Labor Day weekend in the U.S. is thought of as the last big holiday of the summer, and as such, it’s a popular weekend for cookouts and pool parties. I don’t have a pool or a BBQ, but I do have a grill pan in my kitchen, a terrace, and friends and family willing to taste […]
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 […]
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 […]
Red, White, Blue, and Brown 4th of July Vegan Dessert
Fourth of July is almost here and my son’s birthday is tomorrow. Michael and his family, Linda and the Costigals, as my grandgirls are called, live in LA with their three rescue dogs. The girls are in Philly and Michael will be tomorrow, too, for the family birthday party. The question for me this morning was, “How to […]
