I decide to start my first day in Tokyo in the Asakusa district. I have no money so the first thing I do is find the post office which has an international ATM. Then I head toward a shrine. I see a Starbucks, and though I loathe to go inside, I want something familiar and to suppress my appetite. I have no idea when and where I'll be able to …Read More
Travel log 2: Trials and tribulations
Tuesday 3pm I made it to Tokyo!! I flew Korean Air and it was the most awesome flight I’ve ever had. They give you a bag that has a toothbrush and slippers, bring you juice every couple of hours and 2 meals were included. They were decent and they even had vegan butter. The first thing I noticed while taking the train to my first couch surfers house is that …Read More
Meatless Monday: Ode to Georgia O’Keefe & Tofu Florentine
New Mexico, Native Diets and Georgia O'Keefe Georgia O’Keefe is one of my favorite chefs. Though she was a legendary American painter, she is less well known for her commitment for homegrown, organic fruits and vegetables. At her Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico, she nurtured verdant gardens and preferred simple meals with fresh ingredients. Ms. O’Keefe provided us with a feast for the eyes in her serene and sexy …Read More
Eating my way through Seattle
I had a lovely long weekend in Seattle for a friend's wedding. Like a good little vegan, I made sure to hit up many vegan cafes during the trip and had a great tweet-up with some awesome vegans, one of which was a recipe tester for Blissful Bites. First up was Thrive. I'm in love with this place. They have cooking programs and a real nice community. The food is …Read More
What true health looks like in my life
I've noticed over the last year that vegans are getting a bad rep in the press and all over the internet. Recently, this LA Times article touts how vegans eat junk and are not healthy. Then Angelina Jolie spews this non-sense of how a vegan diet nearly killed her. My goodness! Unfortunately, many vegans don't eat all that healthy. Even more of them don't cook or don't even know how …Read More
Meatless Monday: Review of Desserts Without Compromise
I had the pleasure of trying out the new dessert eBook by Ricki Heller from the Diet, Desserts & Dogs blog, Desserts Without Compromise this past weekend. First of all I had a lot of fun making these recipes. I haven't really cooked out of a proper cookbook (or eBook) in ages, so it was nice to experiment and follow along. And these dessert recipes are right up my alley …Read More