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๐Ÿ’˜Valentine’s Day Photo Dump๐Ÿ’˜

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 ’24 Outtakes

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…


One of the Best Vegan Pizzas I Ever Had
The Dough Boyz & Red Fern Collaboration

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…


Early Birthday Celebration with the Family ๐ŸŽˆ

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’ ๐Ÿคฃ A vegan pizza delivered from True Food Kitchen, one of my favorite vegan pizzas. The Roasted Read more…


The Days at Hither Hills
Montauk, Long Island

When a camping spot in the coveted J-section at Hither Hills State Park opened up, I booked it for two nights knowing there wouldn’t be a better way to spend the evening on my visit back to the metro area of New York. And it would be a perfect location 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…


Goodbye Bay Ridge ๐Ÿ‘‹
Brooklyn Firefly

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…


Mid July? Already?

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…


Mid June Food Miscellany

I’m way into creating my own pokรฉ bowl, like this one from a place called Poke Rainbow. But then… Poof! The eateries disappear inexplicably. I really don’t get it. Sushi lunch from Kiku. Vegetarian sushi perfection Drinks after work at Shaka Shaka Tiki. Pulled in by ube, but the space Read more…


Vegan Pizza Wars ๐Ÿ•
Rochester, New York

Swan Dive is a hip bar that happens to have some pretty outstanding vegan options. I appreciate a completely cheeseless, or marinara pie–especially when each component hits with simple perfection. Pillowy crust dreamy enough to make this a filling pie despite no hearty toppings. If I had to make a Read more…


Vegan Options At D’Matteos Pizza
Ronkonkoma, Long Island

It’s always nice to support a Long Island eatery who offers extensive vegan options. So after some exploring, a visit to D’Matteos Pizza in Ronkonkoma, Long Island. The sweet Matteo helped us and we were so endeared by him. We picked several items from the all-vegan menu… The vegan baked Read more…


Busy Times Photo Dump ๐Ÿ˜ตโ€๐Ÿ’ซ

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…


F&F Pizzeria ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

F&F Pizzeria has outstanding vegan pizza. Outstanding. Though you can choose from a couple of vegan pizzas by the slice, they’ve also got pretty fantastic sounding pies I plan to devour soon. Let’s first look at their Red Sicilian slice, made with Bianco DiNapoli Tomatoes, Castelvetrano Olives, Sicilian Oregano, and Read more…


Lots of Vegan Food in Rochester, NY {Part 6.5}

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…


Autumn Bits

As Autumn magic feeds my spirit, some bits of it before it leaves suddenly. As it usually does… Above, some delectable autumn-inspired vegan goodies from Confectionery! in the East Village. I must say that Lagusta’s Luscious and Sweet Maresa’s have the best vegan treats in the New York area. In Read more…


Los Angeles Vegan
All the Eats

The gang back in LA. Really, going to LA feels like going to a friend’s house. There is a comfort and at-home-ness I have always felt there. So with all significant tourist attractions kinda already done, it is always about the amazing vegan food there! Just What I Kneaded in Read more…


From the Airport to New Jersey Vegan Eats

Straight from the airport it was onward to New Jersey for a day of sights and vegan eats, starting with one of the best vegan pizzas in the tri-state. Pizzanada‘s Vegan Meat Lasagna Grandma Pie with vegan mozzarella, vegan ricotta & seitan was dreamy when served piping hot… and then, Read more…


Vegan in Fairbanks, Alaska
All the Lunches

Round two of my vegan eats in Fairbanks, Alaska! Starting with East Ramp Pizza and their dreamy vegan ricotta. It’s made in-house, free of packages, and so a thousand times better. The East Ramp area is an aircraft operations area, so East Ramp Pizza is dedicated to the aviation history Read more…


Pizzanada ๐Ÿ•
Fantastic Vegan Pizza in Bloomfield, New Jersey

There is an amazing pizza place in Bloomfield, New Jersey with a tremendous amount of vegan options! Pizzanada started with just one option… but demand soon guided half their new menu. I chatted up the friendly counter woman to get the scoop on the best, most well-loved vegan offerings. And Read more…


Cecconi’s in Brooklyn,
Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass

After hearing of the vegan option’s at Cecconi’s gorgeous DUMBO space overlooking both the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, it went straight to the top of my Brooklyn list. But first, a stroll in the late afternoon sun. With a reservation, we got the option to nab one of their outdoor Read more…


Another Round of Staten Island Vegan Eats
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Back over the bridge for some more vegan eats! Firstly, breakfast at Northside Coffee in West Brighton. I’ve reported on this space before, but when it wasย Fab Cup. (You may remember my complaining about their Golden Milk latte and their lack of good vegan options here.) Now, renovated and with Read more…


Vegan Florida Eats ๐ŸŒด
Christopher’s Kitchen, Palm Beach Gardens

The all-vegan Christopher’s Kitchen was a perfect first dinner in West Palm area. Elevated without being stuffy, their food is an example of the best food can be–close to its original form yet deliciously treated with care–delivering on all fronts: taste, texture and presentation. For starters, the Avocado Ginger Roll, Read more…


Vegan Pizza on Long Island
Pazzo Ristorante in Wading River

After a long day of exploring, we needed some sustenance. With several vegan options on their menu, it was Pazzo Ristorante that replenished our energy. This pie, the Brendan’s Sweet sauce & Vegan Cheese pie, was absolutely heavenly. And they have plenty more vegan bites to try after future exploring Read more…


Long Island Pizza Break
True Food Kitchen

True Food Kitchen is in 17 states, but it’s a delight to have it as an option on Long Island, which lacks vegan options beyond utilizing packaged cheeses and meat analogs. After a full day of running around the Island, the Butternut Squash Pizza made for a divine lunch. The Read more…


Yes & Snow

I kind of react to snow like someone in a movie, hands out and smiling gleefully. Though I am well aware of water cycle diagrams, powdery white fluffy flakes blanketing the entire neighborhood still holds a bit of childish magic. So I tried to take selfies within it, just like Read more…


๐ŸŽŠ Happy New Year to Me
Blue Mountain Vista Observatory

As I am wont to do, I spent my birthday far away–far from obligations to others and doing exactly what brings me joy. This joy will be the subject matter of the next posts as I packed my itinerary so full of wonder–battling the year’s chaos, upheaval and misery. It’d Read more…