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…
February 11, 2024
For this next installment, some savory to contrast the sweet. Being a New Yorker, the love of a good bagel has been instilled in me as is the love of tiny crumbs of flavor coating said bagels. I made my own heart-shaped bagels for this holiday of love. Once again, Read more…
February 2, 2024
It was my good friend’s birthday (and my brother’s birthday) that had me driving back to Long Island at the start of February! This cake has become a tradition. And rightfully so. It is so dreamy! I used butterfly pea flower powder to color the frosting as it is my 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…
July 29, 2023
Before another great meal in Bay Ridge, some New York bagels. Ok, now onward to Brooklyn Firefly for another fantastic, “oh my goodness, I’m leaving” meal. As there is much to celebrate, two Lemonade Stands–gin, lemon, club soda, mint, and basil. Refreshing and powerful We keep cheers-ing. Some twice-cooked potatoes. 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…
May 6, 2022
Though many of these are repeats from previous visits, a second visit is a nice progression to developing reliability for cravings. Like the chocolate chip cookie from Balsam Bagels. Thick and just barely cooked like I like… And their breakfast bagel is also an easy pleaser There is not a Read more…
February 25, 2022
There is fantastic vegan food in Fairbanks, Alaska. To follow, my morning eats. First, Little Owl Cafe, a charming counter spot with very appealing vegan options. My oat milk latte while I waited. I am not sure what oat milk they use, but this was just way too sweet. I Read more…
February 1, 2022
I’m pretty motivated to uncover all the best vegan food in Rochester, New York. And my list continues to grow… well beyond the well known all-vegan eateries. On this most recent visit, I started with Hollycake House, a new all-vegan eatery and bakery. I got the California Bagel Breakfast Sandwich–Just Read more…
December 11, 2021
This is one of my favorite types of eateries… great, thoughtful breakfast selections done well with minimal packaged processed food on the menu. The Stand Vegan Cafe in Fairfield, Connecticut does it right. My Seitan Bagel Sandwich, an everything with maple-mustard marinated seitan, grilled tofu, chive cashew spread, and tarragon Read more…
October 23, 2021
Finally, all the vegan food from my Rochester trip! Starting at Balsam Bagels, which offers next level vegan options like more than 10 varieties of vegan cream cheese, Just Egg breakfast sandwiches with their house made coconut bacon, vegan bagel dogs and carrot lox, as well as vegan sweet treats. Read more…
September 19, 2021
Out of New York City’s 5 boroughs, the longest list of vegan options to check out is in Manhattan. But this morning, with a photographic mission in the borough, I crossed one off my list: UT47 Kitchen in Hell’s Kitchen. As I walked in I was immediately struck by tons Read more…
August 6, 2021
Fermento moved to the suburbs since I had them last in Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy. So as I embarked upon a full Long Island itinerary, I made a stop at their new space a priority. I’m so pleased their fantastic high standards remain! To start, a matcha chocolate chip muffin… because I Read more…
August 2, 2021
Born and raised on Long Island, I know bagels. And I know how hard it is to find really good ones. There are so many variables to consider and it’s rare that a bagel place gets them all right. And to add more variables, my favorite variety–The Everything–has its own Read more…
October 22, 2020
The Allegheny Cemetery has a beautiful set of angel wings on its grounds–enormous feather-brushed bronze. The striking Porter Angel marks the resting place of Henry Kirke Porter, a congressman and businessman who died in 1921. She’s long been on my list of must-sees. And she was worth it. Pretty face, Read more…
September 28, 2020
With a long weekend ending several long arduous weeks, I decided to run away. The time away with my thoughts would help me process some unexpected and heartbreaking news. Within a concentrated deliberation and emotional exploration, my trip south carried me through a couple of stages of grief for the Read more…
June 23, 2020
No more pencils, no more books… oh wait! We haven’t used either since March! Though I have enjoyed seeing my students’ ceilings in our Google Meets, the school year is ending on a rather anti-climactic fashion. A trip to my school to pick up some curriculum planning stuff for summer Read more…
October 22, 2019
Of course I ate all the best vegan eats in the Cleveland area. So here they are, chronologically. Breakfast at the Cleveland Vegan: this large inviting space with friendly service was first on my list. I went for their Breakfast Sandwich–house omelet, tempeh bacon, kale, tomato, chipotle mayo, and sprouts Read more…
May 8, 2019
Picture purge–First, my umbrella holder. Ever since I had fantasies of having my own place I thought it quite the clever idea to buy a rifle holder to hold my umbrella. I finally did it. I painted it myself too! If you are ever starved for attention, walk around with Read more…
April 23, 2019
Today ended with thunder and lightening and torrential downpours, telling me “Stay put and get some sleep!” Ok, I had to say. Lightening when the sky is this big is its own draw, but I suppose I won’t run out at midnight tonight. Maybe at 11 though… I set out Read more…
March 24, 2019
There always seems to be something vegan to eat in Asbury Park. As the area makes a name for itself as a food destination, the vegan realm reaps the benefits. The folks setting up shop in Asbury Park have to care about quality, as the restaurant next store or down Read more…
February 19, 2019
In case you are ever near Nashua, New Hampshire and are a vegan on a road trip, let me tell you how perfectly Pressed Cafe will serve your breakfast purposes. First, good coffee. Bring in your thermos to top it of so you are good for the rest of the Read more…
August 5, 2018
A really good vegan brunch is likely up there on my best things list, in general. It’s just food, I know, but is it? Eating is the most sensual of acts one can perform, one where all senses are engaged… one that nourishes the physical body while feeding the “soul.” Read more…
April 28, 2018
I had some strenuous errands that would require some healthy sustenance… and my car. So I first hit up Matthew Kenney’s latest East Village spot, Plantmade, dining on my lap–New York City style. Plantmade is pretty new so perhaps its obstructed menu on the wall and lack of lighting will Read more…
July 9, 2016
With only a few hours to get my munchy on, I hit Nana’s Donuts in doorbust fashion. Nana’s Donuts used to be Diggity Donuts, which I have been peeping on Instagram for a bit. I was excited to learn that what seemed to be electronic evidence of their demise was really Read more…
April 30, 2016
Sometimes, menus and offerings change, as was the case with the vegan crêpes that used to be on the Elderberries. But then you wind up enjoying a more basic option that is satisfying in its simplicity. This was the case during my morning visit to the eclectic cafe. I wound Read more…