A poster in the window of the Philadelphia City Institute Free Library announcing an upcoming presentation by the authors of Tahini and Turmeric, caught my attention earlier this year. This day was the first time I’m gone to this library, which is actually close to my home. The authors, sisters Vicky and Ruth, were entertaining […]
Don’t Wait For Passover To Enjoy Vegan Matzo Ball Soup!
I am so lucky to count Nava Atlas (and her talented artist husband Harry C. Tabak) among my close friends. With her many talents – multi-cookbook author, non-fiction author, fine artist, book designer and more – I may have been expecting a bit of a diva when we met but this brilliant, clever woman is […]
The Practical Way to Cook with Miyoko Schinner
Where do I start when it comes to talking about my long-time friend, Miyoko Schinner? I love this woman for who she is, and what she has and is accomplishing. Miyoko is Phenomenally Vegan – in fact, that is her company mission. She is smart, compassionate, fun, a brilliant chef, and a talented jazz singer. Yes, […]
Versatile Vegetable Salad from Sedona VegFest
The fantastic Sedona VegFest this past weekend was a joy, thanks to organizers Don and Bev Fries and the wonderful volunteers and attendees. Sedona VegFest Of course, leaving bitter cold Philadelphia for sunny, stunning Sedona was happy-making in and of itself, but seeing long-time friends and meeting new ones, learning from the speakers–including the brilliant Saray […]
