lifted its head, it’d see. But for a gal who sorts time through food, the vibrant color of shared Read more…


Night of the Freegans [Part 1]

My friend Karen has one eye on the curb at all times. She rescues abandoned furniture, peruses through bags of clothing, breaks in our conversation to quickly scout a heap; palpating a bulbous black bag, can feel new life. She knows the trash days, the recycling days, the apartment buildings Read more…


[What I Am Doing on My Summer Vacation] {Part 1}

1. Watching the butterfly activity around the Electrician‘s butterfly bush. 2. Collecting hugs. 3. Trying to return to baking. Here is a two-layer orange cake with lemon glaze icing. For my Pop’s birthday. 4. Weekending in the Hamptons. That’s an outdoor shower next to the “Love Shack”. 5. Seeing the Read more…


Giving Thanks, Part II: Food Not Bombs

I am thankful for the ability to put my ideals in action. This past weekend I had the chance to partake in a very special event hosted by Long Island Food Not Bombs. I helped share thousands of pounds of packaged foods, hot, prepared vegan dishes, fruits, vegetables, clothing and Read more…