Winter is coming and there is no better way to warm up than with some hot and fresh vegan buttermilk biscuits. This easy recipe is bound to make Sunday morning (or any morning) a hit in the house, be it a solo bake, a bake for that special someone, or …
The Gays’ (and others’) Dilemma. Why is it that people just aren’t saying this out loud: The only problem with homosexuals and our queer family is sex. The scary sex! The sex that kills kids in schools and the sex that kills minorities at Wal-Mart … wait, I think I …
I am not going to lie. I feel crazy. Bad sleeping, bad eating, lots of wine. Three things that are detrimental to keeping your head on straight. Where to begin? What is life? Why are we living it? Who the fuck knows? No one. Don’t trust anyone who says they …
When you get to the weekend, pancakes are always a great idea. Make them better by making them green. A Japanese ex-pat friend of mine claimed he could not find matcha powder in the US that was palatable. So when I was last in Japan, he tasked me with the mission to find some …
Hey folks, this episode won the James Beard award for Television Program, on Location. By that honor alone you know it is good, but unlike the other episodes from The Chef’s Table series, this one features a woman with an amazing and fascinating story. The Chef’s Table is beautiful and frustrating. Some chefs are jerks …
Wines from Rioja are like no others. It was September 2003, post 9/11 but pre diaper and shoe bombs, and my first trip to Europe. We picked Barcelona as if we knew better. Why not? It still had Roman ruins and was on the Mediterranean Ocean. The size was manageable …
This week it is Rascal Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The wine is all pinot noir. It is nice and light, though technically medium bodied. If a cold white or rosé isn’t your jam, this is great for a warm summer evening. You could even chill this one slightly. It is a little …
This one is soooo good. It is a vegan-friendly red wine from California and it is not to be missed. It is warm, jammy, and full of JUICE! Tierra Divina Vineyards Reds, hailing from Lodi which is always a good sign. (Have you ever had a bad bottle from Lodi? Me neither.) …
Late summer days in San Sebastián, Spain, feasting on local fresh food and (re)discovering cider. You may not be able to go to Spain, like my favorite “gastricons” Margarita or Shannon, did but it can be brought to you with this vegan Isastegi Cider from the Basque region. Perfect picnic time! …
It is officially autumn and that means RAMEN! Here are some easy vegan recipes from around the ‘net that I have personally enjoyed. Please let me know what your favorite vegan ramen recipes are in the comments section below. There are many options on the internet for vegan ramen recipes, …