Up I Go ✈️

I’m embarking upon some major changes… ones that require me to spend weeks in Charlotte, North Carolina for training. I look forward to detailing my journey here in the weeks to come! A quick celebratory photoshoot in honor of my new career…


Happy Menstrual Hygiene Day!

I didn’t know this was an occasion until just a few days ago. I had finally created the collage that had been on my mind every month. The bright vivid maxi pad wrappers represent a perplexing juxtaposition. I’ve always enjoyed the motif. All done! And doesn’t this breakfast bowl have Read more…


Vegan Eats at Golden Harvest Cafe
Henrietta, New York

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…


Beautiful Things at Mount Hope Cemetery

The turn of the seasons are my very favorite times to photograph cemeteries… And on foot, in the newly docile air, one discovers the gems not visible from the road… The van from afar Cat 1 Cat 2 Still snow on the ground Aren’t we? Sealed up A little birdhouse Read more…


Date Night at Mendon 64
Mendon, New York

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…


Green Things for St. Patrick’s Day
🌈 🇮🇪 🍀 🍺 💚

It’s that time of year again! St. Patrick’s Day! To follow is a couple of seasonal green offerings Flapjack fever Now with strawberry A gorgeous smoothie bowl with my greens powder Another greens bowl The season specialty at Tree Town Cafe! This is the Lucky Charmaccino Frappe–A vanilla and green Read more…


It’s Maple Weekend in New York State 🍁

Maple Sugaring is something I was interested in learning more about! So on one of New York’s Maple Weekends, we headed over to Letchworth State Park for their pancake breakfast and a presentation on maple syrup production. We were able to do shots of each grade of syrup… except the Read more…


Family Date Night
The Gatehouse in Rochester, NY

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…


Hello Spring

The little crocus that could on our front lawn… So potent with color and life A trip to Highland Park would bring plenty of color These baby blues are a regional Spring favorite Some pink emerges Paper white Buds So many colors Spring afoot A picnic in the park! And Read more…


Mid March Photo Purge {Pictorial}

{A nice day by Lake Ontario} {Dentist Views} {The best tortillas} {Why I thrift: Left–Thifted for same price of Right–One pair of pants} {Still Chili Time} {Date Night at Bar Bantam} {Tofu} {Pretty Oil} {Thrift Find} {Tofu Scramble} {Basement Organizing} {Doing Ceramics} {My Mermaid Tail} {Roller Girl} {More Thrift Finds} Read more…


Florida Outtakes

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…


In Search of Manatees
Crystal River, Florida

Another goal of mine while in Florida… swim with the manatees. Having done so in 2006, 2016 and now in 2024, I have seen norms change drastically in Crystal River, Florida. My private tour would be far less fruitful than previous visits and would ultimately kill my underwater camera. Here Read more…


On the Nature Coast
Shired Island Campground

I ventured into Old Florida to check out the dark skies. This was the highlight of my quick trip and most definitely well worth it. First, some scenic beauty in the daytime hours. See those tracks in the sand… well I got my rental car stuck in the sand, much Read more…


Blue Spring State Park
Orange City, Florida

Soon my daily life will be completely different and temporarily out of my control. Finally, my career shift is coming to fruition… so I needed to take an excursion before these drastic changes. I cashed in my miles for a quick excursion to Florida. My first stop was Blue Spring Read more…


Bowled Over, Part 2
More Beautiful Bowls

Making a beautiful and bountiful smoothie bowl is an art! Here are my latest creations… So many berries! A bit more basic Now I have some golden berries! These are so interesting. Have you ever tried them before? A little closer up More of them golden berries! Now with dragon Read more…


More Time at Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital
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Happy 80th Birthday Mom 🌸

A very special birthday means a very special cake I was tasked to do… my Mother is turning 80. I busted out the silicone numbers for the cake Starting the piping All done! I am pleased with how it turned out. I actually bought a cake sheet and box from Read more…


Back on LI / Bklyn {Some Outtakes}

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…


Marble Cupcake Break

My guy’s son’s birthday is here, so I’d need to make his classroom cupcakes before heading to celebrate yet another awesome Pisces, my Mom! When I asked him what kind of cupcakes he wanted, he was torn between vanilla and chocolate… so it was marble cupcakes for the win. A Read more…


February Outtakes

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…


The Spirit of Rochester
Abandoned on the Genesee River {Pictorial}


Black Velvet Cupcakes

Black cocoa calls to me from the pantry, and so a deep, dark chocolate cupcake would be today’s plan. This recipe would be my guide, though I was skeptical my cakes would be as black because of the prevalence of enhanced photos on blogs. But this batter had real potential… Read more…


Tapas 177
Rochester Date Night

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…


These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things: Old Bowling Alleys 🎳

It’s been a bit since I added a new “These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things” to my blog. This entry has been a long nostalgic favorite: Old bowling Alleys. There is something fascinatingly grimy about an old school alley, something that the new and trendy lanes completely miss Read more…


Fire & Ice
Eternal Flame Falls

Another place I couldn’t wait to return to once winter came, Eternal Flame Falls. This naturally-fueled eternal flame is thought to be caused by potent gas seepage from the ancient shale bedrock, however some researchers believe this to be an incorrect hypothesis given the temperature of the rock relative to Read more…


Bowled Over

I have been pretty obsessed with making breakfast bowls as of lately. Most are a mix with my greens powder below. “Garden of Life Raw Organic Perfect Food Green Superfood Juiced Greens Powder” A very important characteristic about this greens powder is: Stevia is just disgusting. Now some shots of Read more…