Chef Charlene Nolan, my dear friend, generous and talented colleague, has been teaching Whole Foods Plant-Based No Oil (WFPBNO) cooking classes at the Stephen Klein Wellness Center for almost a year now. The Stephen Klein Wellness Center, a primary care clinic, is a program of Project HOME, a nationally recognized advocacy group for the homeless. The […]
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 […]
Preview of MOM’s Organic Market, Philadelphia
My Phillly friends rave about MOM’s Organic Markets. In fact, they actually drive out to the Cherry Hill, NJ, and in Bryn Mawr, PA, just to shop at MOM’s. I wondered why, since Philly is not market challenged with two Whole Foods, a Trader Joe, Essene, and Penn Herb, plus lots of other markets I’m […]
Diner En Blanc Philadelphia
I had not gone to a Diner En Blanc when I lived in New York City. Truthfully, I thought it sounded like too much work and a bit elitist, but I learned at the DEB Philadelphia last week and just how wrong I’d been. This night was magical and just good ole fun! You and your dining […]
