One of my favorite things I love to eat in the world is a good old bagel from New York City. I regularly travelled to NYC a in my childhood to visit…
I Am A Food For Life Instructor!
I am thrilled to share the exciting news that I have officially become a certified…
Fresh Look & Focus!
At the beginning of my Music and Mangos adventure in 2013, I embarked on this…
Last Garden Harvest
This may be one of my last big harvests of the season! Today’s yield from…
Birthday Black Bean Brownies
Tonight, my family orchestrated a heartwarming birthday celebration with a special whole food plant based…
Green Tomato Stew
Savoring the rich flavors of a green tomato stew, a delightful creation from the last…
Pupusas From The Mission
My favorite thing to eat when I visit San Francisco, hands down, are pupusas—a true…
What Food To Pack?
Embarking on my journey as a vegan musician since my teenage years, I’ve witnessed a…
Not Your Average Green Smoothie
As the spring equinox graces us with its renewal, I’ve embarked on a journey to…
Baked Apple Nostalgia
In celebration of International Women's Day, I was recently invited to perform at Celebrating Puerto…
Plant Diversity & Gut Health
This vibrant dish is a botanical symphony, harmonizing the flavors of 21 different plants! The…
Veggie Stock Is Your Friend
The versatility of vegetable stock is a cornerstone in our kitchen, serving as a multifaceted…
The Magic of Mycology
Attending the Soul Fire Farm 3D skill share on mycology, led by the incredible Darren…
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Eating Local in Portland, ME
Since 2009 my band, Taina Asili y la Banda Rebelde, has visited Maine to perform at one of the many festivals they have at Harry Brown’s Farm in Starks. For the past…
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Birthdays and Vegan Bliss In Berlin
The last day of our Break the Chains European Tour this past June landed us in Berlin, Germany. It has always been a dream of mine to visit Berlin, and it was…
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10 Tips For Easy Vegan Family Travel
After 18 years traveling the world as a vegan musician, and 12 years of traveling as a vegan family, I have learned quite a few traveling tips that might come in handy…
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Vegan Ricans In Chicago
I have been inspired by the Puerto Rican community of Humboldt Park in Chicago, particularly Paseo Boricua on Division Street, ever since I first performed there over 10 years ago. A friend…
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Social Centers & Vegan Cafés On Our Europe Tour
I first heard the legends of the amazing squatted spaces in Europe during my teen years in the punk scene. Friends in punk bands would tour Europe and come home raving about…
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European Music Tour Begins In Ireland
This past June I embarked a lifelong dream of doing a musical tour in Europe. After years of planning, booking and fundraising, our family set off on a life changing adventure. Gaetano…
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Chocolate, Musica y Oaxaca
When my best friend Leah informed me that her whole family was going to be moving to Oaxaca and would be gone for half the year, my gut reaction was a selfish…
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Western Mass Winter Getaway
Winters in Albany can get a little draining to say the least. Because it is a small city, we tend feel bored with all of our indoor fun options come our second…
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Local Romantic Birthday Adventure
I love traveling, but Gaetano has more complicated feelings about it. A comfortable vacation for Gaetano often looks like being in town and doing the cozy things he loves. So, instead of…