I’ve shared about my annual cooking workshops in Drew Gardens. Last time people recorded videos. Recording was impromptu, so I didn’t bring a good microphone, so sorry the sound isn’t great, but you can see something of the experience. Some students from Fordham University were making documentaries of Drew Gardens as a class project and I ended up in them:

Andy is Executive Chef at Lenox Hill Hospital, in the Northwell Health network. He has over 28 years of experience, including foundational years working with renowned chefs Raymond Blanc and Daniel Boulud in both his native England and his adopted home of New York. His signature style of cooking developed while he was the executive chef of the health-focused, Michelin-starred restaurant Rouge Tomate; combining a nutritional and seasonal approach to[…] Keep reading →

I don’t usually just talk about what I did, but sometimes things work out enough and I feel great about how major life choices I’ve made work out. Last Saturday, Sunday, and Monday were great times. I’ll share Monday first since it’s not visual so might get lost following the other two. Monday: Einstein and Nobel Prize winners Monday I met with a physics professor who mentored me in college[…] Keep reading →

Come to my third annual cooking workshop at the wonderful Drew Gardens in the Bronx THIS SATURDAY. My mom will attend to share about organizing food coops. Click for all the logistics: Everyday Choices, Big Impact: The Power of Sustainable Living Drew Gardens is one of New York City’s great gems. I love it there. You will too, along with my famous no-packaging vegan solar-powered stew. About the Event: Are[…] Keep reading →

I’ve written about how people act like food coops don’t work for people without resources like time and money or who have kids. It took me a long time to realize they didn’t see food coops being started because the people starting them didn’t have time or money and had kids. When my parents couldn’t make ends meet, then after they divorced and struggled more to make ends meet, forming[…] Keep reading →

I’ve written about how people act like food coops don’t work for people without resources like time and money or who have kids. It took me a long time to realize they didn’t see food coops being started because the people starting them didn’t have time or money and had kids. When my parents couldn’t make ends meet, then after they divorced and struggled more to make ends meet, forming[…] Keep reading →

I wish I could put into words how delicious this squash is. Most people seem to think of squash as something you have to cook, but they taste sweet and delicious raw. As you can see, I dice them to put on cereal like any other fruit. One thing making this one so special is that it was given to me from the crew who grew it at Drew Gardens[…] Keep reading →