Foraging for greens: vegetarian fast food

The recent New York Times article about how (un)healthy Chipotle is made me think about fast food. No, eating organic food doesn’t mean it’s healthy, any more than eating vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free food means that it’s healthy. But the point of fast food is to be fast— it shouldn’t be something you eat every...

Wszstykie krasnalowe: all the female dwarfs

When I first moved to Wrocław, right away I noticed the dwarves: sitting on windowsills, hanging from lampposts, swimming in fountains. Part delightful whimsy, part tourist attraction, the dwarves are little statues that are placed all over the city— and their numbers are slowly increasing. Some are sponsored by the city, some are privately owned—...

Mermaids, Vikings and raw vegan food: Denmark

At once both cool and stylized and Scandinavian, yet home to fairy tales and wistful mermaids, Copenhagen is a wonderful city to explore— and get lost in. On the top of my list were renting a bicycle and wandering through the museums (Tivoli Gardens and canal tours a bit too cold!) If you have time,...

Turkish rice pilaf (gluten-free and vegan)

For a New Year's resolution, I've decided to try and master some basics of cooking. Risotto has been at the top of my list, but first I wanted to try rice pilaf. It's a simple dish, but delicious, and pairs well with your favorite vegetables. This recipe comes from the Turkish American Society of Michigan, who...