My family and I recently spent the weekend in Rocktown, otherwise known as Harrisonburg, Virginia. Harrisonburg is known to many as the home to James Madison University but it is also the home of some restaurants with great vegan options! We were looking for an easy get away weekend and this easy two hour drive…
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Vegan Lemon Coconut Cheesecake at Gillies in Blacksburg, Virginia
Last week I enjoyed a delicious slice of vegan lemon coconut cheesecake at Gillies in Blacksburg, Virginia while visiting my son at Virginia Tech. The desert was a great way to finish off a delicious dinner … I had the Tofu Gado Gado. I go to Blacksburg to visit my college student but I always…
Famous Vegetarians and Their Recipes
I just finished reading “Famous Vegetarians and Their Favorite Recipes: Lives & Lore From Buddha to Beatles” by Rynn Berry. Berry’s book provides details on the lives of some famous vegetarians and shares recipes from: Pythagoras Gautama the Buddha Jesus Chist Leonardo da Vinci Leo Tolstoy Mahatma Ghandi George Bernard Shaw Paul and Linda McCartney…
Eating Animals
Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer is an excellent read for people who love animals. This National Bestseller challenges the notion that animals are ours to “farm” and eat. This easy read sets the stage for what is the philosophy of being vegan. The essence of this book is its plain language in considering the…
Dandies Vegan Marshmallows Rock!
I recently discovered Dandies Vegan Marshmallows at Whole Foods Markets. These delicious marshmallows melt and catch fire like any other and they taste great on top of ice cream, in brownies, on top of hot chocolate or melted in recipes such as the classic Rice Krispies Treats. According to the company’s Website they are made…
Zen and the Art of Sushi
Sitting at the sushi bar of Sushi Zen in New York City, I am mesmerized by the sushi chef’s skill and artistic abilities. These gentlemen are true craftsmen and while I’m sure they appreciate the pay, I venture to guess they love what they do because each plate they deliver to the counter is prepared…
Gillie’s from the Mountain-top in Blacksburg, Virgnia
Watching the dedication of the new MLK memorial in Washington, DC yesterday I was re-inspired by the vision of social justice Dr. King had for the world. I have always admired Dr. King’s philosophy of nonviolence and one-worldness. It is interesting to consider that members of the King family have followed a vegan diet. I…
Veggie Galaxy Diner. It’s Out of This World!
A few weeks ago I had a business trip to Boston. I made my hotel reservations late and I was lucky to get a hotel room. I’m not sure why there was a shortage of hotel rooms but I venture to guess it was a combination of conferences and back to school for colleges. I…
Going Nuts at Wolfgang Pucks
In my previous post I talked about the “Peking Duck” experience at Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant in the Ritz Carlton Los Angeles and I mentioned the servers who work there. Upon further reflection, I remembered with great compassion, a server who once waited on me in Wolfgang’s Orlando restaurant in Downtown Disney. Upon a visit to…
The Compassionate Plate 