Baltimore Bytes
Last Saturday I visited my amigo, Leonard, two hours south in Baltimore. Charm City is always a feast for the eyes and the palette. For the eyes: this lovely art deco theater at dusk.
For the palette: a grilled pizza for lunch at Kooper's on Fells Point.
More visual sustenance...We did a mini art crawl and took in the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Walters Art Museum.
Newly remodeled church, against the clean blue sky.Besides boasting a world-class art collection that spans pre-dynastic Egypt to 20th century Europe, the Walters also houses an impressive collection of armour. I must admit, though: if I saw this happy soldier running at me, I'd be more inclined to give him a hug than to pull out my sword.
I came home with a container of Baltimore's famous Old Bay Seasoning to grace my austere [read with tongue-in-cheek] spice cupboard. I love Old Bay sprinkled on fries and on popcorn.
Philly Bikes
On Sunday, I rose bright and early. For breakfast, I made "Fronch" Toast from Vegan with a Vengeance, topped with a strawberry sauce that I threw together.
Here's the toast a-toasting, and the sauce a-simmering.
Photo by Chris Boyd.
I like to run outdoors whenever possible. Last Sunday's run coincided with the 25th Annual Philadelphia International Cycling Championship, known locally as the Manayunk Bike Race. Cheering on the occasional rainbow blur of bikers certainly made my jaunt much more interesting and fun. The 57.6 race is famous....or infamous... for the bikers' four treks up the steep and grueling Manayunk Wall.
After my run, I browsed the stalls of the countless health-centric vendors who had set up shop along the course. Here, Pablo inspects the mountain of *free* goodies that I toted home in my *free* backpack [not pictured]. As you can see, I hit the Larabar
mother lode. The sales rep needed to clear out her stash so she urged me to "Take more, take more!"
mother lode. The sales rep needed to clear out her stash so she urged me to "Take more, take more!" 
I enjoyed a simple summertime dinner: Sloppy Joes and corn on the cob. (This classic recipe will appear in my upcoming cookbook
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24 comments:
I love your posts.
The falafel and grilled pizza look delicious.
man, that sloppy joe looks delicious!!
Love the art deco theater photo! That pizza looks mouth-watering.
That looks like two great summer days :)
Wow, Pablo is so much a part of your family now you'd never guess he was a stray. Kudos to you for being such a great kitty mom!
Looks like fun! That's a serious Larabar stash!
What a great shot of the theater...and all the food, of course.
Looks like you had a wonderful weekend.
Good food, good fun, good for you!
whoa - sloppy joes and corn on the cob sounds like gold right now!
Love those sloppy joes! I've made them twice more since the recipe test. They are truly the best!
I'd love to visit that museum. The pictures you posted are wonderful! Yea for free stuff! I've never tried Lara bars. I'm actually kind of scared to. I've never really liked energy bars. They always taste like chemicals to me. I bought a couple of Clif bars and hated them. Are the Lara Bars any different?
BTW, what is Old Bay seasoning? Is it only available in Baltimore?
mmmmm! I want that corn on the cob and sloppy joe!
Bike races are fun--we've happened upon a few here, too.
Baltimore looks great--I love that town. So many good restaurants!
Baltimore sounds like a great city filled with beautiful art galleries! Also,I love those mini Larabars. Used to get them at the Greenfest on South Street.
Carrie: Larabars are great--they are actually raw food. Just dried fruits, nuts and a spice or two, depending on the variety.
Old Bay is a seafood seasoning, made in Baltimore. It's usually used to flavor crab cakes, but I make a version with it that Omniman says tastes exactly the same.
You can buy Old Bay on the Internet.
mmm everything looks amazing! those little lara bars are too cute for words! :)
I read your blog all the time, but this is my first time commenting. I live in Philly and intern in nyc with GirlieGirl Army http://www.girliegirlarmy.com !
Like you, we're spreadin' the veggin' world, and keepin' it real :) .
i have missed your blog, so glad i linked over from Facebook.
Talk about good times!!
And good eats!
And good workouts!
Love it...
xo
I LOVED your interview with Ed Collins! Your approach to food is wonderful and inspiring. I can't wait for your cookbook!
I am now torn between having fronch toast and falafel for breakfast... Nice score with the Lara Bars - I have only just discovered these, and they are all so good!
My family visited Baltimore last fall, not expecting much--it's a wonderful city, and extremely vegan-friendly for being a smaller metro area! Please tell me you've been to Liquid Earth at some point--their sandwiches are to die for.
Carol: I've been to Liquid Earth a few times. I also love it.
You can see photos on the old blog (Link is at the bottom of the right raisl)
I live right around the corner from the Walters Art Museum! Philly seems much more vegan friendly than Bmore (more actual vegan restaurants) but I do love living here...
Oh, and I do have a big tin of Old Bay sitting on my counter :)
great summer
I bought a couple of Clif bars and hated them. Are the Lara Bars any different?
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