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The Beautiful Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, South Carolina

With a long overnight in Charleston, I just knew I was going to find my way to Magnolia Cemetery. But since rental cars were so high, I had to Lyft on over. It was well worth the price. The grounds were alive in pale green, sopping wet and had alligators Read more…


Mushroom Hunt at Eternal Flame Falls

I once knew a guy who knew all about mushrooms. It was just one of a collection of deep knowledge bases he had, though completely impractical in his daily life. He was far ahead of his time but cemented in an overall rejection of the now. He was so much Read more…


Pit Stop: DC

That’s what this is, I’ve decided. A pit stop. Refueling before I move onward. It is just lasting months, as I knew it would. But the feeling of sacrifice I couldn’t predict. The suspension of a forward progression of time, the isolation in this tangent. The standstill of my other Read more…


Crockpot Lasagna

I finally had a moment to meal plan! And since my Mom and Dad gifted me this crockpot to help me make meals in DC, I did so. I had no idea it’d be possible to make lasagna in a crock pot and now it is going to be my Read more…


A Quick Trip Home

With more than one day off, it would be a quick trip home. Because I am quite homesick in this new lifestyle! And why not, with free flights?! Here are some of the home bites before having to head back to DC. My own bed… aaaah Oh how I miss Read more…


Overnight in Norfolk, Virginia

Another night, another city. This time a lovely stop at Norfolk, Virginia with a lot of time to kill thankfully! I explored by foot, hitting up an old rural cemetery I had looked into before arriving. But there was also these huge navy ships around… one directly across from my Read more…


Cielo Rojo Restaurant, Takoma Park, Maryland

Cielo Rojo came about when two men met while working at Gracias Madre, a well known California vegan eatery. Here in Takoma Park they have created a gorgeous space with a separate vegan menu. I walked the 25 minutes or so from my space in DC to enjoy their offerings. Read more…


Outtakes From Flight Attendant Reserve

Yay, I am in a cemetery! So while on short call reserve I get to explore this city. It’s like an extended vacation kind of. But I am pretty much always alone, which is peaceful until the times it is lonely. But then I go to bed and I have Read more…


Vegan Flight Attendant Training, Week 2 Outtakes

Facetiming with my favorite face Some exploration around these parts I tried to night shoot but I’d have to drive a lot farther–too much light pollution Laundry & studying I throw everything in my salads. Care package was a big highlight Special offerings to make my time here better Decorating Read more…


Another Christmas, Another BΓ»che De NoΓ«l πŸͺ΅πŸŒŸπŸŽ„

With the motivation of making a showstopper for the big day, I embarked upon the annual challenge of assembling a vegan BΓ»che De NoΓ«l. And though the end result is always spectacular to look at, I have accepted that, thus far, the texture of a vegan cake rolled and compressed Read more…


November… Another One in the Books

Well, somehow it’s December. To follow, November’s outtakes. Trips to the playground which will likely not be a often in the winter… An amazing calzone from Create-A-Pizza… vegan ricotta, some vegan cheese and some mushroom bacon So happy to have found an amazing Indian lunch buffet: Tandoor of India Another Read more…


An All-Vegan Thanksgiving 🍽 (2023)

The big food holiday was here and I planned to make a 6-course all-vegan spread in my new kitchen! And I was surprised and pleased how easy it all went down… I even had time to do batches of dishes between prep tasks. With planning, this can be even more Read more…


The Hideaway
Vegan Eats in Rochester

After a productive week, we toasted at The Hideaway! I was excited to try their vegan options, which are clearly labelled on their menu thankfully. First, Buffalo Cauliflower with a vegan garlic dill dip. Yummy as it always is, but was lacking some texture. I got the Mushroom Risotto: Roasted Read more…


All-Vegan Hello Fresh πŸ“¦

Since beginning Hello Fresh a few weeks back, a service that had once made me scoff “Just go to the grocery store!”, I’ve come to see the value of it. Not only are the portioned kits and illustrated recipe cards are perfect for my guy’s son’s entry into the world Read more…


Using the Apple Haul, Part 5 🍎
Applesauce

Every apple haul needs to include a batch of applesauce, the O.G. apple dish with deep nostalgic ties. Considering I wanted to get way more creative with my apples, I opted for a small portion with the goal of eating with some yummy vegan pierogis from Polska Chata. First I Read more…


Where’s the Fire? πŸ”₯
Eternal Flame Falls

Since moving out of New York City, I have been surrounding myself with the beauty of Western New York, with fervor. Perhaps in an attempt to undo all the unnaturalness of my physical existence in one of the largest cities in the country, I hunt for landmarks of a different Read more…


A Day in the Bronx & The Vegan Factory

Before I leave New York City, I wanted to visit my paternal grandparents gravesites. So a day trip to the Bronx would be on the itinerary. They are both in a cemetery very easy to access from my first stop in Ridegwood, Queens. ❀️ I really hardly ever go to Read more…


A Goodbye to Chinatown, Manhattan

The long goodbye to New York City starts now at my favorite Manhattan neighborhood: Chinatown. Why? Well, food and colors. I picked up some sweet treats here at Bangkok Center Grocery. More on that later… Street eats from 46 Mott Street Deli, a small counter spot near Vegetarian Dim Sum Read more…


Misc. May Photo Dump

Like sands through the hourglass, and so are the days of our lives… The pistachio chocolate chip cookie from Yardsale is still in my rotation despite a severe sugar detox I underwent. 😬 Yes, I want the onion and the watermelon, sweet landlady. Henna-ed hair… not bad Lake Champlain Chocolate Read more…


Lots of Vegan Food in Rochester, NY {Part 10}

Another report of vegan eats in Rochester and I still haven’t eaten my way entirely through the city! Though there were a couple of repeats, I am reporting on yummy new options at those spots. Can’t wait to return and eat some more… Crisp I love that Crisp is right Read more…


Lots of Vegan Food in Rochester, NY {Part 8}

Another round of vegan food from Rochester! This rundown includes some repeats, yes. But it also has a few noteworthy newbies. Mostly take-out as we were all chilling in the Covid zone, my next report will be of date spots in the area. Flavors of Asia Above is my vegan Read more…


Thanksgiving 2022

This is me, Thanksgiving 2022, wearing my oven mitt jacket I have long-associated with Thanksgiving. Perhaps it’s the colors? I got the Whole Foods Vegan Thanksgiving meal again, the one by Chef Coscarelli I got a couple of years back. It is a great value considering how long I spent Read more…


Mid-November Miscellany

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…


Jack-O-Peppers

These adorable little stuffed bell peppers wanted to say “hi.” They began, like many cooking endeavors do, walking past my favorite Turkish produce spot on the way home from the subway. I saw that special bags of, I presume, older peppers were just two bucks. I knew these bright orange Read more…


Autumn Bits

As Autumn magic feeds my spirit, some bits of it before it leaves suddenly. As it usually does… Above, some delectable autumn-inspired vegan goodies from Confectionery! in the East Village. I must say that Lagusta’s Luscious and Sweet Maresa’s have the best vegan treats in the New York area. In Read more…


Some More Vegan Food on
Long Island’s North Fork

The North Fork Shack has a great vegan sandwich option that really hits the spot after a long day in the sun at the Merry Merfolk Festival. The S.L.T. is shiitake mushroom, lettuce and tomato… and avocado, minus the lemon-aioli to make it vegan. It was nice to see the Read more…