We were the first people on the patio at the newly opened Sarino on Goss Ave., Louisville, KY. But, by the time we left, the patio was full. After all, it was seventy degrees in February. And, even in Louisville, separated from the bitter mid-western winters only by the Ohio River, a seventy degree... Continue Reading →
Vegan’s delight at Dragon King’s Daughter
Crazy Mexican-Japanese fusion with vegan overtones It was Valentine's Day. How to celebrate the love of two old hippies, whose affection remains unsullied by having children? We headed straight to Dragon King's Daughter, the best Mexican-Japanese restaurant we know of. Also the only Mexican-Japanese fusion restaurant we know of. Dragon King's Daughter has not marketed... Continue Reading →
How to replace an egg, without the bullshit
By Lynn Hamilton First, let me just clarify that an egg is not an animal lover's worst enemy. An organic egg, harvested from a free-range chicken, provides great protein, and it doesn't cost any misery. If you boil it, it provides low-calorie protein. Dialysis patients are required to eat two eggs a day because the... Continue Reading →
How to make a decent vegan salad dressing
Never buy bottled again By Lynn Hamilton When I hear vegans rave about bottled salad dressings, I know they must be desperate. Back in the day, people used to tell me that Amy's green goddess dressing was the bomb. The only thing I can conclude is that making a decent salad dressing is some kind... Continue Reading →
Six things you might not know about Cathy Zachari
Cathy Zachari is one of the most charming people you will ever meet. She is also the owner, proprietor, and bartender at the legendary Come Back Inn in the Germantown neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. That's one thing you might not have known. Here are the others: She was a waitress at Come Back Inn before... Continue Reading →
Come Back Inn: A Historical Treasure
The crime partner came home, took one look at what I'd left on the stove, and gave me a short list of restaurants he'd rather go to than endure my cooking. I've learned not to sweat the little things. Life is too short. So we ended up at Come Back Inn, a Germantown Italian restaurant... Continue Reading →
Crazy delicious at HopCat
"I've been thinking about the portabella reuben for over a week," my husband informed me. That kicked off a magical dinner at HopCat, the Bardstown brewery that boasts pretty much every beer on the planet. Turns out they have an array of vegetarian food as well. We ended up splitting the reuben and french fries.... Continue Reading →
