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Breakfast at Le Petit Monstre

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…


Big A** Vegan Pancakes
The “Love Cakes” at Steve’s Original Diner πŸ₯ž

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… Another One in the Books

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…


Random About Rochester

With a friend in town, we had to see some sites and we had to eat well! So first, Red Fern–with wide ranging dishes and sweet treats, it’s a vegan go-to. I took a risk on the special, the po’ boy made with battered soy curls. It was tasty but Read more…


St. George Vegan Eats

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…


New Kitchen Eats

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…


Easy Vegan Eating in Rochester

Eating vegan in Rochester is just too easy. With established favorite cuisines (like Ethiopian, above, Addis Ababa‘s vegan platter with plenty of injera) and great and plentiful date spots, we are making up for beginning our time long distance. Here is one such date night at La Casa Restaurant. Two Read more…


Eating Things Everyday

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…


Secret Vegan Kitchen on National Hot Dog Day 🌭🍳

I would put another check off my NYC eating bucket list when I headed to Secret Vegan Kitchen‘s pop-up at Principles Coffee Shop in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Though I really wanted to try one of their delicious-looking coated corn dogs I had been watching on social media, they had just hot Read more…


Vegan Pancakes at J’s On the Bay
Rosebank, Staten Island

After calling in, I decided I’d hit up my neighbor Staten Island to check out this spot I spied from Google Maps. Ah, it looked just gorgeous… Alas, this was a total bust as the property was under surveillance and surrounded by high fences. It was party of the port Read more…


Jury Duty
Gregorys Coffee Saves the Day

It was a day devoted to my civic duty… jury duty in Kings County. So I stared at a device for hours and was dismissed as the hours neared their end. Look for the funny face in the sun! If it wasn’t for my lunch break, the day would have Read more…


Lots of Vegan Food in Rochester, NY {Part 9}

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…


Stale Ciabatta Goes to France

As if you may need another reason to eat bread… a dry loaf of ciabatta makes for a delicious French Toast that freezes and reheats easily. I made this easy recipe and upped the recipe to accommodate two loaves of stale bread. Soaking ’em up first I love this flat Read more…


Lots of Vegan Food in Rochester, NY {Part 8}

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…


Into the Desert Wilderness🌡 Miscellaneous

Just a photo dump of some travel bits… because I am already missing the road. The night shoot attempt. It is not Milky Way season yet, so the beautiful galactic core is not visible in this hemisphere yet. But I am very much looking forward to its arrival! On the Read more…


Beet Pancakes for Valentine’s Day

I whipped these up enthused by the theme of the day! But I didn’t note the recipe unfortunately. Unfortunately because they came out so fluffy and delicious. Next time! For now let us bask in the pink hue.


January Pantry Turnover
One Ripe Banana

Ok, so this is more like fruit turnover than pantry turnover… which is even more high stakes! Are you ever staring at one ripe banana left in the bunch? And everyday it grows more speckled and blackened? Well, what do you do with only one ripe banana? This is my Read more…


Pancakes For One
Are So Fun

On the weekend, when I am procrastinating getting out of bed, it is the thought of making a batch of pancakes that gets me going. Here is the recipe I used that makes 3 beautiful medium sized pancakes for one. The beet powder is optional. 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup Read more…


Pieces of the End of 2022 in Rochester

The frigid Lake Ontario We were doing remote control cars. Can you tell? Two-berry pancakes. So pale! I haven’t been satisfied with my pancake making lately. The first ever Wegmans. Vintage delight. I finally won in bowling. I guess I need the bumpers up all the time. teehee Breakfast It Read more…


Rochester Bites

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…


Mid-November Miscellany

Bowling with my class at Melody Lanes in Sunset Park. Kind of bummed they renovated their old school look. But their pool ball bowling bowls are pretty cool. Back to making fancy T.L.T.s… marinated tempeh, basil spread, spinach, tomato, housemade pickles, vegan Miracle Whip Pancakes… always a pleaser I love Read more…


The Smile of the Beyond
Jamaica, Queens

Established in 1972 as New York City’s self-proclaimed First vegetarian restaurant, The Smile of the Beyond in Queens, New York was then owned and operated by the followers of spiritual teacher, poet and philosopher Sri Chinmoy. And it still is. I stopped by to check out their vegan offerings as Read more…


My New Go-To Recipe: Gluten-Free Almond Pancakes πŸ₯ž

I am really trying to not eat so much gluten. After trying many gluten-free recipes for pancakes, I have finally tried one I like. Though the batter is thick, they cook up pillowy and delicious. Bring on breakfast! Gluten-Free Almond Pancakes Dry 3 cups gluten free flour 1 and 1/2 cups almond flour 2 Tbsp baking Read more…


Vegan Food In Reno, Nevada

So I kind of love Reno, Nevada. I didn’t expect to, but sometimes a place hits you in all the right places. Firstly there is a lot of vegan food! Which is always indicative of people kinda in the know. This post will only focus on the food. I was Read more…


A Morning at Joshua Tree National Park

It is really difficult to capture the beauty of these trees with the camera. But that doesn’t mean I won’t try. During the beautiful blue hour I began shooting them and I continued until my hunger pangs won the battle. Meet Joshuas. It is when they are plentiful and layered Read more…


Truth & Tonic
Las Vegas, Nevada

It was time to head to the desert again, for the third summer in a row. There is just so much to see in this region–and I like to catch up with my friend in Los Angeles annually. For financial reasons, flying in and out of Vegas is always the Read more…