Last night at the Restaurant School in Philadelphia, I was among 22 new members inducted into the Philadelphia Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International chapter by president Natayna DiBona and First Vice President Lynn Buono. I was honored and excited, inspired, and well-fed. Around tables of eight, current and new members introduced ourselves before the […]
Italian with a Twist: Christina Pirello’s Baci di Damas (Ladies Kisses)
When I moved in June to Philadelphia, I did have a few things on my must-do-first list, and highlighted on that list was to finally have an espresso with Philly’s own Christina Pirello. We met on a rainy day at the Italian market in Christina’s favorite coffee shop, Anthony’s, and we talked and talked like […]
NYC Vegan Black and White Cookies
NYC Vegan by Michael Suchman and Ethan Ciment from Vegan Mos is the first plant-based cookbook to celebrate the famous foods of New York City. As a 40-year resident of New York City (and Brooklyn born), I have been hoping to see this book for a long time. Who better to write it than Michael Suchman and Ethan […]
Chocolate Chippers from The Book of Veganish
Bestselling authors Kathy Freston and Rachel Cohn join together to create a toolbox of resources to aid socially aware teens and young adults interested in adopting a vegan lifestyle. The Book of Veganish contains everything curious young adults need to help them navigate through the transition to a vegan lifestyle. The 70 simple recipes are perfect […]
