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Some Rochester Outtakes

With a quick trip to Rochester, here are some outtakes. Starting with this great meal from Red Fern–their Oktober Fest Special: Vegan bratwurst with sauerkraut, apple-raisin chutney & creamy mustard mayo on a Pretzel Roll with a side of German potato salad. Very yum. Goodbye, NYC. Almost there after a Read more…


Pretty As A Dragon Parfaits

I’m going to tell you a fruit secret.Β  Dragon Fruit, or Pitaya, though exotic looking both on the outside and inside, doesn’t have much flavor.Β Β  But boy, wouldn’t she be a gorgeous addition to a parfait? Despite its complicated skin, it’s easy to get to the black-speckled flesh within.Β  With Read more…


Summery Asian Eats

I can spend many hours in V & T Supermarket in Hempstead, Long Island. Well actually, I can spend many hours in the sauce aisle alone. I stopped in during some errands recently and felt inspired enough to cook a labor-intensive lunch along with a bunch of fresh summer rolls Read more…