September 28, 2024
During our mushroom hunt, we all worked up quite the appetite. So we consulted the list of “kids eat free” eateries we had compiled, knowing that there were deals on Sunday. It would be the third of such explorations with the kiddos… because feeding 5 is expensive! After calling to Read more…
September 11, 2024
DogTown‘s veggie burger Our favorite, Swillburger This year’s portrait session. I really love how they came out. Hope to see you soon, Home.
July 26, 2024
Driving home adventures… My tire was punctured by many screws and I met another angel in my path. He plugged them and away I went. I was wanting to make this summer cocktail and have a photoshoot with it. It was literally on my to-do list. It features Tito’s vodka, Read more…
July 4, 2024
The day would start off in DC and in end in Rochester… these jelly filled sandwich cookies have been rocking my world. I started the day celebrating my freedom–to walk and buy myself these delicious vegan cookies from the Whole Foods down the block. I bought the berries that became Read more…
June 14, 2024
Was so happy to finally see the Rochester Red Wings at Innovative Field! We partook in all the ways one can at a baseball game… Made of mitts Cool signage After an extensive hunt, we had to ask guest services where the veggie dog was! It was at Altobelli Deli. Read more…
June 2, 2024
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…
May 21, 2024
I have been meaning to blog about this museum, The Strong Museum, for quite some time. It honors the past time of play and houses a comprehensive and thorough archive of artifacts–toys! It is a special place that captures magic on so many levels. I highly recommend spending the day Read more…
May 20, 2024
So Date Night is a thing, but how about Date Morning? The food is better; you’re drinking a stimulant as opposed to a depressant; and the start of the day you get the true form, stripped of the illusions of night. I’m all for it! We hit up Voula’s Greek Read more…
May 18, 2024
What’s Ur Scoop? is one of those old fashioned ice cream joints that detects the unofficial start of summer by the length of its line. On this particular beautiful Saturday night, beaming with early summer feels, I partook in that measure… and was rewarded with an oat milk-based treat. Like Read more…
April 29, 2024
Scenes from a brief stay at home… A smoothie bowl of course She tells me what to do The tulips continue to pop! Blackberry pancakes Szechaun Opera
March 26, 2024
The turn of the seasons are my very favorite times to photograph cemeteries… And on foot, in the newly docile air, one discovers the gems not visible from the road… The van from afar Cat 1 Cat 2 Still snow on the ground Aren’t we? Sealed up A little birdhouse Read more…
March 16, 2024
We all headed for a proper meal at The GateHouse, a popular spot with varied offerings including some clearly labeled vegan options. My choice: The G. Eastman–it is in essence a whole grilled avocado topped with pickled carrots, micro-greens, a yummy Gochujang Veganaise on a ciabatta roll. It was flavorful, Read more…
The little crocus that could on our front lawn… So potent with color and life A trip to Highland Park would bring plenty of color These baby blues are a regional Spring favorite Some pink emerges Paper white Buds So many colors Spring afoot A picnic in the park! And Read more…
March 15, 2024
{A nice day by Lake Ontario} {Dentist Views} {The best tortillas} {Why I thrift: Left–Thifted for same price of Right–One pair of pants} {Still Chili Time} {Date Night at Bar Bantam} {Tofu} {Pretty Oil} {Thrift Find} {Tofu Scramble} {Basement Organizing} {Doing Ceramics} {My Mermaid Tail} {Roller Girl} {More Thrift Finds} Read more…
February 27, 2024
February 24, 2024
We finally got to Tapas 177 for a date night, which has been on my list since I was just visiting Rochester. You see, it has that thing that warms my heart so: a separate menu of all their vegan options. While it is a tapas place, meaning small plates, Read more…
January 4, 2024
I have been wanting to see the Yayoi Kusama exhibit at Memorial Art Gallery since I moved to Rochester. For one, it wouldn’t be as annoyingly crowded than it’d be New York City, a motivation I use often here. In fact, when we arrived on their evening hours on Thursday, Read more…
December 31, 2023
An early toast for a 2023 packed with change! And a 2024 filled with new. Getting ready for the evening now All my dresses don’t fit anymore 🙁 This one does but I want to be comfortable… Festive! Yay, snow on New Years Eve We had a 10:30 reservation at Read more…
December 16, 2023
When I saw a post about this collaboration between Dough Boyz and Red Fern, I knew I had to have it. This gorgeous specimen contains roasted butternut squash, dollops of vegan ricotta, coconut bacon bits, basil, garlic oil with a balsamic glaze and fried sage. It hit every flavor note Read more…
December 14, 2023
Polska Chata offers a potato pancake special on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday. It’s two spectacular potato pancakes topped with a vegan version of the traditional Polish Goulash. After some Christmas shopping I just had to partake. Polska Chata is such a wonderful eatery in Rochester, New York. With thoughtful and Read more…
December 8, 2023
Sometimes you just need an old school diner breakfast. But it is often difficult for a vegan in search of a classic breakfast. Fortunately there is Steve’s Original Diner and their huge vegan pancakes. Why is diner coffee so much better than any other coffee? Here, my singular “Love Cake” Read more…
December 6, 2023
November 30, 2023
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…
November 24, 2023
There is so much to discover at Mount Hope Cemetery, one of the two beautiful historic rural cemeteries in Rochester. On this visit on Black Friday (i.e. “Buy Nothing Day”) I caught the last of the fall’s color before a cold snap would drop the rest of the leaves to Read more…
November 10, 2023
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…
