Get ready for the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026! As I prepare for my 15th consecutive year attending the Specialty Food Association’s biggest event, I’m sharing what I’m most excited to discover—from innovative vegan products and international flavors to emerging food trends and exciting new brands.
Eats
In recent years, New York City has seen a surge in upscale vegan restaurants. While the food is often exceptional, the steep prices make them more suitable for special occasions. Fortunately, many of their dishes — especially pasta — can be recreated at home for a fraction of the cost. Read on for my take on the Vegan Cacio e Pepe that’s become a staple on vegan restaurant menus across the country.
I have been vegan for over 10 years now and I have to say that there have been massive innovations and improvements in vegan foods. Here are 7 of my faves for Summer 2025.
I wrote this back in 2016. But, Lord knows, I need good fortune in 2025 after having another one of the most tumultuous years of my life. In addition, we are idiotically going into a very scary time with a criminally insane, coup-staging, convicted felon, serial rapist, and complete moron as the President of the United States. So, I am reposting this story with the hopes that we will all — individually, and as a nation — have good fortune in 2025.
Dozens of studies show that a vegan diet is better for your health. While I still eat fish occasionally, I am vegan 98% of the time. However staying vegan has required tons of experimentation to find the best vegan alternatives to my favorite films. Fortunately, nowadays there is a plant-based version of every type of food. Here are my faves for Fall 2024!
Since I am mostly vegan and am a teetotaler, I am reviewing the best vegan foods and snacks plus alcohol-free bevies for July 4th. Hope this helps others with the same lifestyle choices.
The Summer Fancy Food show is one of my favorite trade shows as it offers thousands of food brands and an opportunity to discover new brands to cover and feature in my pages.
I ate mostly vegan with a bit of fish for 6 years. I had to add chicken back to my diet while I had health issues but I plan to try to reduce it or eliminate it again soon. Here are the vegan products that are staples in my pantry and fridge right now.