Cooking in Bushwick
While I was on hiatus, I did a lot of cooking at my sister’s apartment in Bushwick, Brooklyn. My sister works a ton, but was able to take some time off while I was visiting (and hey, thanks for...
View ArticlePre-Hiatus (or some crafts, cooking and coffee before my time in Brooklyn)
I’ve returned yet again from sneaking the heck out-of-town for the holiday mess. This time last year, I was sipping from young coconuts in Cambodia, while this time last week, J. Legume and I were...
View ArticleMore (vegan) Cooking in Bushwick
After a few years off, I found myself visiting the ‘ol home state not once but twice in late 2012. I’d been perusing those tempting fare alert emails, talking snow withdrawal with J. Legume, and the...
View ArticleRecent Portlanding: A Photo Essay (as seen in Portlandia)
There’s sometimes a phrase you find yourself using against your better judgement. You find it entering your conversations. It’s suddenly there. You may become aware, and attempt to phase it out and...
View ArticleTwo Weeks, Behind the Scone: Recent Cooking, Bagels, Scones, Reading & Curries
I’ve been perusing Serious Eats (and wishing they’d read my mind and hand over my own vegan column already, jeez) quite a bit lately, and had to borrow one of their regular features as a title here,...
View ArticleFurther Northwest, Continued: 48 hours & Spring Vegan Eats in Seattle, WA
Things that rule: I’ve now scored a total of 3 $1 Boltbus tickets since they started their NW routes. My travel bug has been itching up a storm, and this Spring’s venture to Victoria B.C. and back has...
View ArticleAnatomy of a Grocery Trip: Fubonn (It’s the Summer of Curry)
One place I keep in my rotation no matter what is Fubonn, an Asian supermarket on SE 82nd just south of Division, because inevitably, I find the need for lemongrass, coconut milk, fresh tofu and kaffir...
View ArticleCurry-Basil Fried Rice Appreciation (and Recipe)
VeganMoFo Day Three> Fried rice takes one hot pan and a few basic ingredients: that rice from the night before, veggies, soy sauce, sesame oil, pinches of sugar and pepper, and maybe some baked...
View ArticleHump Day: Weekend Birthday Cake, Drinks & Dinner at Departure
VeganMoFo Day Eleven > Looking back on Days Six & Seven with a coconut layer cake, dinner at Departure and my 31st birthday celebration stuff. Continue reading →
View ArticleWe’re Not in Portland Anymore: Postcards from Hiatus, Hiatus
Scenes from my vegan travels in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Bangkok. Continue reading →
View ArticleAsia Scenic Goes Vegan: My Day at One of Chiang Mai’s Thai Cooking Schools
Another fond look back at the hiatus, and my experience at Chiang Mai's Asia Scenic Cooking Class. Curry appreciation, galore. Continue reading →
View ArticleThis Week in Stir Fries & Farmers Markets
Reviewing this past week in produce and sharing a recipe for Thai-style basil & chili stir fry sauce. Continue reading →
View ArticleHiatus, Hiatus Retrospect: 2013 Thailand Vegetarian Festival (Chiang Mai, Pai...
150+ Photos of the 2013 Thailand Vegetarian Festival, taken in Pai, Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Continue reading →
View ArticleYear in Review: Twentysomething Really, Really Great Vegan Eats of 2014
So, I ate a hot dog last year. Continue reading →
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