September 12, 2023
Beautiful Places Close By, Box-free Baking, Cemeteries, Cookies, Cooking Stuff, Eating Out, Lunch, Nature
This year, the summer seems endless. I never know what day is and thus time is passing in giant chunks of leisure. This is my daily life right now. Until it isn’t. So I am basking. Above, an amazing tempeh rib special from Red Fern. Cornbread, sweet potato mash, pilaf Read more…
August 22, 2023
Ok, so part of the reason I was so psyched about St. George, Utah was the vegan options. Starting with a good breakfast that hits all the notes from Gaia’s Garden Cafe… The Buddha Toast with avocado, curried chickpeas, radish, cilantro & house-made tahini dressing on Organic artisan sourdough. Just Read more…
August 8, 2023
So there has been quite a change in food routines since moving to Rochester. For one the kitchen is in limbo, with items split between floors. For two, I am not just cooking for me but now cooking for two and sometimes 5… ack! As new norms are created, some Read more…
August 1, 2023
Though it has been very hectic integrating all my stuff into the household and reinterpreting all the space about us, I must eat. In-between the labor, some tasty bites. Tacos are the perfect summer bite… plus you can satisfy so many tastes by making it interactive. Here my marinaded tofu Read more…
July 17, 2023
And just like that July flew by… it is and will be a jam-packed month of change and finality. Here is peek into its everyday days thus far.. Through the Viewmaster looking glass… Let’s make lemonade! Making things with kids takes longer but you get all these little cute hands Read more…
July 11, 2023
The last time I was at Strong Hearts Cafe was 12 years ago. But with an errand in Syracuse, I made day of seeing the area’s offerings! That means a vegan meal at this old school vegan gem. I was very impressed with their new space–service, space and ambiance are Read more…
July 1, 2023
Slowly checking off eateries from my vegan list, it was Blue Barn Cidery that was next for us to hit. They make some pretty fantastic ciders. On our flight: the Gingerberry Jam, Pop the Bubbly, Pineapple Jam, and Jasper’s Cut. My favorite was the Gingerberry Jam, described as a semi-sweet, Read more…
May 30, 2023
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…
April 30, 2023
And with that, it is now May. As this year continues to blaze at unprecedented speed, an addition to the everyday archive, April style. Making cookies as usual My hair is pretty big and long these days. Somewhere around this length I always wind up chopping off. What should I Read more…
April 16, 2023
More vegan food reporting from Rochester! Though there are some oldies but goodies included, there are some notable new recommendations as I eat my way through the Flour City. Unlike many eateries in New York City, most eateries in Rochester have thoughtful vegan options on their omni-menus. Sure, they’ve got Read more…
April 1, 2023
March’s wrath is officially over. It is a tough month; but it’s the portal to summer. To follow some highlights that cannot be sorted elsewhere… The cookie that can get me through an 8-hour day. Yardsale‘s vegan pistachio chocolate chip… Ok, this is also work-related. Because March is one of Read more…
March 5, 2023
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…
February 12, 2023
Here is another batch of vegan food reporting from Rochester–not many places are in this report, but they’re of top notch quality deserving immediate sharing! Firstly, Petit Poutinerie–a poutine food truck turned gorgeous brick and mortar with amazing vegan options. Just look: Some beverages: Ginger Soda (Cane sugar, fresh ginger Read more…
January 30, 2023
Well, January is over… and the short but mighty month of February ushers us close to spring like a time machine. Because it’s always gone in a flash. Before we dive in, some outtakes from January 2023’s archive in my three favorite boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, & Staten Island. Manhattan On Read more…
January 14, 2023
I first learned of Green Street Eatery a few years ago when it was a food truck. Even though it wasn’t that long ago, I was way more on top of all-vegan eats then, especially on Long Island. But it wasn’t until January of 2023 that I found my way Read more…
December 31, 2022
It was a grueling month leading up to Christmas. I guess because I go hard with festivities! To follow are some captured images of the mad dash. More shots of my tree. This year’s Christmas card shoot Pigeons dancing Special treats before work Cold mornings… even though now it’s like Read more…
December 29, 2022
It was difficult to try Rochester spots I hadn’t had before… holiday hours plagued numerous attempts! But I did eat well, opting to order in out of convenience since the kiddos were not interested in my eateries. Some delivery from Red Fern… I got the buffalo tempeh sandwich: spicy tempeh, Read more…
December 9, 2022
Love that Wegmans semi-sweet chocolate chips are vegan! Some Thai dumplings from Jai Dee by my job My custom-made vegan kicks while the train pulls in–the perks of my guy owning a skate shop A brisk and crispy morning in Brooklyn I love finding old cars Tofu doing its thing Read more…
November 14, 2022
Yet another mini-report on Rochester, New York’s vegan offerings! My quick trip had some yummy bites… starting with brunch at Voula’s Greek Sweets. Their food really blew me away last time I visited, so I knew I would have to try their brunch. First, their vegan sweet case, including Melomakarona, Read more…
November 5, 2022
Within a finally low key weekend, an easy dinner… vegan stuffed shells. With tofu ricotta, basil and spinach, the pasta shells will be piped to the brim. And then I’d take many pictures. All ready and looking good. How perfect is this meal?
October 29, 2022
Rogue Taco has a great vegan taco option that hits all the notes. The El Ladron. It’s marinated tofu, black beans, sweet potato, their signature slaw, pickled onions, jalapeño topped with cilantro, scallions, pico, and chili churro and served with lime wedges. Yes, that description has all one would need in Read more…
October 21, 2022
With a very special occasion (my bird day!) and my darling guests in town, we hit up the tourist hot spot Serendipity 3. The whimsical eatery is a true NY experience. And they have vegan options! I was worried about fake super-processed fake chicken, but thank goodness it was tofu. Read more…
October 9, 2022
Mahwah, New Jersey is close to Tuxedo, New York… home of the Renaissance Faire. So some fun around the area before the special event. My adventurous friend and I We had dinner at Jay’s Thai Kitchen. To start, some Spring Rolls And some Crispy Tofu Triangles The Papaya Salad, Som Read more…
September 10, 2022
I made a lot of stuff this weekend, starting with using a bunch of bananas that have patiently waited in and out of the fridge while I was out of town many times. I figured they deserved a happy ending. So I started at the beginning: breakfast. 3 ingredient pancakes, Read more…
September 2, 2022
Back in Rochester means more vegan eats to try! So let’s back to it… Crave has some really great choices for vegans: vegan ramen, bun, bowls, etc. A sucker for a rice flour bun, I started with some of their tofu buns. A nice chunk of tofu, pickled daikon and Read more…
August 12, 2022
Though Cove Haven did have a vegan option for their fancy dinner service, I thought it a bit pricey for not knowing what they would throw together. I also wanted to try some of the surrounding area’s vegan options. There were a surprising amount of them around and I hope Read more…