January 3, 2011
This made me want to make congee. That and I have so much fresh ginger lying around. You see, I love fresh ginger. Whether it slowly grows tentacles on my kitchen table; whether I actually peel, slice it and eat it; whether it’s pickled pink in a pile next to Read more…
September 8, 2010
Tomorrow is the first day of school. So tonight I had lots of anxious energy to burn. I had to get in the kitchen and bask in a fragrant medley of like 40% of my spice rack… freshly-ground coriander, a heavy twist of the garlic mill, best buddies in dying Read more…
April 4, 2010
Bliss‘s Vegan Breakfast Burrito I don’t know about you but the morning after a night of drinking, I am nutrient-starved. I crave a variety of tastes and textures, and their accompanying nourishment. Hangover remedies are much like old wives tales. But through the years of trial and error after a Read more…
March 9, 2010
Delivery options are the cornerstone of any city’s offerings. And with the ease of online ordering, a busy gal with an empty fridge can satisfy a whim almost too easily. In my locale of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, there are many cuisines to chose from. But what I need most is a Read more…
September 27, 2009
Greenpoint’s Brooklyn Standard Deli is a localvore’s dream. They’re all about supporting the community as a mart, cafe and bakery brimming with Brooklyn love. Like me! (Most of the time…) Thought sustainable corn cups were something only for far more environmentally progressive cities? Think again! Brooklyn Standard Deli is on Read more…
February 15, 2009
Must-eat Day Trip series, Number 1 A blog series featuring the country’s best upscale vegan restaurants. Garden Cafe in Woodstock, New York is one of my favorite restaurants. I’ve never left any less than thrilled with a meal in the cozy alcove in the historical upstate town. Their food is Read more…