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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…


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…


Vegan in Fairbanks, Alaska
All the Breakfasts

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…


Because: Pretty

Dragon Fruit, or Pitaya, is usually a bit expensive. But my neighborhood produce shop Garden Hills, my go-to for quick, safe grocery shopping during this pandemic–and often my only human contact during the day, had a bunch for two-for $1! So I bought some. Mostly because alien egg-looking fruit is Read more…


Scenes From a Quarantine, Part 5

Here are the latest highlights from the Quarantine cafe! First in the bakery, my failed sourdough starter. It was bubbling nice and fine, but I accidentally killed it. I’m starting another tomorrow, because… persistence. Next a stop at the bar before I’m seated at the best seat in the house. Read more…


Ya Put da Lime in da Coconut…
with Chia seeds 🥥

This is the best thing I’ve eaten in quite some time. It’s sweet, creamy, zesty, fresh, light and vibrant. But it is also easy and versatile. Consider this a semi-base. Thanks to The Greek for this delicious version. I can’t wait to make it with the key limes I’m going Read more…


V.V. Overnight Oats

People sometimes want to know about my overnight oats. I whip up a big batch every Sunday to take care of breakfast for the week. They’re super easy, nutritionally dense and highly customizable. Though I usually just eyeball all of the ingredients, this time, for you, I kept track of Read more…


Breakfast is my superpower.

This powerful breakfast helps my morning person-ness. I make a batch of this on the weekend and divvy it up so it’s ready to bring to work. This is a revamped version of my usual chia oatmeal that incorporates new and exciting magical powders. Cacao Buckwheat Porridge Layer 1 and Read more…


8 Easy New Years Resolutions for Health: Diversifin’

Eating the same thing, especially a diet that is imbalanced with starches and sugar, leads to all sorts of health ailments. But big changes can also be difficult to sustain.  That is why I resolve to welcome more healthful yet simple additions to my usual repertoire… to diversify my food Read more…


Bits of Winter Renewal

On the Winter Solstice our sun takes a nice long and potent look at the Tropic of Capricorn… and then turns around all poignant-like, tossing her golden rays–all resolved in beautiful definiteness.  Winter comes and she seems farther away… but really it’s just because you’re leaning in the other direction Read more…


2015, Pantry Turnover / From Scratch

I want to make more stuff from scratch in 2015. (I don’t know if it is the pouring over the Oh She Glows cookbook that I got for Christmas or a renewal/resolutions thing.) But I started doing just that, focusing on turning over the dormant items in my pantry, fridge, and freezer. Read more…


Oregonian Eats [Bend, Eugene, Portland]

Pleased to be finally eating a healthy breakfast, my day of Oregon eats began in Bend at Mother’s Juice Cafe. This place fit right in with Bend, a progressive mix of aging hippies and idealistic youngins. I had their Mothers Bowl: a vibrant chia pudding (made with hemp milk, kale, lemon, ginger and mango) Read more…


Live Free Or Die. (Vegan New Hampshire, Day 2)

I love New England. This I knew but had forgotten. As the hours of watching the scenery went by, I remembered. Here are some food highlights from our Day 2 in New Hampshire. Spoon Revolution is Concord, New Hampshire’s only all-vegan eatery. They offer a small seasonal menu of all-vegan, Read more…


Eastern Island Retreat

I spent the week at an island retreat. Not an exotic island by any means. I have lived on this geographic island for 97% of my life [fraction to decimal conversion: 32/33 = 0.96969697], the latter 9 in Brooklyn proper, its western tip. But with a warm and cozy home Read more…