October 15, 2022
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…
June 9, 2022
With some mermaid shoots on the beach, I supplemented a visit to the Rockaways with a few vegan options. But first, the subway… …then the ferry. Hello, Verrazzano Blue skies were perfect Passing another happy place, the ferry is supposed to begin stopping at Coney Island soon… from Bay Ridge. Read more…
August 12, 2019
Just look! This vegan fried chicken from Bad Gyal Vegan in Bed-Sty is mind-blowing. The breading is everything as some say. Though this visit was an locationally opportunistic one in advance of their battle in the fried chicken showdown, I just needed to share it now. I mean! Have you Read more…
August 11, 2019
So people are going nuts about the Impossible Whopper now available at Burger King. Two words: Who Cares? There are folks like the Renegades of Sunset in Industry City who are making amazing vegan food from scratch, including sauces and cheeses, who aren’t indirectly responsible for the slaughter of billions Read more…
August 22, 2018
Queens has plenty of beautiful things to see, though I don’t spend much time there. More often it’s the chunk of traffic between me and my family or some errand on Long Island. But today, a deep dive in. My first stop would require binoculars, my camera, and a hefty dose Read more…
April 20, 2018
Vegan macaron alert on Long Island! Compassionate Cookery vegan macs are stocked at Jessy’s Pastries in Oceanside. So I was treated with an assortment of 6 after a particularly grueling week of teaching middle school students. Oh, and there’s a macarooooon over there, too! I love photographing these delicate treats Read more…
July 13, 2017
Today is day one of a California summer adventure! And day ones are about getting acclimated, adjusting to the road and a totally new lay of the land. This land, our land/your land, is coated in a sun-dried muff; it’s baked, the high and mighty ball of fire sucking out Read more…