Mussels and bread

Last Friday, as we often do, my coworkers went out for lunch. We walked over to Little Italy to find a vegetarian friendly option for one of my friends who is hard pressed to find lunch selections at any restaurant I pick. I chose mussels in a white sauce, and nibbled on this bread with [...]

Kurihara Harumi

I had a chance to listen to and meet Kurihara Harumi yesterday at the Japan Society in New York. I have been aware of her for some time, but have never owned a cook book. She has had several television programs in Japan, many books, and had even been called the Japanese Martha Stuart. She [...]

New toys

It’s no secret that I don’t have the most health eating habits. To my credit, I don’t eat a lot of processed foods (cook my own junk food), but it’s clear I need a shift in diet as I am getting older. I have decided to incorporate more raw food vegan meals into my diet, [...]

Are hot dogs better in Coney Island?

Yes. Especially at Nathans. I don’t know why, perhaps because they are grilled, and have almost 100 years of practice. Whatever the reason, the results are stellar. Stepping off the train in Coney Island the first thing you see is the original Nathans, which inevitably has 100′s of people waiting in line. It’s worth it.

Reason 1,042 that I ♥ NYC

Spotted this awesome truck in Williamsburg, BK today. I was drawn in by the design, and then noticed that they sourced ice cream and treats from all over the world! If you look on the menu, they have the flag of the country of origin. On top of all that it’s pink and decked out [...]