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Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale 2009

Lane

21 Jun 2009 | 9:53 pm

Just a reminder, the World Wide Vegan Bake Sale is underway... The dates of the sale are June 20 - 28th. To see what events are occuring in your area, click here. And when they say worldwide, they mean worldwide. There are sales scheduled for Australian, New Zealand, Canada, England, Greece, and Nigeria! (As well as the United States.) We've had our heads down a bit, so sorry for the last minute notification. Hopefully you'll be able to attend if there's an event in your neighborhood. If you live in Los Angeles, there are two events scheduled (there was one yesterday too). Bake…
Food, Inc. Review

Lane

14 Jun 2009 | 10:24 pm

Jane and I went to see Food, Inc. this weekend. It has a limited release, so if you are interested in seeing this film here is a list of its scheduled showings. (If you are in the Los Angeles area, it is playing at the NuArt in Santa Monica through Thursday, and will be at the Landmark in West LA starting the 19th.) Since we went vegan, we've been doing a lot of reading about food. Sometimes it feels like all we do is talk about food: the way we eat, what we eat, why we changed our diet, where we get our protein, etc. So much of the information presented in this film was familiar to…
In Requiem

Lane

6 Jun 2009 | 6:00 pm

On Tuesday, we put down our special girl. She was with me for just under 16 years. While many of our friends comment on how special and friendly our boy cat is, she was more selective. We were her tribe and she always wanted to be with us. She would greet us when we got home. She would walk us to bed every night and stay with us until we fell asleep. She always sat with us. She talked to us constantly. We absolutely knew she loved us. She was very headstrong; whatever we were doing, it always had to be her idea. Toward the end of her life we had to give her antibiotics. …
Vegan Recipe in Bon Appetit Magazine

Lane

30 May 2009 | 1:14 pm

For Christmas this year, Jane received a subscription to bon appetit magazine. She received the gift because the giver knew that she was always cooking and looking at recipes. Unfortunately, the giver did not pay particular attention to the kind of recipes that Jane was looking at, but it's the thought that counts, eh? So every month, before passing it along to a friend who does appreciate this kind of cooking, Jane's been looking through bon appetit for ideas. Clearly, the magazine is not geared towards vegans, but there are some interesting spice combinations and some hints of ideas…
Stewardship

Lane

27 May 2009 | 10:23 pm

Jane and I are struggling a bit. One of our kitties, our favorite, has terminal cancer. The vet has prescribed pain killers, along with some other fun things. And we've been instructed to pay careful attention to her level of comfort and when it appears she is suffering, we should euthanize her. On a logical basis, I know this is the right thing to do. It is our responsibility to our pets to care for them as best we can. Personally, I would want someone to help me end it when the pain became unbearable. The only difference here is that I expect I would be able to communicate my desires when…

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Robert Kenner on Daily Show

erikmarcus

3 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

Robert Kenner, the director of Food, Inc. was on The Daily Show with Jon Stewawrt last night. This is six and a half minutes of your time well spent. (Via Naomi). The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c Robert Kenner thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Jason Jones in Iran
Hardee’s and Quiznos Try to Out-Sleaze Burger King

erikmarcus

2 Jul 2009 | 2:11 pm

Turns out Burger King isn’t the only fast food company vying for the all-important sex offender demographic. Quiznos and Hardee’s both have ads that try to break new ground in thinking the worst of their customers. Check out the videos below. But there can only be one champion. Who is it? Weigh in with your thoughts on the Vegan.com fan page. (Via SodBlog).
The Four Steps of Nonviolent Campaigns

erikmarcus

2 Jul 2009 | 5:05 am

Who could have guessed that, more than forty years after his death, a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. would be perfectly applicable to the QuarryGirl.com vegan restaurant investigation? Link.
Crime Doesn’t Pay. Unless You Shoplift Meat.

erikmarcus

2 Jul 2009 | 4:57 am

Suppose some junkie came up to me, and said he needed to raise sixty grand a year to support his habit. Then suppose he told me his idea was to grab meat at the local supermarket, stuff it in his pants, keep it unrefrigerated for hours, and then sell it at the local bars. Personally, I must say I’d be dismissive about the prospects for this business plan. But what do I know? Police are saying Spokane resident Christopher Webber was doing just that: He’s been doing this for three years, three to four days a week, hundreds of packets. I don’t like meat and I don’t…
Another Big Beef Recall

erikmarcus

2 Jul 2009 | 4:34 am

It’s that special time of year again, time for beef eaters to check their freezers. Costco is calling and writing to nearly 300,000 customers who bought beef that’s now subject to an E. Coli recall. What’s great is that Costco can keep such good records on its customers’ purchases. What’s not so great is that none of the beef in question was sold after May 28, so pretty much all of it has already been eaten. It’s yet another beef recall announced far too late. Link.

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Chilli Cook Off - Brick Lane

Tony - FoodsforLife

1 Jul 2009 | 12:51 pm

Chilli Cook Off Competition Brick Lane- Bring a spoon FREE BEER!Yours truly will be cooking up a vegan chilli in Brick Lane tommorrow.In amongst all the ground Beef I'll be making a stand for meat free monday (Thursday?) at 95 Brick Lane in a Chilli Cook off Competition.at least One for the environment and health!They'll be supplying free beer for half an hour 1:30 - 2.00pm - after the judging andto toast the winner.Looks like I'll be entering The Devil's Den It sounds sooooo 'Fay Maschler' - I'm a dead man walking.More Vegan and Vegetarian News at Vegan News - Health, Diet and Nutrition News
Swine Flu Mutates - H1N1- Terminator 10

Tony - FoodsforLife

30 Jun 2009 | 8:34 am

Swine Flu Mutates - H1N1 OMG!The nightmare scenario of a Arnold Schwarzenegger Terminator 10 style virus seems to becoming a reality ahead of time" says nutritionist Yvonne Bishop-Weston "with our the integrity of our immune systems compromised by our poor diet and lifestyle this was inevitable"The Adolfo Lutz Institute in Sao Paulo Brazil Have claimed the prize as the first to spot Swine Flu H1N1 mutating into a genetic variant of the disease.Scientists were predicting this would happen in the Autumn but it's started mutating already provoking renewed panic buying of Swine Flu respirator…
Michael Jackson - Vegetarian - NOT

Tony - FoodsforLife

26 Jun 2009 | 5:08 am

Michael Jackson was a vegetarian says the Hartford Examiner "Michael's promotion company AEG had been searching for insurance companies to cover Jackson on his upcoming tour. After rigorous testing, Jackson was found to be in excellent health. AEG’s Chief Executive Randy Phillips was quoted as saying, “He’s a vegetarian; he’s in great shape.”In his 1988 book, Moonwalk, Jackson says, “I'm a vegetarian now and I'm so much thinner. I've been on a strict diet for years. I feel better than I ever have, healthier and more energetic.”Michael Jackson’s father Joe and sister LaToya are…
Meatless Monday : Meat Free Monday Goes Global

Tony - FoodsforLife

22 Jun 2009 | 11:42 am

Meatless Monday : One day a week cut out meatMeat Free Monday - Meat Out Day - Meatless Monday and the concept of giving up meat for at least one day a week is going global.Meatless Mondays allegedly originated during World War I when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration urged families to avoid eating meat on Mondays to conserve food for the troops and feed starving populations in Europe. There was also a project called “Wheatless Wednesdays.” The program came back into play at the beginning of World War II because meat was being rationed, and it became a way for women at home to support…
Healthy Vegan recipe DVD

Tony - FoodsforLife

17 Jun 2009 | 9:05 am

Healthy Vegan Recipe DVD - Perfect for Meat Free Monday!Times were when everyone would just be content with a cookbook, these days in our world of cyber google you tube high tech internet ask jeeves instant twitter world possibly even a video is an out dated form of education - Here it is anyway. A Vegan Diet DVD with delicious recipes from Tony Bishop-Weston (who?) , John Bailey (a curly haired raw tart) and Rose Eliot (The Vegetarian thinking man's version of Delia Smith)Buy one now before they all go! - DVD on SaleHere's a secret preview, a snippet, a special treat just for you...Smoked…

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Veg News Awards - Wanna Vote?!

Dreena

1 Jul 2009 | 6:34 am

Hiya everyone! I've been nominated for this year's VegNews Veggie Awards. I have nominations in two categories...1) Favorite Blog2) Favorite Cookbook AuthorThe polls open today, July 1st at 9am PST, and when you vote, you have a chance to win prizes including a Tropical Vacation Getaway (I could use this myself right now, ha!), a His/Her Urban Goodie Bag, a Vegan Ice Cream Starter Kit, and a Chocolate Madness Gift Box.I've been nominated other years, and with the huge competition every year, really I don't expect winning, but wow it would be super cool if I did! So, if you want to send me…
Writing for True/Slant

Dreena

29 Jun 2009 | 9:27 am

Hiya guys! Thought I'd let you know that I've just starting writing for True/Slant, and you can check out my first post here. My facebook friends will get new post links automatically through my status updates. My T/S posts will be a little different than my Blogger posts, including some of my thoughts and experiences as a vegan mom and also observations as a long-time vegan. I hope you'll enjoy reading... :)Back with a food pic soon, for sure!
For the Chocolate Lover on Father's Day

Dreena

21 Jun 2009 | 5:36 am

Happy Father's Day to all you devoted, loving veg dads out there! Since I always like to make my hubby a sweet treat on Father's Day, I decided to share a NEW recipe with you all for the special dads in your lives.Remember this "Chocolate Dipped Strawberries" Pie?You got it, folks! Link through for the recipe. Strawberries are in season, it's the perfect time to make this pie (and, it's easy enough to make this morning and enjoy later this evening).Enjoy, and have a beautiful Father's Day. :)
Recipe Post: White Bean Hummus with Fresh Thyme and Basil

Dreena

16 Jun 2009 | 5:40 am

With fresh herbs springing up in our gardens and markets, I thought you might like this recipe for White Bean Hummus with Fresh Thyme and Basil (from ed&bv)... it's one of my favorites!Go get the recipe!Enjoy... :)
Breakfast Cookies

Dreena

9 Jun 2009 | 5:35 am

Finally, I'm back with a food post! Before I begin, to all of you that left kind and congratulatory wishes on my last post, I thank you and appreciate your sentiments. Life is still a bit rocky day to day with baby adjustments, but it's time for a food update, so let's get going!This is a new cookie recipe, and it's kinda' special - at least imo! Special because they are flour-less (no wheat, spelt, or barley flour) and are made without sugar (they do have brown rice syrup and maple syrup, but no unrefined sugar). (*Okay, I sometimes include a sprinkling of carob chips, but you may omit those…

Fatfree Vegan Kitchen
No Recipe but Some Begging and a Cat Photo

SusanV

1 Jul 2009 | 10:39 am

Fatfree Vegan Kitchen is nominated again for a Veggie Award from VegNews magazine. Last year I admit that I felt a little guilty to be nominated two years in a row, but this year...you know what...I want to win! But the competition this year is fierce, with lots of excellent blogs nominated, so if you love this blog above all others, please complete the survey and vote for FFVK. If I win, I
Strawberry-Blueberry Tapioca Parfaits

SusanV

28 Jun 2009 | 4:43 am

Red, white, and blue and good for you too!Silly as they are, those are the words that popped into my head as I sat down to write about these luscious parfaits. I had the Fourth of July on my mind when I started planning a dessert with strawberries and blueberries, but it occurs to me now that these two summer fruits, connected by a layer of vanilla-almond pudding, are more than just a pretty
E's Samosa Wraps

SusanV

23 Jun 2009 | 9:44 pm

Like a lot of 12-year olds, my daughter E is hesitant to try new foods—and when I say hesitant, I mean she has to be bribed, threatened, or otherwise coerced into trying them. So when I recently picked up a couple of Amy's Samosa Wraps because they were on sale, I hoped to get her to try them for a change from her usual lunches, but I figured that if she didn't like them, my husband would eat
Potato-Green Bean Salad with Lemon and Basil

SusanV

14 Jun 2009 | 12:40 pm

Potato salads can be dangerous. I'm not just talking about Aunt Mabel's mayo-laden concoction sitting outside at the picnic all day, growing an army of bacteria. No, I mean the less immediately life-threatening danger that typical potato salads present to those of us who love, love, love them but don't love the added fat they normally are bathed in. Just because a salad—potato or otherwise—is
Blueberry-Banana Bread

SusanV

9 Jun 2009 | 7:34 am

Q: What's black and yellow and soft all over?A: The bananas on our kitchen counter when we got home from the beach on Sunday.Of course, when we left on Thursday, the bananas were firm and yellow, even a little green. I'd meant to take them with me, but in the rush of packing I forgot. By the time we got home, our bananas were so overripe that I could actually smell them as we entered the

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Easy Vegan Pizza

Tammy

30 Jun 2009 | 5:08 am

Homemade Vegan Pizza Have a yen for vegan pizza? Well, it’s easier than you think thank to some widely available vegan products that have become staples in my household. Pizza Dough: Don’t feel like making pizza dough from scratch, or even kneading the premade pizza dough available from Trader Joe’s? A very easy and delicious alternative is the cornmeal pizza crust from Vicolo’s. They’re sold as a two-pack in the refrigerated or frozen section of natural food stores. The last time I checked, New Leaf in Half Moon Bay priced it at $5.09. Follow Your…
Joy of Ramen Noodles

Tammy

28 Jun 2009 | 5:08 am

Cooked after microwaving for 3 minutes I grew up eating Ramen noodles. Now I buy a more expensive, organic and vegan flavor, but to me it’s still the Ramen noodles of my childhood. I’m a fan of easy one-pot stovetop meals. so I enjoy dicing up slivers of tofu and diced vegetables to make it a hearty dinner. I’m such a Ramen fan, that the McDougall ramen noodle soup cups are the emergency food that I keep in my desk drawer at work. One day, while thinking I wanted Ramen noodles but was too lazy to boil water in the pot, I decided to microwave it all. Voila! This has…
Kiowa Vegan Boots Hike!

Tammy

23 Jun 2009 | 4:43 am

View of MontaraMany years ago I did the Ohlone Wilderness Trail, 28 miles of mountains and canyons in 3 days. I wish I would have had my Garmont Kiowa Vegan hiking boots back then! I remember how my feet ached and how my knees hurt after that hike. Sometimes I think my right knee still aches from that hike. Now that I’ve worn the Kiowa boots several times now, I thought I would post an update about how I like them. The first time I put them on, after just a couple of steps, I was impressed that I could actually feel the cushion of the shoe when I walked. This last weekend my…
Vegan Pizza by the Slice: Bobby G’s

Tammy

18 Jun 2009 | 5:09 am

Bobby G's Vegan PizzaTo the envy of all the people who live in San Francisco, the best vegan pizza is in the East Bay. First, of the two entirely vegetarian pizzerias in the Bay Area, one of them is in the East Bay. Oakland’s Pizza Plaza became an all-veg pizzeria a few years back and has a wide selection of vegan pizzas on its menu, or you can entirely create your own vegan combo. They use Follow Your Heart vegan cheese and offer a wide selection of faux meats, too. Tony Tutto Pizza opened more recently in Mill Valley. However, while it is entirely vegetarian, it does not…
Trader Joe’s Vegan Foods

Tammy

14 Jun 2009 | 6:35 am

Trader Joe's Chicken-Less Beef-Less Meats Trader Joe’s is a great place to shop, for vegans and non-vegans. First, they have great prices on staples, a large selection of which are organic, including tofu, jams/jellies, nut and seed butters, canned beans, bread products, frozen vegetables, and non-dairy milks, including soy-, nut-, and rice-based flavors. (Hmm, now I’m stumped trying to think back to the basics of high school English to remember if that is the appropriate use of hyphens. I think it is, but it’s been so long .. ) Recently I spotted a fairly new…

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Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels

Mike

3 Jul 2009 | 4:00 am

These really can’t be bad right? I mean it’s peanut butter and pretzel. The unsalted pretzels are a healthy all natural snack. Good Health Natural Foods does not use synthetic sweeteners, bleached flour or artificial preservatives. Good... Continue reading the full review at Leafygreen.info
Picalili Pop-Out Bag

Remy

1 Jul 2009 | 4:00 am

The first thing that caught my eye about Picalili’s reusable/collapsable bag was its style. It looks like a great bag that I would want to buy anyway to hold all of my crap. I could easily walk down the street with it comfortably on my... Continue reading the full review at Leafygreen.info
Bear Baked Native Yumberry Goji Currant

Mike

29 Jun 2009 | 4:00 am

Add some great granola to yogurt is a simple statement but it’s true. Bear Naked Native Yumberry Goji Currant granola is pretty rugged and the plain, not so juicy berries are a welcoming addition to the mix. I really enjoy it in the yogurt... Continue reading the full review at Leafygreen.info
Bliss Organic Tea

Mike

26 Jun 2009 | 4:00 am

I did not expect these cans of tea to be sparkling, as the labeling didn’t really say so. Although I was tricked, the teas was rather good. The low carbonation is tolerable and the flavors of the white and green teas are subtle and... Continue reading the full review at Leafygreen.info
Amazing Grass Products

Mike

24 Jun 2009 | 4:00 am

Amazing Grass offers two products. SuperFood and SuperFood Bars but their wheat grass is different than most. It’s packed with other nutrients from fruits and veggies. They are both packed with all this good stuff that it will give you so... Continue reading the full review at Leafygreen.info

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DeliVege udon noodles

dreamy

22 Jun 2009 | 6:58 am

The other day I had the luxury to attend a seminar away from my company. Luxury not because I love attending seminars, but because I do not have to eat from the one and only vegetarian stall near my workplace. I was really near Chinatown, and was spoiled for choices.Eventually I settled for DeliVege's udon noodles.Delivege's special is their DFC - Deli Fried Chicken. So naturally the best stuff in the udon noodles is the deep fried mock meat (12 o'clock position in photo).I also had orange juice (on the house) which was a nice surprise.Total cost: $8+This was what I ate on my previous visit…
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dreamy

19 Jun 2009 | 10:28 pm

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VSS vegetarian food guide

dreamy

16 Jun 2009 | 6:38 am

Some days back I went for the launch of the singapore vegetarian food guide at botanical gardens. The VSS committee and volunteers did a great job! The guide features vegetarian eat-outs at orchard, city hall/marina, bugis, chinatown, little india, geylang and more. Organic vegetarian food lovers will also be delighted to see which places they can get their meals.If you are coming to Singapore, get your copy at Singapore Visitors Centres. Alternatively, if the guide is out of stock or you are a local, you can order the guide from Vegetarian Society Singapore here.Back to the launch... VSS had…
New Green Pasture Cafe

dreamy

12 Jun 2009 | 8:30 pm

Ambience: Quiet as there wasn't much human traffic on 4th floor, take the tables right inside the cafe if you want even more privacy. Plenty of organic/vegan/vegetarian stuff being sold in the cafe.Down to the food... sorry there were so many dishes I could hardly remember their names, so I gave some of them their own names depending on what they most resemble. For the health concious - none of the dishes below contain mock meat :)Golden pillow (bread wraps)Salad soba (must try this, they added some molasses, if you don't want it sweet tell them to hold the molasses) contains soba, veggies,…
Hong Kong and Macau trip part 2

dreamy

11 Apr 2009 | 5:36 am

I realised I have forgotten to blog about the second part of the HK and macau trip last year :p!What I really want to show you in this post was the vegetarian food I bought at Sino vegetarian restaurant, near Jordan MTR. I had their vegetarian "beef" noodles which was really good - this dish was actually ovo-lacto, but they ran out of the noodles to make it and did a substitute, so I had it vegan. Not pretty when packed, but the taste is really different (and good!) compared to the vegetarian Zhi Chars in Singapore. Its unique flavour is something which I have never tasted in Singapore so…

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Get in your vote (for us) in the 2009 VeggieAwards

3 Jul 2009 | 6:44 am

Ah, Fourth of July. The weekend when Americans celebrate their purported freedoms with...barbecues. If you feel like getting democratic this weekend, vote for your favorite vegan this-and-that in VegNew's 2009 VeggieAwards now until July 31. And if you happen to notice SuperVegan anywhere, like, say, the website category, we won't say no to your vote! Feel free, also, to scribble our name into the blog category. Vote (for us) and we'll get our much needed attention, while you, voters, will be automatically entered in VegNew's sweepstakes, for which the grand prize is a five-day vacation for…
LA vegan restaurants test positive for non-vegan ingredients

30 Jun 2009 | 6:52 pm

[Green Leaves's Vegan Quesadilla is overloaded with casein according to tests]Earlier this week Quarrygirl posted the findings of Operation Pancake, their investigation to determine whether LA-area vegan restaurants serve food containing casein, egg, or shellfish. With painstakingly careful testing, they found that selected dishes at seven out of 15 restaurants contained non-vegan ingredients. The tests—true-to-life egg, casein, and shellfish testing kits that work kind of like pregnancy tests and are used in the food industry—offered five results: invalid, negative, positive,…
Delicious puff pieces: Sweet & Sara's new marshmallows and ambrosial bark

28 Jun 2009 | 9:09 pm

[Drooling yet?]Vegan marshmallow confectioners Sweet & Sara announced the arrival of their newest products earlier this month: Strawberry Marshmallows, Cinnamon Pecan Marshmallows, and Rocky Road Bark. We toted them around the city for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores to taste (and of course indulged in some ourselves). First, it must be said—no—shouted down the aisles of your local supermarket: The bark is amazing. This is not your average candy bar; this is roasted almonds and chunks of soft marshmallow encased in gourmet, organic Belgian dark chocolate. Too gourmet for the…
Thought-Provoking PETA Exhibit

25 Jun 2009 | 12:06 pm

I was down in Battery Park earlier today and saw this very cool exhibit by PETA. Human-size banner after banner lines the walkway on the Battery Place side of the inside of the park (across from the National Museum of the American Indian), and the content is top-notch: Analogous human and animal suffering is shown in each panel, from slavery to experimentation to mutilation to slaughter and more. There’s also an interesting collection of quotes demonstrating that the way we once justified mistreating humans sounds eerily similar to the way people justify animal use and abuse today.
Vegan Drinks is Thursday, June 25

23 Jun 2009 | 11:29 am

Join us Thursday, June 25 for Vegan Drinks at Angels & Kings bar in the East Village. We'll have the usual cheap beers ($3 domestic, $4 imports) and dollar off well drinks, as well as a crowd of wonderful people. We'll turn down the music at around 8pm and encourage people to promote themselves, their groups and/or causes for 30 seconds. If you represent a veg*n or animal rights group, come prepared with your (very short!) spiel and literature. Check out our map of restaurants near Angels & Kings where you can grab a bite after the event. And if you haven't already, link up with…

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Portland, ho!

herbstsonne

29 Jun 2009 | 1:33 pm

It's true. I'm off again on Wednesday to travel into the Great White North aka Oregon for some much-needed vacay. I'm going to be visiting old friends, meeting up with some new ones, getting more tattoo, and EATING MY WAY THROUGH TOWN. Yessss, Portobello and Flavour Spot, I'm COMIN' TO GETCHA!, to borrow the immortal words of the fabulous Laura B.Yes yes, I know you're all horribly jealous of my pathetic fabulous jetsetting joke of a life, so in order to soothe the envious beast(s) inside you, I'm offering up Vegan Latina tester recipe photos. I'll return Monday with a bigger tummy, a sore…
You know how we do

herbstsonne

23 Jun 2009 | 1:05 pm

Yes, it is, in fact, completely true, that I have vegan raised donuts chauffeured to me by a classy lady all the way from Las Vegas, NV, to Berkeley, CA.The fabulous Erin of Vegan Homemade was lovely enough to offer to pick up some lucky Bay Area folks some donuts on her way back from Vegas. OMG, right? Like how awesome is that?(This is, ahem, minus one maple bar that was etted as soon as the box was opened.)Featured: another maple bar, a glazed regular, a cinnamon roll thingy, a bear claw, and an apple fritter. The boy and I devoured that maple bar last night (OMG so delicious! Haven't had…
Updates from the Lazy Half

Kelly

18 Jun 2009 | 1:54 pm

So on account of me being a lazy jerk and never updating, you all get a very eclectic entry about all the cookings, artings, and outings going on in my life.Firstly, I've been living with the parents this summer - I'm in this bizarre limbo between classes and apartments and stuff, so I'm kickin' it small town style in the Great Hick North. I wanted to let everyone know that, despite their stubbornness to commit to any kind of veg*n diet, my parents are always accommodating with my sister and I, and so far we've had some great vegan meals together. Below on the left is "pesto cream" pizza, and…
TGIF

herbstsonne

29 May 2009 | 11:19 am

Anyone else TOTALLY OVER May? Yeesh. Totally ready for June to throw awesomeness my way.Anyway, it's FRIDAY, and that means Vegan Latina tester pics!Warm Yuca & Cabbage Salad with Tofu Chicarrones - one of my favorite recipes so far!Potato Chickpea Enchiladas with Green Tomatillo Sauce and Pine Nut CremaSalvadorian SlawSeitan Saltago (Peruvian Seitan & French Fry Stir Fry) - yes you read that rightAnd two kinds of seitan:Steamed White SeitanSteamed Red SeitanHope everyone has a FABULOUS weekend!
Vegan Brunch

herbstsonne

27 May 2009 | 1:56 pm

If you couldn't tell from reading the blog, I love love love brunch. It's the perfect way to start a lazy Sunday, it's delicious yummies to fuel your fun-filled day, it's the solution to a wicked hangover...you really can't go wrong with brunch.Which is why I was fucking STOKED (yes, I said it, what, let's fight) when I heard about Vegan Brunch by Isa Chandra-Moskowitz, the gorgeous kitchen goddess who gave us Vegan with a Vengeance, and, with Terry Hope Romero, forms half of the dynamic girl culinary duo that wrote Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World, Veganomicon, and the upcoming Vegan…

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Links for 2009-07-01 [del.icio.us]

2 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Ethics and Animals Take two minutes and complete this survey, which aims to get an accurate view of the current animal rights movement as a whole. It's open until July 13.
links for 2009-07-01

ryan

1 Jul 2009 | 3:01 pm

Ethics and Animals Take two minutes and complete this survey, which aims to get an accurate view of the current animal rights movement as a whole. It's open until July 13. (tags: survey) AgriTalk Interview with Wayne Pacelle | Bovine Veterinarian – Government I don't agree with a lot of HSUS's focus, but I had always kind of felt some sort of respect for Pacelle. I lost a lot of it after this interview. [via Eric P] Some choice quotes: "I don’t think in any kind of practical way one can say [the HSUS is] trying to eliminate animal agriculture." "You can…
Video: Brownbird Rudy Relic’s “Lonely When You’re Here”

ryan

23 Jun 2009 | 2:46 pm

It’s no secret that I think Brownbird Rudy Relic is about the most excellent guy on the planet. And now he’s released his first video. Check it out below or view the full-size HD version. The video is footage of Rudy performing guerilla-style around the city: in a subway station, on the subway, on the sidewalk, and in the middle of a busy street (!!). Most of the footage was shot with a concealed camera to capture the reaction (or lack thereof) of the people near him. Great, great stuff.
To a Potential Vegan in Saudi Arabia

ryan

23 Jun 2009 | 9:44 am

Last week, I got an e-mail from a reader from Saudi Arabia: I am not a vegetarian or vegan but I have played with the idea for some time. I admire people who are able to give up meat and stick to it. I consider myself the healthiest junk food eater ever. I take my vitamins, make my smoothies and I enjoy almonds and almond milk, fresh veggies, grains and herbs are easy to come by here (I live in Saudia Arabia) but I have a weakness for some meats and sweets. Where do newbies begin? Do I have to change my entire life? The soaps, lotions, detergent? My husband no longer eats meat for health…
Links for 2009-06-22 [del.icio.us]

23 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary: Libby and Louie, A Love Story This one's been all over the place today, and with good reason. It's a touching story that will certainly surprise those who think of chickens as "dumb" or not sentient.

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Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale in Northampton!

vegan busdriver

17 Jun 2009 | 1:48 pm

Flyer for the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale in Northampton, MA On June 20 through June 28 (two weekends and the weekdays in between), groups from across the world will hold vegan bake sales as part of the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale. Each participating group gets to choose its venue, what to sell, and how it uses the proceeds. We will be holding two separate sales in Northampton, MA with proceeds going to the Vegan Bus. Both sales will take place on Saturday, June 27th. The first sale will be from 11am until 2pm in front of the Unitarian Church in downtown Northampton, which is in a prime location…
4th of July Vegan Bus in Philadelphia!

vegan busdriver

12 Jun 2009 | 7:16 pm

The Vegan Bus will be heading to Philadelphia this Fourth of July for our first road trip of the summer. We are teaming up with two different Philadelphia groups, Public Eye: Artists for Animals and Vegan Drinks Philly, to put on two very different events. During the day we will be in Clark Park with Public Eye’s Kid’s Club to have a vegan barbeque along with kids activities that teach compassion. The second event will be for adults, as we meet up with Vegan Drinks at the New Harmony Vegan Restaurant Kids Club Vegan Barbeque July 4th from 11:00am-3:00pm Join the Vegan Bus and…
Veggie Pride Parade 2009

vegan busdriver

23 May 2009 | 4:20 pm

Scott Lahteine, Derek Goodwin and Jilian Oder from Vegan Radio Scott Lahteine, Jilian Oder, Shannon Purcell and I went to the Veggie Pride Parade in NYC on May 17th. We marched in the parade along with hundreds of other crazy vegans, all dressed up and carrying fun signs. The Vegan Bus/Vegan Radio had a table set up at the end of the parade to promote our projects. We made some great connections and had lots of fun, then went out to eat with our favorite vegan networking specialist Paul Saccone and our friends from Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary at a great new place called Soy and Sake.
Thursday May 21st: Vegan Music Showcase at the Sierra Grille

vegan busdriver

13 May 2009 | 5:09 pm

Vegan Radio’s favorite vegan duo Beloved Binge will be in town from North Carolina to be on VR and then to play Sierra Grille’s “Re-Animate the Baystate” Thursday night showcase. The headliner will be Aaron B. & The True Believers and Vio/Mire from Rhode Island will also play. All three bands are vegan – this will be a great show! We will have a table with Vegan Bus info available. Must be 21 or older and it is $2 bucks to get in. We would like to thank Marc Sheehan for booking the acts. O’Brian Tomalin, owner The Sierra Grille, wants us to let you…
Vegan Diner with Louis Ledford Tuesday May 19th

vegan busdriver

11 May 2009 | 6:57 pm

May 19th: Louis Ledford at Cafe Evolution Louis Ledford is a vegan singer/songwriter from Virginia who will be performing his insightful folk music to accompany a vegan shindig at Cafe Evolution. The event will be a Vegan Bus fund raiser and we will be serving specially-themed “vegan diner food”. Doors and food at 5:30pm music starts at 7pm (dinner will still be available). Suggested donation of $5 for the artist Food proceeds go to the Vegan Bus. Louis Ledford’s music is featured on Vegan Radio 77. Louis Ledford’s forthright, Southern tales match the songwriting…

The Veggie Vision Blog
Heather Mills to host VBites official opening party

3 Jul 2009 | 4:22 am

See you there!Heather Mills is proud to announce the official opening of VBites, her innovative new vegan community café at Hove Lagoon in East Sussex. Young and mature, vegans and carnivores – Heather is inviting everyone along to VBites on Saturday 4th July 2009 to celebrate the launch of this exciting new venue for Sussex. Heather and the VBites team will open their doors at 9.30am ready to welcome the community of Brighton and Hove offering a creative & varied international menu of vegan dishes. At 12:15 a special opening ceremony will take place with words from Heather…
Oprah Winfrey’s Nutritionist comes to London

8 Jun 2009 | 9:24 am

Hey thereDid you get over to the Bristol Vegan Fayre - We had a super time, loved the music as well as totally pigged out! Have you heard about this coming event - Please do book up and tell your chums too - This is Dr Gregers only talk in the UK and will the best 5 quid you have ever spent!Maybe see u there!Spk soon - Karin @ the VeggieVision TV teamOprah Winfrey’s Nutritionist comes to LondonLEARN first hand how diet is the most effective thing anyone can do to prevent, treat and even reverse chronic disease – from one of the world’s premier clinical nutritionists. Book now on a…

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Vegan Dad and the 2009 Veggie Awards

Vegan Dad

2 Jul 2009 | 6:16 pm

Today, my friends, is my 34th birthday. So, if you are inclined to do something nice for the birthday boy, please consider voting for Vegan Dad for Best Blog in the 2009 VegNews Veggie Awards. The competition is pretty stiff this year, I must say, so I will hope for the best. I would also like to thank all of those who wrote me in last year--from what I understand, the votes and write-ins from last year determine the nominees for this year. I wasn't even on the list last year, so thanks to all the loyal readers who made this nomination possible.If you are interested in voting, go to this link…
Udon Noodles with Sesame Crusted Tofu

Vegan Dad

30 Jun 2009 | 5:20 pm

An actual recipe tonight! Our local Sobey's just started carrying udon noodles so I thought I would whip up a quick noodle dish. We all thought it was pretty good and the sesame seeds were a nice touch. If you are against the frying of the tofu, you could just toast the sesame seeds and add them to the dish along with the sauces. The rice vinegar caught my eye in the cupboard whilst I was assembling some ingredients and I am glad it did. I really need to use it more because it adds a nice brightness to the dish without being overpowering.INGREDIENTS- udon noodles (I used 3 175g pkgs (i.e.
Vegan Dad Cookbook Contest!

Vegan Dad

29 Jun 2009 | 6:32 am

Since I have not been posting many recipes lately I thought I would spice things up with a contest. Yes, you can win your very own copy of The Vegan Dad Cookbook! All you need to do is tell me what kitchen utensil is pictured above. Here is the deal:1. Email your answer to the address listed in the bottom right column of this blog.2. Correct answers will be entered into a draw to win one physical copy of The Vegan Dad Cookbook. A winner will be chosen via a random number generator.3. Only one submission per email address, please.4. Contest is open from June 29, 2009 to July 6, 2009, 10:00 am…
Sourdough Bread

Vegan Dad

28 Jun 2009 | 5:46 pm

At long last I have made a successful sourdough bread! After repeated failures (and I do mean repeated), the wild yeast gods have finally smiled upon my kitchen. My guess is that the weather is now much more favourable to make a sourdough starter. My previous attempts had been in the winter when the average temperature in my kitchen was about 18 degrees Celsius and the outside temperature was so ridiculously low that absolutely nothing could survive. The past week, however, has been hot and sunny and hovering around 30 degrees. The end result: sourdough bread!I followed the recipe in The…
Malaysian Sweet and Sour Tofu

Vegan Dad

25 Jun 2009 | 6:43 pm

Here is the other dish I made with the clay pot tofu (a lot of tofu, I know). I rooted around online looking at some recipes, and they all were pretty much the same. I adapted the recipe here. The tofu is fried with a cornstarch coating, but you can opt out of this step and just coat the tofu in the sauce. I never use Ener-G egg replacer, but it caught my eye at the bulk food store the other day. I thought it made a nice light and crispy batter.INGREDIENTSMarinade- 1 pkg tofu, cubed- 2 tsp soy sauce- 1 tsp cooking sherry - 1/2 tsp ground gingerBatter- Ener-G egg replacer for 2 eggs- 1 tbsp…

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vegan winter coats are on their way!

girl least likely to

27 Jun 2009 | 5:36 pm

okay, so if by chance you're a somewhat longtime reader, you'll know that i have whined about vegan winter coats for nearly three years now. in fact, i would wager that the most common google search that brings people to my blog is a search for "vegan winter coats." here is the post that started it all, in november of 2006, and i have continued whining about it yearly since then. last fall, i happened to stumble across a fantastic new fashion house starting up a vegan coat line, vaute couture. they held a design contest (i.e., artists submitted designs, and the vegan masses…
tempt

girl least likely to

5 Jun 2009 | 10:16 pm

dear internet friends,you must seek out the new tempt hemp-milk ice cream and eat it. you will thank me later. i was at whole foods today, and we were looking at the coconut bliss ice cream (also delicious, but i digress) and a very very nice woman said, "are you looking at non-dairy ice cream?" and i was all, "uh, yes..." and she said, "well i can HIGHLY recommend the tempt, it's delicious." so right then and there i decided to take her word for it and i grabbed a pint of chocolate fudge. by the time we finished shopping and drove home, it was the perfect…
meetups and so forth

girl least likely to

2 Jun 2009 | 7:30 pm

back in march when i listed off a bunch of things i wanted to blog about, "vegan meetup and other similar outings" was on my list. the amusing thing is that now, i can't really remember exactly what i wanted to talk about. oops. i think i might have wanted to share some of my apathy about going to meetups lately. i'm not exactly sure what that's about, but over the past few months i've been kind of meh about the whole thing. part of it is because many of the people i really like and look forward to seeing haven't been going, so, well i guess that's a normal…
skin care

girl least likely to

26 May 2009 | 2:05 pm

if you're a longtime reader, you may remember this post from november 2006, wherein i bemoan my stupid acne-prone face. i wanted to revive the conversation a bit, because i've tried a couple of new things since then, and i'm still not 100% happy. maybe some of you share my plight and have ideas?i am so super duper sick of feeling like i'm always working around at least one blemish on my face. it's driving me bonkers. i've had some really bad patches over the past few years, and lately it's been better, but not better enough, if you get my drift. the minute…
the veganity of nail polish

girl least likely to

7 May 2009 | 11:29 pm

i'm just going to come right out and admit my ignorance: what makes nail polish Not Vegan? is it potential animal testing, depending on the company? or is there an actual ingredient that is animal-based in most nail polish?i ask because i have a large back-stock of OPI nail polish in my cupboard, and i'm wondering if i should be grossed out by it or not. i've had these bottles almost forever, seriously, because they hold up well and i only use it on my toes and i don't necessarily paint my toes year-round. i know there are a couple of vegan nail polish companies,…

Vegan Diva's Blog
Pizza with Onions, Peppers, and “Sausage”

vegandiva

1 Jul 2009 | 7:52 am

I can’t believe it’s July already! I’ve been so busy lately I haven’t been making many new dishes. One of my favorite stand-by dishes is vegan pizza. I usually make 4 pizzas so we have plenty for dinner and for our lunches for the next couple of days. It’s even great for breakfast. As you can tell, by the time I get home from work and start dinner, I am not too picky if my square pizza is a bit more free form. I topped this pizza with onions, melrose peppers, and the “sausage” is the Italian Sausage Style Seitan from Upton’s Naturals, which…
English Muffins from Vegan Brunch

vegandiva

24 Jun 2009 | 8:33 am

On Sunday, I decided to finally try a recipe from Vegan Brunch. I chose English Muffins because I never actually made my own English Muffins before. This recipe was definitely a winner. I used my square biscuit cutters to cut the muffins. They were delicious and I had mine with some Earth Balance and Black Raspberry Preserves (which I bought at my local farmers market). Since the dough has to rise, I will make these the night before next time. I think about every 10 minutes, Rob kept asking me how much longer? LOL He did say they were well worth the wait. I can’t wait to try more…
Hot and Sour Soup

vegandiva

17 Jun 2009 | 3:56 pm

I really like the Hot and Sour Soup recipe from The Everyday Food Cookbook. I checked this cookbook out of the library and renewed it twice before finally deciding to buy it. A lot of the recipes are easily veganized such as this soup. I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, omitted the egg, and added a little extra tofu and shiitake mushrooms. The soup is simple to prepare and it reheated really well the next day for lunch. You can find the recipe HERE on Martha Stewart’s web site.
Bullfrog Pic

vegandiva

8 Jun 2009 | 10:47 am

Just a quick post. This morning there was a Bullfrog in our yard. At first, it was sitting by our downspout and then it moved to our lawn, which is when I decided to snap this pic.

Vegan Lunch Box
My Laptop Dreams Have Come True!

Jennifershmoo

2 Jul 2009 | 11:18 pm

Check out the new Bento System 2.0 that came out this month from Laptop Lunches. The first thing you'll notice is the new carrying cases decorated with funky aliens or pretty pink flowers. But the case isn't what has me really excited...Do you see it? Yes! One of the small-sized container comes with a LID! I've so wished for a lid to seal in smaller servings of applesauce, soft fruit, pudding, etc. I used to cover the small container with plastic wrap held in place with a rubber band if the item I was packing was a bit wet. Well, no more!So we're all happy so far, right? But wait, there's…
And the Winning Cover is...

Jennifershmoo

1 Jul 2009 | 10:51 am

My name is in baby carrots!
Fried Rice and a Smart Bento

Jennifershmoo

25 Jun 2009 | 3:20 pm

Have you ever packed your lunch box all just-so, then had to tilt the box to get it to fit in your backpack or briefcase and felt all the contents shift? Well, Japan has the answer! The Smart Bento is designed to fit upright in a bag instead, so contents stay just the way you packed them.The box has two long, thin layers held together with a matching band. My favorite details include the clever chopsticks that disassemble and fit inside the top lid, and the little touch of sparkle in the plastic.When I Love Obento! first sent me the Smart Bento to review, I wasn't sure what to pack. I decided…
Cover Photos for Around the World

Jennifershmoo

26 May 2009 | 5:26 pm

My friend and professional photographer Michelle Ellis stopped by last week to take the final cover photos for my forthcoming cookbook Vegan Lunch Box Around The World.For the cover I wanted something special, so I chose my son's number one favorite lunch from his first year at school. That turned out to be the lunch I packed him for Chinese New Year: Tofu Char Sui on a bed of brown rice, Teriyaki Green Beans, a steamed dumpling filled with sweet bean paste, mandarin orange segments, and kiwi fruit.I set up three different Laptop Lunch Boxes to provide the cover designer with three different…
Finding Nemo

Jennifershmoo

12 May 2009 | 4:13 pm

I've been dying to make the fish bento from Hawaii's Bento Box Cookbook.The author filled a fish-shaped bento box with plain white rice and used sliced jumbo black olives to form scales. How brilliant is that?I wasn't able to find a fish-shaped bento box, but I did come across this rabbit-shaped bento box, and saw at once that the pink bunny was perfect for Summershmoo and the shape was close enough to a fish to get the job done.Unfortunately, I was told by her mom that Summershmoo does not like plain rice or olives, so what was I to do? I decided to change the plain rice into a serving of…

Vegcast
VEGCAST 65 - MIDDLE AMERICA ROAD TRIP

Vance

30 Jun 2009 | 9:23 am

For our 65th podcast we take a car from Philadelphia to Colorado, checking out veggie options and finds along the way. Includes short interviews at Maggies Mercantile in PA, ShangriLa Diner in St. Louis and in Creede, Colorado. The occasion is taking the family out to see the production of A Wonderful Noise by the Creede Repertory Theatre, and a small slice thereof serves as our musical offering. There is also a Science Fact about meat and dairy increasing risk of pancreatic cancer.
VEGCAST 64 - RIP ESSELSTYN

Vance

29 May 2009 | 9:23 am

Our 64th podcast features an interview with Rip Esselstyn, the vegan firefighter who persuaded his coworkers to try a plant-strong diet for 28 days, and who has turned that success into a bestselling book and tour. There is also a musical selection from our old friend Moby and a science fact about mockingbirds and their ability to recognize a single human from among thousands.
VEGCAST 63 - VEGAN WAFFLE PARTY

Vance

22 May 2009 | 9:23 am

Our 63rd podcast is a look at the growing Vegan Waffle Party phenomenon, started by Dave Wheitner in Pittsburgh. Dave explains how the idea for this offbeat form of veg activism got started and how you can join in with your own spin and at your own pace. We also hear some music from Dave and there is a Science Fact about the first global study of the horrible lives led by large circus animals.
VEGCAST 62 - PRISCILLA FERAL

Vance

20 Apr 2009 | 9:23 am

Our 62nd podcast takes us to Su Tao Cafe in Malvern, PA for an on-site interview with Priscilla Feral, President of Friends of Animals, about the new cookbook The Best of Vegan Cooking. There is a song by a band called Lagoon and a Science Fact about the best foods for the heart. We will also tip you to a new Philadelphia vegan podcast.
VEGCAST 61 - GREGER ON COLBERT

Vance

10 Apr 2009 | 9:23 am

Our 61st podcast switches gears a bit with an exclusive behind the scenes report from Dr. Michael Greger about his appearance last night on the Colbert Report as an expert on diseases of the hedgehog. There is also a short instrumental from Green Beings and a Science Fact that should close the case on the question of red meat and human health.

Vegan Reader
The Chipmunks of California Deserve Our Gratitude

admin

27 Jun 2009 | 1:50 pm

I hope you enjoy this slideshow we’ve put together of what we consider to be one of America’s most endearing tribes of inhabitants - the Chipmunks of California! And, I hope your imaginiation has been sparked just enough so that you can look at our photos and see within them a family of very small, very valuable people. We who live in the Western United States are uniquely privileged to co-exist with the majority of the world’s Chipmunks. 23 of the planet’s 25 recognized species live with us here in the West. I’ve found it difficult to get a concrete…
Vegan Cheese Recipe - Make Your Own Dairy Free Cheese

admin

25 Jun 2009 | 8:03 pm

Whether you’ve voluntarily gone vegan, or are going dairy free on your doctor’s orders, cheese may be something you discover you really miss. I grew up eating cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese sandwiches. My mother and father bought the best they could afford for we children - no Velveeta or cheeze food for us. With some tomato and dill pickle and a little crisp lettuce, cheese sandwiches were daily fare in our house. Like many vegans, giving up meat was really no problem for me. 20 years later, I really have no cravings for it, but from time to time, I think of that simple cheese…
Gluten Free Pizza Recipe - Vegan, Soy Free and Fabulous!

admin

23 Jun 2009 | 1:45 am

Across the United States, thousands of Americans are walking out of doctors’ offices with a diagnosis of gluten intolerance. I have now heard more than one local doctor refer to this as an ‘epidemic’. If you’ve recently discovered that you’re gluten intolerant, you’re in good company but being part of a crowd is cold comfort when you suddenly realize that lifelong favorite foods - like pizza - have become seemingly forbidden. Weep no more. Vegan Reader is about to share with you a totally satisfying, gluten free pizza recipe that we have created and tested…
Sew Your Own Clothes - A Re-skills Essay On Self-Sufficiency

admin

18 Jun 2009 | 3:39 pm

Are You Considering Learning To Sew? Here Are Good 10 Reasons To Do It. Can You Relate? You’re not a stock size (who is?) Your skin crawls when you touch those rubbery synthetic fabrics You have the odd notion that clothing bought in February shouldn’t have fallen apart by April - you’re all for things being bio-degradable, but not while you’re actually trying to wear them! You suspect that the fact that the addition of 2% spandex in EVERYTHING is some new government mandate that has resulted in your pants growing 2 sizes larger between morning and night, leaving you…
Food Inc. Book Review - Good Reading For All Eaters

admin

15 Jun 2009 | 6:32 pm

Yesterday, I accomplished two important tasks: I planted a small patch of long grain rice on our farm and I read Food, Inc., the companion book to the new film that is just now opening in theaters across the U.S. As a vegan organic farmer who has read just about every book out there on solving our national food crisis, I feel I can bring an informed perspective to this book review that may be of assistance to others for whom the contents of the Food, Inc. movie or book will come as an eye-opening shock. If you inhabit our planet or eat (and of course, you do) do not miss the…

Raw Vegan Radio
Episode 0077-Raw Vegan Radio-The Four Agreements with Don Miguel Ruiz

steve@rawveganradio.com (Steven Prussack)

19 Jun 2009 | 10:34 am

Today’s show features an exclusive interview with luminary visionary author Don Miguel Ruiz. You’ll find out: >>The truth about Toltec Wisdom >>What it means to live “The Four Agreements” >>How to heal emotional wounds >>Secrets on how to transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love Don Miguel Ruiz is the international bestselling author of The Voice of Knowledge, The Mastery of Love, and The Four Agreements (a New York Times bestseller for over seven years). Born into a family of healers in rural Mexico, Ruiz was…
0076-Raw Vegan Radio-Conscious Raw Moms with Shannon Leone and Tera Warner

steve@rawveganradio.com (Steven Prussack)

16 Jun 2009 | 8:43 pm

On today’s show, Raw Moms Shannon Leone and Tera Warner share the inspiration behind the Raw Mom Summit. You’ll find out: >>Keys to raising a conscious child >>The role food plays in our children’s diet >>How to connect to others following a “non-traditional” lifestyle >>The power of being a conscious, raw mom >>The top-recommended speakers on conscious parenthood Sign Up for the FREE Raw Mom Summit Here! Shannon ‘Shakaya Breeze’ Leone created the family documentary RAISING CHILDREN RAISES US about Creative Un-Schooling,…
Episode 0075-Raw Vegan Radio-Earthlings and Unity with Shaun Monson

steve@rawveganradio.com (Steven Prussack)

8 Jun 2009 | 10:44 pm

Today show features an exclusive interview with writer, director, and film maker Shaun Monson of the animal rights ground-breaking film “Earthlings”. You’ll discover: >>The raw food connection in Shaun’s upcoming film “Unity” >>How to motivate your loved ones to learn the truth behind the food they consume >>The importance of awareness about animal abuses >> Why raw food is a step in the right direction for conscious living Shaun Monson’s credits include the comedy Bad Actors, a certified Dogme 95 film, which premiered at the…
Episode 0074-Raw Vegan Radio-Low-Fat Raw Foods with Frederic Patenaude

steve@rawveganradio.com (Steven Prussack)

1 Jun 2009 | 3:27 pm

Today we feature an exclusive interview with Frederic Patenaude discussing the benefits of lowering your fat while eating a raw food diet. We’ll shows you: >>>The Raw Truth about different variations on the raw food diet >>>The concept behind following a low-fat raw food diet >>>Physical, spiritual, mental changes on raw food >>>Delicious, simple, low-fat raw food entrees that ANYONE can create >>>Sample diet plans and LOTS MORE! Fred’s DVD Series: Special Discount for Raw Vegan Radio Listeners Only! Enter: RAWVEGANRADIO (for coupon…
Episode 0073-Raw Vegan Radio-Foraging for Raw Food with Happy Oasis

steve@rawveganradio.com (Steven Prussack)

21 May 2009 | 10:14 pm

On today’s show, we feature an interview with Happy Oasis, Visionary Director of the Raw Spirit Festival. In addition, we announce our latest contest on Raw Vegan Radio where you can win FREE weekend passes to the Rothbury Music Festival July 2-5th in Rothbury, Michigan. You’ll Discover: >>> Tips for how to forage for raw edible plants in any ecosystem >>> How to know if wild plants are edible or harmful to your health >>> How raw spirit is spreading nationwide >>> How you can win FREE tickets to the Rothbury Music Festival this summer Sponsored…

Vegan Soapbox - The Feed
New Study Shows Link Between Meat-eating And Some Cancers

Convenient Vegan

3 Jul 2009 | 8:55 am

British newspapers are reporting on part of a long-term study on cancer and nutrition, which has found that vegetarians are far less likely than meat-eaters to develop certain types of cancer. Results say vegetarians are 45% less likely than meat-eaters to develop blood cancer, and 12% less likely to develop cancers in general. One report of these results was recently printed in the Guardian. Naturally, there are several “cautions” included in the article, most of them in the form of comments by representatives of the meat industry. The article includes a link to the actual study,…
Flashback Friday: Food

Eccentric Vegan

3 Jul 2009 | 6:53 am

The Vegan Soapbox has some pretty extensive archives by now. But many readers have barely scratched the surface. So, let’s dig a little deeper and pull out some oldies, but goodies. Today the theme is food. Get an idea of what vegans eat by browsing photo diaries and video compilations. One of the best ways to understand a plant-based diet is to see the foods that vegans and vegetarians eat. There’s just something about seeing it that makes it more real, more available, more easy. Self magazine published a sample vegan menu and you can find more sample menus at Vegan Health. Need…
Why YOU Should Be A Vegan!

Eccentric Vegan

2 Jul 2009 | 9:41 am

A list of reasons.
Do It Anyway

Eccentric Vegan

2 Jul 2009 | 6:37 am

Stephanie Ernst writes: “I do not subscribe to the ’scream at them,’ ‘tell them how evil they are,’ and ‘hope they get shot or choke on a chicken bone’ philosophy. I find that way of communicating deeply offensive and equally counterproductive. And the fact that some people interpret my approach to be an ‘attacking’ one tells me they’ve never seen and heard what that approach is actually like. I do absolutely understand that most people don’t contribute to animals’ suffering consciously but rather just need to be informed…
Time For A Change

Eccentric Vegan

1 Jul 2009 | 12:13 pm

A new advertising campaign for Fiat (in the United Kingdom) shows animals in car cashes. The campaign shows animals that are regarded as symbols of environmental protection/ destruction: pandas, penguins, and walruses. The ads are supposed to convey the idea that Fiat is working on ways to “reduce environmental impact.” It’s disturbing to see those ads, even if they’re photoshopped, because it’s a sad reminder of the past. Vehicle safety testing such as crash tests used to be done on human cadavers and on animals. Often pigs were used because they’re internal…

Ramblings of a Vegan Man
There Are Four Burgers

jeffrey

21 Jun 2009 | 8:08 am

Central Square is home to Four Burgers, which makes a great vegan burger. Here is the configuration with guacamole and salsa.
Ice Cream Shop

jeffrey

16 Jun 2009 | 3:05 am

Saturday I finally managed to make it to Wheeler’s Ice Cream, now located near the Symphony stop on the green line. Clockwise from the top left: PB&J, triple chocolate chip, maple walnut, and cherry vanilla. They were all very good, but with the exception of the chocolate started to get a bit icy when they got warmer. Eat quickly is my suggestion!
Panini and Friend

jeffrey

10 Jun 2009 | 3:29 am

Last night’s dinner, a panini featuring hickory smoked tofurkey, red peper miso mayo, sauteed shallots, sliced avocado and heirloom tomato on french bread. With a side of daikon-carrot slaw.
Impending Deliciousness

jeffrey

8 Jun 2009 | 1:58 pm

Summer is here, and it’s a great time for food. Fresh fruit! Iced tea! I’ve got so many things I want to cook.
Something I Like

jeffrey

13 Apr 2009 | 4:46 pm

I like tofu. I like it marinated in red wine, and grilled. I like it grilled with pesto. I like tofu.

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Microwave Adzuki and Date Casserole( Legumes - Adzuki )

Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS: 1 large onion, chopped 1 bulb fennel, trimmed and chopped 1 red pepper, de-seeded and sliced 2 courgettes, trimmed and sliced 225 g / 8 oz aduki beans soaked overnight (8 hours) and drained 2 t marmite 450 ml / 3/4 pint boiling water 1 T unrefined sugar 1 T tomato puree 125 g / 4 oz chopped pitted dates Salt and pepper to taste 1 T chopped fresh coriander or parsley Zest of orange to garnish METHOD:Cook the onion together in a large covered microwave dish for 4-5 minutes on full power, stirring once. Add the red pepper, courgettes and beans. Dissolve the…
Mediterranean Pasta( Pasta - Pasta - vegetable )

Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS: 1-2 sweet red peppers, sliced thinly 12 or more kalamata olives 4 spring onions, sliced 2 cloves of garlic, minced Pinch of salt Olive oil Fettuccini, linguini or angel hair METHOD: Over a medium flame, sauté the garlic in the oil for a minute. Add the green onions and sauté 2 more minutes. Smells good, huh? Add the olives and peppers and sauté a few more minutes, stirring, sort of. Make sure the heat isn't too high. Add the salt and cook 4 more minutes, then take it off heat and serve it over the pasta.
Avocado Vichyssoise( Soup - Chilled )

Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS: 3 leeks 1 large onion 2 T margarine 455 g / 1 lb potatoes 850 ml / 1.8 pints / 3 3/4 cups water 1/2 of a vegetable stock cube 1 avocado 140 ml / 5 fl oz / 2/3 cup soymilk 1/4 t freshly grated nutmeg As required sea salt Sprinkling of paprika METHOD:Chop the leeks and onion. Saute for 3-4 minutes in the margarine. Peel and slice the potatoes thinly. Add to the leek and onion. Pour in the water and add the stock cube. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender. Set aside to cool. Peel and chop the avocado. Place in a liquidizer and…
Tabbouleh( Salad - Grain )

Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 cup cracked wheat/bulghur wheat 2 bunches parsely, chopped finely 1 bunch cilantro/coriander, chopped finely 1 bunch green onione (scallions), chopped finely 4 tomatoes, chopped finely 3 medium sized cloves garlic, chopped finely 3 medium lemons, juiced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 t celtic sea salt Avocado slice, garnish Creamy Avocado Sauce (optional) 1 avocado 1 T apple cider vinegar 1 t liquid sweetener METHOD:Pour boiling water over cracked wheat or bulghur wheat. Let sit for 40 minutes, covered. Chop the parsely, cilanto, green onions,…
All American Oatmeal and Peanut Butter Cookies( Biscuits - Oat )

Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS:1 cup Sucanat (I use raw cane sugar) 1 cup margarine 1/2 cup natural peanut butter Egg replacer for 3 eggs 1/4 cup soymilk 2 t real vanilla extract 1 cup unbleached white flour or half whole wheat and half unbleached white flour 2 t cinnamon 1 t salt 3/4 t baking soda 3 1/2 cups quick cooking rolled oats 1 cup seedless raisins 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecansMETHOD:Preheat oven to 375F/190C. In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar, margarine and peanut butter. Add egg replacer, soymilk and vanilla; beat well. In a separate bowl, stir together flour,…

Vegan Family Living
Revised pH and Alkaline Buffer Charts

Rupert

19 Jun 2009 | 4:48 pm

The pH and Alkaline Buffer Charts have been redrawn for better resolution. The links to download them are below. http://www.veganfamilyliving.com/Daily-pH-Chart.pdf http://www.veganfamilyliving.com/Alkaline-Buffer-Chart.pdf
An alkaline flair for your diet, part two.

Rupert

13 Jun 2009 | 3:12 pm

Now that we’ve discovered that living on the alkaline side of life has serious “benies” (benefits), how do we discover where we are in the pH scale of things? Since we can’t readily check our blood plasma, we’ll have to settle for checking the waking state of our first and second most popular body fluids: saliva and urine. First, you’ll need perHydron strips to test for acidity/alkalinity. We have been fortunate to locate an affordable source for pH test strips and will be offering them for those interested. See details at the end of the next…
An alkaline flair for your diet, part one.

Rupert

11 May 2009 | 4:05 am

Because of the amount of important information on this topic, it will be offered in a series of articles. The topics of alkaline foods and antioxidants have been in the health “limelight”, and we’d like to discover and discuss which foods are best for increasing our alkaline and antioxidant intake. We will begin to feature tips, recipes and gardening ideas for growing and using alkaline and high antioxidant ingredients. For now, we’ll begin with alkalinizing foods that will assist in acquiring a beneficial systemic pH. Over the past five years or so, much discussion…
Family activities and adventures: indoors and outdoors

Rupert

5 May 2009 | 6:36 am

The lifestyle focus of our site is being highlighted with a new series under development, but that’s not enough. Please share your ideas, experiences, activities and outings that you have enjoyed doing and/or visiting. Please send us your input as a response to this post so that we may include specifically include you in our effort towards holisitic living.
Tri-continental fruit salad

Rupert

3 May 2009 | 6:12 am

Here’s a quick and easy fresh fruit medley. 2 medium, ripe bananas, peeled and sliced. 1 pt. strawberries, sliced 10-12 lychees, peeled and pitted. 2 large kiwis, peeled, halved, and sliced. Toss above ingredients together, serves 4-5. Optional, if a healthy syrup is to be added: 1/4 c. water 2 tbs. xylitol Stir xylitol into water, add to above tossed ingredients. 10 minutes to prepare

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RE: URGENT CALL FOR VEGAN ARTISTS!!!

24 Jun 2009 | 8:01 am

merritt fletcher Hello, I am currently organizing a proposal for a month long exhibit at the A.I.R. Gallery in Brooklyn NY. I am looking for 10 artists (5 grrllls and 5 boys) in all disciplines who explore issues surrounding the animal/human divide, animal's rights, and how these issues affect ideas about human identity. Work that explores the comparison of the marginilization and abuse of women throughout history and women's rights to that of animal cruelty and animals rights is particularly welcomed....
Vegan Radio #76 Sexy New Vegans

31 Mar 2009 | 10:14 am

Vegan Radio Listen to Show 76 On our 76th show Scott is absent and Jilian and Derek have in-studio guest Chrissy Costigan, who lives near us in Westfield Massachusetts and was a runner up in Peta's Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door 2009 contest. Chrissy entered the contest and became a vegan because of what she learned while competing. We discuss wether Peta's sensationalist, sexual, and sometimes sexist tactics are justifiable. We also talk about the challenges of being a new vegan in a non-vegan world....
Podcast 74: The Renegade Vegan

2 Mar 2009 | 3:02 pm

Vegan Radio Our 74th show features an interview with Kevin Gianni of The Renegade Health Show. Kevin is preparing to go out on tour in his RV and takes some time to tell us about his show and his recent activities. We talk about raw food, the Vitamix, fitness, bags under the eyes, yoga and attention deficit disorder, coffee, cacao-induced rashes, and all kinds of other wacky stuff. We also feature new bumpers with Dan Piraro, Emily Deschanel, and Danielle from Vegan Treats. We also feature an...
The Veganica Artist Email List

21 Feb 2009 | 5:52 am

Veganica Store Veganica Artists, if you are not on our email list you should be - we post opportunities for vegan artists, site updates, and more... low volume high quality content.
Woodshed II: The Next Hundred Years

21 Jan 2009 | 8:34 pm

merritt fletcher An alive 100 hour collage marathon. Revenge is sweet at MCLA Gallery 51 By JUDITH FAIRWEATHER Posted: 01/21/2009 05:08:26 PM EST Click photo to enlargePhoto by Rebecca Dravis Mark Holstein, currently of Great Barrington, works on the collage...«1»Thursday, January 22 North Adams is currently under the grip of the "revenge of the collages." Well, at least that's Jonathan Secor's nickname for the "Woodshed II: The Next Hundred Hours" exhibit...

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survival foods

mama

27 Jun 2009 | 9:08 am

i started thinking about this as i was writing a post for raven’s eye blog. but i wanted to bring it into this space: i personally understand that eating meat is a survival issue sometimes for some of us. i dont need animal products to be healthy. but i did when i was pregnant. and what is our response as vegans to those because of interlocking reasons do need animal products for their survival and healthy growth? let me try to flesh this out…(excuse the pun)………… because a lot of my work over the passed few years has focused around reproductive health…
Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Coordinator for PCRM

Breeze Harper

26 Jun 2009 | 10:23 pm

I ran across this Job posting through Idealist.org for Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). PCRM advocates veganism and animal rights. Breezie —- Source: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/340033-191 Job: Clinical Research Coordinator Salary: Competitive nonprofit salary Education: Master (MA, MSW, etc.) Location: Washington, District of Columbia, 20016, United States Posted by: Washington Center for Clinical Research Type: Full time Language(s): English Job posted on: June 9, 2009 Area of Focus: Health and Medicine, Wildlife and Animal Welfare Description:…
Do all vegans need to be friends?

johanna

26 Jun 2009 | 12:10 pm

(This was originally posted by Alicia, but it ended up in the wrong place on its own page, so I’m re-posting it here — hope that’s okay, Alicia!) I am a very lucky vegan. I live in the incredibly vegan friendly city of Atlanta that has vegan potlucks, vegan lunch groups, and several Vegan and Vegetarian Societies that meet up monthly. There is no end to the amount of support that vegans in Atlanta have. But the other day I ran across an interesting blog topic by one of the organizers for a vegetarian meet up group in Atlanta. She said that a fellow vegan was complaining…
Veganism and Cultures of Origin

johanna

13 Jun 2009 | 9:51 am

This is a topic that never gets old, but I’d like to talk about how veganism can make vegans of color feel dis/connected to their culture(s) of origin. I’d like to talk about this with vegans of color. As a mixed-race Filipina, I have often felt like I was being implicitly judged by Filipin@s & found wanting: I don’t speak Tagalog (much)? I don’t go to church? I don’t… eat adobo??? To me, veganism is just one other thing to add to the list of things that make me feel awkward at times. It’s not enough to make me forsake the way I eat, of course,…
Should Judge Sotomayor’s Diabetes Preclude Her from the U.S. Supreme Court?

Breeze Harper

9 Jun 2009 | 11:11 am

Mike Adams asks, Should Judge Sotomayor’s Diabetes Preclude Her from the U.S. Supreme Court? You can read more about this at http://www.naturalnews.com/026415_health_Sotomayor_Supreme_Court.html before diving into the questions I posed below…. ———– Breeze’s questions: What do people think about this question? Do you think Mike Adams is being a health elitist with this question? And what does it mean that factors such as institutional and environmental racism have positioned certain populations to be in situations in which they don’t have access…

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My new 2009 Latest in Nutrition DVD is being released this week

Michael Greger, M.D.

I'm so excited to announce that the newest volume of my annual Latest in Nutrition series is being released next week! As usual, I scoured the world's scholarly literature on clinical nutrition so you don't have to, bringing together the most interesting, practical, and groundbreaking science published over the last 12 months on how best
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New Report on Organic Soy Released

lenora

New Report on Organic Soy Released! Hey all! The non-profit I work for (The Cornucopia Institute) just released a super report on organic soy, along with a scorecard that rates the integrity of all the organic soy products on the market. Please visit their site to check out both – some really important and
SEXY college NUDE GIRLS DATING

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Book I strongly recommend on animal protection theme

B Hayes

Just telling you about an excellent book on the animal protection theme...Bad Hare Days by John Fitzgerald (Olympia Publishers). It's the memoir of a lifelong animal protection activist and a most inspirational read. As a fellow activist I am trying to spread the word about this book as best I can. Ordering it at one's local library

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Houston Represented! Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale Recap

Vegan_Noodle

25 Jun 2009 | 5:21 pm

Houston's Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale this past weekend was a huge success!! Despite temperatures that could melt vegan buttercream in a matter of minutes, we drew in quite the crowd of hungry vegans and non-vegans looking to satisfy their sweet tooth for a good cause. Proceeds from this Society of PEACE sponsored event are going to Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary in Colorado (a place both near and dear to my heart). I think our electric blue "Vegan Bake Sale" sign really got the point across! Check out our goody table! This was taken before even more cupcakes and brownies arrived. We had some…
Houston Represents! Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale Tomorrow!

Vegan_Noodle

19 Jun 2009 | 7:16 am

Hey Houstonians! Join Society of PEACE tomorrow as we represent the Bayou City in the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale! We will be at Mango's Vegetarian Cafe (where you can also grab some excellent vegan brunch) tomorrow, June 20th, from 2:00-6:00pm. Proceeds will benefit Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary and Society of PEACE. Here's just a sampling of some of the goodies we are going to have:Rice krispy and fruity pebble treatsChocolate chip, mexican wedding, and ginger snap cookiesCherry pineapple squares and pineapple upside down mini cakesPlenty of cupcakes to choose from, including red velvet,…
The Brunch Crawl

Vegan_Noodle

11 Jun 2009 | 6:34 am

Every Sunday afternoon, my neighborhood is overtaken by drunken yuppy hipster brunchers literally crawling from one brunch hangout to another. Unfortunately, just about the only vegan item on the menu is a mimosa or a bloody mary (which I'm happy to partake in, but it leaves a girl needing some food!). So now join me on my own mini brunch crawl, courtesy of the fabulous new Vegan Brunch cookbook, as I take you from the savory all the way to the sweet.First up are the Chesapeake tempeh cakes with a tangy remoulade sauce. Holy moly these things are tasty. For those of you that are…
It's Not Spring Without a Little Bling Bling

Vegan_Noodle

25 May 2009 | 7:34 pm

Friday night I had the most awesome job of baking and giving out (free!) over 150 vegan mini cupcakes to a crafty crowd of Houstonians at the Spring Bling event. Held at Sew Crafty (my go to spot for learning all kinds of crafts), several local artists came out to show off their handmade goodies. Plus there was drop-in crafting fun for everyone! Plus appetizers, wine, candy, and vegan cupcakes, of course. These vanilla minis with lemony buttercream were the most blinged out of all my cupcakes. Hot pink disco dust is my new favorite thing to sprinkle on cupcakes! The crowd favorite was…
Walking Like a Vegan Chic

Vegan_Noodle

21 May 2009 | 6:53 am

Have you heard that Vegetarian Shoes and Bags is now Vegan Chic? And they have an even bigger selection of 100% vegan shoes, as well as bags, belts, wallets, and clothing! The easy-to-navigate website makes it a cinch to find what you're looking for. Eco-sneakers for running errands around town? Check. Gladiator sandals for brunch with the girls? Check. Sexy peep-toe pumps for a night out with your honey? Check. Best of all, they have plenty of very affordable shoes (plus bags, wallets, and belts) in all the latest styles. So what look did I go for? Some super sexy, oxford-detailed vegan…

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Recession And Its Effects On Diet

Erin

1 Jul 2009 | 3:09 pm

So, I’m curious… How has the recession affected your diet and food choices? For me, as I wrote previously, I planned and have undertaken a shift to more beans, carrots, corn, and the like (you know, heartier stock) in order to keep costs down; the price on greens around here is often just outrageous. What I didn’t anticipate was how strongly these foods and that other legume, the peanut (in butter form), would cause the ‘ole “carb cravings.” Still a healthy diet, mind you, but it’s made controlling calories all the more difficult. In some ways, stress…
Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson

Erin

25 Jun 2009 | 3:50 pm

It’s a sad day. Two of America’s greatest killers — cancer and heart disease — have today taken the lives of two of its (and the world’s) greatest stars, Farrah Fawcett (62) and Michael Jackson (50), respectively. Both cultural icons, both still young. May you rest in peace. No further words… only thoughts. Social Bookmarking
Biosphere 2

Erin

19 Jun 2009 | 3:45 pm

Two years and 20 minutes, that’s how long Jane Poynter spent in Biosphere 2 alongside Calorie Restriction (CRON) pioneer, Roy Walford and six others from 1991 to 1993. Here’s her story as recounted at the recent TEDx event in California, the first of the new independently-run TED Talk offshoot seminars. I hope you enjoy this bit of environmental and dietary history. Social Bookmarking
David Wolfe’s Longevity Now

Erin

15 Jun 2009 | 4:34 pm

You’re going to be hearing a lot about this over the next couple of weeks: Raw food guru, David Wolfe, will soon be releasing what he’s calling “the culmination of my life’s work and research into how to help others live longer, look younger and feel better.” And, let’s just say has a ton of influential friends, like Kevin Gianni. In between now and then, he’ll be sharing several videos, starting with the one he announced today on — apropos the times — how to boost your immunity. One thing’s for sure, it’s entertaining as ever.
Poll: What’s Your Favorite Bean?

Erin

10 Jun 2009 | 8:02 am

Excluding peanuts, … Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. What? You say your favorite legume isn’t listed? Apparently, I lose this game of twenty questions. Please do tell. Furthermore, what’s your favorite way to make them? Leave a comment with your mouth-watering preparation. Remember my post about the Global Seed Bank? Maybe it’s better to have our own… Social Bookmarking

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NZ Open Rescue: piglets saved from suffering

admin

30 Jun 2009 | 5:07 am

Recently New Zealand Open Rescue saved another two piglets from a lifetime of caged suffering. These two new girls were rescued from a typically disgusting intensive pig farm during an investigation. The rescued girls have gone to live with LouLou and Lola (the piglets we saved last year in honor of Mother’s Day). LouLou and Lola are doing really well since their rescue. They’ve grown quite a lot but they still have the same personalities as when they were tiny rescued piglets. Lola (from the bathing scene in the Mother’s Day video) is still quite shy and gentle and LouLou…
Red Meat and Dairy Products Significantly Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

admin

30 Jun 2009 | 5:03 am

According to a new study, fat from red meat and dairy products is associated with increased risk of pancreatic cancer. As part of the National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study, researchers followed and analyzed the diets of more than 525,000 participants to determine whether there is an association between dietary fat and pancreatic cancer. This same study found no association between plant-food fat and pancreatic cancer. Thiébaut ACM, Jia L, Silverman DT, et al. Dietary fatty acids and pancreatic cancer in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study. J Natl Cancer Inst.
Quorn Survey

admin

17 Jun 2009 | 11:47 pm

If you are interested in Quorn being brought into NZ, please complete an informal survey here
Further Intimidation in Austrian Animal Protectionists Case

admin

14 Jun 2009 | 7:52 pm

Further Shocking Terror: 3 more House Searches in the Animal Protection Repression Case House searches take place despite peaceful blockade, but as expected, nothing was found! 2 years and 7 months of investigations and 26 house searches are obviously still not enough. In an unbelievable escalation the state prosecution ordered a further 3 house searches: all addresses of one of the same people targeted in last years spate of searches. This time his flat was searched for a second time and in addition, his mother and fathers separate homes were also searched. Particularly tragic is the fact…
Pig Farmers Remain ‘Pigheaded‘

admin

9 Jun 2009 | 6:22 pm

Pig welfare campaigners target national pork conference Pig welfare has become a serious concern for the New Zealand public however animal advocates say the pig industry remains ‘pigheaded’ and is not taking the welfare of the animals seriously. Pig farmers, pork processors, veterinarians and consultants will discuss getting more productivity out of pigs during the ‘Advancing Pork Production’ conference in Palmerston North on Monday. National animal advocacy organisation SAFE says the primary focus of the pork industry right now should be the welfare of its animals, not simply how to…

Veggie Revolution
How green and labor-friendly is bamboo clothing?

Sally Kneidel, PhD

3 Jul 2009 | 8:05 am

Fabric made of bamboo is marketed as “green” by its vendors. But is it? We researched green clothing choices, including bamboo, while writing our last book "Going Green." Here's what we learned about bamboo clothing.It's soft as cotton, with a silk-like sheen. It can handle dryers and ironing, will resist wrinkling if pulled from the dryer immediately. Bamboo fabric air-dries faster than cotton.Most commercial bamboo is grown in China. It doesn’t get the volume of pesticides used in conventional cotton cultivation, for sure. It may not get any pesticides. The Chinese farmers who grow it…
Surfing facebook & youtube at work makes you more productive

Sally Kneidel, PhD

26 Jun 2009 | 6:03 pm

OK, let me start out by saying I do try to keep my attention on-task while I'm work. Most of my tasks involve being on the computer, unfortunately. Which means I'm gaining weight steadily at work (read my post of April 15 on the "sitting disease.") I'm not on-task 100% though. I do get the occasional email from my daughter, and sometimes from a friend or two, brief ones. And very occasionally, once a week, I'll look at Facebook for 5 or 10 minutes. Faceback is vastly entertaining to me; one of my good friends calls it the "crackbook" because he can't stay away from it when he's supposed to be…
The cheatin' hearts of male antbirds

Sally Kneidel, PhD

19 Jun 2009 | 12:00 pm

The female (left) and male antbird. Courtesy of University of OxfordFemale songbirds sometimes raise their young alone, without help from the father - if they have evolved where food is abundant and a female can succeed at parenting alone. But in habitats where a second parent is needed to keep up with the brood's appetite, songbirds have generally evolved to be monogamous, and both parents stick around to raise the young. And not necessarily just for the season; some bird species mate for life.In such cases, a mated pair may use songs to strengthen the pair bond between them, and to defend…
WFDD follows Sadie on a Food Not Bombs pickup

Sadie

18 Jun 2009 | 7:20 am

Ever heard of Food Not Bombs? This grassroots movement to save food and promote peace is featured today on NPR affiliate station WFDD. Listen to Sadie talk about her involvement on the radio! Click here to see more information on WFDD's website, or here to listen to streaming audio.by Sadie Kneidel
Article from the "Hawk Eye" about Sally Kneidel

Sally Kneidel, PhD

16 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pm

Dr. Kneidel in her office, with a few of her booksPhoto by Caroline Lowe, "Hawk Eye" staff, 2009.Article by Catherine Schepp, staff writer for the "Hawk Eye," February 2009. Working in our school's College Center is the author of 11 books, Dr. Sally Kneidel. Kneidel said that she began writing books after teaching her children’s elementary school classes about insects as a volunteer parent. During her lessons she would help the students conduct experiments and would compile their data. These activities reminded her of how much she had loved writing and compiling data in the process of…

Neva Vegan
My review of the Peace for All Creatures Zine

Neva

22 Jun 2009 | 9:09 am

The first thing I noticed when I got my copy of the Peace to All Creatures zine was the beautiful cover artwork, which showed in vibrant colors the artists love for birds. Throughout the zine I found other gorgeous art and eye-catching photos. This zine is certainly a feast for the eyes as well as food for thought. The art showed with great visual impact that loving and helping the animals all around us is not just about sacrifice and hard work, it’s also joyful, loving, and rewarding.I love how this slim volume covered such divergent topics, whatever your interests or current involvement…
Surviving the Salad Bar

Neva

15 Jan 2009 | 10:02 am

More Vegan Eating TipsI don’t know about you but I’m less than thrilled when someone suggests going to a restaurant with a “huge salad bar.” The reason isn’t that I don’t care for salad, in fact I love salad. It’s that a meat eater’s idea of a great salad bar and my ideal salad bar differ greatly. And if we’re going to a steak house with a salad bar, just guess who designed and filled the salad bar. That’s right, the person whose idea of a complete menu is six different types of grilled cow flesh.Oh vegans, I know you feel my pain on this one.When I’ve eaten out with…
Having a Plan

Neva

14 Jan 2009 | 11:54 am

Something has been nagging at the corner of my mind lately, and it is this: the adjectives we use to describe people who do things we don’t like. Recently I got into a heated discussion where the words “lazy” and “selfish” were lobbed at vegans who failed to achieve perfection in certain ways. My first thought was “Whoa, if some vegans are calling other vegans lazy and selfish, what are they saying about the average non-vegan out there?” But I don’t know the answer to that one, I was too busy insisting I’m not really lazy and selfish.Not to rehash all that, instead I want to…
Hyper-pigmentation

Neva

16 Oct 2008 | 1:11 pm

I think I'm angry, maybe about a lot of things, maybe about the debates last night.So it's probably better not to get too much into that one at this point.For something completely different, let's talk about our hyper-pigmented cats.What's a hyper-pigmented cat you ask?Why that would be a cat, like my Obi, who is completely black, has a black nose, black paw pads, and black "eyeliner" around his eyes. His lips and some of his gums are black too, though his tongue and the inside of his mouth are pink.Anyone involved for some years in cat rescue will find themselves at some point asking "What's…
Carnival Against Vivisection

Neva

4 Sep 2008 | 6:30 pm

Even before I saw Pattrice's post calling on us to write about vivisection, the topic was in my mind. Lately I've been having terrible nightmares about vivisection. In these vivid dreams I’d find animals I know and love strapped into horrible machines or shut sick in tiny cages in labs, and always for some reason I couldn’t free them, I couldn’t get them out. I’d wake up in a sweat and check on everyone to make sure they were all ok.Vivisection as a topic wasn’t one I really understood or even thought about when I first became vegetarian, but five years later I found myself working…

Legally Vegan
Don't forget that this blog has moved!

7 Jun 2009 | 12:03 pm

I've noticed a lot of people are still checking this blog, when there's lots of great stuff posted at it's new location.http://legallyvegan.wordpress.com/I would hate to lose readers just because I changed sites, so please update your readers and links! :)
This blog has moved

3 May 2009 | 6:08 pm

I have moved this blog over to wordpress.http://legallyvegan.wordpress.com/Come check it out! :)

Vegan Heart Doc
Could it be... Seitan?

1 Jul 2009 | 10:16 pm

Forgive the lame joke. If you watched Saturday Night Live in the early 90's you'll get the reference.This is Seitan, which is wheat gluten. Basically, it's the protein part of wheat. The texture is meaty and it's loaded with protein and very low in fat. I stir fried strips of seitan with broccoli in a little bit of oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds.
Breath of Life Triathlon Race Report

28 Jun 2009 | 9:16 pm

I've come a long way from the days when I rode an oversized road bike, my transition bag was a Home Depot orange bucket, and I was happy with 11 minute/mile run splits.I now have a beautiful Cervelo P2C triathlon bike that fits me, a real transition bag, and the ability to run six miles with sub-9-minute splits. I'm still no superstar, but I've come a long way.Today's Breath of Life Triathlon is a race that I participated in last year, with a time of 3 hours and 9 minutes. My goal was to beat three hours.This is an olympic distance race: 0.9 mile swim, 24.9 mile bike, 6.2 mile run.The swim:…
Heart Rate Monitors

22 Jun 2009 | 9:54 pm

You don't need one. But, I've found that wearing one helps me to see just how hard I'm working when I'm training.This is my heart rate monitor that I wear on my wrist:from DicksSportingGoods.comAnd this is the strap that is worn around the chest:from www.smoothfitness.comFor an aerobic workout, to build fitness, you want to aim for 60 to 80% of your predicted maximal heart rate (PMHR). Your PMHR is approximately 220-age.So, for a 50 year-old person, PMHR is 170 beats per minute. The target range for a workout should be 102-136 beats per minute. You can allow your heart rate to go higher,…
Exercise

14 Jun 2009 | 2:31 pm

Exercise is such an important part of health of the mind and body. I mention exercise in just about every office visit. In fact, when I worked in Glendale with a predominantly Armenian patient population, most of whom didn't speak much English (or exercise), I learned the Armenian word for exercise, marzank, to help me get across how important exercise is.Most guidelines suggest that we should get thirty minutes of exercise most days of the week. However, newer findings suggest that an hour a day is even better. In studies of people who have lost weight and kept it off, most of them exercise…
Welcoming New Patients!

10 Jun 2009 | 9:05 pm

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A Vegan Ice Cream Paradise
Strawberry Sauce

The Girl With The Sun In Her Head

29 Jun 2009 | 7:35 pm

I bought a half-flat of strawberries a few days ago. They were beautiful--deep red and perfectly ripe. And then I started eating them. Such a disappointment! I'd say that three of every four were either bland or downright sour. But the sweet ones were little punches of happiness. Still, it wasn't worth plowing through the sour berries for the occasional sweet one.The solution? Strawberry sauce! Cooking the strawberries and adding a little sugar turns even bland and/or sour berries into something wonderful. The recipe measurements are very forgiving--it's really one of those "a bit of this"…
Wow! Another dairy-free ice cream cookbook!

The Girl With The Sun In Her Head

27 May 2009 | 10:21 pm

Vegan ice cream recipes are popping up all over the place. I just found out about yet another dairy-free ice cream cookbook, this one published at the end of last year. I don't yet have a copy, but it looks interesting. The Ice Dream Cookbook says it contains "dairy-free ice cream alternatives, with gluten-free cookies, compotes and sauces." I don't know much else about the book. One review on Amazon states: "The Ice Dream Cookbook also focuses on low glycemic, using a combination of agave nectar and stevia in most of the 'ice cream' recipes. As best as I can tell, this is also a soy-free…
Another vegan ice cream cookbook

The Girl With The Sun In Her Head

17 May 2009 | 2:21 pm

OK, so I don't yet own a copy of The Vegan Scoop. But since I just reviewed Lick It, I figured I should note that there's another new vegan ice cream book out on the market!And with a much better title. Because it doesn't make me think dirty, dirty thoughts.How do the two rivals compare? Can't tell you (yet), but I'm excited. Add these two to Vice Cream, and we've got a slowly growing canon of recipes.A few people have asked me why I haven't written The Great Vegan Ice Cream Cookbook. Because, you know, I'm pretty awesome and who wouldn't buy my book? Right? So I like to claim that I'm all…
Lick It! (A Review)

The Girl With The Sun In Her Head

11 May 2009 | 12:12 pm

A new vegan ice cream cookbook is on the market! Lick It! Creamy Dreamy Vegan Ice Creams Your Mouth Will Love, by Cathe Olson, is sitting here on my desk. Overall, I recommend the book, but I'll go into the positives and negatives:Positives: The first thing I noticed that I know many readers will love is that nearly all of the recipes can be made with agave syrup instead of sugar. I've been asked many times about using non-sugar sweeteners, and this book has plenty of options. In most cases, you can use an equal amount of granulated sugar or agave syrup. There are also lower-fat options,…
Peanut Butter Pillows

The Girl With The Sun In Her Head

12 Apr 2009 | 8:48 pm

I've not been feeling well enough to whip up new ice cream flavors, but today I decided that I had to try the Peanut Butter Pillows recipe from the Post Punk Kitchen blog. It's basically peanut butter fudge wrapped in a thin layer of chocolate cookie dough and baked until the dough is just firm enough to handle. And then you take them out of the oven and shove them in your mouth and they're all melty and gooey and ZOMG you just want to die right there because nothing in your life will ever be better than that moment right there. But then you take another bite, and OMG it's still…

VEGETARIAN RECIPES
BAKED ZITI WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

12 Jun 2009 | 7:15 am

BAKED ZITI WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES INGREDIENTS: 1 pound eggplant; cut in 1 inch cubes 1 large red onion; cut in 1 inch cubes 2 yellow peppers; chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt -----TOMATO SAUCE----- 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup onions; finely chopped 2 teaspoons garlic; minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed -- crushed 28 ounces canned tomatoes, crushed 1/4 teaspoon salt...
Egyptian Edamame Stew

5 Apr 2009 | 7:09 am

When we want to replace or reduce meat in a recipe in the EatingWell Test Kitchen, we often reach for portobello mushrooms. By our lights, portobellos-brown button mushrooms grown to a larger, meatier size, with a pronounced, earthy flavor-are about as close to a juicy steak as the plant kingdom comes. Just try a grilled portobello cap on a bun with burger fixings, for proof. At just 42 calories...
Sweet Potato Bean Burrito

11 Mar 2009 | 4:21 am

This recipe is from a Caring4Cancer email newsletter. The combination of sweet potatoes and black beans is something different, but they are actually pretty good together. With a small salad on the side, one of these burritos makes a filling meal. They are good served with a little fat free sour cream. I used shredded fat free shredded cheese on mine instead of the mozzarella. SWEET POTATO BEAN BURRITO 2 tsp olive oil 1 medium to large sweet potato; mostly...
Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna

2 Mar 2009 | 11:15 am

Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna This recipe serves: 8 Preparation time: 25 mins Cooking time: 35 mins Ingredients freshly ground black pepper salt to taste pinch of nutmeg 1 pound lasagna noodles 4 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 pound mushrooms, sliced 2 cups basic tomato sauce,homemade,...
Pierogy Lasagna

2 Mar 2009 | 10:37 am

Pierogy Lasagna makes 4 servings This is based on a recipe from Mrs. T's Pierogies. I made a few changes to mine, using some different ingredients and reduced the size of the recipe to make fewer servings. I made mine in a 6 inch square baking dish, but I had it filled to the top and had 3 pierogies left over that wouldn't fit, so you will probably want to use a slightly bigger dish. 12.8 oz package mini perogies 9 oz. package chopped frozen...

Vegetarian Recipes Blog
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20 Jun 2009 | 1:10 am

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20 Jun 2009 | 1:10 am

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Mulitgrain Waffles

Dayna

21 Jun 2009 | 8:49 pm

It was a breakfast built Father’s Day feast. Especially when the kids are making it. Really super easy, the batter isn’t a whole lot different than my go-to pancake recipe. Of course, you’ll just need the waffle maker for those tell-tale syrup catchers. VEGAN MULTIGRAIN PANCAKES 1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour 2/3 Cup All Purpose Flour 1/3 Cup Quick-Cooking Oats 1/3 Cup Ground Flax Meal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda scant 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups soy milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing 1 tablespoon Sugar In a large bowl, whisk the dry…
Don’t Toss those Radish Greens.

Dayna

9 Jun 2009 | 12:12 pm

It’s now June, the sun is warm and the garden is in. I thought I had the itch last year, ripping out spaces in the yard to add more life, but it must have been the tomatoes that inspired this year’s dig. I live on your typical, smallish urban yard with a street out front and a patch of grass for sinking my toes into and a bit of Joneses decor. The house is west facing so I wake with the sun and enjoy the cool shade the houseprint leaves in the backyard during the afternoons. The only thing was the tomatoes weren’t loving the dark, temperate breezes. For those of you who have…
Rhubarb Compote

Dayna

16 May 2009 | 9:35 am

It’s springtime, and even though I might have a bad back, I’m a die-hard gardener. Some of the most simple and rewarding treasures of a garden are the ones taken for granted. Possibly because they are so easy to grow they are often over-stepped. Take rhubarb, it’s one of the first things up and it doesn’t need any tinkering, thank goodness it’s so big and bright I get a red reminder to pick some and make something like this for breakfast. Although, I’m sure if you have leftovers, rhubarb is one of those great flavours that can pair really from sweet to…
…And The Winners Are:

Dayna

13 May 2009 | 10:00 pm

Brandi & Tucker. Congratulations!
PeTA’s Vegan College Cookbook

Dayna

10 May 2009 | 7:31 pm

I have to admit, when I first flipped through it, I wasn’t totally taken by PeTA’s new Vegan College Cookbook. It was lacking photography, and well, real food. Then I realized, I made it through college already and I did it with market and a Beer Store practically across the street – certainly a benefit when not having to live in a dorm for sure. Where this book may occasionally cook directly from a ramen packet to a microwave, I think the book more than makes up for it in it’s simplicity, it is encouraging cooking and sticking true to oneself and beliefs – especially as the…

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Re: Healthy Cornbread

3 Jul 2009 | 1:24 pm

Intriguing twist on a suothern classic. Having grown up in central Texas and having made many batches of cornbread...I kinda like it. I did an iron skillet cornbread version, sauted peppers, corn, onions, and tomatoes, Left the skillet dirty to give flavor and popped it in the oven. It was more crumbly than usual but that's because the gluten in whole wheat flour is still caught in the shell (ground or not it is harder to extract). Maybe next time I'll try it with just a tad of white flour.
Re: Banana Cream Pie (Diner Style)

3 Jul 2009 | 11:13 am

I used a vanilla pudding mix for this, but I think the most important part of this recipe is using COCONUT CREAM! there was hardly any coconut taste at all, but this thing was so creamy (but it held in pieces perfectly) that I swear I ate half the thing myself over two days. in a chocolate based crust it is even better!
Re: Blueberry Muffins with Crumb Topping

3 Jul 2009 | 11:09 am

I've been on a bit of a muffin binge the last few weeks (I've made five batches, three of which were blueberry), and these were BY FAR the best. they really have that bakery-good taste. I recommend adding a teapoon of vanilla, though. I used half applesauce and half oil, just to feel better about myself after eating THREE.
Re: Bad Girl Being Good, Banana Bread

3 Jul 2009 | 11:06 am

Unfortunately this did not work out well for me. It did not cook in the middle, even after leaving it in the oven for a really long time and raising the oven temperature. I did use spelt flour, and baked it in a loaf pan. Maybe those variations led to the banana bread bummer....... But thanks for posting the recipe. When I slice it thin and throw it in the toaster, it's quite tasty!
Re: Stuffed Pepper Soup

3 Jul 2009 | 11:05 am

I made this yesterday since both my boyfriend and I were coming down with something -- WOW. it was so good thay my non-veg mother said it was one of the best soups she has ever had, called it "beautiful", and after I left, sent me a text message saying "Awesome soup!!". I did throw in some herbs de provence and quite a bit of nutritional yeast half for flavour, half for the vitamins. SUCH A KEEPER.

Madcap Cupcake
daring bakers, bakewell tart.

madcap cupcake

27 Jun 2009 | 11:26 am

The June Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart… er… pudding that was inspired by a rich baking history dating back to the 1800’s in England. Don’t our hosts both have such great blog names? Both conjure up such delicious imagery for me. Thank you to our hosts for choosing something unique and for affording me the opportunity to try something different. I completed this challenge just under the wire (again). The super hot and humid weather…
a vegan brunch.

madcap cupcake

3 Jun 2009 | 6:09 pm

When Natala at Vegan Hope offered to give away a copy of the newly minted Vegan Brunch, I knew I had to jump on the chance to get my hands on what will undoubtedly be my favourite cookbook ever. To say that I’m a big fan of brunch is a colossal understatement. Breakfast is my favourite meal and brunch is like an extended, multi-course breakfast. The condition for the giveaway was that we must cook a brunch worthy vegan recipe for someone who is not vegan. Now, in my badly-in-need-of-a-second-coffee haze I misread the instructions. I thought that we were meant to make a vegan brunch with…
apple strudel, coffee house style.

madcap cupcake

27 May 2009 | 9:59 am

It’s Daring Baker time and this month’s challenge is Apple Strudel. Now, it’s not just any humdrum apple strudel. In true Daring Baker style, there is some technique to this month’s choice. This strudel is made in the eastern European coffee house tradition: with breadcrumbs, walnuts, raisins and rum – and wafer thin dough. While I have eaten many of these over the years (any time I visited my Hungarian grandmother) I had never made a strudel in this style before today. I almost didn’t find the time to tackle it but on the very last day I decided to try…
sorbet, mango.

madcap cupcake

26 May 2009 | 8:08 pm

The warm weather is finally here and there is absolutely nothing better after spending time in the bright hot sun than cooling off with some homemade sorbet or frozen yogurt. My favourite frozen treat ever is not only dairy-free but also unbelievably easy to make. All you need is a food processor or a good blender and you’re all set. Thank you Mark Bittman for pointing me in this tasty direction. I’ve made this sorbet, or a variation of it, more times than I can count. Mango Sorbet 1 medium container plain soy yogurt (mine was 425 grams) 1 bag frozen mango (or your favourite…
coconut cardamom arborio rice pudding.

madcap cupcake

14 May 2009 | 4:44 pm

This scrumptious spin on my favourite rice pudding is like a warm bowl of coconut cream pie. It is absolutely delicious, completely satisfying, toothsome comfort food. Who doesn’t like pudding? You can go ahead and use your favourite non-dairy milk , however making it with unsweetened almond milk makes this incredibly rich, complex flavoured dessert downright lo-cal. That means you can have extra, right? Coconut Cardamom Arborio Rice Pudding Serves 2 1/4 cup Arborio rice 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or your favourite non-dairy milk) 1 – 2…

Easy Vegetarian Recipes
Corn and Sprouts Quesadilla (vegetarian, gluten-free)

Alison H.

2 Jul 2009 | 1:28 pm

Scrounging for lunch in the fridge today, I found some tortillas, leftovers and odd stuff that needed to be eaten... I warmed up a frying pan and tossed in a large corn tortilla . Over that . . .
Quesadilla Pie

Marianne M.

24 Jun 2009 | 6:03 am

This was our dinner last night. I found the recipe on one of the blogs I follow, Simply Recipes http://simplyrecipes.com . It was so delicious!!!! Lots of great ingredients and flavors, plus cheese!!! . . .
Trying to Eat Healthier

ChrisJerri S.

23 Jun 2009 | 5:35 am

Yesterday's Lunch and Dinner Lunch - Hummus, Veggie Wrap with Miso Soup and iced green tea Dinner - Salad with Italian Dressing, Cantaloupe, Bread with olive oil, and iced green tea Later . . .
Spinach-Grape Salad

Marianne M.

14 Jun 2009 | 3:33 pm

I love salads and I'm always trying different combinations of ingredients. I made a new salad for dinner tonight. It was so good with our grilled steaks. Spinach-Grape Salad 3 tablespoons . . .
Penne with Zucchini, Fresh Herbs and Lemon Zest

Marianne M.

6 Jun 2009 | 4:36 pm

This pasta tasted crisp and fresh. However, I did make a few minor changes. I added about 1/4 cup sliced green onions and I didn't have any fresh mint to add. Next time I make this, I think I'll add . . .

Book of Yum
Gluten Free Japanese Recipes: Avocado Onigiri Rice Ball Recipes

yum

2 Jul 2009 | 7:03 pm

As you may know, the DH and I are expecting a “Baby Yum” in mid July and so have been doing all sorts of things to prepare for her, including attending childbirth classes. I had always imagined that these classes would be cuddly events involving yoga mats and back massages and spouses, so I was a little disappointed with the rather clinical, hospital-themed lectures we ended up attending. I also found myself more than a little hungry at the first one as it took place directly after the DH got home from work during our typical dinner hour. We sped over to a nearby PF Chang’s…
Fresh Pineapple Spring Roll Recipe with Soy-Free Garlic Free Peanut Sauce OR Nut-free Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce Recipe

yum

29 Jun 2009 | 7:47 pm

This weekend I hosted our local Celiac Bay Area potluck at a local Sunnyvale, California park just in time for a heat wave. Whoops! Luckily our park was well shaded and somehow managed to have a slight breeze that kept us and the delicious feast everyone had brought relatively cool. I always like to make spring rolls for picnics, but this time I was inspired by a recent sighting of Pineapple spring rolls at Whole Foods to make a fruit spring roll as well as a savory mint roll. The DH has always been a fan of apple in spring rolls, and my pineapple experiment was met with enthusiasm. He liked…
Gluten Free Vegetarian: Red Lentil un-Meatloaf Recipe

yum

23 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

As a gluten-free vegetarian who also happens to be pregnant, I have definitely been interested in getting more protein in my diet lately. You’ve probably seen some of the gluten-free tofu scrambles I’ve been enjoying for breakfast and lunch. But, even though I’ve been posting a lot of tofu recipes, I’ve been getting my protein from eggs, nuts, and beans as well. One of the more fun recipes I tried lately with beans channeled that old vegetarian favorite, the bean-nut loaf, in a modern way. I happened to use leftover bread from a gluten-free bakery. However, one secret…
Gluten-Free Vegetarian or Vegan Recipes: Honey Mustard Peach Tofu Salad Recipe

yum

18 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

The other morning I woke up with a craving for a hearty vegetarian breakfast. Red potato home fries sounded like just the thing- and so did a tasty tofu breakfast saute. I poked around in the refrigerator and found some mustard, which made me think of how lovely tofu would be with a sweet mustard sauce, nutritional yeast, and veggies. I fried up a yummy dish for breakfast, and I enjoyed it, but the mustard sauce hadn’t had a chance to permeate the tofu yet. Hmm. Not blog worthy, I thought. Then later that day I decided to have some of the leftovers as a snack. I was going to reheat it-…
Adopt a gluten-free blogger May Roundup

yum

15 Jun 2009 | 8:10 am

This month we had a lovely turnout for the latest edition of Adopt-a-gluten-free Blogger, with some truly enticing gluten-free recipes to show for it. I hope this roundup will inspire you to visit some new blogs and try some new recipes! By the way, if anyone would like to host the Adopt-a-gluten-free Blogger event in the future month or two, I would be absolutely delighted as the next two months will be extremely busy for us here at the Book of Yum. We will be moving to a new apartment later this month, and Baby Yum is expected to make an appearance in mid to late July… so I’d…

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Bow Ties With Tomatoes, Feta, and Balsamic Dressing

3 Jul 2009 | 1:15 pm

This recipe features a surprise ingredientgreen grapesthat add the just-right amount of sweetness to the simple, two-step pasta dinner. Serve with pan-grilled asparagus -- posted by kittycatmom
Great American Potato Salad

3 Jul 2009 | 1:12 pm

I got this in my email from Kraft Foods, and it's pretty tasty. I doubled the eggs (kind of have a deviled egg fetish) and used dill pickles and a little dill pickle juice because I didn't have relish. Overall a quick and tasty little number. -- posted by AmyZoe
Cook's Illustrated Restaurant-Style Hummus

3 Jul 2009 | 1:12 pm

This is a smooth and silky hummus from those people on PBS who know how to test and create great recipes. They recommend Joyva or Krinos tahini and Pastene chickpeas (I used what I had on hand). Hummus can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 5 days. If you do not plan on serving it immediately, refrigerate the hummus and garnishes separately. When ready to serve, stir in approximately 1 tablespoon of warm water if the texture is too thick. Serving size is estimated. -- posted by AmyZoe
Tofu & Spinach Pesto

3 Jul 2009 | 1:12 pm

Tofu and spinach... most people's reaction when they see those words is "Yuck!", but try this and see if your reaction is still the same :) This is an incredibly easy and tasty way to pack the benefits of spinach & the protein content of the tofu to picky eaters. Toss it into your pasta dish, replace tomato sauce on pizza with this, etc. My favourite way to eat is is spread on fresh bread. The measurements make it really easy to remember the recipe and you only need to use 1 measuring cup! I recommend you use firm tofu rather than silky because it is more nutritious. Make it…
Fresh Fruit Ice Pops (Ice Lollies)

3 Jul 2009 | 1:12 pm

Ideal for summer days or just getting one of your 5 a day. Can use and fruit such as strawberries, pineapple, peaches, oranges and lemons. Makes 4-8 lollies dependent upon your lollies mould capacity. -- posted by EliteTwig

Show Me Vegan
African Peanut Soup with Red Beans

22 Jun 2009 | 6:30 pm

Around the Show Me casa, we eat hot soup all year long. Even in the midst of an Excessive Heat Warning (temps in the upper 90's with heat indices over 110 degrees). So I guess we're pretty serious soup lovers.This vegan bowl of goodness (adapted from Mark Bittman's West African Peanut Soup with Chicken) will be filed amongst our favorites. The rich peanut butter and sweet potatoes complement each other so well. And with kale too, this soup has nearly all of our preferred ingredients. Substitute red beans for chicken and this hearty soup will have you going Vegan Before 6 and After 6 too!Don't…
Curried Red Lentil Soup with Baby Spinach

17 Jun 2009 | 7:10 pm

This thick and fragrant lentil soup features red lentils, garbanzos, baby spinach, and carrots. The curry powder and fenugreek smell amazing, and the plentiful leftovers will tide you over during a busy week. Uncooked red lentils are a pretty pink-orange color, but become yellow when cooked. The use of red lentils as opposed to other types allows this soup to cook up quickly.Curried Red Lentil Soup with Baby SpinachServes 6-82 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 large onion, choppedheaping 1/2 cup sliced carrots3 cloves garlic, minced6 teaspoons curry powder1 teaspoon ground fenugreek1/2…
Of Animals: Photographs by Frank Noelker

11 Jun 2009 | 7:22 pm

This photo is not by Frank Noelker. It's a shot of Scoutster checking out the sprinkler in our backyard (see it hiding behind the pot?) because I can't give you a post without a photo. And because I think our delight and compassion for our beloved dogs and cats should extend to other animals, the subject of this quick post.An interesting Riverfront Times review alerted me to a photography exhibit that locals might like to check out - Of Animals: Photographs by Frank Noelker at the Sheldon Art Gallery. Photographs include images of animals housed in zoos across the world and the "noble faces"…
Terrene's Happy Hour

9 Jun 2009 | 7:40 pm

One of my favorite ways to kick off the weekend after a long work week is winding down and catching up over cocktails and small plates at Terrene's bar. There's an urban yet comfy vibe, with a bartender who is warm and gregarious without being intrusive. And these aren't just any bar eats; more on the food in a minute. To top it off, cocktails and small plates are discounted in the bar weekdays, 5-7pm. What's not to love?We typically order the veggie sausage flatbread, pictured above, which can be requested vegan-style by omitting the cheese. The "sausage" and sundried tomato topping is…
Panang Tofu Curry

8 Jun 2009 | 4:40 am

Sunday's supper was one of our favorite meals, coconut curry with tofu and vegetables. No one likes to see the weekend wind down, but a special meal on Sunday night extends the fun for a little longer. We like to try various takes on the curry concept, and this version of Panang Tofu Curry is delicious. The beautiful color comes from turmeric, and peanut butter combines with light coconut milk for a thick broth. I made a few substitutions (onions for shallots, green beans for carrots, and green pepper for red pepper). Serve over jasmine rice with Sriracha sauce. For another colorful recipe,…

Taste Better
Piven demonstrates the Big Scare

Actor Jeremy Piven had a mercury scare a while back, which was so bad that he had to leave the theatre production he was working on - apparently his blood mercury levels were 6 times what's considered "normal" (and don't you think it's weird that we've gone from "acceptable in an imperfect world" to "normal"? I mean, ideally shouldn't the normal level of mercury be about zero?), attributed to the fact that he ate fish twice a day for 20 years.Anyway, he hasn't had fish since.And that, sadly, is how things work: Big Change usually comes from a Big Scare.For a lot of us, the Big Scare came from…
Is fast food vegan? Who cares?

Wow, check out this excerpt from the VRG mailing list about the KFC "Unchicken Sandwich" that we apparently have in Canada - I'm just going to paste it in in italics here without much preamble, form your own thoughts and then you can see what I think after.People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PeTA) announced in June 2008 that KFC Canada would be offering a vegan mock chicken patty in 461 Prizm-owned franchised stores and some corporate-owned stores who chose to offer it. The Unchicken Sandwich is intended to be a permanent part of the menu according to Matt Prescott of PeTA. He told…
Is every book an activism book?

Mark Hawthorne (activism expert and author of Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism, which we reviewed over here) has a new post up about the recent explosion of animal activism books that's occurred over the past year, and it fascinates me for (at least) two reasons.First of all, wow, there are a lot of books coming out on this topic! I'm trying to figure out if it's the whole "niche-ification" thing in action, where it's simply not enough to publish a general purpose activism book anymore, or if it's an example of Mark Evans' theory of the onset of DIY creation culture…
The best, final, ultimate anti-troll vegan response

Update: unfortunately, the video was removed by the author... He's posted something new that gets into the vegetarian vs vegan debate (he's on the vegetarian side), but I don't want to post it without some counter points, and don't have time to get into it now (which is the lamest "I'm right, dammit but I can't prove it at the moment" line ever, I know...)Original post, minus video:Who says everything on this site has to be about me?I found this via The Twitter on Elaine's site, and if you've ever done any outreach work of any kind, online or off, you'll watch this and enjoy it and feel…
Coffee plus cancer equals crap science

So I was reading this story about a scientific study and it made me so frigging angry, but I'm not going to tell you why, because: a) I want to take 3 minutes and 19 seconds of your time, b) I'm still frigging angry, and c) I didn't write this one ahead of time. Just went and did it. See, earlier ones I wrote and then read, but I didn't like the way my eyes tracked the page. So this time I spoke freestyle, which was always the plan once I got better at speaking, but wow, my eyes are all over the place on this one. Watch and have a laugh...

Vegan Lunch Box
My Laptop Dreams Have Come True!

2 Jul 2009 | 11:18 pm

Check out the new Bento System 2.0 that came out this month from Laptop Lunches. The first thing you'll notice is the new carrying cases decorated with funky aliens or pretty pink flowers. But the case isn't what has me really excited...Do you see it? Yes! One of the small-sized container comes with a LID! I've so wished for a lid to seal in smaller servings of applesauce, soft fruit, pudding, etc. I used to cover the small container with plastic wrap held in place with a rubber band if the item I was packing was a bit wet. Well, no more!So we're all happy so far, right? But wait, there's…
And the Winning Cover is...

1 Jul 2009 | 10:51 am

My name is in baby carrots!
Fried Rice and a Smart Bento

25 Jun 2009 | 3:20 pm

Have you ever packed your lunch box all just-so, then had to tilt the box to get it to fit in your backpack or briefcase and felt all the contents shift? Well, Japan has the answer! The Smart Bento is designed to fit upright in a bag instead, so contents stay just the way you packed them.The box has two long, thin layers held together with a matching band. My favorite details include the clever chopsticks that disassemble and fit inside the top lid, and the little touch of sparkle in the plastic.When I Love Obento! first sent me the Smart Bento to review, I wasn't sure what to pack. I decided…
Cover Photos for Around the World

26 May 2009 | 5:26 pm

My friend and professional photographer Michelle Ellis stopped by last week to take the final cover photos for my forthcoming cookbook Vegan Lunch Box Around The World.For the cover I wanted something special, so I chose my son's number one favorite lunch from his first year at school. That turned out to be the lunch I packed him for Chinese New Year: Tofu Char Sui on a bed of brown rice, Teriyaki Green Beans, a steamed dumpling filled with sweet bean paste, mandarin orange segments, and kiwi fruit.I set up three different Laptop Lunch Boxes to provide the cover designer with three different…
Finding Nemo

12 May 2009 | 4:13 pm

I've been dying to make the fish bento from Hawaii's Bento Box Cookbook.The author filled a fish-shaped bento box with plain white rice and used sliced jumbo black olives to form scales. How brilliant is that?I wasn't able to find a fish-shaped bento box, but I did come across this rabbit-shaped bento box, and saw at once that the pink bunny was perfect for Summershmoo and the shape was close enough to a fish to get the job done.Unfortunately, I was told by her mom that Summershmoo does not like plain rice or olives, so what was I to do? I decided to change the plain rice into a serving of…

The Conscious Kitchen
Strawberry Season

Emilie

16 Jun 2009 | 1:14 pm

My mom called me last week to tell me she'd eaten the first of the berries from her newly planted patch. "It was amazing," she sighed, "like they used to be when you were young." While I can't say for sure how good store-bought strawberries were when I was a kid, I do know that 20-some years of agribusiness hasn't done the strawberry any favors. Typically, they are as big as they are bland, streaked with white inside and dry as a sun-baked bone. They contain only the barest hint of what they could be were they ripened to a bright red by the sun, picked in season and eaten immediately.fresh…
Homemade Flavored Sugars (Are Sweet!)

Emilie

22 May 2009 | 6:17 am

With a shelf full of flavored salts, I had to balance the scales with some sweetness and make flavored sugars. They too are simple, delicious and handy to have on hand for flavoring coffee, tea or rimming cocktail glasses. And, of course, they're great for baking, decorating and any other occasion something sweet and special is called for.Truly though, these beautiful little jars of flavorful sugars are only really sweet if you put some thought into where your sugar comes from and under what conditions it is grown, harvested and produced. There are few food products that have been, and sadly…
Do It Yourself Flavored Salts

Emilie

13 May 2009 | 2:42 pm

When I was a kid I was a fiend for salt. My parents were always after me to go easy on the salt shaker. Concerned about my youthful over-indulgence and convinced that it was more the action of shaking the salt than the salt itself that I enjoyed, they slyly equipped me with my very own salt shaker...filled primarily with dried rice. It sure sounded like salt, but nothing came out. Took me a while to put the pieces together, but ultimately I think I did, not just because they suddenly started letting me shake to my heart's content, but because I really did love salt and missed its presence.
Taza Chocolate: Sustainable, Stone Ground, Bean to Bar in Somerville

Emilie

5 May 2009 | 11:41 am

If you even know of Somerville, Massachusetts, a densely populated little city often overlooked by out-of-towners who, when they venture across the river from Boston, flock to our more collegiate neighbor, it's unlikely that you conceive of it as a center of chocolate revolution.But in this town noted for its historical rebellions, in the shadow of Prospect Hill where one of the earliest American flags flew, Taza Chocolate is staging a subtle resistance against business as usual in the American chocolate industry: developing deep relationships with their growers, paying direct trade prices…
Cupcake a Day

Emilie

23 Apr 2009 | 1:52 pm

There's a pathological impulse that leads to excessive complaining about the personal details of one's life on the internet. Somehow, it's a natural forum. I'm bravely attempting to spare you all that. So I'll only mention briefly my recent carpal tunnel surgery, the resulting discomfort, complications and three week limit on activity, moving immediately to a full-on food porn post featuring 21 recent cupcake experiments: one for each day of my projected recovery period.They say in jail that you only do two days: the day you go in and the day you come out. I kind of feel jailed, or at least…

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My Way: Andrea Crossman

Is it Christmas already? Two My Way's in one week! You know how we do here at We Like It Raw. We just can't stop highlighting amazing peeps in the community who are both looking good and up to something...
Re: Banana Cream Pie (Diner Style)

I used a vanilla pudding mix for this, but I think the most important part of this recipe is using COCONUT CREAM! there was hardly any coconut taste at all, but this thing was so creamy (but it held in pieces perfectly) that I swear I ate half the thing myself over two days. in a chocolate based crust it is even better!
Re: Blueberry Muffins with Crumb Topping

I've been on a bit of a muffin binge the last few weeks (I've made five batches, three of which were blueberry), and these were BY FAR the best. they really have that bakery-good taste. I recommend adding a teapoon of vanilla, though. I used half applesauce and half oil, just to feel better about myself after eating THREE.
Re: Bad Girl Being Good, Banana Bread

Unfortunately this did not work out well for me. It did not cook in the middle, even after leaving it in the oven for a really long time and raising the oven temperature. I did use spelt flour, and baked it in a loaf pan. Maybe those variations led to the banana bread bummer....... But thanks for posting the recipe. When I slice it thin and throw it in the toaster, it's quite tasty!
Re: Stuffed Pepper Soup

I made this yesterday since both my boyfriend and I were coming down with something -- WOW. it was so good thay my non-veg mother said it was one of the best soups she has ever had, called it "beautiful", and after I left, sent me a text message saying "Awesome soup!!". I did throw in some herbs de provence and quite a bit of nutritional yeast half for flavour, half for the vitamins. SUCH A KEEPER.

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Olive You

BitterSweet

2 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

Despite the fact that the 4th of July is perhaps the most predictably scheduled holiday on the calendar, I still feel blindsided by its seemingly sudden approach. It’s hard to believe that it’s even July already- What happened to the other 6 months that are supposed to come before it? I can’t recall a single one. No need to panic though, Independence Day is such a laid back and happy-go-lucky event that there’s rarely much preparation to be done in advance. Slice up a big watermelon, pack a giant cooler full of ice, sodas, and beer, and I’d say that you’re…
Perfect; Parfait

BitterSweet

1 Jul 2009 | 9:12 am

“A verrine? What’s a verrine?” the conversation would always start, furrowed foreheads and confused, half-squinting eyes included. Handing out a glass to each member of the family, each piece of dinnerware mismatched and slightly different from the last, it was a bold move to present something like this. It would have taken just a plain old slice of chocolate cake to please this crowd, but oh no, going the easy route for a family gathering just wouldn’t do. Such a great opportunity to test feed my recipes to a large, more varied audience was simply too tempting to pass…
Churn! Churn! Churn! (To Everything There is a Season)

BitterSweet

28 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pm

Yes indeed, if there were ever a season for ice cream, it would have to be now or never. Churning day and night, my poor ice cream maker has not gotten a minute to rest since there was a fine frost on the windows, and its duties have only multiplied since I picked up a copy of The Vegan Scoop, the latest creation from Wheeler del Torro, the frozen dessert mastermind behind Wheeler’s Vegan Ice Cream. Instantly smitten upon first lick, these were some sweet recipes that I was positively clamoring to get my hands on even before I heard that a book might be in the works. How lucky that…
Bakewell, Well-Baked

BitterSweet

26 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pm

Steeped in centuries of tradition, the bakewell tart is perhaps the quintessential pastry of England, invited to every party, from daily tea time nibbles to grand celebrations alike. Jam and almond frangipan daintily layered in a shortcrust shell, many variations of this simple assembly exit, creating controversy amongst fiercely loyal fans. The question is: Soft, custard-like interior, or fluffy, cake-like crumb? Although the bakewell failed to make such a splash across the pond here in America, never providing me the opportunity to try it previously, I had always believe that the…
Perfect Picnic Fare

BitterSweet

24 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pm

Have you checked out the July/August issue of VegNews yet? This is one must-read, packed with so many fun summer ideas and recipes, I’m still working my way through it myself! Of course, there’s also my article about picnic treats that I hinted about before, and you’ve got to trust me when I say that you don’t want to miss these sweets. Think of creamy, cool, and refreshing banana pudding… But as a more portable, mess-free cookie bar. Yes, banana pudding bars! Every bit as delectable as the original, built for the demands of a picnic, requiring much less fuss,…

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Southern-Style Vegan Pecan Pie

30 Jun 2009 | 6:09 pm

I've been on a quest for many years to find a recipe that will make a pecan pie that tastes and looks like those I remember from my childhood. If you've been on a similar search, you probably know that many of the recipes out there lead to watery pies that never set, gooey pies that run over while baking, or a dessert that is way too sweet to be considered edible. Finally though, I've found a recipe that passes the test. Vegan Pecan Pie The recipe isn't new—just new to me—and comes from the Post Punk Kitchen forums. Toddx's recipe creates a pie that isn't too chewy or too…
Win LICK IT! a Book on Delicious Vegan Ice Cream

29 Jun 2009 | 12:56 pm

If our recent contest for the ice cream recipe book The Vegan Scoop left you thinking, "Who wants ice cream with jalapeños in it?" or "I prefer alcohol in a cocktail, not in my ice cream, thank you," then we have a new ice cream contest that is perfect for you. Lick It! Creamy Dreamy Vegan Ice Creams Your Mouth Will Love is the kid-friendly ice cream recipe book that has something for everyone. It contains more than 200 recipes for completely dairy-free ice creams and frozen treats that are made from natural ingredients. Sure, there are some gourmet flavors, but the real stars of this…
Vegan Crepes

24 Jun 2009 | 10:21 am

It's not often that I come across veganized French food in restaurants or stores, which means that if I'm in the mood for the rich cuisine of one of my favorite European countries, I have to make it at home. Cream and wine sauces are easy to alter, and I often do, but what about crêpes? Vegan Crêpes Crêpes are very thin, almost paper-like pancakes made from a wheat-flour batter. It's fairly simple to make a veganized version—once you have the technique down. Best of all, though, is that crêpes are diverse. Unlike the pancakes that I'm used to, crêpes can play a…
Summer Salads: Three-Bean

22 Jun 2009 | 12:39 pm

I've always had a slight aversion to the typical three-bean salad made with kidney beans, green beans, and wax beans. But it's not the salad's fault. Before this weekend, I had only tried three-bean salads after they had been sitting on a salad bar for who knows how many hours. To give the salad a fair chance, I decided to make my own version this weekend. Summer Three-Bean Salad It was built around kidney beans, green beans, and chickpeas. Most versions I've tried use wax beans, but I'm not a huge fan, so I opted for chickpeas instead. The dressing that brought all the ingredients together…
Dad's Day Meal: Beer-Basted Vegan Brats

17 Jun 2009 | 3:21 pm

Fathers' Day is the perfect time for hearty, no-fuss meals, so why not whip up a "man meal" this Sunday for your dad? You can check out our list of hearty and healthy Father's Day fare, or just try out the recipe I'll be using—Beer-Basted Vegan Brats With Caramelized Onions and Hot Mustard. Beer-Basted Vegan Brats With Caramelized Onions and Hot Mustard They're not very complicated, but they're still delicious. Enjoy! Beer-Basted Vegan Brats With Caramelized Onions and Hot Mustard 3 oz. oil 2 yellow onions, peeled, quartered, and sliced thin Salt and pepper, to taste 2 oz. hot mustard 8…

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Daring Bakers June: What A Tart!

coulditbeseitan

30 Jun 2009 | 2:45 pm

Sorry this post is late! I had a really crazy weekend baking for TWO bake sales! Bake Me Up LA and Hunt & Gather! I had a great time doing it, but there was no time for stringing together even half-assembled sentences. OK. Now I’m ready. The June Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart… er… pudding that was inspired by a rich baking history dating back to the 1800’s in England. The original recipe was chock full o’ eggs…
Come hang out on Sunday!

coulditbeseitan

25 Jun 2009 | 5:13 pm

Join us this Sunday for Hunt and Gather! Hidden in the heart of Silverlake is a garden that has been transformed into a marketplace filled with one of a kind treasures for you to Hunt and Gather. Local Silverlake peeps have come together to put their items on display. There’s gonna be music, $1 refreshments and the CUTEST KITCHEN BOUTIQUE selling HOMEMADE VEGAN BAKED TREATS and CANNED GOODS. Other items you will find on your hunt: VINTAGE bags, shoes and clothing. ANTIQUES, HANDCRAFTED CLOTHING, RECORDS, BOOKS, HANDMADE TERRARIUMS, ORGANIC APOTHECARY PRODUCTS, ORIGINAL ART and so much…
Lemme See Yr Muffin Top

coulditbeseitan

22 Jun 2009 | 9:18 am

Oh you didn’t want me to put on my really tight pants? Because I can do that too … oh. Ok. I made these Blueberry Oat Muffins last week for breakfast and LOST IT because they’re the best I’ve ever had. I really wanted some muffin tops, which is a feat rarely achieved in vegan baking … why I do not know. It seems like the baking powder and baking soda should aid in the leavening, but vegan muffins are (usually) reluctant to rise. The magic secret (omg) is to overfill the cups. Did I just blow your mind? Whoa. Check out the Recipe: (Makes 12 normal…
Next Day Brownies

coulditbeseitan

17 Jun 2009 | 11:35 pm

Ah, the eternal quest for good vegan brownies continues. JUST KIDDING IT’S OVER THEY’RE RIGHT HERE. I can’t understand why I didn’t make these before. They’re Isa’s recipe from the Post Punk Kitchen, and clearly they are ace. The perfect balance between fudgy and cakey brownies and a deep chocolate flavor make these epic. The best part about them is that they get better the longer you let them sit! Thus, I dub them “Next Day Brownies.” (recipe courtesy of Isa) Ingredients 1/3 cup flour 2/3 cup cold water 12 oz extra firm silken tofu…
Bake Me Up LA!

coulditbeseitan

11 Jun 2009 | 8:47 am

Check it out! Forget June Gloom! It doesn’t stand a chance against freshly made vegan baked goods. Heed the call and get yourself to Locali on Sunday the 21st or the 28th (TWO DAYS! WHY WOULD YOU MISS THIS!?) and eat some delicious vegan goods! It’s part of the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale and all the proceeds go to Animal Acres, Earthlings the documentary, and Little Big Dog Rescue. Helping out some great causes AND swimming up to your neck in cookies/brownies/cake/bars … there can be nothing better! All the info you need is on this poster – tell your…

The Healthy Vegan Kitchen
June R2R - Beef Wellington

debyi

1 Jul 2009 | 12:07 am

Recipes 2 Rival – June 2006 Challenge Our challenge this month is Beef Wellington! My first thought was, hmmm, not something I have ever wanted to eat. But isn’t that what these challenges are all about, making things you wouldn’t normally make, giving new things a try. So I read on. According to wikipedia, Beef Wellington “is a preparation of beef tenderloin coated with pâté (often pâté de foie gras) & duxelles, which is then wrapped in puff pastry & baked.” Okay, my next hmmm was with the pate. I knew I could find vegan puff pastry (albeit with hfcs), I…
Fresh From The Oven Challenge #1

debyi

28 Jun 2009 | 12:21 am

This month’s challenge is hosted by Brianna from http://allyourbread.blogspot.com/ She has chosen a Rustic Bread from Jeffrey Hamelman’s Bread: A Baker’s Book of Techniques and Recipes. The recipe can be found here: http://www.thefreshloaf.com/recipes/rusticbread This is a basic introductory recipe with a preferment, & minimal ingredients. A great recipe for the first time bread baker as well as good practice for advanced bread bakers. Everyone needs a good artisan bread recipe & this is a great one for that. We were able to make adjustments to the recipe for…
Daring Bakers for June 2009!

debyi

27 Jun 2009 | 12:21 am

The June Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict & Annemarie of Ambrosia & Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart… er… pudding that was inspired by a rich baking history dating back to the 1800’s in England. Recipe origins: Traditional (UK) Inspirations & References: Allan Davidson, Tamasin Day Lewis, Anton Edelmann, Jane Grigson, Nigella Lawson & Jamie Oliver Hostess: Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict Co-hostess: Annemarie of Ambrosia & Nectar From our hosts: “Bakewell…
Daring Cooks #2

debyi

14 Jun 2009 | 12:13 am

It’s the second installment of The Daring Cooks! Our host this month was Jen from use real butter, what recipe did she choose? Well, she thought it might be a good time for us to try our hand at something that looks daunting, but is actually pretty straightforward. The Challenge: Chinese dumplings/potstickers (aka gyoza in Japanese) Jen tells us, “It’s a basic concept: a filling inside a dough wrapper, sealed, & cooked. This delicious theme runs through many cultures & is among the more popular bites at Chinese restaurants - especially dim sum. The recipe I provide is…
Recipes To Rival - May 2009

debyi

1 Jun 2009 | 12:13 am

This month the challenge was all about chickpeas. Our host this month was Lori from www.lipsmackinggoodness.blogspot.comShe chose Chickpea Fries and/or Falafel. She also reminds us that “beans have such benefits. They help reduce cholesterol, cost relatively little, offer more fiber in your diet & are environmentally friendly. By that I mean, people don’t realize that there is quite a cost in eating beef for instance. They are pretty heavy animals that have to be cargoed around to graze or be moved before & after slaughter. So for this reason it is quite expensive &…

VeganYumYum
Slow Rise Pancakes

Lolo

2 Jul 2009 | 5:37 pm

I thought I needed only one pancake recipe. Man was I wrong. Now, I’m not the plan-ahead type. It’s really a challenge for me to prep food for the following day; not only am I lazy, I’m also pretty fickle. My cravings can disappear nearly as quickly they arrive, so planning ahead doesn’t always work out for me. But I have been making some bread recently, bread that starts off with a wet yeast dough that sits overnight to gain flavor. It’s a handy trick — you get some great flavor from the yeast without needing a sourdough starter handy. The other morning I…
Chili Almond Asparagus

Lolo

27 May 2009 | 4:25 pm

Sorry for the absence, I got pretty sick and needed to take some time off from… everything. Before asparagus season passes us by (it will be gone before you know it!), I thought I’d offer up this simple but flavorful and beautiful side dish. There are lots of times where I’d like to make a little side dish, but I just don’t want to work too hard at it. Here’s a great recipe for just such an occasion. It’s fancy enough for company, but easy enough for everyday dinner. I first got the idea when I tossed some asparagus in a powdered faux-chicken soup stock and…
Rustic Bread & Eggplant Lasagna

Lolo

13 May 2009 | 9:14 pm

My husband and I have been watching The Sopranos recently (yes, I’m apparently 10 years behind the curve here), and I can only listen to the characters talk about manicotti and baked ziti so many times before I get a serious craving for some Italian food. It got me thinking to a public television cooking show I saw a while ago, Lidia’s Italy. I remember she made a lasagna that used bread instead of noodles, and it struck me as brilliant. I know making pasta isn’t hard, but there’s something about boiling lasagna noodles that is a huge pain in the ass. They’re…
Perfect Cinnamon Buns

Lolo

8 May 2009 | 12:41 pm

I adore this recipe. When I went vegan a little over five years ago, I had a minor panic attack when I realized I’d never eat another Cinnabon again. I remember I used to ask my dad to bring them home from the airport for me when I was little, whenever he had a business trip. The fluffy swirls of dough, the sugary syrup, the cream cheese frosting… I needed to recreate them perfectly, vegan style. And let me tell you, these are a dead ringer for our mall and airport favorites. But it comes at a price. If you’re looking for a healthy, low-fat, calorie conscious treat, I…
Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Morels and Fiddleheads

Lolo

30 Apr 2009 | 2:36 pm

Spring is here, and it brings with it two of my most favorite seasonal items: morels and fiddlehead ferns. At $28/lb here in Boston, fresh morels are definitely a splurge. But you only need to pick up a few to have them in this dish, and it’s well worth it to do so. If you live in the right area, you can try your luck at finding your own in the woods right now, but as with all foraging, make sure you have the right mushroom before you eat it. It’s best to go with someone who knows what they are doing, but the locations where wild morels grow are usually carefully guarded secrets,…

have cake, will travel
Lemon Tart in Twisted Graham Cracker Crust

Celine

2 Jul 2009 | 4:03 am

It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster of late, what with a trip to LA for Bake Me Up LA (a complete success!), a short stay in the LA area at Afsoon’s, and the beginning of several other projects, including a trip (from July 11th through 19th) to San Francisco and Portland with Joni for [...]
PB & J Pie

Celine

24 Jun 2009 | 6:37 am

The blessed pair, in pie form? Amen to that. I’ve tried baking the kinda gooey filling by itself for the same amount of time, simply upping the flour to 1 1/4 cups total. It’s good too, but I really love me some crust. After trying one of many versions with all-fruit apricot jam, I must say strawberry, [...]

Annarasa
The Daring Cooks: Challenges 1 & 2

14 Jun 2009 | 8:46 pm

So here I am finally. When I joined the Daring Cooks in the footsteps of the Daring Bakers a few months ago, I had no idea summer would turn out so busy!! I did manage to complete both challenges in time periods specified, but got nowhere close to uploading my successes to this blog. A little window today has allowed me to do the needful:)The very first Challenge presented to the Daring Cooks was Zuni Ricotta Gnocchi. The recipe looked fabulous, but as I hardly use eggs in cooking, I decided to create my own version of the same!! I followed all the instructions as provided by the recipe, but…
Announcing My Legume Love Affair: Twelfth Helping

31 May 2009 | 7:48 am

A big hello to all my foodie friends out there. I am back after a bit of a sabbatical. Its been a busy two months, though I am happy to say fruitful ones :)This month I begin with taking the baton from Lori @ Taste with the Eyes to announce a food event I simply adore - My Legume Love Affair. Created by the indomitable Susan @ The Well-Seasoned Cook, this event has become amongst one of the most popular in the foodie blogosphere. Indeed, it is my singular privilege this month to host MLLA - 12th Helping from June 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009!!A legume for this particular event could be any beans,…
Abbey's Infamous Cheesecake - A Daring Baker's Challenge

27 Apr 2009 | 11:49 pm

The April 2009 challenge is hosted by Jenny from Jenny Bakes. She has chosen Abbey's Infamous Cheesecake as the challenge.This month has been extremely hectic for me - in fact I have not been able to update my blog at all:( But I did do the DB Challenge and here is the result. My version is eggless and has a hint of citrus flavour - as I added pure lemon juice into it. Deliciously tart with fresh sweet oranges on the side!!All text and photographs in this blog, unless otherwise noted, are Copyright of © Annarasa 2007. All Rights Reserved. Kindly do not reproduce without permission.
A Daring Bakers Venture: Lasagne Verdi al Forno

29 Mar 2009 | 9:00 pm

This month's challenge was to make lasagne from scratch!! Now though I have prepared home-made mushroom ravioli some years ago, I never really considered venturing into making my own lasagne sheets!!The March 2009 challenge is hosted by Mary of Beans and Caviar, Melinda of Melbourne Larder and Enza of Io Da Grande. They have chosen Lasagne of Emilia-Romagna from The Splendid Table by Lynne Rossetto Kasper as the challenge.I chose to make a vegetarian version - egg free with a vegetarian ragu filling!! The bechamel sauce was delicious. Well, here is the beautiful result. The photos are ready…
Adzuki Beans with Swiss Chard

26 Mar 2009 | 9:00 pm

This is one of my very favourite recipes, and I love to make it on winter evenings. Once cooked, adzuki beans are very creamy and with the addition of a green almost resemble a thick hearty soup!! They absorb seasoning very well yet retain their own particular taste. This recipe will go well with Indian style flat breads, as well as any freshly baked wheat bread. We love it with Basmati rice.Ingredients :1 large bunch swiss chard2 dried red chilies1 cup adzuki/red chori beans, soaked overnight6-8 curry leaves3 green chilies1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp urad daal1/2 tsp…

Notes from the Vegan Feast Kitchen/ 21st Century Table
VEGAN BARBECUE FOR JULY 1ST AND 4TH

1 Jul 2009 | 12:17 pm

Happy Canada Day (July 1st), and Happy 4th of July! (I can celebrate both, as a dual citizen!) Both holidays are often celebrated with a barbecue. What can a vegan serve (or bring) that will knock the socks off the omnis? Read on! I'm sharing an idea for a vegan kebab, two homemade killer barbecue sauces, and a yummy vegan burger.Breast of Tofu Kebabs with peppers, mushrooms and onion. I had soaked the extra-firm tofu cubes in the Breast of Tofu marinade for several days, anticipating a meal such as this. I just threaded them on skewers with the veggies, slathered on my Bourbon BBQ Sauce (see…
FIELD ROAST COOKBOOK STILL IN PROGRESS-- LATEST SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENTS

28 Jun 2009 | 1:40 pm

The Field Roast cookbook I have been working on with the owner/founder, David Lee, from Seattle, is taking longer than expected, but it's 's coming along! This week I have not had alot of time for cooking or writing recipes (painting kitchen cupboards!), so here are some "teaser" pictures of two of my latest Field Roast Grain Meatloaves, a South African version and an Indian-style versionThis is my Field Roast Bobotie, a fruity, spicy South African-style grain meatloaf, which turned out really well. I have been veganizing this recipe for years, as my stepsons' late mother was from South…
GREENS GALORE! FIBER RICH, LOWER-FAT GUACAMOLE, WITH GREENS-STUFFED MASA CREPES

22 Jun 2009 | 2:53 pm

Italian kale from our garden patchI have to tell you that DH and I are NOT gardeners! We both don't like gardening much (I'm almost afraid to admit that around here!), and our soil is very rocky, but DH has made a fertile little patch and then we grow some hot-weather plants in pots on our back deck-- enough to keep us in fresh greens, herbs, and tomatoes for the summer and fall, with a few things in the freezer.Below are some photos of our VERY modest little veggie patch, and potted plants on out back deck.A view of some of the plants on the deck (tomatoes, peppers, basil, parsley,…
AN EASY, ELEGANT, LEMONY PASTA DISH

16 Jun 2009 | 4:00 pm

Pasta with Lemon, Asparagus, Peas and Vegan "Ham"I posted a picture of this dish on a blog post back in May and promised to post the recipe. I'm finally getting around to it, after all of those desserts!If you like creamy, lemony foods, you'll love this dish! And it's super easy and low-fat, as well! A perfect early summer supper dish.Printable Recipe (sauce recipe included)PS: I will add the nutritional info tomorrow!BRYANNA'S PASTA WITH LEMON, ASPARAGUS, PEAS AND VEGAN "HAM"Serves 51 recipe Bryanna's Quick Creamy Sauce for Pasta (I used the sherry option)1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed and…
PUT THE LIME IN THE COCONUT... A MEXICAN-THEMED VEGAN POTLUCK DINNER PARTY WITH VEGAN COCONUT-LIME CAKE

10 Jun 2009 | 2:19 pm

I know, I know-- how can I keep giving you dessert recipes when I'm on Weight Watchers?!! This time it was a vegan potluck dinner party last night, celebrating several birthdays! I have only had one slice of these desserts, by the way-- no seconds! (DH, too!)The dinner party was held at our friends S and G's house and there were 5 vegan couples, as usual. S asked for a Mexican theme, and the weather cooperated! I made my Vegan Coconut-Lime Cake to stay with the tropical theme, and also some of my crusty no-knead bread.It was a great evening of wonderful vegan food and wine, convivial…

vegan food and living in Los Angeles
LA’s new vegan happy hour at desert rose

miss anthrope

3 Jul 2009 | 11:02 am

what’s better than a happy hour with $3 beers and $5 martinis? a happy hour with all that, plus a vegan menu, that’s what! desert rose, the upscale bar/restaurant in los feliz has introduced a separate animal-free menu with everything from bar snacks to pasta & sandwiches…and even cruzer pizzas with daiya cheese. finally a bar in los angeles with a full separate vegan menu, i can’t tell you how excited i am. check out the new menu and all the food they are offering here. i am making it my mission to try it all, and so far i’m doing pretty well. these are the…
muma vegetarian: exactly what LA needed!

miss anthrope

1 Jul 2009 | 11:03 pm

hey los angeles vegans, i have some pretty exciting news for you. if you are familiar with this blog and our travels, you may know that there has been one non-LA restaurant we can’t get enough of. maoz vegetarian is an animal-free and almost entirely vegan falafel shop/salad bar with locations all over the word, and i will go out of my way for their food whenever i visit london or nyc. for years i have longed for maoz to open up a storefront in los angeles, and i think i may have finally gotten my wish. salad muma meal: salad box with falafel balls, eggplant, hummus and salad bar, plus…
Operation Pancake: The plot thickens…

mr meaner

1 Jul 2009 | 8:38 am

From the moment that we got our first POSITIVE result when sampling a “vegan” menu item from one of our favorite LA-area vegan restaurants, we knew that we were on to something with Operation Pancake. When POSITIVE readings gave way to HIGH and OVERLOAD results we were quite shocked. For us, though, the most memorable moment was when we unpacked the “vegan cheese (no casein) quesadilla” from Green Leaves Vegan and the acidic smell of “real” cheese came right at us out of the box as our sample crept toward OVERLOAD. We stepped back. We retested. We then warmed the quesadilla,…
Operation Pancake: Undercover investigation of LA vegan restaurants

mr meaner

28 Jun 2009 | 10:50 am

Is your vegan food really vegan? We pull out all the stops to test 17 LA area vegan restaurants for non-vegan ingredients, and to find out why seven of them failed miserably. UPDATE: Please check out the follow-up post from today when you’ve read this. THANKS. From Pure Luck to Green Leaves, Vegan House to Vegan Plate and Rosemead to Taipei we pull back the covers on the seedy world of vegan restaurants, and an international supply chain that pumps eggs and milk into our supposedly vegan food on a daily basis. Vegan Quesadilla from Green Leaves Vegan tested “Overload” for casein, a…
under $10: check out losanjealous

miss anthrope

26 Jun 2009 | 8:57 am

hey readers, i wanna encourage you to click over and check out this blog post i wrote for the popular LA blog, losanjealous.com. what you’ll find is some bona fide banh mi sandwich porn, and write-up on one of our favorite vegan eateries, vinh loi tofu. curry meatball chicken sub. $6.50 if you don’t read losanjealous already, i suggest you start now. it’s a kick ass blog that’s updated regularly with los angeles news, concert pix, giveaways, food reviews and ramblings. plus, they cuss. and you know how much i love that. i’ll be writing for them sporadically in…

Eat Air - A Vegan Food Log
Pasta Stir Fry with Beet Greens

27 Jun 2009 | 6:27 pm

We've gotten beets several times from our CSA and thankfully the greens have always been included. You can use beet greens in any recipe that calls for greens. They're a little more delicate than kale or collards, though they don't cook quite as fast as spinach. We got shiitake mushrooms once too so I threw together this stir fry one night and we had it with pasta.1 lb. pasta, cooked2 Tbs. peanut oil1 carrot, sliced diagonally1 bunch beet greens, sliced3 oz. shiitake mushrooms, sliced1 spring onion, minced1 clove garlic, minced2 tsp. minced gingercilantro for garnishFor the sauce, whisk all…
Lettuce Wraps

21 Jun 2009 | 6:23 pm

Almost every week so far from our CSA we've gotten two heads of Bibb lettuce. So yes, we've been eating a lot of salads but we also realized early on that the shape of this stuff lends itself perfectly to lettuce wraps. The first time we did them they were totally raw, the next time the filling was cooked. The raw filling recipe we used was the Garden Pate from Ani's Raw Food Kitchen. We found this book at our library a while ago and really enjoyed this recipe so I wrote down the ingredient list. I don't remember if there were more detailed instructions but all I do is buzz all this stuff in…
Product Review: WK Pacs (or Indian cooking made easy)

17 Jun 2009 | 7:15 pm

Recently the folks at Waverly Kitchens asked if we'd like to sample their WK Pacs, which provide a foolproof way to create an authentic Indian meal at home. Not being ones to ever turn down a good Indian meal we were happy to oblige. The WK Pacs include the spices and instructions you need to cook your own three course Indian meal. Ours included the Chola (chickpeas), Potatoes & Peas (a sabji, or dry vegetable dish) and a Spinach Raita (yogurt dish, or soy yogurt in this case).I've dabbled in Indian cooking before and have even learned some tips from Indian friends in the past but this…
Back Soon!

13 Jun 2009 | 5:10 pm

I've decided to end the hiatus so I hope we have some readers still out there. Within a week of putting the blog on hiatus we decided to sign up for a CSA for the first time and I've really been wanting to write about the produce we're getting and what we've been doing with it. For starters, we've been getting a lot of lettuce and some nights we'll just have a big salad for dinner. Like this one with two kinds of lettuce, arugula, spinach and radishes all from the CSA, plus carrots and Tofurkey sausages.We've also done lettuce wraps a couple of different ways. Stay tuned for recipes. Another…
Seitan, Mushroom and Veggie Stew

29 Mar 2009 | 9:26 am

First things first. A recipe will follow but the main point of this post is to announce that I'm putting the blog on hiatus for an indefinite period. This is our 600th post but it'll also be the last for a while. It took two years to get to 500 posts and another year and a half to get another hundred up. Which says something about the amount of time we have now. Not that quantity is more important than quality, but I'm having a harder time with the quality these days too. I'm generally happy with most of the recent posts but I'm struggling more to come up with creative ideas for posts and…

Happy Herbivore
Good-Bye California

Lindsay

2 Jul 2009 | 10:54 pm

For the last two days we’ve been driving through California, making our way to Portland, Oregon. Our travels thus far have been full of beautiful surprises and good vegan eats. Gosh, I hope this good fortune continues! I’d always heard “you must drive the PCH from LA to SF once in your life” and now I know why. The Pacific Coast Highway is absolutely breath-taking! Here are some of the photos — for the rest, check flickr (even catch some photos of Scott & I!!) In 800 miles, it’s been both brutally cold and smothering hot. We’ve driven adjacent to…
Recipe Roundup

Lindsay

1 Jul 2009 | 10:04 pm

Today we left LA and are making our way to New York City, with a few pitstops (like Portland!) along the way. I plan to post photos of our travels (and possibly air a webisode!) but until I’ve gathered enough data, here is a roundup of the ten most popular Happy Herbivore recipes! Vegan Black Bean Brownies Soy-Free Mac n’ Cheese Gluten-Free Hippie Loaf Whole-Wheat, Fat-Free Vegan Cinnamon Buns Fat-Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes Vegan Cheesecake Red Lentil Dal Vegan Baked Doughnuts Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Chickpea Tacos By the way, you can follow our travels (and outbursts)…
Tofu Fish Fillet with Papaya Salsa

Lindsay

29 Jun 2009 | 7:10 am

This is the kind of recipe where I wish I had my own cooking show. For starters, I’d give this recipe a longer and swankier name such as “Succulent Tofu Fish Fillet over a bed of crisp Romain lettuce topped off with fresh papaya salsa and tucked into a warm pita bread.” (Are you drooling yet?) I’d also take the time to tell viewers that the heels of bread make for the best bread crumbs. All you have to do is throw them into your food processor and let the motor run until the crumbs are formed. Homemade crumbs are not only cheaper, but they taste better too. They also…
Bake Me Up LA (again)

Lindsay

26 Jun 2009 | 7:46 am

Unfortunately, I do not have a contest for you this Friday. There was a shipping mishaps and the goodies to be given away today did not make it to me in time. (It’s a really good giveaway, so keep checkin’ back!). Anyway, I did want to remind everyone that the world vegan bake sale is going on again this weekend. See what’s going on in your city or town and get ‘yo sweets on! I will definitely be stopping by Bake Me Up LA’s bake sale this weekend. Poster designed and illustrated by the talented Afsoon, who also organized this particular bake sale, which is part…
Baked Chocolate-Glazed Vegan Donuts

Lindsay

25 Jun 2009 | 4:21 am

If you follow me on twitter, you already know all about these donuts (and have the recipe). In case you missed it, here is the story: June 5th was National Doughnut Day. Upon learning this, I promised my twitter friends I’d make a recipe we could enjoy guilt-free (a.k.a whole wheat, fat-free and vegan!). I found this recipe but Scott & Jim (my best friend) were in the mood for something chocolately, so I had to get a little creative. The guys really liked these doughnuts. I felt they could be a little more chocolately, so I added the optional chips in the ingredients list. On the…

Animal Person
On "Wild Justice"

mary martin

3 Jul 2009 | 7:18 am

"Wild Justice: The Moral Lives of Animals," By Marc Bekoff and Jessica Pierce, is the most recent (for me) book that debunks myths about the differences between human and nonhuman animals. And those mythical differences, of course, have historically been used to legitimize our use and treatment of our nonhuman cousins. This particular group fits in with other Bekoff books as well as those by Jonathan Balcombe and Jeffrey Masson (see here for more on some of them from April of 2008).Bekoff and Pierce (a philosopher) are the perfect combination to write this book because whenever you're…
Online Survey on Ethics and Animals

mary martin

2 Jul 2009 | 4:07 am

A new survey is getting the attention of many within the global animal protection community. Covering both moral and strategic issues, the "Ethics and Animals" survey will provide a snapshot of our movement as of the present moment.Everyone is invited to participate and share their views on what's best for animals. The survey is at EthicsAndAnimals.questionpro.com, and its closing date has been extended to Monday, July 13, 2009.For other information, such as banners and links to the survey in other languages, you may visit the blog of ethiQUEST Surveys, the survey administrator:…
On Humane Societies and Calf-Roping

mary martin

1 Jul 2009 | 5:31 am

Angus directed me to a story about the Calgary Stampede (rodeo) and the Calgary and Vancouver Humane Societies which had me asking: Whose side are they on?Here's the backstory: Calgary has what they call a "western culture," which essentially is their two word justification for abusing animals in the cruel and not-even-close-to fair venue of people-over-animals-who-don't-stand-a-chance. The Vancouver Humane Society wanted to run the calf=baby/roper=bully ad in the Calgary Sun, which decided against the idea as the abuse of animals is part of their "very proud local institution." The…
Chipping Away at Greyhound Racing

mary martin

30 Jun 2009 | 3:55 am

In March of 2007 I wrote, "in a horribly-depressing vote of 198-138, New Hampshire's House voted AGAINST a bill that would shut down live racing at its three greyhound race tracks." E-mails were exchanged between yours truly and NH legislators, and though I knew the hounds would someday be free of racing, they were going to have to wait at least another year. At least.Nearly two years later, one of the tracks closed. The Hinsdale track ceased operations in December and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.And this year, according to Tom Fahey in "Dog Racing May Be Gone Forever," the two tracks that…
The Best in Vegan Education

mary martin

29 Jun 2009 | 5:28 am

Other than being a vegan, the most important actions you can take to help animals who are used for food are: Give generously to organizations that help those sentient nonhumans directly, such as Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary, Maple Farm Sanctuary, Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary and Eastern Shore Sanctuary. Encourage others to go vegan by educating them about the issues, and particularly about why we should not accept alternatives to eating animals that include eating animals (i.e., if they are "farmed" or slaughtered in a certain way). I have always been a believer that film is the ultimate…

Animal Rights: The Abolitionist Approach
Is there anything that you want to eat that badly?

Gary L. Francione

28 Jun 2009 | 12:07 am

Dear Colleagues: I never fail to be amazed when I hear people—including well-known promoters of animal welfare—claim quite remarkably that animals do not have an interest in continued life; they just have an interest in not suffering. They do not care that we use them; they care only about how we use them. As long as they have a reasonably painless life and a relatively painless death, they do not care if we consume them or products made from them. I have discussed this issue in a number of essays on this site (see, e.g., 1; 2; 3) and in my books and articles. It will be a central topic…
Another Welfarist “Revolution” That Wasn’t

Gary L. Francione

26 Jun 2009 | 5:17 am

Dear Colleagues: As you know, I do not believe that welfare reforms provide significant benefits for nonhuman animals even when these reforms are implemented. But they often are not even implemented. That is, there are campaigns and fundraising efforts and declarations of “victory” (accompanied by parties complete with celebrities) but the supposed reforms often never even come about. A good example of this phenomenon is found in the announcement on June 24, 2009 that Smithfield Foods will delay the ten-year phase-out of gestation crates for sows for financial reasons. Although…
A Disturbing Partnership

Gary L. Francione

25 Jun 2009 | 9:59 am

Dear Colleagues: In much of my writing, I have argued that the promotion of the “happy meat” approach has led not only to making the public more comfortable about consuming animal products but it has resulted in the creation of a disturbing partnership between animal advocates and institutionalized exploiters. This topic is one of the many issues debated by me and Professor Robert Garner, who defends the new welfarist or “protectionist” (as he prefers to call it) position in our book, The Animal Rights Debate: Abolition or Regulation?, forthcoming from Columbia…
“Happy Meat:” Making Humans Feel Better About Eating Animals

Gary L. Francione

25 Jun 2009 | 3:20 am

Dear Colleagues: Two recent articles from Gourmet Magazine show us the clear direction in which the “happy meat” movement (see, e.g., 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8) being promoted by virtually all of the large animal welfare organizations is taking us. In the first article, Politics of the Plate: Humane Beings (May 18, 2009), we are told: Local, seasonal, raised humanely. It may not trip off the tongue, but that could soon be the new mantra of conscientious eaters. Humane animal husbandry, now practiced by only a small number of producers, is set to explode over the next few years,…
And Another…

Gary L. Francione

24 Jun 2009 | 5:03 pm

Dear Colleagues: The Associated Press has reported the following story: (AP) A 23-year-old woman who got a friend to kill her Jack Russell terrier was charged with skinning the puppy to make a belt out of its hide. Krystal Lynn Lewis and Austin Michael Mullins, 26, were being held Friday in the Muskogee County jail on $25,000 bail each. They were charged with one felony count of cruelty to animals. “We’re talking about a 6- or 7-week-old defenseless puppy,” said sheriff’s deputy George Roberson. “That’s pretty heinous and sadistic.” A Muskogee County…

Bloodthirsty Vegetarians
BV Podcast #0171

14 Jun 2009 | 10:00 pm

Listen Up! For our 171st offering we give you a re-release of our first show ever, originally released in 2005. We were not able to do a show for this, the week of our 4th anniversary, so we re-encoded and re-released this show as a place-holder. We will record a proper 4th anniversary show, soon. Originally released 6/13/2005. Enjoy:Yes, it's official. We've recorded, edited and (now) posted our first show (#0.1)! Highlights include... Streams of consciousness Portuguese explorers and chefs The evils of gluten Ethic food, jokes Click the link above to listen to the…
BV Podcast #0170

7 Jun 2009 | 10:00 pm

Listen Up! We are gathered here today for the one hundred seventieth time for: More pedophilia? Or not. Tune 1: Blessing of the Kindling by Katy Wehr Indian Gift Giving Tune 2: Good Stuff by Sunna Gunnlaugs g'bye
BV Podcast #0169

31 May 2009 | 10:00 pm

Listen Up! Dude, this is show 169! Get your pedophile beard today Vin: 2007 Santa Julia Organica Cabernet Sauvignon Tune 1: Freedom's Song by Gale Mead On Film: Star Trek Tune 2: Same Old Same Old by Big Green adios mustachios
BV Podcast #0168

17 May 2009 | 10:00 pm

Listen Up! This is WVIB 168, all talk, all the time:Birds and the bees...and twin bathtubs on the beachTune 1: The Way I Feel by the Cantonement Jazz BandHumour. I was ONLY KIDDING!Tune 2: Beethoven's Sonata No.1 in F Minor Op. 2 No.1-4 Prestissimo performed by Daniel Veeseyciao!
BV Podcast #0167

10 May 2009 | 10:00 pm

Listen Up! The following show is effective at 167 parts per million:News recapVin: 2007 Cycles Gladiator Cabernet SauvignonTune 1: Only Nine by Seeking Through SilenceFilms!GomorraRoman Polanski: Wanted and DesiredThe ClassWho Killed the Electric Car?Tune 2: September by Digger

Vegan Family Living
Revised pH and Alkaline Buffer Charts

Rupert

19 Jun 2009 | 4:48 pm

The pH and Alkaline Buffer Charts have been redrawn for better resolution. The links to download them are below. http://www.veganfamilyliving.com/Daily-pH-Chart.pdf http://www.veganfamilyliving.com/Alkaline-Buffer-Chart.pdf
An alkaline flair for your diet, part two.

Rupert

13 Jun 2009 | 3:12 pm

Now that we’ve discovered that living on the alkaline side of life has serious “benies” (benefits), how do we discover where we are in the pH scale of things? Since we can’t readily check our blood plasma, we’ll have to settle for checking the waking state of our first and second most popular body fluids: saliva and urine. First, you’ll need perHydron strips to test for acidity/alkalinity. We have been fortunate to locate an affordable source for pH test strips and will be offering them for those interested. See details at the end of the next…
An alkaline flair for your diet, part one.

Rupert

11 May 2009 | 4:05 am

Because of the amount of important information on this topic, it will be offered in a series of articles. The topics of alkaline foods and antioxidants have been in the health “limelight”, and we’d like to discover and discuss which foods are best for increasing our alkaline and antioxidant intake. We will begin to feature tips, recipes and gardening ideas for growing and using alkaline and high antioxidant ingredients. For now, we’ll begin with alkalinizing foods that will assist in acquiring a beneficial systemic pH. Over the past five years or so, much discussion…
Family activities and adventures: indoors and outdoors

Rupert

5 May 2009 | 6:36 am

The lifestyle focus of our site is being highlighted with a new series under development, but that’s not enough. Please share your ideas, experiences, activities and outings that you have enjoyed doing and/or visiting. Please send us your input as a response to this post so that we may include specifically include you in our effort towards holisitic living.
Tri-continental fruit salad

Rupert

3 May 2009 | 6:12 am

Here’s a quick and easy fresh fruit medley. 2 medium, ripe bananas, peeled and sliced. 1 pt. strawberries, sliced 10-12 lychees, peeled and pitted. 2 large kiwis, peeled, halved, and sliced. Toss above ingredients together, serves 4-5. Optional, if a healthy syrup is to be added: 1/4 c. water 2 tbs. xylitol Stir xylitol into water, add to above tossed ingredients. 10 minutes to prepare

Wayne Pacelle: A Humane Nation
Reeling in Shark Tournaments

Wayne Pacelle

2 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

Some parents believe that spectacles involving animal cruelty are a family affair. To my astonishment, we see adults with children in tow time and again at some large cockfights, and it is hard to believe that witnessing the revelry and the gambling as animals are torn apart in staged fights would not leave emotional scars, as well as a drawing down of the natural reservoir of empathy that children have for animals. Social opinion may not be as decidedly negative on shark hunting tournaments as on cockfights and dogfights, but the point still holds. There is something desensitizing in having…
New Member of Our Animal Care Family

Wayne Pacelle

1 Jul 2009 | 11:02 am

When I took the helm at The HSUS about five years ago, I looked at the landscape of animal protection and thought that the movement’s resources were spread too thin among too many groups. I thought we needed to consolidate some of these operations, to squeeze out inefficiencies, and to redirect the savings into new capacity, in order to achieve greater effectiveness. Since that time, we’ve combined operations with The Fund for Animals, the Doris Day Animal League, and the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (now the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association)—and each…
Betting the Farm Against Reforms

Wayne Pacelle

30 Jun 2009 | 1:52 pm

There are two groups that politicians fawn over in ways that make sensible people shake their heads: the gun lobby and agribusiness. First, let me say that I have no problem with private ownership of firearms, but I do think there should be reasonable regulations (e.g., a prohibition on the sale of machine guns). But it’s the gun lobby’s defense of captive hunts, bear baiting, polar bear trophy hunting, carrying firearms in national parks, and other extremist positions that defy common sense and common decency. Regarding agriculture, I am a fan and a consumer, like everybody else who…
More Evidence in Petland-Puppy Mill Enterprise

Wayne Pacelle

29 Jun 2009 | 11:35 am

When The HSUS tackles an issue, we don't relent easily. And there is news to report on two of our long-standing battles—1) the fight to protect wolves in the lower 48 states, and 2) our campaign against Petland, the large retail pet chain, for its corporate practice of trafficking in dogs from puppy mills. First, I am pleased to report that we've won another reprieve for wolves in the Great Lakes region. This is the sixth time we've fended off an effort by the federal government to delist wolves in the northern Great Lakes region and deny them federal protections provided by the Endangered…
I Think This Dog Wants My Job

Wayne Pacelle

26 Jun 2009 | 9:40 am

Today is Take Your Dog to Work Day, and thousands of businesses are expected to allow dogs to pass through security and lift the step of their employees. Throughout the day we'll be working with companies across the country to showcase their dogs at work programs to members of the media, to help get the word out about the benefits of such policies. Bowing to the pressure of the dog lobby within my office, I authorized staff to enjoy the company of canines in the workplace more than two years ago. I say without reservation that it was the right decision, even if I was pandering to the masses.

The PETA Files
Happy Independence Day!

3 Jul 2009 | 7:55 am

Ooh … Ahh … Ooh … Ahh … Remember, the Fourth of July comes only once a year, but you can make your own fireworks every day with veggie Viagra! Enjoy your holiday! Posted by Karin Bennett
Crippled Chicken for Cruelty Capital?

2 Jul 2009 | 12:32 pm

When I lived in the Louisville area, there were several things I thought the city could've used—like more vegan restaurants or a more extensive public transportation system. But you know what Louisville—home to the headquarters of KFC—really needs? The city is sorely in need of our chicken statue, designed by award-winning children's book author and cartoonist for The New Yorker Harry Bliss. We're asking Louisville's Department of Public Works to allow us to install the statue in downtown Louisville for three months, starting July 15. We hope that it will draw attention to the millions…
Internet Soup!

2 Jul 2009 | 9:09 am

Summer is finally in full swing, and for those of us in D.C., that means frequent stops at Sticky Fingers bakery. All vegan goodies, from cupcakes to chili cheese dogs, and that summer fave—soft-serve ice cream! No, to answer the obvious question, life does not get any better. So, it is as I enjoy some sugary ice cream goodness that I settle into rifling through the Internet for fun, animal-related items to share with you. I feel guilty for laughing so hard at this. Not even kidding, it's a boxing feline! Vegan food delivered to my doorstep? Yes, please! Where'd the kitty go? Too cute!
A (Vegetarian) Sign of the Times

2 Jul 2009 | 8:49 am

If you dig 60s pop art as much as I do, you're really going think this is boss. Forty-five years after being on display for just one day during the New York World's Fair in 1964, artist Robert Indiana's iconic EAT sign is blinking back into action. Part of a larger exhibition of Indiana's work, the oversized objet d'art will be up and illuminated all month at the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine. While the sculpture is pretty groovy as it is, we think that adding the word "VEGETARIAN" to it would make it full-on far out. That's why we wrote to Mr. Indiana and asked him to add our…
10% Wool, by Jeff Corriveau

2 Jul 2009 | 7:40 am

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Suicide Food
Wintzell's Oyster House

2 Jul 2009 | 12:01 am

Our oyster from Mobile, Alabama, demonstrates the peculiarly American attitude toward violence and sex. Observe. Fry her and she merely gasps from the heat, fanning herself with a hankie—or washcloth or whatever—and readying her bathbrush.Stew her and she splashes in her "tub," luxuriating in the bath. But catch her naked and that's where she finally objects. Violence is perfectly acceptable, all a part of life. But nudity? Horrors!No, you had probably never cast an oyster in a voyeuristic scenario such as this. That's a gambit reserved for dedicated suicidefoodists, not laypeople.Beyond…
Papaya Pete's Chicken Hut

30 Jun 2009 | 12:01 am

Nice to see you! Come on in!Stuck in the depressingest of milieux—the mid-Atlantic theme park concession stand—Papaya Pete gallantly makes the best of a bad situation.Cock-a-doodle-dooing from the fake façade, surrounded by an unlikely floral border, he beckons the hungry, the thirsty, the rollercoastered-out. He'll feed them all.He is a crowing beacon to themeparkers everywhere. Delight in every manner of chicken product. (We assume.) The strip, the finger, the nugget! All await you inside!And he's not above coming down onto the shop floor, mixing with the appallingly unwashed masses,…
Wondercow: a dairy digression

28 Jun 2009 | 12:01 am

For years, we have avoided breaching the dairy dam. Cows willingly in service to the dairy "farmers" aren't exactly suicidal. Well, not directly. More like severely masochistic. But this image has compelled us to wade into the milky mire.We've seen ratfink farm employees before. And we've seen superhero-style Submissive Dominants before. But never have we seen a single figure who captured both of those nauseating archetypes so well. (This one took a valiant stab at it.)And think about it: how does this make the least bit of sense? A cow championing the system, the entire worldview, that…
Pig Tails Barbeque

26 Jun 2009 | 12:01 am

What you're seeing is the barbekook equivalent of the girl who pops out of a cake at an old-time stag party. Only, instead of a cake, it's a fiery log. And instead of a young woman, it's a pig in the process of burning to death.Sure, she's into it, but how can you not feel tainted just by witnessing this? It was obviously her choice to hop on the burning log. But maybe—just maybe—she was in no position to be making any big, life decisions at the moment? We don't know what she's going through, but whatever it is, it has rendered her unfit to take care of herself.Pig Tails Barbeque says,…
Happy Harvest Farm

24 Jun 2009 | 12:01 am

Harvesting. Apparently, that's what they're calling it now. Not only that, but at Happy Harvest the goats are "nurtured in love." What else would you expect from a member of the Tennessee Goat Producers Association? We assume they were meant to be the TGNA—the Goat Nurturers instead of Producers—but by the time they noticed the typo, the shirts and bumper stickers had already been printed.Just take a look at those goats. Those are some pampered animals. They smile sweetly, knowing that their slaughter harvest will be a happy one. Their transformation into chevon (your word of the day) is…

Gene Baur's Bloggings
Independence Day

1 Jul 2009 | 11:56 am

This July 4th, Farm Sanctuary will be hosting our annual Pignics in Orland, California and Watkins Glen, New York where visitors will have a chance to try meatless hotdogs and other vegan treats, and to meet rescued farm animals. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has sent out a press release warning consumers to be careful about pathogens in meat. "Safe food handling is always important, but during peak grilling season in the warm summer months, there needs to be an increased awareness of safe food handling practices," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Of…
Food, Inc.

22 Jun 2009 | 10:02 am

I was able to see Food, Inc. over the weekend, and it was great to see that the theater was packed. The film’s popularity suggests we’re in the midst of a burgeoning food movement in the United States as consumers are finally learning about the abuses of factory farming and the importance of making informed food choices. Food, Inc. doesn’t explicitly promote a vegan lifestyle, but it does urge consumers to make a difference “one bite at a time.” Among several recommendations, the film urges citizens to plant a garden (even a small one) and to shop at…
School's Out

5 Jun 2009 | 12:13 pm

The school year is over, but there are still activities on campuses wherein volunteers, students, and others are engaged in the noble practice of growing their own food. Earlier this week, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack visited a school in southeast Washington, DC to help “create and unveil an edible "Good Food Garden" that will bring healthy, fresh and nutritious food to children from underserved communities in the nation's capital.” Meanwhile, a Baltimore, MD newspaper article described burgeoning efforts to grow and supply healthy fruits and vegetables to school…
"Humane" Farming

19 May 2009 | 9:55 am

There is a growing awareness and opposition to the inhumane treatment of animals on factory farms. To placate concerns, food industry groups are coming up with various labeling schemes to market meat, milk and eggs by suggesting that farm animals are being treated humanely. But, these labels tend to misrepresent the reality and do not ensure that animals are treated well. Farm Sanctuary’s newly updated report, “The Truth Behind the Labels: Farm Animal Welfare Standards and Labeling Practices” shines a light on the suffering behind animal products labeled as…
Swine Flu (H1N1)

8 May 2009 | 12:53 pm

The recent cases of swine flu have brought attention to the connection and communicability of animal and human pathogens. Filthy, overcrowded factory farm operations are a breeding ground for disease and contribute to the development of virulent pathogens and emerging health threats. Alarmingly, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) knowingly allows diseased animals to enter the human food supply. USDA slaughterhouse records obtained by Farm Sanctuary under the Freedom of Information Act show that animals with hepatitis, pneumonia, malignant lymphoma, peritonitis and other ailments…

vegalicious
Apricot Almond Galette

chris

3 Jul 2009 | 3:17 am

Apricot season has just begun, so we joyfully celebrated it with this tasty apricot galette. It’s surprisingly easy to make, and if you patiently take time to arrange your apricot slices nicely, it turns out quite pretty. Yield: one 8″ galette Ingredients: 4 sheets vegan puff pastry, thawed 6-7 fresh apricots, pitted and sliced 2 tablespoons apricot jam 1/4 cup almond meal (flour) made from ground almonds 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 tablespoon sugar Directions: Place 2 tablespoons of apricot jam in a saucepan. Add 3 or 5 tablespoons of water and gently simmer to melt the…
Baked Zucchini Spears

chris

1 Jul 2009 | 1:44 pm

This is a magical recipe that makes all those zucchinis disappear - fast. You can use up those big baseball bat sized ones, or the normal size. Yield: 16 spears Ingredients: 3 Tbs. bread crumbs 2 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. thyme dash alt, and pepper 1 Tbs. nutritional yeast 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. paprika 2 med. zucchini 2 Tbs. oil Vegetable cooking spray Directions: Combine bread crumbs with the herbs and spices in a shallow dish or soup bow; set aside. Pour the oil onto a plate. Cut each zucchini lengthwise into 4 pieces; cut each piece in half crosswise. Dredge the zucchini spears in the…
Review: Sri Wasano’s Infamous Indonesian Rice Salad

chris

29 Jun 2009 | 11:06 am

This is a really delicious salad. We enjoyed it as a “main meal salad” on a warm, muggy summer night. There are many versions of the salad. This one comes from I love the finger lakes. Everything about it was delicious, I wouldn’t change a thing. It makes a lot, so we are looking forward to having leftovers for lunch tomorrow, it will probably be even better after it’s seasoned overnight.
Fresh Cherry Poppy Seed Muffins

chris

26 Jun 2009 | 10:49 am

These lovely light muffins are delicious. As cherries are now in season these are one of our favorite ways to enjoy them. Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup pitted fresh cherries 2 tablespoons poppy seed 1 egg replacement 3/4 cup soy milk 1/4 cup Earth Balance or other vegan margarine, melted Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 F / 190 C. Prepare muffin tins or cups with spray oil. Clean the cherries, pit and cut into small pieces. Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, poppy seeds and sugar. Add cherries and stir gently…
Review: Zucchini Puffs with Tomato Butter and Caper-Herb Dressing

chris

24 Jun 2009 | 12:19 pm

Tonight we enjoyed another recipe from In Search of the Lost Taste by Joshua Ploeg. We were so happy to find this recipe, as our garden produces a lot of delicious zucchini, and this is a delicious way to enjoy them. The secret is in the sauces, or perhaps that there are so many fresh herbs in the batter along with the zucchini, or perhaps that there’s beer too. Altogether though, the recipe makes a delicious meal, and it uses regular ingredients that you have in the kitchen or garden. I generally followed the instructions, although I did grate the zucchini and allowed for some of the…

VeganWorld Ezine - Articles - NEWS
Swine Flu: How to Reduce Your Chance of Infection and Transmission to Others

28 Jun 2009 | 6:43 am

April 27, 2009 Everyone wants to know what to do to prevent getting swine flu and how to keep it from infiltrating their businesses, homes and public places The recent outbreak, which appears to have started in Mexico, is believed to have infected hundreds and killed dozens in just the last few days
MyZeno Hi-Tech Acne Zapper Versus Topical Acne Treatment

28 Jun 2009 | 1:19 am

Is This The Future of Acne Treatment In your pursuit for the best acne treatment, you may have come across the electronic devices such as MyZeno that zaps zits with an impulse of heat
Proposition 2 Up For Vote This November

4 Oct 2008 | 12:00 pm

Proposition 2 is an initiative that, if passed into law, would require farmers to provide more humane living conditions for egg-laying hens, veal calves and pregnant pigs.
Earth Balance® Now Available Across Canada at Select Loblaws

25 Aug 2008 | 11:00 pm

BOULDER, Colo. (Aug. 21, 2008) —Earth Balance®, a line of all-natural healthy buttery spreads, shortenings, nut butters, and cream cheeses, announced today that Loblaws, Canada’s premier grocery store, is now offering two bilingually packaged Earth Balance® products in 230 of its stores across Canada. The new Earth Balance® products include the Original Buttery Spread and the Mediterranean Spread.
Assessing the Driving Force Behind the Meat and Dairy Industries

14 Aug 2008 | 11:00 pm

Despite evidence to the contrary, the meat and dairy industries continue to barrage the world with propaganda touting their benefits. We asked our members what reasons these groups could have (aside from self-preservation) for continuing to promote death on a plate. While the answers many not surprise you they certainly provide food for thought.

VEGAN VISITOR
Mulitgrain Waffles

Dayna

21 Jun 2009 | 8:49 pm

It was a breakfast built Father’s Day feast. Especially when the kids are making it. Really super easy, the batter isn’t a whole lot different than my go-to pancake recipe. Of course, you’ll just need the waffle maker for those tell-tale syrup catchers. VEGAN MULTIGRAIN PANCAKES 1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour 2/3 Cup All Purpose Flour 1/3 Cup Quick-Cooking Oats 1/3 Cup Ground Flax Meal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda scant 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups soy milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing 1 tablespoon Sugar In a large bowl, whisk the dry…
Don’t Toss those Radish Greens.

Dayna

9 Jun 2009 | 12:12 pm

It’s now June, the sun is warm and the garden is in. I thought I had the itch last year, ripping out spaces in the yard to add more life, but it must have been the tomatoes that inspired this year’s dig. I live on your typical, smallish urban yard with a street out front and a patch of grass for sinking my toes into and a bit of Joneses decor. The house is west facing so I wake with the sun and enjoy the cool shade the houseprint leaves in the backyard during the afternoons. The only thing was the tomatoes weren’t loving the dark, temperate breezes. For those of you who have…
Rhubarb Compote

Dayna

16 May 2009 | 9:35 am

It’s springtime, and even though I might have a bad back, I’m a die-hard gardener. Some of the most simple and rewarding treasures of a garden are the ones taken for granted. Possibly because they are so easy to grow they are often over-stepped. Take rhubarb, it’s one of the first things up and it doesn’t need any tinkering, thank goodness it’s so big and bright I get a red reminder to pick some and make something like this for breakfast. Although, I’m sure if you have leftovers, rhubarb is one of those great flavours that can pair really from sweet to…
…And The Winners Are:

Dayna

13 May 2009 | 10:00 pm

Brandi & Tucker. Congratulations!
PeTA’s Vegan College Cookbook

Dayna

10 May 2009 | 7:31 pm

I have to admit, when I first flipped through it, I wasn’t totally taken by PeTA’s new Vegan College Cookbook. It was lacking photography, and well, real food. Then I realized, I made it through college already and I did it with market and a Beer Store practically across the street – certainly a benefit when not having to live in a dorm for sure. Where this book may occasionally cook directly from a ramen packet to a microwave, I think the book more than makes up for it in it’s simplicity, it is encouraging cooking and sticking true to oneself and beliefs – especially as the…

The Professional Vegan
Happy 4th of July!

3 Jul 2009 | 6:36 am

Of note, Bluefly is having an "explosive" 4th of July sale; and check out Corporette's sale roundup. And with that I'm off for a long weekend of shopping, fireworks, miscellaneous tasks, and maybe some relaxation.
Designer Vegan Deal: Amrita Singh Sample Sale

2 Jul 2009 | 9:02 am

Today, already started, HauteLook is hosting a sample sale of Amrita Singh items. Of particular interest are the vegan shoes (sandals), clutches, and handbags. HauteLook is one of those invitation websites; if you need an invite, email the Professional Vegan at professionalvegan@gmail.com.
Thursday's Work-Appropriate Clothing Item: Classic Pencil Skirt

2 Jul 2009 | 5:11 am

Via Banana Republic, which is holding an online sale -- 20% off when you buy $100 or more of selected new items online. This classic pencil skirt is one of the new items. It's made from viscose, cotton, and spandex, which gives it a bit of flattering stretch. The skirt comes in the pictured grey suede, which would match well with yesterday's work-appropriate shoes, washed stone, and black. It's $59.50; find it here.Also included in the sale that's of vegan interest: (1) white cotton/rayon motorcycle jacket great to pair with a more dress on more casual days -- $125; here; (2) cotton flutter…
Wednesday's Work-Appropriate Shoes: Rocket Dog Flats

1 Jul 2009 | 4:52 am

I recently received an email from Piperlime stating that grey and other neutrals add "a rich touch to your look." For the summer, I too enjoy adding a bit of non-black to my outfits by mixing up the color of my shoes. As such, today's vegan shoes are these grey Rocket Dog's "Mystique" round-toe ballet flats. Although they do have a 1/4" defined heel and the pleated detailing, making them work-appropriate in my opinion, they definitely are for more casual work days. Perhaps pair them with black slacks and a nice button-down shirt or summer sweater. The shoes are made from synthetic leather and…
Miscellaneous Items of Vegan Interest

30 Jun 2009 | 7:45 am

Browsing the Internet and reading the Professional Vegan's inbox of eco-friendly tips, I have accumulated a stack of items which don't each require an entire post, but which I didn't want to overlook nonetheless. Think of this as a Tuesday round-up:(1) From today's Ideal Bite bite, a collection of eco-friendly sunglasses made from materials such as wood, bamboo (yes, I know that's a type of wood, but it's extra cool), recycled plastic, and just plain-old vintage. Browse the list here.(2) From Vital Juice's e-mail of about a week ago, peel-off nail polish! Made by Sula Beauty (which is…

Animal Person
On "Wild Justice"

mary martin

3 Jul 2009 | 7:18 am

"Wild Justice: The Moral Lives of Animals," By Marc Bekoff and Jessica Pierce, is the most recent (for me) book that debunks myths about the differences between human and nonhuman animals. And those mythical differences, of course, have historically been used to legitimize our use and treatment of our nonhuman cousins. This particular group fits in with other Bekoff books as well as those by Jonathan Balcombe and Jeffrey Masson (see here for more on some of them from April of 2008).Bekoff and Pierce (a philosopher) are the perfect combination to write this book because whenever you're…
Online Survey on Ethics and Animals

mary martin

2 Jul 2009 | 4:07 am

A new survey is getting the attention of many within the global animal protection community. Covering both moral and strategic issues, the "Ethics and Animals" survey will provide a snapshot of our movement as of the present moment.Everyone is invited to participate and share their views on what's best for animals. The survey is at EthicsAndAnimals.questionpro.com, and its closing date has been extended to Monday, July 13, 2009.For other information, such as banners and links to the survey in other languages, you may visit the blog of ethiQUEST Surveys, the survey administrator:…
On Humane Societies and Calf-Roping

mary martin

1 Jul 2009 | 5:31 am

Angus directed me to a story about the Calgary Stampede (rodeo) and the Calgary and Vancouver Humane Societies which had me asking: Whose side are they on?Here's the backstory: Calgary has what they call a "western culture," which essentially is their two word justification for abusing animals in the cruel and not-even-close-to fair venue of people-over-animals-who-don't-stand-a-chance. The Vancouver Humane Society wanted to run the calf=baby/roper=bully ad in the Calgary Sun, which decided against the idea as the abuse of animals is part of their "very proud local institution." The…
Chipping Away at Greyhound Racing

mary martin

30 Jun 2009 | 3:55 am

In March of 2007 I wrote, "in a horribly-depressing vote of 198-138, New Hampshire's House voted AGAINST a bill that would shut down live racing at its three greyhound race tracks." E-mails were exchanged between yours truly and NH legislators, and though I knew the hounds would someday be free of racing, they were going to have to wait at least another year. At least.Nearly two years later, one of the tracks closed. The Hinsdale track ceased operations in December and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.And this year, according to Tom Fahey in "Dog Racing May Be Gone Forever," the two tracks that…
The Best in Vegan Education

mary martin

29 Jun 2009 | 5:28 am

Other than being a vegan, the most important actions you can take to help animals who are used for food are: Give generously to organizations that help those sentient nonhumans directly, such as Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary, Maple Farm Sanctuary, Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary and Eastern Shore Sanctuary. Encourage others to go vegan by educating them about the issues, and particularly about why we should not accept alternatives to eating animals that include eating animals (i.e., if they are "farmed" or slaughtered in a certain way). I have always been a believer that film is the ultimate…

Vegan Bodybuilding
A few new foods I bought yesterday

Vegan Bodybuilding

19 Jun 2009 | 3:17 am

Yesterday I bought a few new things I'd not bought before, so I thought I might share them with you. OK so some of them are not the least processed things I've ever bought, but I do like trying out stuff that's new to me every now & again, so yesterday I went on a bit of a new things 'frenzy', so here they are (I'll put up the basic macronutrient breakdown for you as well)Clear spotI've not seen this brand before, but they had a few things, so I bought a couple just to try them out. Both are tofu based products & organic. I bought:Sesame burgersenergy 121.8 cal per 100gPro 16.1g per 100gcarb…
New vegan cookbook, not vegan!

Vegan Bodybuilding

19 Jun 2009 | 2:45 am

One book I do NOT recommend is the new book by Pat Crocker. It is a prime example of what a vegan cookbook shouldn't be. I first read about it online in the Canadian press, then hunted out a copy at a local book store as I couldn't believe that anyone would actually try & sell such a misleading book, but unfortunately the stories are true, the book is as bad as the article claims.Why you'd call this book a "Vegan cook's BIBLE" when it's not even a vegan cook book remains a mystery to me? Apparently Pat did a full 8 months of research into a vegan diet....you know what that means..well…
Turin veg festival 2009

Vegan Bodybuilding

9 Jun 2009 | 6:14 am

I've done a page here If you want to go & check it out. We had a ball!(the picture was done by Andrea Malgeri - http://andreamalgeri.blogspot.com - at the festival & is of all the british gang who turned up on the day from Vegan Bodybuilding & Peter S from vegan runners
Bristol vegan fayre 2009

Vegan Bodybuilding

3 Jun 2009 | 2:24 am

I've added a new update to the VBB website about our weekend at the vegan fayre. Hope you enjoy it?click here
Sorry I've been busy & updates

Vegan Bodybuilding

28 May 2009 | 9:54 am

I've been a bit lax with the blog of late as I've been editing the new seminar DVD & getting the new T-shirt design printed http://www.veganbodybuilding.org/stuff.htm . I'm off to the Bristol vegan fayre this weekend http://bristol.veganfayre.co.uk/ , then a few days later to the Turin vegfest http://www.vegfestival.org/ At both we are running a stall, doing a talk & running a contest (at Bristol it will be Shoulder press for reps & at Turin push-ups for reps). Both events should be good & if you can come along it would be great to meet any of you!

Vegan Fusion
Traveling Vegans – Cinque Terre, Italy

blossominglotus

29 Jun 2009 | 1:53 pm

After Villa Lina, we began our trek back to Amsterdam. We stopped off at Cinque Terre, along the magnificent Italian Riviera. Cinque Terre consists of 5 villages (Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, Corniglia, and Riomaggiore) along the Mediterranean coast, that are connected by a walking trail with breathtaking ocean vistas. Its so beautiful, the entire area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
Live Foods for Summer

kalalea

23 Jun 2009 | 10:45 am

Cover via Amazon DR: Can you please share some information on the healing qualities of a food that is abundant in the summer? There are an abundance of tomatoes available in the summer – many exciting and delicious varieties! Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked with good heart health and offers protection against various other diseases. No other food has as much of this important nutrient as the tomato. Please make sure to use organic tomatoes whenever possible. While you are enjoying your tomatoes, you can contemplate this bit of folklore. Centuries ago, the…
Traveling Vegans – Villa Lina, Italy

blossominglotus

16 Jun 2009 | 3:06 pm

After Rome, we visited with our friend Paola who owns and runs Villa Lina historic villas, in a town called Ronciglione, near Rome. Please check out their website to get a full picture of how incredible it is. Villa Lina is on over 80 acres of land with vineyards, orchards, gardens and trails. The land is rich with history. We discussed the possiblity of creating a raw food retreat there in the Summer of 2010. Please email Mark@veganfusion.com if you are interested in receiving information as our plans develop.
Traveling Vegans – Rome, Italy

blossominglotus

16 Jun 2009 | 3:18 am

Rome is a magical city. Its one of those places where the history is so a part of the present. We visited many of the major sites including the Roman Forum, Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican. We even got a glimpse of the pope!
The 30-Minute Vegan available for pre-order

blossominglotus

15 Jun 2009 | 3:29 am

We are excited to announce that our next book, The 30-Minute Vegan, is now available for pre-order. The book, with a foreword by renowned cookbook author, Deborah Madison, contains over 175 of our favorite recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Sections include The Lighter Side of Life: Smoothies & Satiating Beverages; Snacks, Pick Me Ups & Kids’ Favorites; Lunches: Wraps, Rolls, Bowls, and More; Extraordinary Salads; Sumptuous Soups; Small Plates: Appetizers, Side Dishes, Light Dinners; Wholesome Suppers; Guilt-Free Comfort Food: Healthy Translations of Old Stand-bys;…

The Urban Housewife
Bake Sale Success & a Bountiful Vegan Cookie Giveaway!

Melisser; the Urban Housewife

30 Jun 2009 | 1:31 am

As I mentioned last week, we held a two day bake sale in San Francisco to benefit Animal Place & East Bay Animal Advocates as a part of the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale. Well, I'm happy to say it was a smashing success! Thanks to my co-organizer Laura from Vegansaurus, plus our many volunteers, we raised $3000 for the charities! Yes, $3000!Our awesome bakers & volunteers included The Sisters Vegan, Too Vegan To Function (maker of the Pride donuts), Vegan Homemade, Strange and Violent Creations, Kristen Blackmore, Valencia Street Vegan (bake sale table photo), Vegan Lush, Erika Lutz, plus…
The Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale!

Melisser; the Urban Housewife

23 Jun 2009 | 10:30 am

You may have noticed, Vegan Bake Sales are aplenty these days, thanks to the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale! I was lucky enough to attend one of them in Los Angeles this weekend & fill up on everything from pound cake to cookies to peanut butter mousse cups & even raw cheesecake & whoopie pies! To add to the fun, some the bakers were also bloggers, like Britt from Sick of Lettuce, Lindsay from Happy Herbivore, & Afsoon's Posties!If you missed out, the good news is Bake Me Up LA is having another sale in front of Locali on June 28th (rumor has it Celine & Joni will be baking for…
Sweets in Chicago, a Glazed Donuts video & a Mini Foods Party!

Melisser; the Urban Housewife

16 Jun 2009 | 12:47 am

As I mentioned last week, Chicago has quite the selection of savory options, especially of the comfort food persuasion, but they also have a plethora of options for the sweet tooth! One such option is Smash Cake, a bakery & party spot from the minds behind the Bleeding Heart Bakery. As always with pastry chef & owner Michelle Garcia involved, the decor is fun & eclectic, the pastries are all organic & the vegan options are plentiful. We decided to go with a Blueberry Tea Cake with a delicate & delicious crumble top, a deep chocolaty Brownie flecked with Walnuts, & a…
Savory Chicago; the Land of Indulgences!

Melisser; the Urban Housewife

9 Jun 2009 | 3:29 am

Recently, Ryan & I took a little trip to the Windy City of Chicago. With a great group of friends there & lots of excellent dining options, I thought I would show Ryan why I enjoyed it there so much last time & try some spots I didn't make it to before!We arrived in Chicago late evening & hungry as can be, enter Pick Me Up Cafe, the perfect place for a night time bite. While not an all vegan restaurant, you won't be short on options here! We decided to go for it & get the Jalapeno Poppers, Chili Cheese Fries, & French Toast. While the Jalapeno Poppers were less than…
Go Max Go Vegan Candy Bars, Millennium's Southern Comfort Dinner, & more Brownies!

Melisser; the Urban Housewife

2 Jun 2009 | 1:28 am

We've all perused the candy aisle at our local store, reading ingredients, only to find most everything is not vegan or filled with questionably sourced items. Well, no more! Go Max Go Foods, a vegan owned & operated company, is aiming to fill your candy void with their four new candy bars in varieties similar to those you may remember! I was lucky enough to get my hand on all four flavors & thought I'd give you a run down of each one.I started with the Buccaneer, a candy bar in the style of 3 Musketeers. Thick, sweet, nougat covered in a rice-milk chocolate coating, this bar was…

We Like It Raw
My Way: Andrea Crossman

Dhrumil

3 Jul 2009 | 11:48 am

Is it Christmas already? Two My Way's in one week! You know how we do here at We Like It Raw. We just can't stop highlighting amazing peeps in the community who are both looking good and up to something special. And speaking of looking good and doing good....This week's second My Way feature comes to us from the lovely Andrea Crossman, half of the two-member-soul-sisters-team responsible for Lovemore. The mission of Lovemore? Inspire the world to "let love be our guiding principle in every situation."Andrea is based in Brooklyn, NY and to really get her you have to see a list of her…
Sarma's Chanterelle and Yuzu Ceviche

Dhrumil

3 Jul 2009 | 10:21 am

If you haven't already heard our very own home girl, Sarma Melngailis, has a new book out! Living Raw Food: Get the Glow with More Recipes from Pure Food and Wine.Living Raw Food is a follow up to Sarma's first book and it contains over 100 new recipes inspired by the amazing dishes at Pure Food and Wine.We'll be talking more about Sarma's book next week (including giving a few away) but this week we just wanted to wet your appetite with a sample recipe from the book. Here is one of my favorites.Chanterelle and Yuzu Cevichewith Pineapple-AvocadoPuree and Heirloom-Cherry–Tomato…
Photos: SurThrival NY, Daniel Vitalis rocks the house

Dhrumil

1 Jul 2009 | 12:25 pm

This past weekend our good friend Vanessa Barg hosted alchemist, herbalist and spring water king, Daniel Vitalis, at the first ever SurThrival NYC lecture and Chocolate Party.SurThirval is the art and science of "thriving through all circumstances" and at this lecture Daniel Vitalis went deep into some of the ideas he covered in our joint venture ElixirCraft Master Course.The event featured amazing food, lots of recognizable faces, tons of chocolate, dope elixirs and a commemorative chocolate bar.Rawtographer Jeff Skeirik was in full force at SurThival and took some of the best event…
My Way: Jessica of Raw Food Nation

Dhrumil

30 Jun 2009 | 6:22 am

This week we've invited Jessica, of the recently launched Raw Food Nation, to be our My Way feature. In the spirit of seva (service), Jessica runs her raw food portal pretty much anonymously. In fact, when I asked her to talk about her daily routine she hesitated just a bit because her ultimate mission is "to further promote that we are not just one or two people, but a nation, we are everyone." But ultimately Jessica did agree and for that we are thankful!What is Raw Food Nation? "We are the beginner's guide to raw foods, eating healthy, going green and lovin' life!" Sweet!And now we…
Watch The Future of Food on Hulu

Dhrumil

29 Jun 2009 | 7:28 am

Did you know you can watch the movie The Future of Food on Hulu totally free?Synopsis from the official movie site:There is a revolution happening in the farm fields and on the dinner tables of America -- a revolution that is transforming the very nature of the food we eat.THE FUTURE OF FOOD offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade.From the prairies of Saskatchewan, Canada to the fields of Oaxaca, Mexico, this film gives a voice to farmers…

Groovy Vegetarian
Please Follow Our Sister Twitter Site @Vegetarian Deals

Missy

2 Jul 2009 | 7:29 pm

Would you like to hear about vegetarian coupons, samples, freebies, affiliate discounts and other offers? If so, follow our sister site @vegetariandeals on Twitter. image via Desizn Tech The account is new, we just started it up last week and the schedule is not yet fully determined, but I plan to update there atleast twice a week or so. Essentially I will scour the interwebs and post any awesomevegetarian coupons and samples I come across. Be sure to follow @vegetariandeals, so you don’t miss out. Related posts:Follow Groovy Vegetarian On TwitterWin Boca Burger Coupons!Vegetarians…
Michael Jackson RIP 1958-2009

Missy

27 Jun 2009 | 1:36 pm

R.I.P. Michael Jackson 1958-2009 What is your favorite MJ songf? Mine is Billie Jean. If your body doesn’t move when that song comes on - you’re dead. Related posts:Michael Vick Enters Guilty Plea in Federal Dogfighting ChargeIn Seattle? Check out VegFest 2009
NEW! Girls Macbeth Eliot Vegan Sneaker

Missy

25 Jun 2009 | 6:23 pm

A new Macbeth Eliot vegan sneaker has come out and it looks sharp. The new girls Macbeth Eliot vegan sneaker features a lightweight linen upper and split pennant quarter logo with a low profile sole. The Macbeth line of sneakers are all made from vegan materials, and this model is clean, sporty, cruelty-free and with the light tan/white color linen - is perfect for the Summer. FYI - I couldn’t find this particular LINEN model anywhere other than online at Journeys.com Related posts:Must Have Spring 2009 Vegan SneakerTop 5 Vegan Sandals For SummerRed Hot Vegan Espadrille from VSB
Whole Grains — What’s the Big Deal?

Jason Mick

12 Jun 2009 | 9:28 am

When you go to the health food store your eyes are assailed with advertisements for whole grain products. Many wonder — what’s the big deal? A reader wrote in: Do you know if whole grain oat cereals are the same, better, or worse than just plain oat bran? To answer this question and get to the bottom of whole grains, I went straight to a prestigious medical source — the Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic has a whole page dedicated to just how great whole grains are and why you should add more to your diet. image via tvol on flickr First a definition — whole grains are any…
12 Sexy Reasons To Go Vegetarian

Jason Mick

30 May 2009 | 6:59 pm

Considering going vegetarian? Here’s twelve sexy reasons to stop thinking and try it out for yourself. 12. Crops require less land than livestock, easing global starvation and conflict. 11. Going vegetarian helps put a stop to rain forest destruction. 10. Vegetarians don’t have to worry about getting parasites from undercooked meat. And worries about mad cow disease are also a thing of the past. 9. With an ever expanding array of vegetarian-catering stores, including Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market, it’s easier than ever to try the lifestyle. 8. …

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June Daring Bakers Challenge: Bakewell Tart(lets)

VeggieMe

27 Jun 2009 | 11:23 am

From the very beginning, I had an inkling that this might have to be my first Daring Bakers challenge to sit out. It was shaping up to be a hectic month already. And a Bakewell Tart? Never heard of it. It seemed rather egg-reliant and I just wasn't sure I had the energy for it. The only real appeal was that it featured frangipane, made from ground almonds. Yum. I was convinced that I was not making this one. No how, no way. But then I found myself on a Sunday afternoon, with some unexpected free time on my hands after my earlier plans fell through. I thought to myself, "Well, I…
Vegan Birthday Cupcakes

VeggieMe

22 Jun 2009 | 6:26 pm

It was my girlfriend's birthday recently, and I was set on surprising her with old-fashioned vanilla cupcakes with chocolate frosting, just like we all had as kids (and since she has two actual little kids herself, making something they would like was important.) I was looking for a relatively simple recipe, using ingredients on-hand, that no one would suspect was dairy and egg-free. When I've needed something of that sort in the past, I've always turned to Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's The Joy of Vegan Baking, and she has yet to fail me. The cupcakes were delicious, and I…
Restaurant Review: Lotus (Chantilly, VA)

VeggieMe

3 Jun 2009 | 4:38 pm

I have often lamented that although I am fortunate enough to live in an area with a significant number of vegetarian restaurants, I tend to visit my couple favorites without trying new places. But, I finally made it out to visit Lotus, a mostly Asian restaurant located in an unassuming strip mall in a suburb of Washington, DC. It's certainly not the first place you'd expect to find a vegetarian restaurant, but that's part of what's exciting. How glorious that vegetarian eateries are no longer exclusively in big cities or college towns or hippie communes, but in suburbs and…
Veglicious Turns One

VeggieMe

31 May 2009 | 8:21 pm

Here's celebrating 365 days and 164 posts. Happy Birthday!
Review: Kashi's Mayan Harvest Bake Frozen Meal

VeggieMe

29 May 2009 | 1:48 am

I tend not to eat frozen meals. For work, I generally grab a little container of something I myself have prepared at some previous point in time and frozen, like veggie lasagna, red beans and rice, or a hearty soup. Frozen entrees generally seem a poor value, have a measly vegan selection, and sometimes I doubt the portion is sufficient to keep a small mammal alive. So I can't say I was all that excited when I heard Kashi had come out with a new vegan frozen meal: Mayan Harvest Bake. But, I also couldn't help but notice how many people, people whom I had no reason to suspect of…

# Tasty Recipes
Announcing CFK: Healthy Lunch Boxes

30 Jun 2009 | 2:09 am

Finally this month i got the oppurtunity to host the event Cooking for Kids (CFK), a monthly event started by Sharmi @ Neivedyam. Sharmi wanted some time to get settled in her new home, and what i wanted was this oppurtunity to guest host this event . Seriously being a mom of 2 picky ,fuzzy eaters(5 yrs n 3 years ), and wanting them to have a proper balanced diet is really no joke.Soon my kids too would start half day schools, and i would need a lots n lots of ideas to pack their lunch boxes. So, thought, why not have this as theme for July's edition of Cooking With Kids. When we were kids ,…
Crunchy and Nutritious Soya Kababs

15 Jun 2009 | 1:44 am

Few weeks back was watching Sanjeev Kapoor's 'Khana Khanzana' and came across this recipe. Looked nice and healthy too and luckily was having all the ingredients at home, so that evening itself tried them out and they came out really well. All the ingredients were i felt healthy, and were the ones that i wanna add to my diet, and the best thing it's a shallow fried snack, unlike most indian snacks. Healthy ingredients like sago Sabudana or tapioca or pearl sago, soya nuggets and tofu . Do try out, it really taste yum...Ingredients :Soya chunks, soaked and drained 2 cupsOnion, finely chopped 1…
MBP:Mango masti Roundup

2 Jun 2009 | 1:35 am

Here comes the roundup of Monthly blog Patrol : Mango masti. Thanx again to coffee for letting me host the event. I really enjoyed seeing all the mangoes coming in my inbox this summer. You all also enjoy...1. Frozen Mango Yogurt by Sadhna of a2zvegetariancuisine inspired from here2. Mango Ice Cream by Anu of My Scrawls inspired from here3. Mango Pudding by Poornima of Tasty Treats inspired from here 4.Shrikhand with mango bites by Cham of Spice-club inspired from here 5. Aamras by Priyasuresh of Priya's Easy N Tasty Recipes inspired from here6. Mango Jam by Divya Kudua of Easycooking…
Vegetable Biryani

28 May 2009 | 12:26 am

BIRYANI, the name itself tells us that its something rich and flavourful and exotic and aromatic and tradional and.....It was long time i thought of trying it out, but was afraid of the last step, cooking on low flame(as i don't have oven) and burning it, BUT the crispy bottom ,which was the result of slow cooking, made me make it again and again after that...Biryani was introduced in Indian via Mughal cuisine. The word Biryani is derived from the Persian word beryā(n) (بریان) which means "fried" or "roasted". Traditionally, biryani is layered in a heavy pot and heated through until the…
Tangy Pav Bhaji

16 May 2009 | 10:40 pm

Pav Bhaji is one the most famous street food , savoured in all parts of india. Basically its a fast food dish native to maharashtra.And which is the best Pav-Bhaji? Its the one where pav bhaji wala bhaiya is there, with his huge cast-iron pan in front of him. And all around are bowls of chopped veggies and an alarming number of packets of Amul butter, and Masala'a .Whatever is the order, he 'll put appropiate amount of veggies, boiled potatoes, loads of buttere, n all the masala's and then mash , and saute it to give a sizzle and fill the place with heavenly aroma. Then serve it with pav,…

Veg Inspirations
Beaten Rice and Tomato crepes ( Tomato Aval Dosai)

Usha

1 Jul 2009 | 3:00 pm

In the past I have written about the large quantities of sugar that just one can of soda contains, but if you thought this would not matter because you would easily replace regular soda with diet soda than you may want to read on....... One of the side effects of diet soda seems to be weight gain, why ?? because studies show that artificial sweeteners added to diet soda actually cause us to gain
Almond fudge (Badam Halwa)

Usha

25 Jun 2009 | 12:45 pm

Almond fudge known as badam halwa in India is one of my fathers favorite sweets. Every time he visits an Indian restaurant he definitely looks for this item on the menu hoping that the restaurant offers this item. So when he visited me last time it was an absolute no brainer for me to decide to make this sweet for him. That first attempt at making this sweet tested my patience....why?? does it
Whats in my milk ?

Usha

22 Jun 2009 | 7:50 am

Definitely an odd question I would say and if you had asked me this question a couple of years back I would have innocently and perhaps naively answered that it was just milk. Of course that would have been before I read about rbst, rbgh and palmitate. What are all these things, well rbst and rbgh are terms interchangeably used to refer to a growth hormone administered to cows to increase the
Indian Milk Pudding (Paal Payasam )

Usha

18 Jun 2009 | 7:36 am

Here is a treasure from south Indian cuisine, an Indian pudding that is made with just milk, sugar, rice and flavored with cardamom powder and nuts. This payasam is featured in almost all tamilian celebrations from weddings to birthdays to anniversaries and its presence on the menu invariably causes a great deal of expectation, at least on my side. Paal means milk in tamil (one of the languages
Red Kidney Bean Cutlets

Usha

15 Jun 2009 | 2:59 pm

How would you like it if you could sleep and help yourself maintain a healthy weight or even lose a little weight because you slept, that would be really cool wouldn't it? If you think that is impossible, read on to know a little more about an interesting connection between sleep and weight loss that might surprise you. Did you know that people who slept less than five hours gain more weight over

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Strawberry Yogurt

DeepaJ

2 Jul 2009 | 10:47 am

Serves 2 Preparation time 30 minutes Cooking time 2 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups yogurt, chilled 1 cup fresh strawberries, chilled sugar to taste Directions: Put the yogurt in a strainer and let it stand for 30 minutes. Once all the water has drained out you will be left with thick hung yogurt. Next place this yogurt in a blender. Add strawberries and sugar if required. Blend until smooth. Serve chilled. Related posts:Lemongrass CoolerMint Strawberry Fizz
An Express Way to use Chickpeas

DeepaJ

1 Jul 2009 | 7:52 am

The simplest way to use boiled Chickpeas is to soak them for a few hours and then boil them. Someimes when we need chickpeas suddenly the fastest short cut takes about 45 minutes. Heres the trick, soak the chickpeas in luke warn water for 10 - 15 minutes. Next put them in a pressure cooker with a pinch of soda bicarb. Boil for 20 minutes or until you hear 3 whistels. Once done get off the flame and let the cooker cool. Open and your chickpes are ready to use!
The 5 Best Places to eat Pav Bhaji in Mumbai

DeepaJ

30 Jun 2009 | 11:09 am

Santosh Sagar Classic Gurukrupa Kailash Parbat Amar Juice Center Photosource Related posts:The 5 Best Places you can eat amazing Pizza In MumbaiThe 5 Best Places you get yummy Paneer Tikka in MumbaiThe 5 Best Places to eat Green Thai Curry in Mumbai
Cafe Style Oreo Cookie Milkshake

DeepaJ

29 Jun 2009 | 2:38 am

Serves 2 Preparation time 2 minutes Cooking time 2 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups milk 4 scoops vanilla ice cream 10 Oreo cookies 2 cups fresh cream (sweetened) 2 tsp sugar 2 tbsp chocolate syrup Directions: In a blender add 2 scoops ice cream, milk, sugar and 8 Oreo cookies and chocolate syrup. Blend until smooth. Transfer in a glass and add the remaining scoop of ice cream in both the glasses. Garnish with fresh cream and crumbled Oreo cookies. Serve immediately. Photosource Related posts:Restaurant Style Rotis and NaanItalian Orange Cream SodaLemongrass Cooler
The 5 Best Places to eat Green Thai Curry in Mumbai

DeepaJ

26 Jun 2009 | 3:17 am

Thai Pavilion India Jones Joss East Thai Ban If you love experimenting with food and want to make your own curry click here for the recipe Related posts:The 5 Best Places to eat Pav Bhaji in MumbaiThe 5 Best Places you can eat amazing Pizza In MumbaiThe 5 Best Places you get yummy Paneer Tikka in Mumbai

Veggie Terrain
Smoothies 101

24 Jun 2009 | 3:10 am

This post is lovingly dedicated to my dad, who hasn't stopped asking me smoothie-related questions for approximately 6 months. Dad, if the recipe isn't provided here/your query isn't answered in this post... well then, God love ya!It's that time of year again: the sun is starting to shine and the heat is picking up a bit (every few days, anyway!), which means that cool, fruit- and veggie-filled smoothies are cropping up almost everywhere.So, what's a thirsty guy/girl to do? Should you succumb to the temptation of Jamba Juice, or even Dunkin' Donuts? Should you give that old 7-11 gas station…
Cheese-Less Flatbread Pizzas: They're Re-Vegan-Diculous!

26 May 2009 | 2:09 am

So, here's the deal: I was never a big "cheese lover" when it came to pizza (even before becoming vegan). I always hated how the melted cheese got super-stringy, like an obnoxiously long strand of gum or something.Basically (in my book) too much cheese = too much chewing + too many distractions, which does not make for an enjoyable pizza-eating experience.That's why I always found it kinda crazy when people would go ballistic about vegans eating cheese-less pizza. ("No cheese, what's the point?" "You're ruining that pizza, ya know!")Then I realized that all of this disdain had nothing to do…
Vegan Goddess: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau!

18 May 2009 | 1:09 am

I know, I know, it's somewhat unseemly to gush about a person who you don't even know, but I just can't help it...Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is a genius!(If you don't know who she is by now, stop reading this second and go take a listen to one of her fantastic Food for Thought podcast episodes. Go ahead, I'll wait...)Alright, now that you're back, I'd like to tell you about Colleen's newest cookbook, The Vegan Table. I've been drooling over it on Amazon for several months, and it finally arrived in my mailbox - in all of its glory - just under a week ago.It's packed with stunning food…
Cuban Black Beans + Rice

2 May 2009 | 3:34 am

To say it's been a long time since my last post is clearly a gross understatement.However, instead of trying to catch you up on all of my shenanigans (several cooking classes, a fantastic concert, mild food poisoning, and a brutal non-Swine-Flu-related-cold), I've decided to just stick to the recipe for this post. You see, I have a date with Flight of the Conchords in Milwaukee today, and I don't wanna miss it!So, here's a tasty, no-frills recipe that I lifted (and veganized) from "Real Simple" magazine... and a clip of the hilarious FOTC, of course. Just make sure to watch this before you…
Portland: Part Deux

11 Mar 2009 | 2:03 am

CH and I recently got back from Portland, OR (it was our second trip there in less than a year!), and I'm pretty sure that Portlanders are doing just about everything right. They have good food, delicious coffee, nice weather, beautiful scenery, laid-back attitudes...I could go on and on.However, since my love affair with Portland isn't likely to end anytime soon, I suppose the least I can do is try to share it with all of you!Since CH and I are serious bagel lovers, stopping at Kettleman Bagel Company (twice!) was a no-brainer for us. All of their bagels are vegan, and are boiled/flavored to…

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