I just spent two fun, albeit freezing cold, days in New York City attending the Foodservice Council for Women at the Restaurant Show before and dining at Beyond Sushi with friends, including Big City Vegan (that is Sharon Nazarian) and visiting the Natural Gourmet Institute. Foodservice Council for Women We were looking forward to attending the Foodservice Council […]
Vegan Dessert Classes and Joy at Rancho La Puerta
Photo bomb blog post ahead! My June birthday week was beyond special, as I celebrated at the best fitness spa in the world, Rancho La Puerta. The Ranch, as its legions of repeat guests attest, supports and encourages integrative wellness for guests of all ages and fitness levels. I was thrilled to return as the guest […]
Food, Friends, Philadelphia, and Beans
The one year anniversary of my moving from my forever home in New York City to my new forever home Philadelphia (a.k.a. The City of Brotherly and Sisterly Love) became a day-long celebration of, well, love. The Basics My longtime sister-from-another-mister Jill Nussinow, The Veggie Queen, was due for a short visit Monday through dawn […]
Meatless Monday at The Plough & the Stars
After an incredible fun time last week, this week started with another Girls Night Out. As it was Monday night, I’d be right to say this meal was a love letter to Meatless Monday, as Chef Lenka Zivkovic offered four Philadelphia friends, and each a vegan chef, one of her renowned vegan tasting menus. Lenka has been cheffing at […]