April 12, 2024
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…
April 6, 2024
So Charlotte has a lot of vegan food options… and though I am trying to stick to a budget, I will be sampling some during my time here–starting with Romeo’s Vegan Burgers, an all-vegan burger joint complete with a drive thru! The signage and the repurposing of an old fast Read more…
March 27, 2024
This place has been on my list for quite some time–an Amish-run cafe with some vegan options. Most notably are the amazing looking vegan doughnuts, arguably the best (the only real) vegan doughnuts in the Rochester area. Golden Harvest Cafe is a great find for many reasons–the wholesome vibes, the Read more…
March 21, 2024
Mendon 64 has been on my list for quite some time. Their marked vegan options were enticing, especially for a Thai food lover like myself. With a date night upon us, I made a reservation to finally cross this one off the list. First, a toast… to forthcoming changes. Mine 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…
March 14, 2024
When I left Rochester in the early morning, there was snow on the ground. After a gorgeous trip south aligned with the sunrise, I’d arrive inside the bright blue sky So bright that I needed to buy some sunglasses from the Goodwill en route to Orange City. It just so Read more…
March 3, 2024
Training it in to Brooklyn… because driving/parking there is a pain A pie place with vegan pie! Miss American Pie had some great vegan options and they were delicious Yummy crumble It was Christmas in March! The old gang had a dinner party to replace the one we didn’t have Read more…
February 29, 2024
The shortest month, though a little longer this year, has come and gone. To follow some of the misplaced pieces of its path. The moon. This was from the driveway. I shot as long as I could before frozen fingers put me back inside. With some finally clear skies, more Read more…
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…
February 14, 2024
Though Valentine’s Day is a bit, you know, trite, I am of the philosophy of the 1994 Built to Spill album “There’s Nothing Wrong With Love.” So some of the red happenings of Love’s official holiday. Red Velvet cupcake again, because it is mind-blowing Sugar cookies mostly for the kids. Read more…
January 31, 2024
My guy just turned 50 and I suppose I will be soon-ish too! It is very surreal to me; the passage of time seems to pass in modules–chunks of years spent in specific mindset, followed by the next evolution of your perceptions. It is why I cannot remember my age Read more…
Month 1 of 2024 took its sweet time–the pace of ordinary, the pace of feeling things out. Here are some outtakes. The late 1900’s. A really yummy mac and cheese I made with that cheese sauce you make from potatoes and carrot. It is so damn good. I had a Read more…
December 30, 2023
Needing a good breakfast before heading back to Rochester and needing to see Angela, we met at Le Petit Monstre bright and early and managed to find primo parking… a delicious appetizer if I do say so myself. This place is large and refreshingly spacious for Brooklyn and has a Read more…
December 29, 2023
Spending time on the North Shore of Long Island, I saw some pretty things. It was very foggy! From the shore we couldn’t even make out the land across the way… Dinner at the Onion Tree in Sea Cliff. This is the Bum tchoonth waingan (Eggplant & Apple Curry) “A Read more…
December 26, 2023
Being in Brooklyn again had a refreshing familiarity. This is Daphne; I stayed at her place for a couple of days while I celebrated an extended holiday of all-me time. I made her pose for pictures in the beautiful light of Kensington. The Comet. I wanted to drive it home… 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 15, 2023
Good Thai is hard to find… once you leave the NYC metro area, but I was determined. The first Thai eatery that satisfied my Thai cravings here in Western New York is Sweet Basil in Victor, New York. I started with these fantastic fresh rolls. Such great textures inside these 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…
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 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…
October 15, 2023
So now the main reason for my visit downstate… My birthday celebration with family! Since I will be away for my actual birthday, it was an early start. Celebrity status at my parents’ 🤣 A vegan pizza delivered from True Food Kitchen, one of my favorite vegan pizzas. The Roasted Read more…
October 14, 2023
Cat sitting this guy, I was relaxing on Long Island’s North Shore. So I started each morning with a bite and coffee from the area’s high quality coffee shops… This guy made sure I was up early. A latte from Southdown Coffee in Glen Cove… just perfection. $14 for one Read more…
October 13, 2023
With plans to catch up with some old friends, I headed to Manhattan’s East Village, my old stomping ground. It’s always nice to walk these streets–monitor the changes, assess the level of its downfall. A Buffalo bar I was excited to learn that Seasoned Vegan, which had recently closed after Read more…
After an uneventful drive back into the NYC area, some sustenance before meeting up with some old work friends. The outstanding Earthen would do the trick. Some wine to get things started… What was I craving? The Sweet & Spicy Chick’n Sandwich is fried mushroom in a sweet chili sauce, Read more…
October 12, 2023
Now that I live here, I am establishing food routines. Though cooking and baking a lot more than when I used to visit, here are some recent vegan bites from the very vegan friendly city! Red Fern, the area’s only all-vegan restaurant really, has become an easy go-to for delivery. Read more…