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Northstar Pub, Ithaca, NY
Friends and colleagues of mine regularly visit Northstar Pub. I have been here a few times and have not been as blown away with a meal as I would have liked to have been. The restaurant strives to serve local, organic food (ideally within a 100 mile radius), which is a wonderful aspiration. Their menu […]
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie Waffles
I recently made these yummy waffles to test out a new recipe in an upcoming cookbook by Kelly Peloza. The directions were easy to follow and if you are a fan of fruity waffles, this one is for you! The only downside was the waffles were a bit heavy (esp. for a summer breakfast), but […]
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Hot night, cool dinner
In a recent short heat wave we had, we were invited to a good friend’s house for an amazing vegan dinner. Even though the temperature was hot, the meal was a cool, refreshing respite from the heat. We started off the night with a delicious and tangy homemade lemonade. We then had kalamata olive crostini […]
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Vegan Quesadillas
Another simple and quick lunch idea that I make on occasion are vegan quesadillas. Using Daiya cheese (and in this meal, I opted for the new pepperjack flavor), you can get the desired melt factor one typically thinks of with quesadillas. It is very easy to make. Throw a tortilla (I usually use whole wheat) […]
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Purity Ice Cream, Ithaca, NY
One of my favorite things about living where I do is the abundance of places where I can get vegan ice cream. I’m not kidding when I say that I have most of the local ice cream shops programmed into my phone, so I can call in a moment’s notice to ask what their vegan […]