Be sure to join me, Jumpin’ Zach Flash, for Central New York’s Greatest Hits every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here are some things you may not know about me. My favorite musician is John Lennon (this explains my round glasses—it's NOT because I am a Harry Potter fan). My favorite John Lennon song has to be “Give Peace a Chance.” My favorite Beatles songs are “Don’t Let Me Down” and “Come Together.” My hobby is photography, and you can see a lot of my work right here on this website—search “Zach’s Weekly Snaps” to check out my photos.
Jumpin' Zach Flash
Will Utica Soon See a Wegmans?
It is no secret that I love Wegmans. Being a vegan and having special dietary needs, Wegmans has everything. Wegmans even made my list of the top places in Syracuse to get a vegan meal. The only unfortunate thing is that the closest Wegmans to the Utica area is 45 minutes away in Syracuse. So, out of curiosity, I decided to email Wegmans and ask if the grocery store would ever come to Utica. And,
Top Vegan Super Bowl Treats
The Super Bowl is fast approaching, and that means Super Bowl parties are going to popping up all over. The main food at a Super Bowl party consists of some sort of cheese dip, meat, pizza, chicken wings and a lot of other junk food. So, what is a vegan to do at a Super Bowl party? Easy--bring a dish to share. And, the best dish to bring to any football party is a dip of some sort. Here are a few
How to Make the Perfect Vegan Valentine’s Dinner
February is almost here. And, that not only means we are one more step closer to spring, it also means Valentine's Day is fast approaching. It's that time of the year when you scramble to get your sweetheart the perfect gift and figure out what to make for that splendid candlelit dinner. Now, I can't help you with the gift part of things, but I can help you with an idea on what to make for a delic
Cute Cat Wants More Attention [VIDEO]
Here is a video that is sure to melt your heart, and it will probably make your go, "Awwwwww, that's so cute!" It made me say that. Here is a cat that keeps pulling on this person's hand to get more petting. It's super cute.
Places to Get a Vegan Meal in Syracuse–Zach’s Favorites
Many of us who live in Utica have found ourselves taking the 45 minutes drive to Syracuse from time to time--whether it be for shopping, food or visiting friends and family. I find myself driving out to Syracuse at least four to five times a month. What do I do when I go out there? I mainly go for shopping (at Wegmans) and for the many vegan-friendly restaurants out there. In fact, Syracuse ranked
Places to Get a Vegan Meal in Utica–Zach’s Favorites
Utica has a population of about 62,000. And out of those people, there are a few of us who are vegan. Although Utica is a somewhat small city, there are some great places to go to get a vegan or vegetarian meal. I should mention that the places on the list do have meat options as well as vegan options. Today, I would like to share with you my list of favorite vegan-friendly restaurants in Utica.
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Delicious Vegan Beverages for the Holidays
Last week, I shared with you a few of my favorite vegan dessert recipes. And, while you're diving into those vegan sweet treats, you might need something to wash them down with. But, vegans don't drink cow's milk. So what are we to do? No worries. Here are a few vegan beverages to quench your holiday thirst. Here's our top Vegan drinks for the holidays.
Top Vegan Desserts for the Holidays- Zach’s Favorites
The holidays are a time for family, fun, and of course, food. And, the best kind of food, other than the main course, is dessert. Whether it's sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies or pie and cake, desserts are a staple at a dinner table during the holidays. So, what about those vegan out there? (A vegan is a person who does not eat meat, fish, dairy, eggs or honey.) What do vegans eat for dessert ar
The Easiest Way to Peel Kiwifruit [VIDEO]
Kiwifruit is delicious. However, kiwifruit can be pretty difficult to peel, right? Well, today is your lucky day because I have found a video showing such an easy way to peel these things. I was pretty amazed by it. On a side note, some of you may be thinking, "Why is he calling it a kiwifruit?" I did a little bit of research and "kiwifruit" is a pretty common spelling. Also, i
The Traveling Penguin [VIDEO]
Although this originally aired a while ago, it's the first time I have seen it. This video is about a penguin named Lala who lives in Japan. Lala likes to travel the town wearing a backpack. The penguin visits local shops to get some fish while traveling around. Then, after a long day, Lala comes back home to a special room outfitted with a powerful air conditioner. Whether you have seen the video
This Dog is a Genius! [VIDEO]
Can your dog fetch? Can your dog shake? Can your dog rollover? Yeah, these are things that a bunch of dogs can do, right? Well, here are some more questions to see if your dog is a genius. Can your dog get a water bottle from the refrigerator? Can your dog find the television remote? Can your dog shut the door? Do you think all these things are impossible for a dog to do? Check out this video of a
Today is National Candy Day [VIDEO]
Finally, a holiday when you can celebrate your sweet tooth--well, excluding Halloween. Yes, today is National Candy Day. A day when you can sit back and enjoy your favorite sweet treat. How are you going to celebrate? Will you rush to the store and pick up your favorite kind of candy, or will you steal it from your kid's Halloween stash? No matter what avenue you decide to take to get that sugar f