Tomorrow is World Vegan Day, for some of you around the globe, it is today already. So what? Why should you care? Well, it's certainly not as well-known or celebrated as Halloween is. But it is a chance to get out and meet with other vegans, to sample vegan fare, to stand up for animal rights, or simply to get our stories out there. WorldVeganDay.info is asking us all to do just that, to get our stories out there. To blog, twitter, YouTube, FaceBook, MySpace, or visit forums and get the word out. Why did you go vegan? Tell your story, who knows, you may inspire others. Below…
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World Vegan Day - Celebrating 65 Years of Veganism
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Mezzetta Vinaigretta Review
9 Oct 2009 | 11:54 pmMezzetta Southwest Vinaigrette Jane and I sampled two of the Mezzetta Vinaigretta salad toppings recently. We tried both the Southwest (pictured) and Mediterranean toppings. The product comes ready made in a jar. Their tag line is "just add lettuce." Jane loved the idea of the product as something quick to prepare for those days when getting a meal together can be a challenge. I was a little leery. I'm not a huge fan of things like this... I feel that the ingredients all tend to gelatanize over time and become a soft mush. But I'm not the cook, and if the cook needs to… -
Vegan Questionnaire
4 Oct 2009 | 10:26 pmSo there is this fun little vegan questionnaire going around, you may have already seen it. It comes to us via an email from Janine in England (she has no blog). Anyway, it's below. Feel free to submit your answers on your own blogs. It's a fun way to get to know each other a little better. 1. Favorite non-dairy milk? Actually, I have three: Home-made almond milk - Jane whips up a batch using our Soyabella Milk Maker every four or five days. I use this in our breakfast shake and Jane uses it for almost all of her cooking/baking endeavors. For cereal, I like WestSoys Plain Light -… -
Pound Puppies
26 Sep 2009 | 5:52 pmIt's been awhile, sorry. While I've been ignoring this blog, I've been watching a fight brew in a chat I visit. The issue is animal adoption. One of the people involved is choosing to buy a dog from a breeder. The other person is a staunch animal rights activist and has taken to berating her openly and is actively recruiting others to harass her. He even started a chain email to petition her to get an animal from the local pound. This has been going on for almost two weeks now. It's gotten to the point where I think the animal rights activist has been banned from the chat. -
Food, Inc. on DVD
28 Aug 2009 | 7:24 pmJane and I went to see Food Inc. in June (here's our review in case you missed it). Many of you emailed us and expressed interest in the movie, but it had a limited run and so you may not have had the opportunity to even get to a theater to see the movie. But now you can pre-order from Amazon. The movie will be released on November 3rd, 2009. It will change the way you think about food! UPDATE: CLICK HERE to reserve your very own copy of Food, Inc. now: Related posts:Food, Inc. Review Jane and I went to see Food, Inc. this weekend. ...Free Food At Veggie Grill If you're in the Los…
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Two Minnesota Activists Indicted Under AETA
20 Nov 2009 | 3:19 pmAnother frightening must-read post from Will Potter over at his Green is the New Red blog. If the Animal Enterprise Terrorist Act doesn’t scare the hell out of you, it should. Link. -
North America’s Swine Flu Cases in Decline
20 Nov 2009 | 2:56 pmSome good news about swine flu for a change: cases are dropping throughout the United States. But some bad news too: there may be a rare and more lethal mutation of the bug in circulation, called D22G, which will be well worth keeping an eye on. Link. -
Jonathan Safran Foer on Martha Stewart
20 Nov 2009 | 2:42 pmJonathan Safran Foer and I have been exchanging emails, and the one he sent me yesterday was too good to keep just to myself. So, with his permission, here’s what he’s been up to this week: I was on Martha Stewart today, along with the director of Food, Inc., a veg chef, and a family farmer. I couldn’t possibly have been more impressed by how Martha handled things. Firstly, to devote an entire show to the horrors of the meat industry without feeling a need to offer the industry a voice. Secondly, she came right out and said the meat industry is bad. She didn’t mince… -
Washington Post Reviews _Eating Animals_
20 Nov 2009 | 12:31 pmThe Washington Post just published a new review of Eating Animals. The review is neither favorable nor unfavorable, and the author seems annoyed by the fact that he has to consider issues related to animal cruelty. In any case, it’s more attention for a book that’s already getting a ton of exposure. Link. -
Raw Vegan Cheesecake
20 Nov 2009 | 12:15 pmPretty Raw Vegan Cheesecake Originally uploaded by manifestvegan Amazing photo from the Manifest Vegan blog, and here’s the recipe.
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Everday Vegan Diet Tips
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Vegan Tempeh Taco Bowls
20 Nov 2009 | 7:52 pmFeeling like Mexican food, but you want to a healthy meal with a focus on vegetarian protein? Then try these Vegan Tempeh Taco Bowls. They are easy to make, tasty, and fun! Arriba! I always like to have tortillas on hand because they help to turn what... -
Vegan Crack Soup
14 Nov 2009 | 2:16 pmJeff and I named this yumminess Vegan Crack Soup because it is completely addicting -- we didn't want to stop eating it! Packed with beans, veggies, pasta, and brown rice, it is very healthy, completely yummy, and satisfies the soul. I don't know about you,... -
Lose Weight on a Vegan Diet
10 Nov 2009 | 10:43 amDiscover how to lose weight on a vegan diet. Hello Gorgeous - Are you vegan and overweight? If so, you are not alone. While most people usually lose weight soon after going vegan, there may come a point when it seems that everything you eat is... -
New Vegan Weight Loss Course - Get Down With Sass!
21 Oct 2009 | 10:28 amDiscover the new vegan weight loss course by the Vegan Coach! Get *DOWN* With Sass! Wow, it has been a VERY long time since I posted a blog. Why? Because I have been busy behind the scenes working my little fingers to the nub to bring you my brand spankin'... -
Vegan Italian Polenta Rounds
4 Jul 2009 | 7:53 pmThese Vegan Italian Polenta Rounds came together in a snap. As sometimes happens, I did not have a clue what I would make for Jeff and I for lunch one day. After searching through my cupboards and fridge and pulling out some "likely suspects" I came up...
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World Vegetarian And Vegan News
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World Diabetes Day 14th November
11 Nov 2009 | 3:25 amHealthy Eating & Nutrition News: World Diabetes Day 14th NovemberA group of health professionals gathered a group of diabetics and sucessfully reversed their diabetes just by eating vegan wholefoods.Lets put health back in the hands of the people rather than leaving them at the mercy of the profit machine of the pharmaceutical industry. Empowerment through knowledge and dietA cure for Diabetes?Take 6 people and reverse their diabetes just through Diet?Drugs are killing people.Processed food is killing people.If you really want to get well then try this approach, if it doesn't work what… -
Happy World Vegan Day
29 Oct 2009 | 4:03 pmWorld Vegan Day: Happy World Vegan DayWorld Vegan Day - Vegan NewsMore Vegan and Vegetarian News at Vegan News - Health, Diet and Nutrition News -
The Most Ethical Sunday Lunch In London on Twitpic
26 Oct 2009 | 11:21 amThe Most Ethical Sunday Lunch In London on TwitpicSunday Lunch, Films, Talks, Kids stuff see www.ecoveggiefayre.co.ukMore Vegan and Vegetarian News at Vegan News - Health, Diet and Nutrition News -
Stupid? Or Not Stupid? You choose on Twitpic
26 Oct 2009 | 10:53 amStupid? Or Not Stupid? You choose on Twitpicwww.ecoveggiefayre.co.uk "You won't see a more important film this year" - News of theWorldSUNNov 1stFAIRFIELD HALLS Please Post this PosterMore Vegan and Vegetarian News at Vegan News - Health, Diet and Nutrition News -
What's on , Events, London Nov 1st
22 Oct 2009 | 8:37 amFamily Fun Day Ethical Health & Sustainability Croydon South London London events gigs nightlifeAre you really stupid enough to miss this - one day only - Fairfield Halls Nov 1st - ethical cinema.Our future is at stake - our future health, our future planet, our children's future - time is running out. What's your excuse for standing by and doing nothing?The Age Of Stupidat the eco veggie fayreMore Vegan and Vegetarian News at Vegan News - Health, Diet and Nutrition News
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Kids, You Gotta Feed 'Em
21 Nov 2009 | 5:58 amFrom nursing, to making baby food, to cooking and baking for the family... it's close to a full-time gig keeping this crew fed! And, while I know our girls will joke about my kitchen habits in years to come, at least they won't have stories about "Fraser Meatballs".What? Haven't heard of, or had the (mis)fortune to try, Fraser Farm Meatballs? Click through to learn more about this food production atrocity... and to read more of my motherhood musings. -
Strawberry-Goji Smoothie
15 Nov 2009 | 6:26 amUsing frozen strawberries (from the summer stash) and gojis that I buy bulk (see this post), I've been making Strawberry-Goji Smoothies just about every morning for the last number of weeks.If you haven't found your goji love yet, this smoothie is an excellent way to get them in your diet. The flavor of the bananas and strawberries predominate, and the gojis aren't particularly noticeable. Even my 'goji-unfriendly' daughter sucks up this drink!I have a new Blendtec, and I must gush about this machine; I'm having a bit of a blender affair. Remember that scene in Crocodile Dundee (that's not a… -
Dragon Tongues Taste Better Than Cod Tongues
12 Nov 2009 | 5:48 amHave you seen these exotic looking beans? Read more and find out how to cook them with ease...:) -
Muffin Recipe, Granola Bars, and more!
7 Nov 2009 | 6:37 pmAt last, I've posted the Oatbran Applesauce 'n Raisin Muffins. Go get the recipe.And, on the trend of wholesome snacks, I'm just finishing up this Proper Healthy Granola Bar recipe - it's very satisfying, and chewy and just sweet enough!Finally, I want to share a cookbook project that Nava Atlas has completed. Nava has generously taken the effort to compile recipes from a variety of vegan cooks and chefs to create A Bountiful Vegan Thanksgiving. This is an e-book, that is only $8.95, and profits will be donated to humanitarian charities. Please link through to read more and purchase your copy… -
Trick or Stealers
2 Nov 2009 | 4:39 pmClick through for a story about some rotten trick or treating behavior... and, to catch a glimpse of my smokin' hot Halloween costume!And, I promise, I'll get that muffin recipe posted in the next few days. I wanted to retest something with it, and ran out of muffin liners. It took me so long to pick some up and get the recipe retested - seriously!
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Fatfree Vegan Kitchen
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Celebration Pot Pie with Pumpkin Biscuit Crust
14 Nov 2009 | 10:41 amI'm leaving you—and my husband and child—for a little over a week. By the time you read this, I will be cruising the Caribbean with my parents and sister. But at least I'm providing you with a new holiday dish (and the family with leftovers). Since I won't be getting back until just before Thanksgiving, too close to create a dish, photograph it, and post the recipe before the big day, I decided -
Pumpkin Pie Bites
9 Nov 2009 | 7:29 amMy daughter and I go kind of pumpkin crazy this time of year. It starts when we see the first small pie pumpkins in the grocery store and she convinces me that we just have to have one. She takes it home, decorates it with permanent markers, and then refuses to let me cook her work of art. (Since it's now covered in toxic ink, I'm not too eager to cook with it anyway.) She then demands that we -
Stir-fried Tofu and Vegetables with Miso Sauce
2 Nov 2009 | 6:53 amI don't post a lot of stir-fry recipes because, as I've mentioned before, I tend to make them by feel, adding whatever amounts of vegetables and sauce feel right. Since I usually use the same basic ingredients, most of my stir-fries taste about the same. But not this one. Adding a miso-based sauce to my stir-"fried" veggies (they're really stir-steamed) took this easy dish to a new level. And -
Fat-Free Pumpkin and Raisin Biscuits
26 Oct 2009 | 9:23 amI used to love biscuits. I was raised on my mom's Bisquick biscuits and sometime during college graduated to baking and devouring Southern-style biscuits made with White Lily flour and lots of butter or margarine. Living alone in my tiny student apartment, I would bake up batches of huge, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits on the weekend and eat them all by myself, and it didn't take long -
Lemony Quinoa with Butternut Squash
19 Oct 2009 | 8:41 amAt the farmers' market a couple of weeks ago, I picked up two butternut squash that were each about the length of my hand. Since I love roasting butternut with a touch of lemon, I was considering cooking them in that tried and true (but unimaginative) manner when I got the idea to roast one of the squash and mix it in with my favorite grain/seed, quinoa. The results were a light and lemony side
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Leafygreen.info: Green Product Reviews for a Green World.
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Flip & Tumble Bags 2
20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amBags that are conveniently small to always have with you are such a great idea. This is why I love this bag so much, it folds up small into a palm sized ball to keep in your purse or glove box of the car. It has the pouch that it folds up into attached so you will never be wondering where it went. These bags are made from ripstop nylon, so they are sure to hold a lot. Since nylon can be slippery at times, Flip & Tumble bags have added a special felt patch on the shoulder strap to keep it on your shoulder and not sliding around, I think that is a great little addition to add to this… -
Jack Black Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser
18 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amJack Black’s Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser is touted as a unique 2-in-1 vegan facial cleanser and toner that removes dirt and oil for clear, smooth, shave-ready skin. This light face wash is formulated with witch hazel for its naturally soothing properties, along with organic sage leaf and rosemary for their antibacterial and healing benefits. On first use, I was pleasantly surprised by the light, refreshing scent. It wasn’t overpowering or offensive like other washes I have used. The cleanser left my face indeed feeling clean and hydrated and I didn’t feel the need for an… -
Elements Naturals Baby Wipes
16 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amI use baby wipes for everything, not just changing my kid’s diapers. They are great for cleaning the car dashboard, spots on the floor, sticky hands, etc… I know, I know, I always feel guilty that I am being wasteful when I use them for uses other that my baby. Element’s Baby Wipes take that guilt away. The wipes are as soft as any other wipes I have used. They are 100% Natural & Renewable, Chemical/Fragrance/Chlorine Free, and 100% Compostable (whaaat?! Can you imagine composting a dirty diaper wipe?). They come in a resealable 80 pack of recyclable materials for about… -
Republic of Tea
15 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am‘Tis the season for tea! Republic of Tea has some new ones worth checking out. I tried the Red Tea: Carmel Apple, Pomegranate red Vanilla (Sip for the Pink Cure tea) and Double Dark Chocolate Mate. I enjoyed all of them. They all have good flavor without it being overwhelming. Each of these organic tea tin’s is between $10-$15 and come with 36 tea bags. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month so a tin of the Sip for the Pink Cure tea would be a great gift this month. $1 from the sale of this tin will support Susan G. Komen for the Cure in their fight against breast… -
Living Green: The Missing Manual
14 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amLiving Green: The Missing Manual helps make earth-friendly decisions easy by providing simple solutions to situations we encounter everyday. Author Nancy Conner says, “The book takes a three-pronged approach to green living: healthy living, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship. Readers will be able to make improvements in all of these areas. They can eliminate harmful chemicals from their households and food, replacing them with healthier alternatives. They can find ways to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on utility bills. And they can start to make an immediate…
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Monkey brains
20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 pmI have to say that it's really strange that in Asia, we were told that eating pig brains can help you become smarter, eating frog legs can give strength to your legs and all these sort of nonsenses. People will go eat them and strengthen (whether or not it really does) whichever part of them that feels weak. This is especially so when people heard that something is an aphrodisiac. Whether or not it really is, they go mad and spend their hard earned money buying animal body parts to have some selfish pleasure. This is really shameless. If you lived in Asia, you probably have heard of the… -
World vegan day
31 Oct 2009 | 10:07 amIt's already past 12am here, and officially: World vegan day!Happy vegan day to everyone! Subscribe in a reader -
Halloween @ Pauline's Lair
31 Oct 2009 | 9:58 amHappy Halloween!After a more than a month without my PC at home, I am finally able to get it back on halloween and blog on all the things I want to blog for the past month. Hopefully I have enough time! We'll start with Halloween today at Pauline's Lair. Place was dim and so didn't manage to get good pictures of everyone with my motion-insensitive camera. Managed to get some of the food though while it sits quietly waiting to be devoured.Pauline's puke salad + special sauce.Now... Pauline shared with us the secret recipe used to make the sauce, which she learnt from a cooking class. I am so… -
Treat Equal
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The cove
22 Sep 2009 | 5:03 amI wanted to write this review sometime back, but my computer was giving me problems. Anyway, The cove movie is still showing in SG GV cinemas so do go and watch while it's still on.The cove is about the yearly killing of dolphins in Taiji, Japan, and how one man decided to stop it. With his team under the persue of the Jap govt to prevent this annual hunt from being publicised, they managed to sneak in the cove one night and placed hidden and underwater cameras to record the killing of the dolphins. This whole "espionage" mission is made into a documentary-movie - The Cove, and it…
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SuperVegan: Vegan Blog and New York City Restaurant Guide
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Where to Eat Vegan for Thanksgiving 2009 in New York City
20 Nov 2009 | 3:47 pm[SuperVegan's Patrick Kwan is a Tofurky fan.]Thanksgiving is a devastating time of year for vegans, when we cry into our bland veggie soup while meat eaters feast around us, knowing deep down in our souls that we're missing out on one of life's great pleasures... Oh, wait, no. That's just the lie that meat eaters tell themselves to justify their refusal to take responsibility for their own destructive choices. In fact, with its wide array of freshly harvested delights, Thanksgiving is a cornucopia for vegans. Even the New York Times is getting in on the act, blogging about Going Vegetarian… -
Adopt-A-Turkey at the Next Vegan Drinks NYC on Thursday, November 19
18 Nov 2009 | 11:00 amSince we are forced to hold Vegan Drinks one week early because of the Thanksgiving holiday, we hope that you will join us this Thursday, November 19, at Angels & Kings bar for some drinking and turkey adopting. David from Farm Sanctuary will begin accepting your Adopt-A-Turkey sponsorships ($25 cash or check only) at 7:30pm. DJ Lil Ray will be there to help us get rid of our tired iPod playlist. As always, the drinks are cheap ($3 domestics, $4 imports and $1 off well drinks) and the crowd is rad. Plus, we will give away some items of nominal value. Just in time for the… -
L.I. Food Not Bombs Gets SuperSized with 2,000 lbs. of Vegan Whipped Cream
17 Nov 2009 | 8:06 pm[Food Not Bombs shares meals in over 1,000 cities world wide every week.]The Long Island Food Not Bombs (L.I. F.N.B.) chapter gets sh*t done. They coordinate three food shares (Hempstead, Huntington and Farmingville) each week; redistribute clothes, toys and books; and many L.I. F.N.B. activists also carve out time in their busy schedules to volunteer with the Food Not Bombs chapters (Bed-Stuy, Bushwick and Manhattan) in New York City. Naturally, L.I. F.N.B. did not balk at the prospect of redistributing a 2,000 pound donation from Soyatoo. So, if you want to see what 2,000 pounds of vegan… -
Veggie Conquest III: Yes We Cran!
17 Nov 2009 | 8:59 amThe third installment of Veggie Conquest took place this past weekend and it was another smashing success. In case you missed the introductory blog post, Veggie Conquest is an amateur cooking competition similar to Top Chef... except that it's not televised. Oh yeah, and it's ENTIRELY VEGAN! The event is held monthly, and you can buy a chef ticket in order to be part of the competition or a taster ticket for an excuse to stuff your face. There are generally about six chefs participating and sixty-five tasters in attendance. One week prior all ticket holders are notified of the "secret… -
SV Interview: The Dudes of Daiya - Andre Kroecher and Greg Blake
7 Nov 2009 | 8:47 am[Got Pizza? We do now! (Photo: courtesy of Daiya)]As most vegans know, the biggest thing to hit our culinary universe this year is Daiya. It's a totally yummy vegan cheese that melts and shreds just like dairy cheese. (Check out SuperVegan's love-letter, er, review.) We thought we'd take a look behind the curtain and find out more about the wizards behind this new Canada-based cheesy phenomenon. Here they are, the Daiya Dudes. Andre Kroecher is the mad-scientist inventor of Daiya, and co-founder of the company with business-savvy Greg Blake. SuperVegan: Why did you set out to create vegan…
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The Sisters Vegan
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Autumnal Gleegans
7 Nov 2009 | 6:26 pmAutumn is at our doorstep, and so is our Gluten-free friend Mark! Mark has known longer than we have about the trials of having dietary restrictions around other people, so I learned a lot from him regarding ingredients and substitutions.However, Vegan cookbooks are increasingly having more and more gluten-free recipes, doing all the work for us. Vegan Brunch was the culprit this time. We made Gluten-free Buckwheat Pancakes and updated Tempeh Bacon. Word of caution to the Gee-Effers - use Tamari or Braggs Liquid Aminos instead of soy sauce. I really almost screwed that one up.Needless to say,… -
Vegan Mofo Day 27: Ike's - A Love Story in Photos
27 Oct 2009 | 2:54 pmIf you live in the Bay Area and have not yet been to Ike's Place...get off your ass. Run, drive, fucking get your butt onto BART for christ's sake and get one of these sandwiches into your belly. They are the size of a baby and ten times as delicious (OH I'M KIDDING baby-eating = so not vegan and also immoral I think). All sandwiches come with a random lollipop and they are super nice about making sure vegan 'pops go with the vegan 'wiches.They have an insane menu, most of which can be made vegan, and even some shit off the menu that's vegan, too. Ask the super friendly/nice/hot people who… -
Vegan MoFo Day 22: Doctor Mc D and Me
22 Oct 2009 | 3:58 pmDay 22 of Vegan Mofo is also Day 1 of...Dr. McDougall Chunky Tomato Ready-to-Serve Soup review!I'd like to preface the review with a little information about Dr. McDougall, though, because I had heard about him long ago before I knew what the term "vegan" meant, and I realize that not everyone knows what he's all about.As you can see from his website, Dr. John McDougall developed a diet to help at-risk individuals reverse the effects of health conditions through a vegan diet program. This all began in Santa Rosa, very close to where Meg and I grew up. He even had a spot on the local radio… -
Vegan Mofo Day 13: Color Me Vegan!
13 Oct 2009 | 3:46 pmCheck out my fajita quilt. I was bound and determined to veganize the Chili's Fajita Recipe, one of my favorite things to eat in the world, and I think I succeeded. Sadly, we were all so bent on eating them, that I have only photos of the ingredients before they were horfed down:More and more I have read in magazines about studies claiming that the more colorful something is, generally, the better it is for you. Obviously fruits and veggies have some of the most vibrant colors, and the most nutritional content, compared to colorless starchy foods. This is probably nothing new to anyone who's… -
Vegan MoFo Day 9: Poor Woman's Tempeh Bacon
9 Oct 2009 | 8:24 pmI love tempeh bacon. I could probably eat my weight, and Kelly's weight, in tempeh bacon, in one sitting. And I would die happy.I am also a busy girl. I work, I jog, and I volunteer, and sometimes I like to sleep and see my friends (preferably not at the same time) - so what's a girl to do when she wants tempeh bacon NAAAAOOOOOWWWWW?When I want delicious tempeh bacon, I reach for the recipe from Vegan With a Vengeance. When I'm being a lazy asshole, I make Poor Woman's Tempeh Bacon.Don't judge my filthy teakettleI kind of wing this recipe, so you should feel free to not measure and splash…
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The Veg Blog
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A Vegan Thanksgiving
17 Nov 2009 | 10:06 amThanksgiving can be a rough time, particularly for new vegans that still celebrate with meat-eating family. It’s not easy sometimes to handle the chides that come with eating differently from everyone else at the table. And, especially the first time, it can be hard to resist the comfort food we remember from our childhood. There’s been a lot written about how to do a vegan Thanksgiving, but hey, there can always be a little more, right? So, here are some ways to help get you through the holiday season stuffed and happy. Get to cooking! Whether you’re spending a quiet… -
“Is this vegan?”
9 Nov 2009 | 7:30 pmA little over a month ago, Rasine (who’s three now) and Huyen were at a birthday party. Rasine was offered a snack or a piece of cake by her friend’s mother and, before accepting, asked the hostess, “Is this vegan?” Huyen was surprised and I was equally taken aback by it when she told me about it afterwards. This was the first time that Rasine had it taken upon herself to ask about food, showing an understanding about her food that we, honestly, didn’t think she had quite yet. To top it off, when she found out it wasn’t vegan, she didn’t cry or… -
Cookbook Review: Vegan Brunch
23 Oct 2009 | 6:58 pmAt this point in her cookbook writing career, I think Isa could put out a book titled 137 Ways to Cook Brussels Sprouts and it would not only be a best seller, but a favorite on vegan messageboards everywhere (Really. Her roasted brussels sprouts recipe is great.). After the success of Vegan with a Vengeance, Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World, and Veganomicon, it’s little surprise that Vegan Brunch got such hype (and then lived up to it). Isa’s Basic Scrambled Tofu recipe is quite good. I’d gotten so used to my own hodgepodge of spices, nootch, and turmeric that it was… -
Talking With People Suffering from CDD
22 Oct 2009 | 7:57 pmCDD. So many people have it. In fact, we all do to some degree, but as vegans, we tend to bump up against it in almost any conversation with have with someone about the way we live our lives. CDD is Cognitive Dissonance Disorder, a completely made-up malady that serves as a good introduction to two encounters that my wife and I had with people this weekend. The Monkey Torturer My wife took our daughter to a birthday party in our neighborhood recently and chatted a bit with the girl’s parents while the kids were playing. She comes to find out that the husband does “research”… -
Cookbook Review: Vegan Soul Kitchen
14 Oct 2009 | 5:41 pm“I don’t eat no meat, no dairy, no sweets only ripe vegetables, fresh fruit and whole wheat I’m from the old school, my household smell like soul food, bro curried falafel, barbecued tofu…” - “Be Healthy,” Dead Prez (Note: anytime I can quote “Be Healthy,” I do.) Bryant Terry’s Vegan Soul Kitchen fills a niche that’s been long left empty: good, healthy vegan food rooted in traditional African-American cuisine. It’s one of many excellent cookbooks released this year and is definitely one that belongs on your shelf if…
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The Veggie Vision Blog
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WE HAVE MOVED!
14 Nov 2009 | 12:17 pmHey lovely VeggieVision Viewer!If you check us out here or get our RSS feed please do amend your details to see our to our new blog:NEW VEGGIEVISION TV BLOG!Thanks for your support and we hope that you love our new look.Have a super day.Karin xxxwww.VeggieVision.TV -
And if you liked Derren Brown the other evening you will love this…….
21 Sep 2009 | 2:22 amExciting things happening with VV TV!And if you liked Derren Brown the other evening you will love this…….http://www.subliminal-power.com/?afl=62407Whether you are into learning, earning - or both! I am loving these positive subliminal messages simply while I am at my PC working!Will be at the Fest of Life on Saturday.Our LA presenter is raring to go.Our pending celebs are ready to be filmed.Have an outstanding day and thanks for your support for VeggieVision TVKarin xPS www.veggievision.TV - new look will be coming very very soon! -
Super Event - Come Along!
10 Sep 2009 | 5:24 pmThe 6th Annual FESTIVAL OF LIFE - Creating a Healthy Future - Now !Saturday 26th September 2009A vibrant, jam-packed, holistic event, running from 10.30am to 11.30pmat Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, London WC1R 4RLThe Festival of Life, now a well-established event on the sustainable lifestyle scene, is the biggest living food festival in Europe. Last year we attracted over 1200 people including visitors from the US, across Europe, and all over the UK – so the Festival of Life is well worth travelling too!With a range of activities from music to meditation; feasting to fasting;… -
We Have Been Getting About A Bit
21 Aug 2009 | 1:57 amMorning!We are having a full on VeggieVision day today - and loving it!It’s been quite a whirlwind working with Heather Mills and with VBites the new vegan cafe. Have you been yet? All those vegan cakes (and yes vegan wine too) are just fab.VeggieVision is just about supporting every veggie event in the UK now - this means that we help them with their media and reach more magazines, newspapers, radio and TV for the organisers than they could usually. Everyone so far has gained publicity including radio interviews and coverage in local and national media. )You may know that I am part of the… -
Everyone CAN Eat good and feel great with a delicious New DVD!
6 Jul 2009 | 8:55 amHiya!We thought that you would love to know about this fab new DVD.......Acclaimed chefs, Rose Elliot, Tony Bishop-Weston and innovative vegan chef, John Bayley present culinary techniques and recipes for creating tasty healthy meals without the recourse for fatty animal produce. The DVD combines Rose’s approach to traditional and special occasion meals; with Tony’s every day simple meals; complemented by John’s creative approach to using raw food to create some simply mouth watering and nutritionally balanced menus. The DVD is created for vegans, vegetarians and those wishing to reduce…
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Thai Fried Rice
15 Nov 2009 | 4:49 pmI can't remember how many times I tried to make fried rice back when I started cooking on my own before I learned that cold rice is the key to keep in from sticking together into one lump. It was a great day. Fried rice is a great way to use up extra rice, but I usually try to make a few extra cups so I can make fried rice on Asian night. This recipe has wonderful flavour, and the key is the coconut. Make sure you toast it but don't burn it.INGREDIENTS- 1/2 cup raw cashews- 2/3 cup unsweetened coconut- 2 tbsp oil- 2 garlic cloves, minced- 1/2 tsp red curry paste (or more to taste)- 4 cups… -
Burgundy Stew
11 Nov 2009 | 5:27 pmHi kids! Sorry I have been gone for so long. Perhaps you caught my guest post on Crazy Sexy Life in the meantime. Things have been pretty interesting around here as of late. We are coming to the end of some pretty tense contact negotiations at work, and I was positive it was going to end in a strike. Well, a strike has been avoided but no contract has been ratified as of yet. The whole thing has been one big pile of stress. Of course, nothing relieves stress like some tasty comfort food. Say, a nice hearty stew.INGREDIENTS- 2 tbsp oil- 1 leek, white and light green part, thinly sliced- 4… -
Spaghetti Squash with Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce
4 Nov 2009 | 5:32 pmNow that summer is over we are back to the tasteless, anemic, tomatoes from the grocery store. Sigh. I wanted to make a tomato sauce to go with a recently purchased spaghetti squash, but knew that the tomatoes this time of year leave something to be desired. Enter slow roasting. I was amazed--this process brought out more flavour than I ever could have imagined. Combined with the vermouth, this sauce is bursting with tomatoy goodness and is the perfect complement to the flavour and texture of the squash. Obviously, this recipe needs a bit of planning. I roasted the tomatoes the day before and… -
Polenta with White Beans, Braised Kale, and Roasted Pears
1 Nov 2009 | 7:04 pmIf you follow this blog at all you know that I usually don't mess around with fussy presentations or preparations. But, you also know that I like to watch Top Chef. The last episode featured Natalie Portman, a vegetarian, but I found the dishes presented to be pretty disappointing so I thought I would take a try at something more fancy. The dish started with wondering about how roasted pears would taste . . . .INGREDIENTSMakes 10Roasted Pears- 6 Bartlett pears, cored, diced- 1 tsp oil- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegarPolenta- 2 cups water- 1 cup plain soy milk- 1 cup polenta- 1 tsp oregano- 1 tsp… -
Happy Halloween
31 Oct 2009 | 5:52 pmJust a quick post to wish you all a Happy Halloween, and to remind to you sent your clocks back an hour. Instead of getting all fancy with the pumpkins this year, the boys designed their own jack-o-lanterns and I carved them up. Here they are from Sons 1 - 3.
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vegan chai
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what i did today
20 Nov 2009 | 9:21 pmslept in, showered, snuggled the animals, checked kitty's adoption profile (still available), went to get a mani/pedi (woo!), snuggled the animals again. checked kitty's adoption profile (still available). watched some teevy while waiting for husband to get out of meetings. checked kitty's adoption profile (still available). went out to late lunch with husband. ate a cup of vegetable barley soup with a roll (delicious!), a black bean burrito with guac and chips & salsa (amazing!), and part of a slice of peanut-butter-chocolate cake (divine!). drove home quickly and then left… -
welp, it has happened once again
19 Nov 2009 | 9:47 pmi know this isn't the first time, and i imagine it won't be the last... but i've fallen in love with a kitty at the humane society. he's been in the guest lodging area for the past six weeks or so, being treated for an eye condition, and i loved him instantly. he is a light grey/cream tabby with medium-length hair and cream eyeliner. he is a total pistol; he loooves attention and being held, and he's playful & feisty. he gives hugs. he meows loudly. in short, he'd fit right in (hee). every monday i went straight to his kennel, last row, all the way at the end, number 41. and every week he… -
happy day
18 Nov 2009 | 9:38 pmthis post has nothing to do with veganism, but it's the big event of my day so i'm writing about it. anyone who's been reading awhile will remember that my little sister was diagnosed with a very aggressive type of breast cancer at the end of february (although i didn't talk about it here until april). the past nine months have been a roller coaster in every sense; lots of ups and downs and surprise twists and stomach aches... but now, the sense of relief that comes when you're at the end. after a 12-week round of chemo, a double-mastectomy over the summer, some beginning… -
vegan thanksgiving decorations
17 Nov 2009 | 9:57 pmtoday i took a giant pile of exams over to our campus testing center to have them scored and analyzed, and while i was waiting on my paperwork, i noticed that they had decorated their office for thanksgiving. nothing too fancy, just a few cartoon turkeys and stuff. but then i noticed that there was also a magic-marker-colored tofurkey ad hung up with the decorations. ha! i commented on it, and the girl behind the counter said it was one of her co-workers' handiwork. i had a giggle and i told her i really liked it (and i copped to being vegan). she laughed and said she'd let her… -
dr. oz is annoying
16 Nov 2009 | 9:34 pmlet me begin by saying that dr. oz has always bugged me. he's a hugely enormous gigantic proponent of (and participant in) vivisection, which automatically makes him a massive tool in my humble opinion. and it drives me bonkers that he's held up as this wonderful amazing "doctor for the people" and that everyone thinks his word is gospel. ugh. so imagine my surprise when i saw (via someone's facebook last week) that he had some guy on his show adopt a vegan diet for 28 days in order to improve his health. the guy in question is "rocco the cowboy," and i…
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Vegan Diva's Blog
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Milwaukee Art Museum
10 Nov 2009 | 8:29 pmThis year to celebrate our anniversary and birthdays, we went to the Milwaukee Art Museum to see the Warhol exhibit: The Last Decade. We also went to Cafe Manna (will be in an upcoming post) and Penzey’s Spices in Brookfield, WI. I’ve wanted to check out the Milwaukee Art Museum ever since we moved to Chicagoland. Since they had the Warhol exhibit, we figured we better go now. I’m so glad we went. The building itself is one of the coolest buildings I’ve ever seen. It looks like something out of a futuristic movie. The interior did not disappoint either. The lake views… -
More Than Delicious Orchard – Woodstock, IL
15 Sep 2009 | 10:56 amRob and I went to the More Than Delicious Orchard in Woodstock, IL and had a nice time. They had a great variety of apples and I can’t wait to go back and see what new-to-me varities they will have next time. They sell Wealthy apples which are my absolute favorite for applesauce. I love making applesauce because the smell of cinnamon and apples fills the house. How should you serve your appleasauce? In a vintage Pyrex bowl of course! I’ve never had a Pink Pearl apple before. They were fabulous! They decribed them as like biting into a SweetTart and it did remind me of… -
First Pumpkin Carving for 2009
8 Sep 2009 | 8:02 pmHi Everyone. I can’t believe it’s been almost 2 months since I last updated my blog. Well, it’s September and my long time readers know that I absolutely love Fall. I can’t get enough pumpkins, apples, and cider. I bought a pumpkin for $4 at my local farmer’s market and decided to go with this cat pattern because it fit the size of the pumpkin better than any of the other patterns. Of course, besides the reward of enjoying your carved pumpkin, there are pumpkin seeds! What makes pumpkin seeds even more appealing? Why, putting them in a vintage Fire King dish,… -
First Cuke Harvest and Cucumber Trellis
13 Jul 2009 | 10:03 amIt’s official. I’ve picked my first two pickling cukes of the year. I want it noted for the record that I did share one of the cucumbers with Rob. They were so delicious. I love cucumbers. They’ve been my favorite ever since I was a kid. My grandpa used to have a big garden every year. I remember going over there and heading straight for the garden to see if there were any cucumbers to pick. This is the first year I am growing English or Burpless cucumbers. Here’s one starting to grow: The cucumbers are doing really well this year and growing like crazy. We built a…
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Vegan Lunch Box
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The Loaf is Back, Baby!
29 Oct 2009 | 8:46 amQuite a few of you have noticed that my Magical Loaf Studio has been down all summer. Good news finally! I moved my website to a new hosting service, got a little technical help (thank you, Greg), and the studio is up and running again!For those of you who haven't used it yet, the idea is to create your very own recipe for a vegan dinner loaf by choosing from the lists of options. For example, make a yummy loaf of lentils, amaranth, and almonds ... or garbanzo beans, oats, and cashews ... or black beans, rice, and pine nuts ... or kasha, butter beans, and walnuts ... etc. etc.!So if you're… -
Around the World: Japan
11 Sep 2009 | 8:23 amHere it is, the final photograph from my new book! This was the Big Bento Box Photo Shoot, an epic day of cooking, set-up, and photography. I wanted to show every bento box menu I made for the Japan section of Around the World;I've been so inspired by Japanese bento culture, I couldn't leave anything out, and I also included lots of tips on how to make your own bento-style vegan lunch boxes.Okay, let's start with the red Laptop Lunch Box: Zaru Soba (cold noodles with dipping broth) with Carrot and Daikon Salad, edamame, and persimmon.In the pink bento box: Tofu Tamagoyaki with Potato Salad… -
Around the World: Hawaii
8 Sep 2009 | 12:00 pmHere's another picture that didn't make it into the book, but I'll show it to you here! This is my Hawaiian Luau Lunch Box: (starting far left) Tropical Fruit Salad (mixed tropical fruit with coconut cream), Maui Onion Dip with sugar snap peas, Huli-Huli Tofu (grilled tofu with a Hawaiian-style barbecue sauce, and Aloha Sweet Potatoes (roasted sweet potato and yam topped with yummy toasted coconut).Okay, so maybe the fabric is a bit busy, but I still had a lot of fun making and setting up this lunch box! You can have fun when you make it, too, by including a paper umbrella to garnish the… -
Around the World: Indonesia
3 Sep 2009 | 8:34 amIndonesia -- land of tempeh! For those of you not familiar, tempeh is made by cooking and fermenting whole soybeans until they form a solid cake that can be sliced and steamed or fried; it has a nutty, mushroomy flavor and a firm texture. Nutritionally, tempeh has more bioavailable protein than tofu or plain cooked soybeans, and the fermentation process makes it easier to digest. So thank you, Indonesia, for inventing my favorite soy food and a vegan protein powerhouse!Lunch inspired by Indonesia: (clockwise from top right) Golden Indonesian Tempeh, made with a sweet soy sauce - brown sugar… -
Around the World: Morocco
1 Sep 2009 | 8:32 amOh, I can't look at this picture without wanting to make and eat this all again! This is the menu for Morocco: Moroccan Tagine, Orange Couscous, tangerines (named after the city of Tangier, in Morocco!), and Cinnamon-Sugar Almonds.Tagine is a thick Moroccan stew made with chickpeas, vegetables (tomatoes, zucchini, butternut squash, and peppers), raisins and spices, served on a fluffy bed of couscous. Couscous looks like a grain but is actually a tiny semolina pasta; it is a staple food in the cultural area of North Africa known as the Maghreb (west), which includes Morocco, Algeria, Libya,…
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Vegan Radio Blog
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Show 84: Boston Vegetarian Foodfest 2009
31 Oct 2009 | 10:00 amOn Halloween day Derek, Megan and Scott along with several other activists took The Vegan Bus from Northampton to the 14th annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival. Derek conducted a series of interviews that are featured on this special enhanced podcast. He talks to Dr Michael Greger about the latest in vegan nutrition and also the swine flu epdemic. Helen from the Massachusetts Animal Rights Coalition (MARC) talks about local activism and getting the vegan message into the classroom. Local farm animals sanctuaries Cloa's Ark and Maple Farm Sanctuary are interviewed, as well as local vegan… -
Show 83: Eric the Abolitionist
20 Aug 2009 | 5:00 pmShow 83 features an interview with Eric Prescott, a Boston-based animal rights activist who is working on a variety of interesting projects, including a kiosk named OVED, a documentary series called 'I'm Vegan', the Boston Vegan Association, and his blog An Animal Friendly Life. Eric is an abolitionist who subscribes to the philosophy of Gary Francione. Eric explains the difference between abolitionist and welfarist approaches to animal activism, and is a living example of how to put abolitionist ideals into action. Our guest host is Meredith Madyda who debuted on a previous unrecorded show,… -
Show 82: Vegan Propaganda for Kids
7 Aug 2009 | 5:00 pmMegan Shackelford returns from India to co-host our 82nd show. Author of the children's book 'That's Why We Don't Eat Animals' Ruby Roth is our featured guest, in a post-recorded interview. Because of technical difficulties on at the radio station we couldn't get her patched through on the phone, and so the interview with Ruby is recorded later by Derek and spliced in for this podcast. The show was quite interesting even without her, and the banter between Megan, Derek and Scott is enlightening as they cover Humane Farming Myths, the Big Bang Theory, Onions, Swiss Chard, Little Red Riding… -
Show 81: Ani Phyo
18 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pmAfter a long hiatus we are back with our 81st show featuring raw food chef and 'uncookbook' author Ani Phyo. Ani describes for us some delectable recipes that will make your mouth water from her new book Ani's Raw Food Desserts: 85 Easy, Delectable Sweets and Treats. We also discuss her recent food demo for Google in their vegan-friendly lunchroom, her journey to raw foodism from her Korean roots, how to eat raw without hours in the kitchen, and of course cyborgs. Also featuring listener feedback and shout outs, cos you deserve it. -
Show 80: The Beloved Vegan Bake Sale Binge
21 May 2009 | 5:00 pmOur 80th show features Beloved Binge on tour and in the studio with us for an interview and further shenanigans. The Binge are one of our favorite bands, and great vegan activists to boot. They created a documentary called Seeing Through the Fence that "explores the role of food in modern society and our connection, or lack of connection, with both the processes and animals from which our food originates". They also hand out Vegan Outreach literature at college campuses in the towns they play at. During the second half of our show we interview Gary Lowenthal from The Worldwide Vegan Bake…
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Vegan Radio Podcast
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Show 84: Boston Vegetarian Foodfest 2009
31 Oct 2009 | 10:00 amOn Halloween day Derek, Megan and Scott along with several other activists took The Vegan Bus from Northampton to the 14th annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival. Derek conducted a series of interviews that are featured on this special enhanced podcast. He talks to Dr Michael Greger about the latest in vegan nutrition and also the swine flu epdemic. Helen from the Massachusetts Animal Rights Coalition (MARC) talks about local activism and getting the vegan message into the classroom. Local farm animals sanctuaries Cloa's Ark and Maple Farm Sanctuary are interviewed, as well as local vegan… -
Show 83: Eric the Abolitionist
20 Aug 2009 | 5:00 pmShow 83 features an interview with Eric Prescott, a Boston-based animal rights activist who is working on a variety of interesting projects, including a kiosk named OVED, a documentary series called 'I'm Vegan', the Boston Vegan Association, and his blog An Animal Friendly Life. Eric is an abolitionist who subscribes to the philosophy of Gary Francione. Eric explains the difference between abolitionist and welfarist approaches to animal activism, and is a living example of how to put abolitionist ideals into action. Our guest host is Meredith Madyda who debuted on a previous unrecorded show,… -
Show 82: Vegan Propaganda for Kids
7 Aug 2009 | 5:00 pmMegan Shackelford returns from India to co-host our 82nd show. Author of the children's book 'That's Why We Don't Eat Animals' Ruby Roth is our featured guest, in a post-recorded interview. Because of technical difficulties on at the radio station we couldn't get her patched through on the phone, and so the interview with Ruby is recorded later by Derek and spliced in for this podcast. The show was quite interesting even without her, and the banter between Megan, Derek and Scott is enlightening as they cover Humane Farming Myths, the Big Bang Theory, Onions, Swiss Chard, Little Red Riding… -
Show 81: Ani Phyo
18 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pmAfter a long hiatus we are back with our 81st show featuring raw food chef and 'uncookbook' author Ani Phyo. Ani describes for us some delectable recipes that will make your mouth water from her new book Ani's Raw Food Desserts: 85 Easy, Delectable Sweets and Treats. We also discuss her recent food demo for Google in their vegan-friendly lunchroom, her journey to raw foodism from her Korean roots, how to eat raw without hours in the kitchen, and of course cyborgs. Also featuring listener feedback and shout outs, cos you deserve it. -
Show 80: The Beloved Vegan Bake Sale Binge
21 May 2009 | 5:00 pmOur 80th show features Beloved Binge on tour and in the studio with us for an interview and further shenanigans. The Binge are one of our favorite bands, and great vegan activists to boot. They created a documentary called Seeing Through the Fence that "explores the role of food in modern society and our connection, or lack of connection, with both the processes and animals from which our food originates". They also hand out Vegan Outreach literature at college campuses in the towns they play at. During the second half of our show we interview Gary Lowenthal from The Worldwide Vegan Bake…
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Vegcast
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VEGCAST 73 - CHENOA MANOR ANIMAL SANCTUARY
9 Nov 2009 | 8:23 amVegcast 73 features a visit to Chenoa Manor Animal Sanctuary, where we talk to founder Rob Teti and others about how the farm works to make a difference in the lives of both animals and people. Then we review Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer. Next there is a tune from local band Hymn for Her, and finally a Science Fact about the underestimated prevalence of methane in global warming. -
VEGCAST 72 - ANIMAL AGRICULTURE v. THE PLANET
23 Oct 2009 | 9:23 amVegcast 72 is a noncanonical edition, consisting entirely of an audio recording of a lecture given by Vance Lehmkuhl at the 350 Philly dinner at Horizons restaurant on Oct. 21 on the subject of Animal Agriculture and Climate Change. Stay tuned for another canonical Vegcast, with our traditional format and full menu, coming up in about a week. -
VEGCAST 71 - VEG IN THE CITY
2 Oct 2009 | 9:23 amFor our 71st podcast we take a stroll around Center City Philadelphia, talking with Dynise Balkavage, the Urban Vegan. Dynise has a new cookbook out this weekend, and she discusses this as well as her mission to bust stereotypes about crunchy hippie vegans. We hear a tune from an urban Philly vegetarian, EJ Simpson, and take a look at health warnings about fish in the Science Fact. -
VEGCAST 70 - YVONNE SMITH
14 Sep 2009 | 9:23 amOur 70th podcast features an interview with Yvonne Smith, the Traveling Vegetarian, who was instrumental in getting a group of news staffers in Tennessee to Go Vegan For a Month. We find out how that is going as well as getting the scoop on her plans to record an album of original music. Then we hear some music from, and get some news about, Saint Mad, a local band that underscored the Veggie Cabaret. There is also an audio clip of Ed Begley Jr. talking with Vance about the importance of a plant based diet, and a Science Fact that looks at the question of whether vegetarianism really does… -
VEGCAST 69 - CHEWING THE FAT
31 Aug 2009 | 9:23 amOur 69th podcast features an interview with Virginia Messina, a vegan registered dietitian, about fat in the diet and how some recommendations for curtailing it might do more harm than good. We also stop in at Horizons for Vegan Drinks Philly and get the lowdown on this new phenomenon from local organizer Ed Coffin. There is a Science Fact about animal agriculture as a newly announced threat to the ozone layer, and another fine musical offering from Amanda Rogers.
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Vegan Talk
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Vegan Cat Treats?
5 Nov 2009 | 4:59 amI feel like I've been hoping to come across vegan cat treats forever. Do they exist? Can anyone point me in the right direction? (I'm not looking to bake my own.) Thanks! -
New Organic Restaurant in Arlington, VA
28 Oct 2009 | 4:27 pmWhile in the Washington, DC area, my best friend and I went to check out this new organic restaurant in Arlington, VA after seeing it listed on VegDC. Toscana Grill is not all vegetarian but it is all organic. One entire section of the menu is vegan and other vegan items throughout the menu are clearly labeled. My best friend and I both thought the food was amazing! I had the Vegan Veal Parmigiana and a Mocha Frappe (complete with vegan whipped cream). My best friend had the Vegan Chicken Marsala. I will definitely be returning when I'm in DC next. The… -
Some Boycotts Are Just Stupid
27 Sep 2009 | 7:27 amBoycotting can be a great tactic and can help us, as activists, effectively achieve our goals. However, some boycotts can be misdirected, ineffective, and just waste time and resources. I came across an article on Vegetarian Star the other day about Brigitte Bardot urging a boycot of Canadian maple syrup in order to protest Canada's seal hunt. In my opinion, this is just plain stupid. This reminds me of another misdirected boycott a while back: boycotting Wegmans because of the fact that they do not sell cage-free eggs. What point were we trying to make with that boycott? To… -
Steps to Solving Climate Change
24 Sep 2009 | 7:45 am(Cross-posted at Billy Blogs: http://veganedge.com/2009/09/steps-to-solving-climate-change.html) I'm sick and tired of government, politicians, and corporations dancing around the issue of climate change. We're sacrificing our planet for economic reasons. Don't you think that's crazy? We've also become accustomed to our way of life and are reluctant to change. We've been destroying the earth for far too long and we need to take action now. Here's what we need to do to fix climate change: Adopt a vegan diet Raising animals for food is an ecological disaster. Eating… -
Price Increasing for Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate
16 Sep 2009 | 7:03 amI previously mentioned the fact that eCornell is offering a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate program. Well, I received an email from eCornell the other day informing me that the price for their Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate program will be increasing on October 3rd. The price will be increasing from $795 to $1,065. You have until October 2nd to enroll and pay $795.This was a good motivator for me, as I called Nancy Barber at eCornell yesterday and prepaid for the certificate program. She was extremely helpful and explained how flexible the program is. I was asked to choose my tentative…
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Vegan Reader
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Organic Coats, Vegan And So Warm – Sew Your Own
17 Nov 2009 | 3:33 pmHow happy I am to have met my major sewing goal of 2009 – sewing 2 warm, organic winter coats for my husband and myself. This was a big project, but not beyond the capabilities of anyone who knows how to use a sewing machine. Coats are one of those items of clothing you may assume you just have to buy ready-made, but when you’re stuck with that belief, your chances of finding an organic coat are pretty limited. If cruelty-free is also on your garment checklist, your choices for store-bought winter coats are even slimmer. By deciding to sew your own organic men’s or… -
Lytton Pomo Land In Windsor And The Obscenity Of Californian Ignorance
15 Nov 2009 | 4:33 pmI am so frustrated, sitting down to write this article. I am so ashamed. How can people live their whole lives in California, go to school, read newspapers and many books, interact with their neighbors and yet remain so comfortably ignorant of the true history of this state that they are doomed to repeat the acts of bigotry and racism that have marked the past 3 centuries of California history? When does the sense of Caucasian entitlement to the land called ‘America’ end? When can these feet stop marching the misguided steps of Manifest Destiny? The Lytton Band of Pomo Indians… -
LBAM Petition Update And Calls To Actions You Can Take
17 Oct 2009 | 12:50 pmMany of you who have been working over the past couple of years to stop the pesticide poisoning of California families as a result of the CDFA’s LBAM ‘program’ will recall the petition that was signed by over 31,000 people urging that this assault on our health be stopped. Many of you are likewise aware that, while there was a temporary halt of the aerial spraying of California cities, the LBAM spray program is very much rolling forward and, if not halted, will cause untold devastation to the health of our people and our environment. Yannick Phillips, a Sonoma County woman… -
Tarahumara Sunflowers And Seeds – How To Grow, Harvest, Thresh, Roast, Store And More
4 Oct 2009 | 1:12 pmWhether you love to munch organic sunflowers seeds or treat your backyard birds to them, if you have a sunny spot, you can grow your own sunflowers every year and will find real joy in doing so. Our variety of choice is the Tarahumara Sunflower – an heirloom plant with really special qualities and a most interesting conjectured history. Sunflowers are a Native American food and have been cultivated in the Americas for at least 3000 years. It is believed that the strain of sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) being sold as Tarahumara Sunflower Seed were native sunflowers which eventually came… -
Why We Must Defeat LBAM Spray And Keep Going From There
16 Sep 2009 | 1:50 amMy friends, Mary Beth and Jim, of the Ecological Options Network recently published a phenomenal video which I saw for the first time tonight. If you want one more reason why Californians must defeat the LBAM spray program, you will find it in this video: I’m sure you heard what I did. Three times in this video, Professor Thomas Kerns states that the Central Coast of California and the SF Bay Area are the first places he has ever heard of where an aerial spray has been stopped. Knowing, as we do, that aerial spraying is a constant across our country, that aerial spraying is a common,…
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Raw Vegan Radio
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Episode 0084-Raw Vegan Radio-Longevity Now with David Wolfe
19 Nov 2009 | 2:37 pmWe welcome David Wolfe to Raw Vegan Radio! Join us ONLINE this weekend for the Longevity Now Event from Costa Mesa, California! First day is FREE, so Sign up now at Longvitynowprogram.com! On today’s show, you’ll find out: >>The Five Simple Secrets to Longevity! >>Is there a need to Supplement a Raw Food Diet? >>Connecting to the Earth: How to Ground Spiritual >>Using Power Plants to Raise Consciousness >>Listener Questions Answered by David Wolfe! Coming Soon: Raw Vegan Radio Presents LIVE Teleseminar with David Wolfe! Absolutely FREE, and… -
Episode 0083-Raw Vegan Radio-Science of Raw Food with Dr. Jim Carey
21 Oct 2009 | 10:24 pmOn today’s show, we feature an exclusive interview with raw food advocate and educator, Dr. Jim Carey of www.therawlife.com. You’ll Discover: >>The Dirty Little Secret in the Raw Food Movement >>How the Ann Wigmore Lifestyle Differs from the Raw Food Movement >>Juicing Versus Blending- Which is better? >>How to have Massive Amounts of Energy your Entire Life! Dr. Jim Carey, PhD, DD, of TheRawLife.Com has been a raw living foods advocate for seven years, ever since the Dr. Ann Wigmore program changed his life. He served as Director of Creative Health… -
Episode 0082-Raw Vegan Radio-Skinny Bitch with Rory Freedman
13 Oct 2009 | 10:26 pmOn today’s show, we feature an exclusive interview with #1 NY Times bestseller Skinny Bitch, Rory Freedman. You’ll Discover: >>How You can Live your Passion and Manifest your Dreams >>Secrets to Inspiring MILLIONS with YOUR Lifestyle >>The Importance of Living a Compassionate Lifestyle >>How to Educate Others Without Sounding Like a “Know-It-All With five books on the shelves, three million copies in print, translations in twenty-seven languages, two years on the NY Times Best Seller List, and numerous TV and radio appearances, she set out to bring… -
Episode 0081-Raw Vegan Radio- Creating a Peaceful World with Dr. Will Tuttle and Happy Oasis
17 Sep 2009 | 9:22 pmOn today’s show, we feature Dr. Will Tuttle discussing his critically-acclaimed book “The World Peace Diet”. In addition, Happy Oasis joins us from the road to spread the philosophy of the Raw Spirit. You’ll discover: >>How to empower yourselves and others in making dietary choices that are powerful beyond what you can possibly imagine >>Solution-oriented ways to confront the Planetary Crisis >>How our food choices affect our environment and the future of our planet >>The Philosophy of the Raw Spirit: Its not just what we are eating that… -
Episode 0080-Raw Vegan Radio-Raw Food on a Budget with Angela Elliott
26 Aug 2009 | 5:53 pmToday we feature an exclusive interview with author and health advocate Angela Eliott. We’ll show you: >>How Raw Food helped Angela overcome life-threatening disease >>How to inspire those around you to live a healthy and compassionate life without being dogmatic >>Great tips on how you can maintain a healthy raw food diet on a budget >>Simple raw food recipes that are healthy and tasty Recipe of the Week (From Angela Elliott’s “Alive in 5″) Cucumber Pizza (Makes 4 Servings) _____________________________________________ 4 cucumbers, sliced…
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Vegan Soapbox - The Feed
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Horizons Cookbook: Elegant Yet Easy
21 Nov 2009 | 9:46 amWhen I first thumbed through Horizons: New Vegan Cuisine, the new cookbook by the creators of Philadelphia’s premiere vegan restaurant, I had a sense of uncompromising cooking. The introductory section on vegan cooking includes admonitions like this one: To get the perfect end result, follow the cookbook’s guidelines about which herbs to use when and don’t ever substitute fresh for dried or vice versa! [emphasis in original] Similarly, the paragraph on soy sauce insists that you get the good stuff, leave the cheap stuff at the grocery store. There are recipes for spice mixes… -
Desperate For Hope
20 Nov 2009 | 1:13 pmOreo was abused and then thrown off a six story building. She was rescued and then killed by her rescuers. “We have done everything humanly possible to save Oreo’s life; yet, as a result of the abuse she suffered at the hands of Mr. Henderson, or for other reasons we may never know, she has come to a place where she can no longer be around people or other animals. We make this decision—and others like it– with a heavy heart and a complete understanding that had she been treated with love and respect, Oreo’s fate would be much different.” – The official… -
Glass Walls
19 Nov 2009 | 9:24 amOne Christmas morning during college my boyfriend gave me a pet fish. The fish was a beautiful, black, fancy goldfish. I was confused by this “gift” and I was worried about what it meant that my boyfriend thought giving me a goldfish was a good idea. I never wanted a pet fish. I didn’t like the idea of keeping caged animals, like birds or hamsters. But I accepted responsibility for the fish’s survival and immediately began researching goldfish care. One of the first things I learned was that goldfish bowls are unsuitable environments for goldfish. Goldfish are pretty… -
Overworked, Underpaid Turkey Killers
19 Nov 2009 | 7:32 amHere’s some cheery Thanksgiving-themed news… The U.S. Department of Labor is suing Henry’s Turkey Service for allegedly paying its mentally retarded workers $65 per month to work in an eastern Iowa processing plant. A little background info on the worker’s rights violations that took place at a turkey slaughterhouse: The men were employees of Henry’s Turkey Service, a Texas labor broker that provided the men with food and lodging in return for most of the wages they earned while working in the West Liberty Foods plant in Muscatine County. The bunkhouse was shut down by… -
More Compassionate, Nonviolent, And Just Than Alternatives
19 Nov 2009 | 5:36 amMary Martin has a great post up right now about the concepts of compassion, nonviolence, and justice. I invite you to read her blog post >> Some of my off-the-cuff thoughts, in no specific order: Animal agriculture is not compassionate, nonviolent, or just. Breeding, mutilating, confining, fattening, and killing animals is violent. Eating animals is an expression of violence. Veganism is more compassionate, nonviolent, and just than the alternative. But veganism alone will not create world peace. What do you think? Part-way through Martin ventures from the concepts of compassion,…
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French Toast (Version 1)( Breakfast - French toast )
Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS: Soya milk Pinch of salt Gram flour Sliced white bread METHOD:To make good eggy bread, simply mix soya milk, a pinch of salt and gram flour into a batter which is the correct consistency to coat the back of a spoon. Dip slices of sliced white bread into this batter and gently fry or grill. -
Rosemary Aioli( Condiments - Condiment )
Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS:1 small head of garlic 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 225 grams / 1/2 pounds silken tofu 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt Pinch of white pepper 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemaryMETHOD:Preheat the oven to 190C/385F. Remove the papery outer skin of the garlic and cut off the top fifth. Place the garlic on aluminium foil and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of the oil. Wrap the garlic completely in the foil and place on an oven rack to roast for about 30 minutes, or until soft. Squeeze the softened garlic… -
Rum and Raisin Ice Cream( Dessert - Ice cream )
Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS: 3 oz / 75 g raisins 3 oz / 75 g brown sugar 3 T rum 1 carton / 500 ml / 1 pint vanilla soya dessert (or make own custard and allow to cool) 250 ml / 8 fl oz / 1 cup soya, oat or rice milk 1 T oil METHOD:Soak the raisins in the rum for a few hours. Warm the soya milk and dissolve the sugar in it, allow to cool then chill. Put everything except rum and raisins in a blender and blend well. Stir in raisins. Pour into ice cream maker. -
Sundal( Legumes - Chickpea )
Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS: 300 g / 10 1/2 oz dried chickpeas or 400 g / 14 oz canned chickpeas 2 t oil 1 fresh red chilli, halved 1 t mustard seeds 1 t urad dal 3 t fresh grated or desiccated coconut 1 green chilli, finely chopped Juice of 1 lemon Salt METHOD:If using dried chickpea, place them in a large bowl, cover generously with water and soak for 7-8 hours. When ready to cook, drain the chickpeas and place them in a large saucepan. Cover with 700 ml / 1 pint 4 fl oz of water, bring to the boil and simmer the chickpeas gently for 35-45 minutes, until they are well cooked. If using… -
Sesame Noodles( Noodles - Varied )
Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS: 2-5 scallions Several cloves garlic Sesame oil Grated ginger 1/4 cup tahini or peanut butter 2 T tamari 2 T red wine vinegar Water or green tea Broccoli, steamed Tofu, fried METHOD:Chop up scallions and garlic. Sauté in sesame oil with some grated ginger and set aside. Mix up tahini or peanut butter, tamari and red wine vinegar and stir it up. Add water or green tea (if you have some) to thin it to a nice consistency. Adjust amounts of stuff as needed. Dump in the scallions and stuff. Steam up some broccoli and fry some tofu and when your noodles are done…
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Raising the environmental footprint of veganism…
21 Nov 2009 | 1:05 pmFake Plastic Fish reports that PETA is promoting plastic wishbones for Thanksgiving. Ugh. The company says they are recyclable, but like most plastic items that are technically recyclable, I am sure most communities in the US won’t have the facilities to take these, even if people were to actively seek to recycle them. It’s not like I don’t partake in plastic-wrapped cookies & things (which I hate — most of our garbage can is full of plastic wrappers, I think). Though I do make an effort to avoid things like individual plastic cups of pudding or yogurt (I can make… -
More on how not to protest dog-eating
21 Nov 2009 | 3:38 amContinuing with posting links that are months old (in a futile attempt to catch up), the Vegan Ideal offers a persuasive analysis of the problematic nature of campaigns against dog meat in Korea, specifically the petition by In Defense of Animals urging people to “not buy Korean goods, support Korean businesses, or visit Korea.” That’s right — they are going to boycott an entire country* (it’s kinda like freedom fries for AR folks!). (Long-time readers of this blog will know that dog meat in particular has been a hot topic. Kindly refer to websites like Derailing… -
Vegan disaster relief
20 Nov 2009 | 3:17 pmAnother old link, but something I haven’t seen discussed before: vegan friendly food relief items. Marie, the Filipina vegan blogger behind the mouth-watering How to Become a Vegan Domestic Goddess, compiled a list of easy vegan items one could donate to disaster relief efforts. This was spurred by the devastation caused by Typhoon Ondoy, which smashed into the Philippines in late September. Because I’m not a local, it made more sense for me to donate money — but her list provides some great ideas should I ever be in close enough proximity to an area needing relief that I… -
Fear of a “Gender-bender” planet…(sigh)…
18 Nov 2009 | 8:39 pmhttp://www.naturalnews.com/027514_phthalates_feminization.html This bothers me because I can’t necessarily say I would care if my infant son, Sun, were “feminized”. Who freaking cares as long as he’s happy!? I am turned off by the phrase “gender-bender phthalate chemicals.” Mike Adams doesn’t seem to understand that the rigid heteropatriarchal heteorsexist able-bodied binary of female/male in the USA is, in itself, a problem; what does playing with certain toys have to do with exposure to “chemicals?” Is this guy serious? See below what I… -
A bunch of links & a query…
18 Nov 2009 | 11:50 amI’m really bummed I haven’t been able to post more here in the past few months — more about that later, maybe, but for now, a few links: First of all, check out the blogroll (on the right hand side of the blog — click over if you’re reading via RSS feeds!). I keep stumbling on new awesome vegan blogs but also even more excitingly, more blogs by vegans of color! Secondly, a link I’ve had open in a browser tab for literally months: Self-Delusion and the Lie of Lifestyle Activism. This argues that the impact of individual changes such as building a compost…
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Raw Food Kids
7 Nov 2009 | 7:44 amI got a kick out of this and just had to share. It’s a little rap from the prolific young Boutenko siblings (of Raw Family fame) and their friends. Pretty cute, eh? What do you think — any parents in the house — would your kids think it “cool?” Better yet, any teens read my blog? What are your thoughts on educating and popularizing a healthy vegan (not necessarily raw) diet? Social Bookmarking -
Vegan Energy Bar Poll
23 Oct 2009 | 10:52 amSo, I’m curious, dear reader: If you got to design your own vegan snack bar, energy bar, protein bar — whatever you want to call it! — which properties would be top of your list? First a few quick multiple-choice questions before the essay. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. And now, for the… -
Surf Shelf Coupon Code
21 Oct 2009 | 8:39 pmYou may recall, a while back I wrote about the Surf Shelf laptop tray which lets me use the laptop while on my treadmill. (I hear it can also be used on other exercise equipment too, such as stationary bicycles.) A lot of people thanked me for bringing this cool gadget to their attention, but many of you were bummed to have read the post too late, missing the deadline for the $5 off (which about covers S&H). Well, good news; I’ve got a new one for you! Surf Shelf gift certificate code Type this in at the final step of the checkout process: Social Bookmarking -
Pig Pals Shelter
17 Oct 2009 | 12:13 pmI guess it’s fair to say, my little sister and I have a special affinity for pigs. If you read my story in the September issue of Vegan Done Light, you’ll appreciate why. The gist of it is we raised a couple in our young teen years (not our choice) and managed to get a little too attached. Anyway… That’s why, when she sent me a recent email about the Pig Pals shelter in North Carolina, where she lives, I immediately asked if it was OK for me to post about it on the blog. Her reply was a similarly immediate, “Go for it.” A week later (doh!), I’m… -
Vegan Mofo III
10 Oct 2009 | 2:25 pmIt’s that time of year again, and I keep forgetting to take my digital camera with me! Argh. So many lovely fall colors… OK, I’m back. Had to put it by the door, so I stand a better chance of remembering next time I head out. I kid you not. Aside from the changing leaves, October ushers in all manner of winter squashes and pumpkins, Vegetarian Awareness Month, and the third edition of the blogosphere’s Vegan Month of Food. This year’s host blog with a big list of participants. The idea is to post vegan foodie goodness all month long, preferably more frequently…
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New Zealand Vegetarian Society
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VGT Occupies Austrian Mayor’s Illegal Battery Farm
8 Nov 2009 | 6:30 pmOutlawed animal suffering is ignored while campaigning for animals is being criminalised! The phase-out period for battery farms expired in January of this year (2009). But, Austrian conservative mayor Karl Latschenberger continues to operate a battery farm north of Austria’s capital Vienna! VGT has presented recent photos of the farm, which keeps around 50,000 laying hens. The photos show typical, now illegal, battery cages each housing 5 hens. The farm was occupied by VGT activists for over six hours on 2nd November. Activists climbed onto the roof with banners highlighting the… -
Industry Outed for More Pig Cruelty
8 Nov 2009 | 6:23 pm2 November 2009 New evidence reveals pig cruelty continues on New Zealand farms. Animal advocates have commenced an unprecedented consumer-focussed assault on the nation’s pig industry following the Campbell Live programme [on 2 November 2009]. National animal advocacy group SAFE says new video footage reveals pig cruelty is still rife on New Zealand pig farms. SAFE also claims the pig-farm audit and proposed labelling scheme announced by the pig industry, both intended to address pig welfare issues, are meaningless. “The pig-farm audit is a waste of time since the pig code of welfare… -
Carcinogen Found in McDonald’s and Burger King’s Meals
8 Nov 2009 | 4:06 pmBurger King tells its customers, “Have it your way.” For a Connecticut breast cancer survivor, having it her way would mean the fast-food chain would post warnings in all its restaurants about the carcinogen in its grilled chicken. Last month, she joined another Connecticut resident in filing a class-action lawsuit against the restaurant—as well as McDonald’s and Friendly’s—for failing to warn customers about the known carcinogen. The lawsuit, sponsored by the nonprofit Cancer Project, an affiliate of PCRM, states McDonald’s, Burger King, and Friendly’s are clearly in… -
Ask NASA to End Cruel Radiation Testing on Monkeys
8 Nov 2009 | 3:44 pmPCRM has learned that NASA is funding space radiation studies that will use live monkeys as subjects. Please contact NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr., and ask him to put a stop to these cruel experiments. The studies conducted at Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York will expose squirrel monkeys to repeated doses of radiation. Radiation experiments involving nonhuman primates commonly involve restraint and other cruel procedures. Monkeys, like other primates, are highly intelligent, have strong family bonds, demonstrate empathy, and, most importantly, suffer. Genetic,… -
Vegan banquet at Windsor Castle
5 Nov 2009 | 6:58 pmBy Emma Midgley BBC Berkshire When people from nine faiths with special dietary requirements visit for a banquet, what should be on the menu? That is the dilemma facing the Royal Family as Windsor Castle hosts an international conference to celebrate different faiths and the environment. The banquet will be held on Tuesday 4 November and hosted by Prince Philip and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Faiths will include Baha’ism, Christianity, Daoism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shintoism and Sikhism. Jewish conference visitors will require food which is kosher, whereas others will need…
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Veggie Revolution
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Second wave of H1N1 declining in numbers but not severity; third wave may be worst
18 Nov 2009 | 2:50 pmText by Sally Kneidel, PhDNovember 18, 2009See this post now on the front page of www.basilandspice.com I talked with a knowledgeable nurse friend yesterday, a woman who takes care of the health needs of hundreds of teenagers. She sees patients all day long every day, many of whom have flu. She told me yesterday that H1N1 is waning at present. But it's expected to peak again in another month or two. In the next wave, she predicted, much or most of the U.S. population who haven't had H1N1 will get it - at least, those who haven't been vaccinated. She said successive… -
The most dangerous cases of H1N1
12 Nov 2009 | 7:03 amby Sally Kneidel, PhDAs I wrote about a couple of weeks ago, my daughter and her boyfriend both had H1N1 recently. They both had fever, headache, severe muscle aches, fatigue, a sore throat and dry cough. They were both pretty miserable for a few days, but then made a very speedy recovery. Neither one of them ever went to a doctor, because by the time we figured out what they had, it was too late for Tamiflu to have any effect. A nurse told me that Tamiflu is effective only if taken in the first day or two of a viral illness, because all it does is shorten the duration and… -
Budding Scientists Assess the Tiny Critters of Africa
11 Nov 2009 | 8:47 amA Great Student Opportunity In June of 2009, Ken and I helped out with a biodiversity survey in South Africa. Most of the researchers were undergraduates from universities in the U.S. All of them had already taken a semester-long ecology course in South Africa offered by the Organization for Tropical Studies or OTS, whose home base is at Duke University. (Many of the students were also from Duke.) Dr. Laurence Kruger is the Director of OTS's South African course, and a friend of ours for the last three years or so. He lives in Kruger National Park, South Africa, and takes his ecology students… -
One-tenth of Louisiana to be submerged by 2100
9 Nov 2009 | 5:13 amThe Louisiana coast in the year 2100, according to scientists' projections of rising seas and reduced sedimentation. Note that New Orleans is far off the coast.Photo courtesy of Science News, 7/18/09.The residents of New Orleans have had it rough the last few years, following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina. Much of the city has been restored and rebuilt, while other damaged areas still remain as they were after the storm. Unfortunately, due to the particular location of New Orleans, the situation may get worse instead of better in the coming decades. A recent study… -
Livestock account for 51% of annual worldwide greenhouse gas emissions
2 Nov 2009 | 5:53 amAll photos and text by Sally Kneidel, PhD, of sallykneidel.com and veggierevolution.blogspot.com Photo by Sally Kneidel, PhDI read an article today that blew my socks off - it may be the most significant article I've ever read. It's online and in the Nov/Dec 2009 print issue of Worldwatch, a publication of Worldwatch Institute - a widely respected think-tank and environmental advocacy organization. The article is entitled "Livestock and Climate Change" (see "Sources" at end of this post).I've spoken widely, written numerous articles and two books on the subject of the…
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Vegan Heart Doc
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Dr. Shenkman Goes to Washington
17 Nov 2009 | 10:02 pmI spent a few days in Washington DC last week. As you can see, it was quite rainy and cold, not at all resembling the weather that we are accustomed to here in Los Angeles. I traveled with a Young Leadership group from the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles. We went to the White House, Capitol, Supreme Court, State Department, Holocaust Museum, and US Treasury Department.We also had the opportunity to meet with representatives of our members of Congress to discuss a couple of important issues: hunger in Los Angeles and Iran.In Los Angeles, one in eight… -
Veggie and Tempeh Bake
15 Nov 2009 | 7:54 pmI chopped up some yellow squash, sweet potatoes, a green pepper, red onion, and coconut-flavored tempeh mixed it with some Liquid Bragg's and a little agave nectar and sprinkled with pepper. I baked this at 400 degrees for about 35 minutes and served it over whole wheat pasta. -
Low Carb Diets Won't Make You Happy
10 Nov 2009 | 3:28 pmA study in this week's Archives in Internal Medicine (Nov 9, 2009, Vol 169, No 20) looked at the effect on mood and cognition of a low-fat versus a low-carb diet. Patients on both diets lost the same amount of weight, 14 kilograms. However, those on the low-fat diet had greater improvements in mood compared to those following a low-carb high-fat diet.Interestingly, the "low fat" group got 30% of its calories from fat. I'd call that more of a moderate fat diet, but clearly that diet has less protein and fat than the "low carb" diet.Why the difference in mood? Serotonin… -
What I'm Reading
8 Nov 2009 | 2:51 pmCaldwell Esseltsyn Jr. is a cardiovascular surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic who asked twenty-four patients with severe coronary disease to make radical changes to their diets and follow a low-fat plant-based vegan diet.The results are incredible. Through diet alone, these patients were able to halt the progression of their heart disease and save their lives. It also includes several very simple recipes for low-fat heart-healthy meals and snacks.As this book demonstrates, diet is so important in heart disease. This is why I discuss food at just about every patient… -
New Adventures
4 Nov 2009 | 10:38 pmOn my first day of exercising for fun, I ran.On my second day of exercising for fun, I biked.Sound like a broken record of a triathle's life?But, when I went running, I didn't have my GPS or my heart rate monitor. I just went out and ran up and down a few hills for fun.And, for my bike ride, someone asked me, "How far are you going?" Normally, I know exactly how far I need to ride that day. My answer was, "I don't know, I'm just going up." It ended up being a fun 15 mile round-trip ride from the LA Zoo up to the Griffith Park Observatory.Yesterday I tried a…
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VEGETARIAN RECIPES
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VEGETARIAN CHI
30 Oct 2009 | 6:03 amVEGETARIAN CHILI INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 chopped onion 1 chopped carrot 1 chopped celery stalk 1 green bell pepper cleaned and chopped 1 red bell pepper cleaned and chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 to 3 Tbsp. finely chopped chipotles in adobo 1 Tbsp. ground oregano 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 Tbsp. chili powder 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their liquid 3 cups cooked red kidney... -
Delicious Veggie Burgers from e-How
18 Sep 2009 | 10:41 amI made these tonight and they were really good. SOURCE Things You'll Need: 1 small zucchini 1 potato 1 carrot 1/4 cup grated... -
BAKED ZITI WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES
12 Jun 2009 | 6:15 amBAKED 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 | 6:09 amWhen 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 | 3:21 amThis 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...
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Kitchen Cooking tips to make cooking preparation work easy.
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Indian Vegetarian recipes and vegetarian cooking. Free recipes.
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Healthy Snack Recipes - Vegetarian snacks recipes
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Eggless potato pancake recipe - potato pancakes recipes
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spinach soup recipe is a one of healthy soup recipes
16 Nov 2009 | 11:08 pmThis spinach soup is nutritious and healthy soup. It is a yummy way to use spinach.
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Beans, Beans. They’re Good…
12 Nov 2009 | 7:48 pmWe all know the rhyme. Even my kids refuse to take them for lunch at school and I don’t blame them. It’s because of the curse that I refused to go near them throughout my entire teenage years. Quite possibly just a myth, we all got over it with this latest batch. I’ve tried the classic Boston version and never one to be too much into the tomatoey version, I’ve always been partial to the sweet Canadian maple variety. However, I’m getting BPA picky and costofevenacanofbeans choosy, so I ventured out for another home try. At literally pennies for a cup of beans, dried are so the way to… -
Crispy, Roasted Kale
9 Oct 2009 | 2:25 pmI’ve heard them called kale chips too. They can be roasted or dehydrated raw to get this crisp, practically preserved autumn leaf. I grew a few plants in my new garden and now that the season is starting to chill, I couldn’t resist picking the biggest one. I know I was supposed to wait for the first frost, at the very least, but these were so worth the sacrifice. They literally only took minutes to prepare just to simply be left in a low oven. Since NO ONE in my house would eat them but myself, I carefully dropped them into an oversized bag and brought them to my brother-in-laws… -
Raw For Dessert
29 Sep 2009 | 7:46 pmFor the longest time, I think I’ve misunderstood raw eating. The desire for it or the satisfaction from it was a bit of a mystery as most of my comfort foods (mashed potatoes and gravy, minestrone soup or ooey gooey, fresh out of the oven oatmeal chocolate chip cookies) are all well cooked items. Now, I could understand the desire to be vegetarian, but it wasn’t until tasting a brownie, of all things, did I get the raw idea. It’s fresh. It’s alive an you can taste the foods! It just feels healthy. …And this was all from a brownie! The hard day satisfaction… -
Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini
21 Sep 2009 | 8:36 pmWhere have I been having vanished with the summer? Sheltering from the rain, I’d replaced my passé front yard with an edible garden. I tried my luck with a few heirloom seeds and a few more old stand-by vegetables. Summer may have squeaked by, but not without leaving me with a few baseball bat sized zucchinis. I took company coming as the perfect opportunity to eat up the biggest one. Of course there were cakes and something savoury for lunch as well. We managed to eat half. (That was even with seconds!) QUINOA STUFFED ZUCCHINI 1 Tablespoon Oil 1 Shallot, minced 2 Cloves Garlic,… -
Strawberry Breakfast Cake
12 Jul 2009 | 8:20 amSeems late for strawberries, but this year the weather went from hot to cool and rainy then back again. It may leave me with not being able to pack my long pants away but at least I have more time to visit the strawberry field. Usually the year’s weather will determining the look (and taste) of the strawberries for the season, however this year they were all over the map. I suppose you could say, kind of like that weather. The cooler sunny days seemed to make them smaller, sweet and abundant. Of course you won’t hear any complaints from me. After picking several pounds of them, I…
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VegWeb.com - Recipes
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Re: Chana Masala (Curried Garbanzo Beans)
21 Nov 2009 | 10:10 amOh man, this is some good stuff!Usually when I make chana masala, I don't bother with potatoes and I stick with a very simple spice blend...but this was a great change of pace.I did not use fenugreek, turmeric, or the jalepeno, because I didn't have those. I probably wouldn't have wanted to add the jalepeno anyway, because this recipe does pack a bit of a bite! It's right up there at my spice threshold, but the flavor is really good, too. It might just be the perfect blend of spices for such a dish.I only used 3 cups of broth because I was afraid it'd be too soupy.... and… -
Re: Sweet Potato Ginger Quinoa Cakes
21 Nov 2009 | 9:45 amQuote from: hanashi on Today at 12:12:26 AMum....2/3 ___ ginger?teaspoon?WOW.I must have been in the clouds while writing this one! Sorry about that. I usually put 2/3 CUP in mine, but the amount may be varied to your taste. Is there any way to edit the recipe? -
Re: Red Velvet Cake with "Cream Cheese" Frosting
21 Nov 2009 | 8:43 amthis was DELICIOUS! I followed the recipe exactly, except I only used half an ounce of red food coloring. it still turned out a nice deep pink color, though. also, my oven runs hot so it was fully cooked in about 23 minutes. I served it to a pack of omnivores and they raved about it!the frosting recipe suggested here seems wrong to me because it doesn't call for powdered sugar. I frosted a two-layer cake with a chocolate cream cheese icing that I made from one 8-ounce tub of Tofutti cream cheese (maybe 1.5 cups), 2 cups of powdered sugar, 3/4 cup cocoa powder (you could increase/decrease… -
Re: Pumpkin Chocolate Healthy Indulgent Shake!
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Re: Vegetarian Stuffing
21 Nov 2009 | 5:46 amMade this today and it was fabulous- I'm currently living out of a hotel room in Ramallah, so I had to make some changes based on the availability of ingredients. They're not big on sage, rosemary, thyme, or celery. Even so, it tasted even better than the apple stuffing that I used to make.
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madcap cupcake
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sweet potato cake.
12 Nov 2009 | 1:48 pmWhat is it about sweet potato and cake in the same sentence that promises awesome? When I saw this recipe posted at the fabulous VegNews site, I knew I was in trouble. Five days. That’s how long I lasted between spotting the recipe and making it materialize in front of me. This cake is delicious – I think it might just make another appearance over the Holidays. Sweet, fragrant and spicy, this dense and super moist delight is like gingerbread in a cake. I followed the recipe for the cake exactly, except that I used two round 9-inch pans (instead of the recommended 8-inch pans). You… -
cocoa macarons, vegan.
1 Nov 2009 | 2:40 pmHappy World Vegan Day! It is also time to reveal the most recent Daring Bakers’ challenge: Macarons. Well, truth be told, it was actually time to reveal the Daring Bakers challenge last Wednesday. Better late than never I say. There was no way I was going to miss out on trying my hand at making vegan macarons, and what better way to celebrate World Vegan Day, the kick off to World Vegan Month. The 2009 October Daring Bakers’ challenge was brought to us by Ami S. She chose macarons from Claudia Fleming’s The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern as the challenge recipe. -
spicy thai noodles, vegan MoFo.
31 Oct 2009 | 8:58 amIt is Vegan MoFo III, the Vegan Month of Food, Day 31. This recipe is my husband’s creation. It’s really simple to whip up and it hits the spot when you’re looking for something a little spicy. Spicy Thai Noodles Soba or Udon noodles, one package Silken tofu, one package 1/2 can coconut milk (regular or light) 1/2 lb mushrooms 1/2 lb Brussels sprouts 1 Tbsp red curry paste Olive oil, for sauteing Prepare noodles as directed. Warm oil over medium heat in a large skillet and saute mushrooms and Brussels. Remove mushrooms and Brussels and reserve. In the same skillet,… -
best chocolate-chip cookies, ever.
30 Oct 2009 | 4:36 pmIt’s Vegan MoFo III, the Vegan Month of Food, Day 30. Will you look at the crumb of that cookie? Chocolate chip cookies are a very personal thing I find. Some like them crispy, others like them soft. Some like them huge, others prefer them to be more dainty. Some like them loaded up with chocolate, others prefer restraint in that area. You get the picture. Truth be told, I’ve never met a cookie I didn’t like. I’m a cookie monster and I’m not afraid to admit it. What is it about chocolate-chip cookies that brings out the perfectionist in bakers? I’ll admit,… -
kale chips, vegan MoFo.
29 Oct 2009 | 5:01 pmIt’s Vegan MoFo III, the Vegan Month of Food, Day 29. I have been sharing a whole lot of sweets lately. And eating them. We must have balance. Enter, kale. Kittee taught me how to make kale chips – thanks Kittee! She generously provided this very clever suggestion for seasoning the kale, and it’s as lip-smacking delicious as it is simple. When you have a hankering for something savoury or salty, this fabulously healthy snack is it. So super easy to make. Who needs potato chips? Kale Chips 1 bunch kale olive oil soy sauce or bragg’s nutritional yeast Preheat oven to…
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Easy Vegetarian Recipes
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Recipe - Vegetarian Enchiladas
19 Nov 2009 | 5:24 amI made these last night and thought I'd share. They're one of my husband's favorite meals. 1 - 12 oz package Morningstar crumbles 2 - 10 oz cans red enchilada sauce 6 flour tortillas . . . -
How To Make a Salad
18 Nov 2009 | 9:49 amHOW TO MAKE A SALAD I always think a salad rounds out a meal. Plus it's a great way to get some extra veggies in your diet. Everyone knows how to make a salad but few know how to make a really great . . . -
It is Saturday!!!
24 Oct 2009 | 2:28 pmI woke up very early this morning. I attacked my refrigerator which needed cleaning so badly. I don't think I did a good job but it will do for now. I emptied out the containers at the . . . -
TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY!!!
19 Oct 2009 | 6:32 amMy Birthday is today and I am at work since 8 AM. I have no plans except to go home and sleep. This morning I wasn't feeling well. My sugar was too high. When that . . . -
Got Soy Milk? New Investigation Underscores Reasons To Dump Dairy
11 Oct 2009 | 10:43 amA PETA investigator went undercover at a factory farm that supplies milk to Fortune 250 company Land O'Lakes and saw horrific animal abuse and neglect. Cows were kept in excrement filled pens that caused . . .
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Book of Yum
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Blogher Food ‘09 Gluten Free
19 Nov 2009 | 7:45 amA few weeks ago I had the privilege of attending the Blogher Food ‘09 food blogger’s conference in San Francisco and meeting some of my favorite gluten-free bloggers, including Ali, Diane, Karen, Jean, Shirley, Stephanie, Allison, and more. At the event, they fed the glutenoids frozen and prepared meals, thanks to our very corporate sponsors, and the gluten-free vegans got a salad (quite a nice one), a mushroom risotto (tasty but gave me tummy issues later), and berries in powdered sugar. There were samples of various foods given out, including a lovely chocolate gift bag. If only… -
Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipe: Allergen Free Casein Free Pumpkin Kabocha Soup Recipe
17 Nov 2009 | 7:00 amI love pumpkin season, and whenever pumpkins start appearing at the Farmer’s Market and grocery stores I am always tempted to bring some home with me. For me, pumpkins are like the puppies of the vegetable kingdom- I just can’t resist them! When I first started bringing pumpkins home, I didn’t quite know what to do with them. I started by making gluten-free pumpkin pies from scratch, which I enjoyed. But according to Cook’s Illustrated and other experts, apparently homemade pumpkin puree doesn’t make that much difference to the final pie, so I wondered if it was… -
Adopt a Gluten-free Blogger: November Edition
14 Nov 2009 | 7:09 amWelcome to the November Edition of Adopt a Gluten-free Blogger! Here’s a reminder of how the event works: Participation is simple. 1) Pick a gluten-free blogger whose recipes you admire and adopt them by commenting on this post with your name, blog name and their name and blog name. *Blogger’s recipes must all be gluten-free or have a way to sort and read ONLY gluten-free recipes *Please pick a different blogger every time you participate 2) Pick one (or two!) of your gluten-free blogger’s recipes to try, preferably recipes that would be suitable for a Thanksgiving menu. 3)… -
Hypo-allergenic Gluten Free Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
30 Oct 2009 | 9:22 pmRecently I’ve been experimenting with some pantry staples in the effort to come up with dishes that don’t bother sensitive Baby Yum’s allergic tummy. I think other Mom’s with babies that have this issue with protein in their milk and newly diagnosed Celiacs with multiple allergies may find this kind of recipe useful. It uses few ingredients, most which are commonly available in any grocery store. One reader found my notes for this recipe in my recipe files and said “Hey! Where are the directions?” One thing you may not know is that before I blog a recipe, I… -
Hypo-allergenic Gluten-free Rotation Diet Menu: Vegetarian Soy-free Egg-free Baby Bok Choy Stir Fry Recipe
25 Oct 2009 | 8:31 amSaturday: American Breakfast Fried Potatoes and Onions, Slow Simmered Greens Sunday: Japanese Japanese vegetable rolls and onigiri Monday: Vegan Quinoa salad Tuesday: Vegan White Sweet Potato home fries, kidney bean patties Wednesday: Irish Vegetarian Shepard’s Pie Thursday: Chinese Vegetable Fried Rice Friday: Vegan Buckwheat Risotto Saturday: Vegan Mashed Smoky Sweet Potatoes, Veggie Soup Soy-free Calcium Rich Bok Choy Stir Fry Recipe Side Dish Vegetables Chinese Ingredients Medium sized bowl full of baby bok choysalt 1 tbsp. your favorite oil1 large…
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Recipezaar: Vegetarian recipes
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Yammy Fries
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Popovers
20 Nov 2009 | 1:38 pmBased on a recipe from one of my very first cookbooks: The Encyclopedia of Creative Cooking. These are very nice popovers, and go well with prime rib of beef, in which case I substitute the beef fat renderings for the shortening. -- posted by mersaydees -
Vegetarian Shepherds Pie
20 Nov 2009 | 1:37 pmI made this for supper last night for the family, as we're trying to incorporate more vegetarian meals. -- posted by *~Chesska~* -
Cranberry Walnut Feta Cheese Salad
20 Nov 2009 | 12:45 pmThis salad is good on it's own or with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Toasting the walnuts adds some extra flavor and crunchy texture. -- posted by Chef #1156809 -
Pumpkin Layer Dessert
20 Nov 2009 | 12:33 pmThis pumpkin recipe is just outstanding. It is a great change from Pumpkin Pie and it serves so many more people. Every time I serve it, even the pumpkin pie haters beg for the recipe and add it to their Thanksgiving menu the following year. Please try it, I know you will just love it!!!! -- posted by LizP
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Show Me Vegan
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Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer
9 Nov 2009 | 5:55 pmJonathan Safran Foer's Eating Animals is the first non-fiction book (other than cookbooks) that has caught my interest in a while. The author of Everything Is Illuminated researched eating animals in preparation for the birth of his child so that he could make an informed decision about his child's diet. Foer is no animal rights activist, but someone who previously ate a vegetarian diet on-and-off, and who is interested in knowing the facts behind his food. This book shares his research, including visits to family farms, interviews with factory farm workers, and nights spent with an animal… -
Vegan Red Curry Chicken and Vegetables with Coral Red Jasmine Rice
25 Oct 2009 | 3:45 pmAfter seeing how much fun Bianca (of Vegan Crunk) is having with the Whole Foods Recipes app, I got it too and found this quick red curry dish to adapt and veganize. The Whole Foods app allows you to search for recipes based on items you have on hand (I searched on chicken and coconut milk, planning to use chicken-style seitan, of course). You can also search according to course, category, and special diet (including vegan, vegetarian, and dairy free). You can save recipes to cook at a later date under Favorites. Each recipe includes separate tabs for the overview, ingredients, and method,… -
Vegan Pizza at Pi Pizzeria
18 Oct 2009 | 4:50 pmLast weekend I was reading Sara Beth's Happy Bellies blog, and discovered that vegan pizza has finally arrived in St. Louis! I'm not talking making do by having a place hold the cheese if you are lucky enough to find a restaurant offering a vegan crust. (Sadly, St. Louis vegans are still "making do" far too often when we dine out.) I'm talking a real vegan pizza with melted cheese to hold all the delicious toppings in place.Pi Pizzeria to the rescue. Pi offers vegan cheese and vegan sausage which you can order on the thin-style (vegan) crust. MD and I got down to business and ordered one to… -
SweetArt's Vegan Delights and Pumpkin
24 Sep 2009 | 7:10 pmBeing vegan in St. Louis just got even sweeter. SweetArt now offers vegan cupcakes and vegan brownies EVERYDAY! Kelly of Vegan Thyme recently gave high praise to the brownies. And she's right. Now we have the dilemma of choosing between brownies and cupcakes any day. This week I selected the vegan French Toast cupcake. Moist, sweet, and just the right maple syrup flavor. This was the finishing touch to a decadent and delicious lunch that started with the Botanical wrap, a whole wheat tortilla wrapped around baked tofu, avocado, red cabbage, scallions, and cilantro with a spicy peanut… -
Tempeh Sloppy Joes, Creamy Miso Ginger Dressing, and Ruby
12 Sep 2009 | 12:50 pmBusy summer days mean cooking previously-tried recipes that I know will be quick and easy, but unfortunately that also means less to blog! I made Caribbean Pumpkin Soup again on a recent visit to SC. We also took along Follow Your Heart Organic Creamy Miso Ginger dressing.I usually prefer to make my own dressing, but the convenience of store bought was appealing to have along on a trip. I'm hard to please when it comes to store bought dressings, but I would definitely buy this one again! It is creamy and a little sweet, and tastes delicious on salad or as a dip for vegan chicken pieces. Above…
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Taste Better
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Eating Animals: not a game changer, but really important
By now you've probably read a bit about Jonathan Safran Foer's new book Eating Animals, but if not, here's a quick recap: the author, who previously stuck to fiction, was inspired by the birth of his son to take a deep look at where food comes from, specifically animal-based foods. What follows is several hundred pages of writing on and around the topic of, well, eating animals.I'll be honest, when I first heard about the project I was more than a little worried that this was going to be a bandwagon book, riding on the past successes of stuff like Fast Food Nation, Dominion: The Power of Man,… -
Facebook goes (kind of) dairy free
Have you heard of this Facebook thing? People seem to like it, and I've largely stopped pretending I understand it (which is largely a factor of free time,) but in my line of work I need to keep up to speed with its various uses and abuses, and hey, did I find something fun today.Facebook has updated their rules about what marketers can promote on the site, along with how they can do it. Wanna know what can't be promoted? Product categories including gambling, tobacco, firearms, prescription drugs, or gasoline. Oh, and dairy. Oh, and if the prizes from your campaign include, wait for it,… -
Let's find the awesome together
A thousand pardons for the lack of posts (and newsletters) over the past little while! Partly I've been crazy busy, but I've also been thinking about the format of the site and I want to make some changes.You already know that factory farming is ridiculously wrong, that meat consumption has been linked to a ton of diseases, and that some people do horrible things to animals from time to time. Being reminded of that on a recurring basis might help maintain your commitment to a plant-based diet, but it'll also bum you out, and let's face it, as an individual you're not going to be able to… -
Well that's it, only vegans can have dogs now
Environmental footprint stats aren't messed up enough yet, but they're getting there. In the latest round, a mid sized dog is being compared to an SUV. According to researchers, the dog will go through 164 kilograms of meat and 95 kilograms of cereals in a year, which is the carbonastical equivalent of driving a big-ass car for 10,000 kilometres.Now, it should be mentioned that I've seen dogs thrive on a plant-based diet, but on the whole I'm not a fan of these metrics. Sure, it's great to be proud of the reduced environmental impact of your diet, but now some nut just has to point at your… -
Your quickie morning WTF
It's not that I'm lazy; I simply can't find a way to describe this viewpoint other than "agriculture can't let people tell the public what's going on because it'll really hurt business." Linkylink.
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Vegan Lunch Box
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The Loaf is Back, Baby!
29 Oct 2009 | 8:46 amQuite a few of you have noticed that my Magical Loaf Studio has been down all summer. Good news finally! I moved my website to a new hosting service, got a little technical help (thank you, Greg), and the studio is up and running again!For those of you who haven't used it yet, the idea is to create your very own recipe for a vegan dinner loaf by choosing from the lists of options. For example, make a yummy loaf of lentils, amaranth, and almonds ... or garbanzo beans, oats, and cashews ... or black beans, rice, and pine nuts ... or kasha, butter beans, and walnuts ... etc. etc.!So if you're… -
Around the World: Japan
11 Sep 2009 | 8:23 amHere it is, the final photograph from my new book! This was the Big Bento Box Photo Shoot, an epic day of cooking, set-up, and photography. I wanted to show every bento box menu I made for the Japan section of Around the World;I've been so inspired by Japanese bento culture, I couldn't leave anything out, and I also included lots of tips on how to make your own bento-style vegan lunch boxes.Okay, let's start with the red Laptop Lunch Box: Zaru Soba (cold noodles with dipping broth) with Carrot and Daikon Salad, edamame, and persimmon.In the pink bento box: Tofu Tamagoyaki with Potato Salad… -
Around the World: Hawaii
8 Sep 2009 | 12:00 pmHere's another picture that didn't make it into the book, but I'll show it to you here! This is my Hawaiian Luau Lunch Box: (starting far left) Tropical Fruit Salad (mixed tropical fruit with coconut cream), Maui Onion Dip with sugar snap peas, Huli-Huli Tofu (grilled tofu with a Hawaiian-style barbecue sauce, and Aloha Sweet Potatoes (roasted sweet potato and yam topped with yummy toasted coconut).Okay, so maybe the fabric is a bit busy, but I still had a lot of fun making and setting up this lunch box! You can have fun when you make it, too, by including a paper umbrella to garnish the… -
Around the World: Indonesia
3 Sep 2009 | 8:34 amIndonesia -- land of tempeh! For those of you not familiar, tempeh is made by cooking and fermenting whole soybeans until they form a solid cake that can be sliced and steamed or fried; it has a nutty, mushroomy flavor and a firm texture. Nutritionally, tempeh has more bioavailable protein than tofu or plain cooked soybeans, and the fermentation process makes it easier to digest. So thank you, Indonesia, for inventing my favorite soy food and a vegan protein powerhouse!Lunch inspired by Indonesia: (clockwise from top right) Golden Indonesian Tempeh, made with a sweet soy sauce - brown sugar… -
Around the World: Morocco
1 Sep 2009 | 8:32 amOh, I can't look at this picture without wanting to make and eat this all again! This is the menu for Morocco: Moroccan Tagine, Orange Couscous, tangerines (named after the city of Tangier, in Morocco!), and Cinnamon-Sugar Almonds.Tagine is a thick Moroccan stew made with chickpeas, vegetables (tomatoes, zucchini, butternut squash, and peppers), raisins and spices, served on a fluffy bed of couscous. Couscous looks like a grain but is actually a tiny semolina pasta; it is a staple food in the cultural area of North Africa known as the Maghreb (west), which includes Morocco, Algeria, Libya,…
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The Conscious Kitchen
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Spicy Chocolate Pumpkin Cake
13 Nov 2009 | 10:27 amWhile my circle is generally up for anything culinarily speaking, as a group they have limited tolerance for messing around with the classics at Thanksgiving. Can I serve vegan kielbasa and sauerkraut, sweet potato maki or coconut curry laksa for Christmas? Sure, no fuss. But just see the dangerous flash in their eyes if I start messing around with Thanksgiving fare. I am too attached to life and limb to even suggest alternative proposals to mashed potatoes and copious piles of stuffing. When it comes to pumpkin pie though, my feet invariably drag.I've put chai in pumpkin pie, layered it with… -
Boston Vegetarian Society Food Fest Recipes
31 Oct 2009 | 12:35 pmThanks very much to the hundreds of people who came out today to my cooking demo at the Boston Vegetarian Society Food Festival! 400 samples of the recipes I cooked today were prepared, but we ran out faster than expected. Apologies to all who were not able to try a sample of what was made today. For those who missed a copy of the chickpea polenta recipes, and for all of those who could not be there with us today, I am posting it below along with a link to the olive oil cake recipe that was also demoed today.Wild Mushroom and Crisp Leek Topped Baked Chickpea PolentaAmong the many reasons to… -
Reconsidering the Radish
30 Oct 2009 | 7:15 amOne of my many new undertakings this busy season was a full fledged garden. Though I'd lived in a rural area with a fair bit of small-scale farming and gardening all around, and though I'd been vegan and pretty political about my food for years before the day that a friend walked me through the packed and productive urban garden of a punk house in Oakland, I never really got the whys and wherefores of growing your own food. It dawned on me that day, but it's take a good decade to implement.Sure, there have been years of containers with variously successful peppers, tomatoes, herbs and even an… -
Strawberry Season
16 Jun 2009 | 1:14 pmMy 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!)
22 May 2009 | 6:17 amWith 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…
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Re: Chana Masala (Curried Garbanzo Beans)
Oh man, this is some good stuff!Usually when I make chana masala, I don't bother with potatoes and I stick with a very simple spice blend...but this was a great change of pace.I did not use fenugreek, turmeric, or the jalepeno, because I didn't have those. I probably wouldn't have wanted to add the jalepeno anyway, because this recipe does pack a bit of a bite! It's right up there at my spice threshold, but the flavor is really good, too. It might just be the perfect blend of spices for such a dish.I only used 3 cups of broth because I was afraid it'd be too soupy.... and… -
Horizons Cookbook: Elegant Yet Easy
The new Horizons cookbook will satisfy the meat-eater as well as the vegan. -
Re: Sweet Potato Ginger Quinoa Cakes
Quote from: hanashi on Today at 12:12:26 AMum....2/3 ___ ginger?teaspoon?WOW.I must have been in the clouds while writing this one! Sorry about that. I usually put 2/3 CUP in mine, but the amount may be varied to your taste. Is there any way to edit the recipe? -
Re: Red Velvet Cake with "Cream Cheese" Frosting
this was DELICIOUS! I followed the recipe exactly, except I only used half an ounce of red food coloring. it still turned out a nice deep pink color, though. also, my oven runs hot so it was fully cooked in about 23 minutes. I served it to a pack of omnivores and they raved about it!the frosting recipe suggested here seems wrong to me because it doesn't call for powdered sugar. I frosted a two-layer cake with a chocolate cream cheese icing that I made from one 8-ounce tub of Tofutti cream cheese (maybe 1.5 cups), 2 cups of powdered sugar, 3/4 cup cocoa powder (you could increase/decrease… -
Re: Pumpkin Chocolate Healthy Indulgent Shake!
Oh yum, just madr itNice1
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BitterSweet
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The Case for Delicata
20 Nov 2009 | 8:00 amWhile pumpkin continues to be the reigning king of all things autumn, presiding over an illustrious array of both sweet and savory seasonal dishes, countless other squashes and gourds are forced to watch from the sidelines, all but forgotten on those dusty supermarket shelves. The pumpkin’s immense popularity has in fact gotten it into a bit of trouble this year, scaring bakers and cooks all across the country with the threat of shortages. Though shaken, I was not compelled to buy out every last can of puree still lingering at the store (but I will admit it crossed my mind once or… -
Lighten Up
17 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmEver since brewing up my very first cup of mud so many years ago as a wee preteen, using my little pink Hello Kitty coffee maker and all, I’ve been a strictly black coffee kind of gal. No sugar, no cream, thank you very much. Simply a means of getting a quick caffeine pick me up, it’s always been a no-frills affair. However, you’ll rarely be able to poke around in my fridge without finding at least one pint of creamer chilling out. An incredibly useful ingredient, it often finds its way into baked goods and desserts of all varieties, adding richness and sweetness like no… -
Countdown to T-Day
15 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThanksgiving is not my favorite holiday, not by a long shot. Rarely do I even observe it in any significant way, dutifully attending the obligatory family meals, but only to slap together a minimal veggie burger or bowl of soup for myself. Best to keep away from the kitchen with that gruesome turkey carcass on display, all manner of innards and nasty bits strewn about on plates as people mill around the buffet, you see. With the inescapable smell of meat and butter permeating the air, it’s the most I can do to just keep a straight face and get through this day without being too grouchy-… -
Of Scones and Love
13 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmStrange when examined up close, despite how common the practice is, the way we tend to assign deeper meaning and otherwise nonsensical connections to everyday objects is a behavior that still intrigues me. The way that something like an innocent mandolin can inspire fear upon sight in some, and how there’s nothing more soothing than a steaming cup of tea, no matter the actual flavor. Stemming from so many converging memories, it’s hard to say where all of these associations come from, but I’m fairly certain I know why I’ve been thinking of scones a whole lot lately,… -
Everybody Wins!
13 Nov 2009 | 7:31 amOkay, enough waiting; the suspense is killing me! I don’t know about you guys, but I’m just dying to spill the beans on who won a shiny new bottle of Xagave. So I’m getting right down to it. The winner, randomly chosen via Random.org, is…. Commenter #37, who happens to be veganhomemade! And her favorite uses for agave? But that’s not the end of the story here, not by a long shot. Because I love you guys, I love agave, and I’d like to think that all this love is mutual, I have a special gift for everyone. If you were so inclined to order yourself a bottle of…
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VegCooking Blog
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Top Five Ways to Veganize Thanksgiving Dinner
18 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pmMany of us are thankful for animals every day and choose not to include them on our plates each day of the year. Around the holidays, however, we are given the extra opportunity to let our compassion shine through via tasty vegan recipes that inspire our loved ones to extend their circle of compassion too. Green Bean Casserole One of the nicest (and sneakiest) ways that you can show others how fantastic vegan food is, is to offer to prepare the Thanksgiving meal—or at least some of it. The following are the top five recipe cheats that help to veganize many a traditional holiday dish: 1)… -
Dairy-Free Holiday Baking
17 Nov 2009 | 1:58 pmThe season of eating is rapidly approaching, and if you have a lot of cooking and baking planned this year, make plans now to do something better for animals and your body: Dump the dairy. Thinking of baking up a batch of cookies for your sweet Aunt Sue? Instead of traditional butter-laden bites, give her the gift of no cholesterol instead! Replacing the dairy in your favorite recipes is easy. There is no fumbling around with complicated concoctions, and you don't need to throw out all your favorite recipes or anything. You just need to clean up their act with a little vegan inspiration:… -
Cream of Asparagus Soup
4 Nov 2009 | 2:27 pmWatching Chef Tal cook a vegan celery root soup on a recent episode of Oprah reminded me that you don't need heavy cream or milk to give soup a luxurious creamy texture. Cooking vegetables or beans in a broth or water and then blending at a high speed will actually do the trick. With a hefty bunch of asparagus sitting in my refrigerator over the weekend, I decided to make a cream of asparagus soup. Cream of Asparagus Soup You start by sautéing onions and asparagus in vegan margarine, and then you add broth and bring it to a simmer. The next step—blending all the… -
Top 10 Vegan Meatballs in America
4 Nov 2009 | 9:44 amVegan meats have been popping up on menus around the country, even at restaurants that are known for serving dishes with animal ingredients. With so many options out there, we decided to find out which are the best. Today we're bringing you the best vegan meatballs—made from ingredients like tofu or veggies, not the flesh of dead animals—served at restaurants across the U.S. So who has the best? The winner is … Ike's Place, San Francisco, California: The runners-up come from all corners of the country, but Ike's has the best vegan meatballs in America. For a sandwich shop that… -
Haunting Halloween Cupcake Party
28 Oct 2009 | 1:02 pmTo thank PETA's hardworking interns, we often fill them up with free vegan food—lots of free food. With Halloween right around the corner, we decided to thank our current team with a haunting Halloween cupcake party, hosted by Mylie. Everyone had a chance to decorate their own masterpieces, as you can see here: Haunting Halloween Cupcakes To help you host your own cupcake party, I've compiled a few of my favorite recipes for the cake and icing. You can mix and match the cupcakes with different types of icing using these recipes or go the easy route and use store-bought icing. Cupcakes…
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have cake, will travel
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Cheers and Cheesecake. Cheerscake!
18 Nov 2009 | 1:02 amRandom.org hath spoken, the winners are: 1. Kala 2. Tiffany Congratulations to you, ladies! More good news: Joni is holding a cookbook giveaway on her own blog, and it lasts until Friday. So head on over there if you didn’t get lucky this time around! Even more good news? Okay. Joni and I will be signing books on Black [...]
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Annarasa
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Oven Toasted Pepitas
13 Nov 2009 | 11:35 amHaving carved our very first Jack-o-Lantern this year, I was left with a lot of Pepitas a.k.a fresh pumpkin seeds.I love toasted pumpkin seeds and they used to be fairly easily available in India. In fact they were a staple snack during the winter months. While we get pumpkin seeds here, they are usually unpeeled in very small batches - besides their skin is pretty tough, they can never be a hit on family game night!!Here is a great time-tested recipe for making your very own oven toasted pumpkin seeds. They are crunchy, fragrant, spicy, and munchie - need I say more:) Well, I could add that… -
Steamed Malaysian Dumplings
12 Nov 2009 | 7:02 pmHere's my contribution for A.W.E.D. Malaysia: Steamed Vegetable Dumplings served with a spicy ginger sauce. These dumplings are really delicious and they are a favourite at our home. As it is really easy to get dumpling wrappers here, I make them quite often. Besides I love my bamboo steaming basket, which I purchased a couple of years ago at a tiny but exceedingly well-stocked Asian store, run quite coincidentally by a Malaysian family!! Here is the recipe.Ingredients1/2 cup carrots, minced1/2 cup bok choi, minced1/2 cup zucchini, minced1 green onion, finely chopped1/2 tsp white pepper… -
Almond-Mandarin Macaroons
30 Oct 2009 | 7:02 pmThe 2009 October Daring Bakers’ challenge was brought to us by Ami S. She chose macarons from Claudia Fleming’s The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern as the challenge recipe.All text and photographs in this blog, unless otherwise noted, are Copyright of © Annarasa 2007 - 2009. All Rights Reserved. Kindly do not reproduce without permission. -
Badam Burfi - Home-Made Almond Candy
22 Oct 2009 | 7:30 amSaturday, 17th October was Diwali, the festival of lights!! We were lucky this year not only to lay our lands on diyas - earthenware lamps, but also on some sparklers. The latter are usually hard to come by here, and I have found that they were not even sold at Asian stores. This year, however, my local Indian grocer was truly well stocked!! He even had Murtis of Ganesha and Lakshmi for puja - delightful!!We had our family meal on Diwali eve, complete with traditional foods including chole, matar paneer, aloo-badi, zeera wale chawal, and makhane ki kheer. I did not venture to make puris as… -
Vegetarian Vietnamese Pho & Dessert Wontons
18 Oct 2009 | 10:50 pmThe October 2009 Daring Cooks’ challenge was brought to us by Jaden of the blog Steamy Kitchen. The recipes are from her new cookbook, The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook.Great recipes!! Made this tonight for family and friends who are visiting!! Both did very well. Photos follow in a few days:)Thanks Jaden for these lovely recipes.All text and photographs in this blog, unless otherwise noted, are Copyright of © Annarasa 2007 - 2009. All Rights Reserved. Kindly do not reproduce without permission.
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Notes from the Vegan Feast Kitchen/ 21st Century Table
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CRAVING VEGAN "SEAFOOD": A QUICK, EASY & SUCCULENT ALMOND MOCK "SHRIMP" CURRY
19 Nov 2009 | 3:11 pmUPDATE: THERE ARE NOW 3 HOLIDAY ISSUES OF MY VEGAN FEAST NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE (as of Nov. 16th, 09)OCT/NOV 2004(This issue also contains my sliceable, meltable vegan cheezes, and puffy vegan omelet.)OCT/NOV/DEC 2007(This issue also contains my Vegan Salami recipe and gluten-free dessert options.)**NEWLY AVAILABLE!**OCT/NOV/DEC 2006 (This issue contains a colorful vegan Peruvian-style holiday menu with recipes, some scrumptious Middle Eastern recipes, and desserts such as Vegan Pumpkin Tunnel Cake and Vegan Chocolate-Hazelnut Praline Lava Cakes!)My Vegan Pumpkin Tunnel Cake, baked and… -
COMFORT FOOD DESSERT: VEGAN STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING CAKE
15 Nov 2009 | 7:23 amVegan Sticky Toffee Pudding CakeUPDATE: THERE ARE NOW 3 HOLIDAY ISSUES OF MY VEGAN FEAST NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE (as of Nov. 16th, 09)OCT/NOV 2004(This issue also contains my sliceable, meltable vegan cheezes, and puffy vegan omelet.)OCT/NOV/DEC 2007(This issue also contains my Vegan Salami recipe and gluten-free dessert options.)**NEWLY AVAILABLE!**OCT/NOV/DEC 2006 (This issue contains a colorful vegan Peruvian-style holiday menu with recipes, some scrumptious Middle Eastern recipes, and desserts such as Vegan Pumpkin Tunnel Cake and Vegan Chocolate-Hazelnut Praline Lava Cakes!) Pumpkin Tunnel… -
TRYING OUT OTHER COOKS' RECIPES-- AN EXOTIC LENTIL SOUP AND A DELICIOUS QUICK STEW
12 Nov 2009 | 9:08 pmAn early Christmas present from DH.I've had the above book, "Silk Road Cooking: A Vegetarian Journey", by Najmieh Batmanglij, for a couple of weeks now. I got it from my library originally through an inter-library loan, and it excited me more than any cookbook has for quite some time, so I just had to have it! I have owned the author's earlier book "New Food of Life: Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies" for some years now, and thoroughly enjoyed it, but this volume is absolutely amazing. Stunning pictures and travelogue/history of the Silk Road from Genoa to Shanghai… -
WHAT I'VE BEEN EATING WHILE I'M ON MY OWN-- WHAT ABOUT YOU?
5 Nov 2009 | 2:50 pmDH is away for a week and I didn't really plan any meals. The other day I was wondering what to blog about next and it occurred to me that it would be interesting to hear what some of you eat when you're all on your lonesome, so I'm going first. DH left Sunday morning. I ate leftover potato kibbeh for breakfast (well it's made from bulgur wheat and potatoes-- those are good for breakfast, aren't they?):We had a pan-full in the freezer leftover from the benefit dance show I organized 2 weekends ago, and I just love it. I actually had it for breakfast 3 days running. The last time I paired it… -
USING UP THE FALL BOUNTY: APPLES AND PEARS
29 Oct 2009 | 4:25 pmApple and Cranberry Oat CrumbleThis has been a great year for apples and pears, and those of us with friends who are generous with their bounty are busy trying to use it up in ways that will insure that it does not get lost at the bottom of the freezer! (By the way, sometimes people are downright desperate to get rid of extra fruit this year. Don’t forget your local Food Banks, food salvage, gleaning and reclamation programs, church programs, and other social agencies that feed people.)Having already made applesauce and apple butter, and also pear sauce (make it the same way as…
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quarrygirl.com
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c’est la v: vegan treats to die for at the hollywood farmers market
20 Nov 2009 | 7:36 amsince you will probably already be up on sunday morning to buy the best breakfast sandwich in the world at the hollywood farmers market, while you are there be sure to head over to cosmo street for some vegan baked goods from the c’est la v booth. created by kim garr, one LA’s most popular vegan bakers, c’est la v specializes in treats that taste just like traditional decadent baked goods…but with no refined sugar or animal products. c’est la v has been offering their amazing animal-free desserts at the hollywood farmers market for a while, but now that the… -
new menu items at cafe flourish!
19 Nov 2009 | 10:24 amcafe flourish, an awesome little vegan restaurant in the miracle mile district of los angeles, has recently added some new stuff to their sandwiches menu. now in addition to their reuben (one of LA’s best), BLTA, and soy hot dogs, they also have a vegan burger and grilled cheese! of course, i had to try both and these things did not disappoint. flourish burger: our house-made southwest style veggie burger. slightly spicy, completely delicious! lettuce, tomato and a creamy "cheesy" sauce on a multi-grain bun. $9.75 first up, the flourish burger. it’s my belief that any… -
go to PURGATORY PIZZA
18 Nov 2009 | 9:33 pm…because now you have no excuse! our favorite vegan-friendly pizza joint is open for lunch 7 days a week. SEE YOU THERE? motherfuckers? PURGATORY PIZZA. do it. -
vegan grocery market and deli to open in los angeles!
18 Nov 2009 | 9:52 ama new vegan grocery store and deli called the meet market is opening in los angeles, in the same location as flore cafe! this just came in from the owners (i will keep you posted as more details become available): Stage one of the new deli/market, “The Meet Market” will begin next week. I’ve attached a copy of the menu. We will also be retailing soy cheeses, lots of drinks, vegan snacks and vegan desserts. Bulk bins should be installed shortly after opening and will vend vegan candies and essentials. When we have a bit more capital, we will be remodeling and adding… -
insanely good pie and cheesecake by earth cafe
18 Nov 2009 | 7:22 amwould you believe that some of the best dessert i’ve ever eaten is available at whole foods? i probably wouldn’t have believed it either, before i tried the amazing pies and cheese cakes made by earth cafe. the entirely vegan company specializes in raw living desserts that are so decadent, you just wouldn’t believe they are animal-free, gluten-free, raw, with no refined sugars or hydrogenated oils…and they are widely available throughout los angeles! Strawberry Fields Forever Cheesecake by Earth Cafe when earth cafe first offered to send me some samples of their pies…
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Eat Air - A Vegan Food Log
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New Kitchen!
26 Oct 2009 | 7:41 pmAfter six and a half years in this house we finally broke down and remodeled our kitchen. The old kitchen had a certain funky charm with its huge cast iron sink and painted cabinets but it dated to when our house was built in 1958 so we figured over 50 years was a good life span for a kitchen. The main issues were the lack of a dishwasher and drawers that slid open on friction so we always had sawdust all over our pots and pans below. Plus the sink cabinet was completely rotten underneath from a long-ago water leak. We couldn't afford the higher-end builder we talked to so we went to Lowe's… -
Baked Spring Rolls
12 Oct 2009 | 7:02 pmOK... this is mainly an excuse to re-hash some old content but for those who have only started reading more recently I did want to bring up this old standby. A couple weeks ago we got the largest head of napa cabbage I've ever seen from our CSA. It was still in the back of our fridge tonight and we really needed to use it so we decided to make spring rolls. There are any number of things with which to fill spring rolls but ours usually have cabbage as the main ingredient. If you have an Asian market near you that's where you'll find spring roll wrappers (as opposed to the more common egg roll… -
Product Review: Cool Cups
7 Oct 2009 | 7:23 pmRemember Jell-o? If you weren't vegan as a kid you probably ate plenty of it. I can't say I really miss this stuff, what with the artificial flavors and all, but I did jump at the chance to sample Cool Cups recently. In two words: vegan Jell-o. Oh, but so much better! No nasty gelatin for one thing. And no artificial colors or flavors for another. We had great fun snacking on all three flavors (orange, peach mango & black cherry). Our toddler liked them too but they do contain a good bit of sugar so mostly we kept them for ourselves. If there's one drawback it's the packaging. There's… -
Calzones with sunflower seed pesto
23 Sep 2009 | 6:52 pmWe were away for a while and we've been neglecting this blog but to get something up, here's basically a copy of something I posted recently over on my mama blog.Here is my version of a toddler friendly pesto that is made with sunflower seeds instead of pine nuts. I am waiting until Jonas is around 18 months to introduce tree nuts so decided to try a variation that he can also enjoy on his pasta. He seems to really like basil. I made a summer tomato salad with a thai basil dressing and he ate it very quickly. I was surprised since the thai basil has a strong flavor. Maybe he will take after… -
Raw Stuffed Peppers
11 Sep 2009 | 7:53 pmThe last few weeks from our CSA we've been getting these "snack peppers", which are basically cute little bell peppers. At first I wasn't sure what to make of them (or with them) but they're aptly named because they're super sweet and perfect for snacking on. Last weekend we got a whole pound of them and Darlene had the brilliant idea to stuff them with a raw filling. Normally this might be a tasty appetizer but these days if we do anything remotely involved we make a meal out of it. I don't think the presentation and the picture do them justice because they really were fabulous.Here's what…
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Happy Herbivore
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Instant Vegan Alfredo
20 Nov 2009 | 4:39 amThis sauce is really creamy and adds a nice boost of protein to an otherwise very high carb dish. I love dipping fresh toasted bread in it and also jazzing my pasta dish up with peas and broccoli. 1/2 package silken tofu (drained) 1 cup non-dairy milk 1/2 cup nutritional yeast 2 tbsp whole wheat flour 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg few dashes garlic powder few dashes onion powder tiny pinch of salt black pepper as desired light dash cayenne powder vegan Parmesan as desired 2-3 cups cooked pasta Directions: Blend all ingredients, except yeast and parmesan, together until smooth and creamy. Transfer to… -
Pumpkin-Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
18 Nov 2009 | 3:13 amBack when I gave a copy of Vegan Comfort Food away, everyone who entered the contest was asked to share their go-to comfort food. A lot of people replied “pumpkin oats” and I found myself licking my lips and thinking “mmm… that sounds so good!” I’m not much of an oatmeal person but I do love oatmeal cookies! Why I never thought to put them together before escapes me but man oh man, these are some of the best cookies I’ve ever had! Ingredients: 6 tbsp canned pure pumpkin 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 cup raw sugar 1/2 banana, mashed 2 tbsp non-dairy… -
It’s Official! The Happy Herbivore Cookbook
11 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amI apologize for my lack of posting much on happyherbivore.com recently. It isn’t for a lack of not cooking, either. Quite the opposite in fact! I’ve been busy in the kitchen cooking my pants off. I’ve been flinging recipes right and left but not for happyherbivore.com — for my cookbook! I am very excited to announce that BenBella, the kickass publisher of The China Study, will be publishing my first-ever cookbook! The cookbook will be released probably a year from now (these things take time) but sign up for the Happy Herbivore newsletter to get the latest updates… -
Gingerbread French Toast
9 Nov 2009 | 7:09 amSomehow I made it through childhood without ever making a gingerbread house. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a few years now and have never got around to it. Making everything from scratch seemed so… daunting. Plus I’d have to buy all sorts of ingredients I never use to make it (like oil and all purpose flour, to name a few). But, my friends, I’m about to check “build my own gingerbread house” off my bucket list. You see, I noticed a kit in Bed, Bath & Beyond (we don’t need to talk about how often I go there) that was — squeee! -
Review: Flying Basset (& Giveaway)
4 Nov 2009 | 5:15 amOur friends at Head over Tails.com sent Quaid & Lily Bean Flying Basset Daily Maintenance Nutritional Complex to try. Normally, I’m not welcoming of adding or changing anything to Quaid & Lily Bean’s diet, but when I heard the supplement was organic, made from whole foods and vegan, I decided to give it a try. I was relieved to see the product came as an edible powder because giving either of the pugs a pill might result in the loss of a finger. I followed the directions, sprinkling it over their vegan kibble and they gobbled it right up. Here is a little bit more about…
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Comfort Food Vegan
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Slow-cooked Beets and Seitan with Red Wine Sauce
14 Nov 2009 | 7:29 pmIt's a rainy Saturday so I felt like making something fancy, by which I mean something with red wine. The beets are the Three-Orange Beets from Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker, a very favourite cookbook of mine, and they are cooked in orange juice with a touch of marmalade.The seitan is a basic recipe, simmered and sliced, and the sauce is the Red Wine Roux from Veganomicon. I can't believe I had never made this sauce, it is delicious!! -
Recipe roundup!
5 Nov 2009 | 3:11 pmThis week I made this carrot gnocchi recipe from Vegan for the People: http://veganforthepeople.blogspot.com/2009/10/carrot-gnocchi-with-basil-pesto.htmlIt was really good and I will definitely make it again. I made some kind of creamy cashew sauce to go with them, not pesto, but I can't remember what was in it..I also made this super simple but AMAZING split pea soup from 101 Cookbooks: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/vegetarian-split-pea-soup-recipe.htmlI prefer yellow split peas to green but I had some green, so I used half green and half yellow. I make split-pea soup about once a… -
Vitamin Wheel
5 Nov 2009 | 2:01 pmI just thought this was cool...Get the Vitamin Wheel widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! Not seeing a widget? (More info) -
Raw Chocolate Caramel Cake
3 Nov 2009 | 3:19 pmThis is my new favourite dessert recipe- and it is from the cookbook Raw for Dessert by Jennifer Cornbleet. It is the chocolate lava cake recipe but the caramel variation, and without a top - I used the extra chocolate "cake" to make more little cakes instead. Yum yum yum. -
Soy-free Chocolate Mousse
18 Oct 2009 | 5:02 pmThere seems to be a version of this pudding on every raw vegan food blog- and for good reason! It is super easy and super delicious. I'm glad for an alternative to tofu-based mouse. This one has a much better aftertaste.My version:2 organic avocados5 honey dates, soaked in water at least 3h1/2 cup Fair Trade cocoa powder (no, I didn't use raw cocoa like the raw-foodies usually do)1 tsp vanilla extractBlend!Use some of the date-soaking water until you have the desired consistency.
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Animal Person
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Preparing for the Onslaught
21 Nov 2009 | 5:18 amMy husband has two friends (a male/female couple) who are transitioning from vegetarian to vegan and I also have two friends (both women) who are transitioning from omnivore and all are dreading Thanksgiving. The conversations with family and friends have already begun about "Turkey Day." And of course if you correct someone and say "Dead Turkey Day," you're "buzzkill," or imposing your beliefs or being judgmental.Here's today's question: When a group of omnivores begins the inevitable round of jokes about veganism and even about slaughter ("I love turkeys--with sweet potatoes," or my cousin… -
Update on Charles, Violet Rays & Emily
19 Nov 2009 | 3:17 pmThis is my darling 83-pound red fawn greyhound, Charles Hobson Booger, III who has been lame for about a year. (Click on the photo for a much better version.) Our latest attempt to make him a bit more comfortable and perhaps improve his condition is the cool laser followed by some physical therapy and then a walk on an underwater treadmill. I dropped him off this morning and retrieved him at about 4pm. My other goal is to have him expend energy. He is very frustrated because he doesn't get to do anything other than walk very slowly (to make sure all feet hit the ground) five times a day. He… -
On "Compassion," "Nonviolence" and "Justice"
18 Nov 2009 | 6:21 amWhy all the quotation marks? Because I've been thinking about the evolution of my own thinking--and languaging--regarding animal rights.Both animal rights groups and animal welfare groups use "compassion" frequently. Then again, so do people who kill animals for a living. "Compassion" has been so diluted that most people don't bat an eyelash at the idea of "compassionate carnivores." After all, they "love" the animals they kill."Nonviolence" is much more difficult to finesse if you're killing animals for a living. "The Nonviolent Carnivore"? I don't think so. Being vegan because you want to… -
On Radical Abolitionism and Guilt
16 Nov 2009 | 5:07 amFrequently, when I read Steve Best, I feel guilty. "He's talking about me," I say to myself. Though I'm not a Francione-style abolitionist, and much of what Best writes isn't directed at me, plenty of what he writes is. And I don't mean me personally (though I probably should). The latest example of a Best article that makes me feel guilty is "Manifesto for Radical Abolitionism: Total Liberation By Any Means Necessary." Why the guilt? Because I don't take enough of a stand. I am not a fundamentalist pacifist. I do not believe that our war can be won by vegan education alone and that some day,… -
On Changing Tastes
15 Nov 2009 | 6:09 amOur guest this weekend, Jackie, is transitioning to veganism. Her hurdle, you might not be surprised to learn, is cheese made from the milk of cows. She eats cow cheese daily. Wrongheadedly, I was excited to make her nachos-her favorite snack-with Daiya cheddar cheese. I was completely confident that she'd instantly get over her desire for cow cheese. But my effort backfired and was met with either a "yuck" or an "ew" - I'm trying my best to wipe the disappointing moment from memory. The texture apparently is "slimy" (which is true, mid-cook, which it wasn't when she tried it. Prior to that…
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Animal Rights: The Abolitionist Approach
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Commentary: World Vegan Day—Nov. 1, 2009
1 Nov 2009 | 8:45 pmDear Colleagues: Happy World Vegan Day to all of you. In this Commentary, I reflect on the state of the vegan movement. The bad news: the large welfare corporations have done a great deal to marginalize veganism. The good news: in the past year, we have seen the growth of the abolitionist movement, which views veganism as the moral baseline, rejects welfare reform and single-issue campaigns, and considers veganism as essential to any coherent theory of nonviolence. If you are not already vegan then start today. It’s easy. It’s better for your health and for the planet. But most… -
Some Thoughts on the Abolitionist Approach
24 Oct 2009 | 6:25 amDear Colleagues: Here are some simple thoughts that embody the abolitionist approach and philosophy. They may be useful to you in your own thinking about things as well as in your discussion with others: 1. Speciesism is morally objectionable because, like racism, sexism, and heterosexism, it links personhood with an irrelevant criterion. Explanation: We do not object to speciesism in a vacuum. We reject it because it is like other forms of discrimination. What all forms of discrimination share in common is the use of an irrelevant criterion to exclude people from full membership in the moral… -
Source Materials on Donald Watson
23 Oct 2009 | 8:24 amDear Colleagues: Donald Watson (1910-2005), co-founder of the Vegan Society in the U.K. and the person who coined the term “vegan” in response to the consumption and use of dairy and other animal products by “vegetarians,” was a remarkable person who was very far ahead of his time. In 2002, George D. Rodger of the Vegan Society did a four-hour interview of Watson. He has graciously provided the unabridged transcript (various abridged forms have been published/posted), which was approved by Watson. Please feel free to pass this on but only in its complete form. We also… -
Commentary: Using Sexism to Promote Animal Rights
21 Oct 2009 | 1:57 amDear Colleagues: Would Martin Luther King have had an “I’d Rather Go Naked than Sit in the Back of the Bus” campaign? Of course not. He would have recognized that such a campaign would trivialize the important message of civil rights. Why don’t animal advocates recognize that sexist campaigns similarly trivialize the issue of animal rights and give people yet another reason to dismiss the animal rights issue? That is the topic of our ninth Commentary. Gary L. Francione ©2009 Gary L. Francione Related posts:Human Rights and Animal Rights: Perfect TogetherMore on… -
Some Thoughts on the Meaning of “Vegan”
18 Oct 2009 | 5:46 amThere is a great deal of discussion about what “vegan” means. “Veganism” means at the very least not eating any flesh, dairy, or other animal products. In this sense, “vegan” means “vegan diet.” Donald Watson, who orginally coined the term “vegan” used the word in this way when he made statements such as: “Wherever Man lives, he can have a vegan diet.” Different people may have different reasons–ethical/spiritual, health, environmental–for eating a vegan diet. Those who pursue a vegan diet may also, and for…
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Wayne Pacelle: A Humane Nation
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Research Proposal: Don't Buy Dogs, Cats from B Dealers
20 Nov 2009 | 2:24 pmThe HSUS looks forward to the end of animal research and testing. One day, innovation and science will make the use of animals obsolete, and I trust that any decent person will welcome the arrival of that day. In the interim, The HSUS works to curb some of the most excessive abuses of animals for research and testing, including the use of chimpanzees in invasive research. In addition, we’ve long campaigned for the end of some particularly bad enablers of animal research—specifically, Class B animal dealers. The name may sound familiar, as I’ve written before about these middlemen for… -
Three Stops in Confronting Animal Cruelty
19 Nov 2009 | 2:27 pmYesterday, I wrote about our rescue effort in French Canada that delivered nearly 100 dogs from truly miserable living conditions, just before the onset of winter and an even more dangerous time for these creatures. Today, I update you on some other actions we’ve undertaken just this week to turn around bad situations for animals. In Florida, we responded to a former cat rescue operation gone bad. After receiving a continuous stream of complaints about a cat facility, we assisted local authorities with an investigation and the rescue of more than 600 cats from the property, many of whom… -
Race for Survival: Rescue of 100 Sled Dogs
18 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pmThe range of motion for The HSUS’s Emergency Services unit is wide—when you consider the many varieties of crises that animals face, the wild and domesticated animals of all kinds they assist, and the deployment locations. Yesterday, our Emergency Services team and our global arm, Humane Society International, partnered with the SPCA Laurentides-Labelle in the Upper Laurentians region of Quebec to rescue approximately 100 neglected sled dogs. The owner was unable to properly care for his dogs and released them to the SPCA LL. Rebecca Aldworth, our director of HSI/Canada, was part of the… -
Talk Back: Ohio’s Issue 2, Opposition
17 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pmToday I share your comments on two posts from last week that take our opponents to task for their effort to retard reform. Ohio has some of the weakest animal protection laws in the country, and that’s one reason why I traveled there recently to drum up support for new, improved policies. The prospect of a ballot initiative to phase out certain extreme confinement practices on factory farms generated anything but a sympathetic response from the Ohio Farm Bureau and many allies in the Legislature—instead, the group launched a pre-emptive measure designed to block our efforts. Voters there… -
An Eagle Eye on Wildlife
16 Nov 2009 | 2:22 pmLast Friday, I paid a visit to our newest animal care center—the SPCA Wildlife Care Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. It’s one of five animal care centers we operate, with three specializing in rescuing and releasing wildlife. It handles nearly 14,000 animals a year, including raptors, raccoons, rabbits, and turtles. The goal is to nurse animals back to health and then return them to the wild, and on the morning I was there, a Cooper’s hawk was ready for release. He had come in just a couple of days before, and had been knocked unconscious, perhaps having slammed into a window. But the…
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The PETA Files
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PETA Monkeys to NASA: Stop Radiation Tests!
20 Nov 2009 | 2:50 pmIt was a cagey scene outside NASA headquarters in D.C. yesterday when our primates urged NASA to scrap its misguided $1.75 million plan to torment monkeys in radiation experiments. The demonstration was out-of-this-world spectacular, prompting NASA employees to approach our volunteers for some dynamic discussions. No one could walk by these guys without stopping to have a second look: Photo | Kenneth Marty The more than two dozen monkeys in NASA's crude experiment will be zapped with a massive dose of radiation at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Long Island, New York, and then spend the… -
Oprah's Best Animal-Friendly Episodes
20 Nov 2009 | 2:18 pmathensboy / CCIt's official: Oprah will end her show in 2011. Feel that collective surge of sadness? We sure do. Oprah's groundbreaking program has transcended the talk-show format and has paved the way for social and political change. In honor of PETA's 2008 Person of the Year and her show's long run, we're revisiting Oprah's best animal-friendly episodes: Oprah's week-long move from Chicago to Amarillo was the move followed 'round the world. She captivated millions with her court appearance to defend her 1995 episode that revealed the horrors of a beef industry rampant with mad cow disease. -
Homeless Animals Receive Special Holiday Gift
20 Nov 2009 | 1:25 pmThis week Windsor, North Carolina, officials cut the red ribbon that wrapped PETA's very special gift to animals in this small Southern town. For nearly a decade, PETA has been working with Windsor and other area towns to provide homeless animals in their care with better housing conditions and a peaceful end when euthanasia is the most humane option. In 2000, PETA was alerted by a caring police officer to terrible suffering and appalling conditions at several "animal shelters" in North Carolina, some of which were nothing more than outdoor shacks, like the one in Windsor. Dogs and cats left… -
Super-Sized Treadmill Instead of Retirement for Ailing Elephant?
20 Nov 2009 | 1:05 pmPETA and ZooCheck have been campaigning to convince officials at the Edmonton Zoo, deemed Canada's worst zoo for elephants by African elephant biologist Winnie Kiiru, to release its sole pachyderm prisoner, Lucy, to a sanctuary. We've reasoned with zoo officials. We've enlisted support from experts and celebrities. And we've called on caring supporters to write letters pushing for Lucy's retirement. Unfortunately, it took proposed litigation against the city of Edmonton for zoo officials to make a pathetic attempt to improve Lucy's sad state and announce their "plan" to improve her life by… -
Suzanne McCabe: Ireland's First to Go Naked
20 Nov 2009 | 9:50 amRight on the coattails of Ireland's fur-farm ban, here's a sizzling fur-free first: Supermodel and longtime vegetarian Suzanne McCabe has become Ireland's first celebrity to bare it all in an anti-fur ad. McCabe's sexy new ad for PETA U.K. and Animal Rights Action Network (ARAN) is sure to turn heads: A finalist for Miss Universe Ireland in 2008, McCabe has beauty and brains—she has degree in psychology from University College Dublin and a master's in business, and she recently joined ARAN's campaign against Canada's annual slaughter of baby seals for their fur. She's educating herself…
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Suicide Food
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Porcão
21 Nov 2009 | 12:01 amOh, the thriving meat culture of old Rio de Janeiro! For starters, there is the rodízio, like Porcão. The rodízio is the Brazilian version of dim sum, only with chunks of dripping meat instead of ingenious little morsels.Servers wander the dining room brandishing knives festooned with meat. Then, taking note of an intricate code, they proffer their wares to the willing. If you want more meat, you flip your Meat Signal to the green side and its Sim Por Favor legend. If you are some kind of weirdo who doesn't want to keep eating meat, you set your coaster on its red side: Não Obrigado.Our… -
Angry Food, a retrospective
19 Nov 2009 | 12:01 amOh, we've seen angry "food" animals before. (Here, for instance. And here.) It has only now become apparent that those examples were the opening salvos in a new offensive. And when we say offensive…It's really the latest variation in the Submissive Dominant theme.These seething "food" animals! How they bristle! How they fume! Yet they renounce the power of their misdirected rage. Like the towering Submissive Dominant who succumbs to his flimsy prison, these angry, angry animals are at a loss. Take these chumps, aligned in anger on behalf of their corporate master, A Better Butcher Shop. -
First Hand Smoke
17 Nov 2009 | 12:01 amHe comes from beyond the grave, a creature of vapor and dark pride, happily suffering the unwholesome light of the living, braving the poisonous, free air. His plot has borne fruit! Or no, not fruit. Meat. His plot has borne meat. (One of the more horrid sentences we've committed in a long time.)Beneath the inverted smile of the Arch, the pig had cast himself on the grill that he might be transformed. From the smokestack he rises, white-gloved, having made of himself a burnt offering, to bestow the gifts of his flesh.It's downright holy! It's like every element of western religion crammed… -
Suicide Snacks: quickies 6
15 Nov 2009 | 12:01 amAs our schedule permits, we allow ourselves a little breather with these brief discursions. (And as your schedule permits, please review the previous installment of the series.)Have you forgotten that even worms enjoy dying? No form of life is so humble that it can remain unmoved at the thought of its eventual, meaningless death!Far be it from us to claim that a pig derives her worth from her capacity to charm humans and fill them with lusty fervor, but Sweet Mama doesn't exactly… Well, she's not the typical barbecue floozy. She is possibly a boar in drag.Second thoughts or a simple case of… -
Smokin in the Oaks
13 Nov 2009 | 12:01 amAn exciting twist on the standard barbecue battle! Here, we see a mating ritual re-imagined: the pig awaits with gleeful dread the winner of the contest, for that is the man who will cook and eat him. (Her?)It's knowing that he (she?) is the prize, the conquest—that's the thing. The knowledge that you've been selected to die and be eaten is the strongest aphrodisiac. Well, for depraved "food" animals.Of course, the pig has given himself (herself?) a head-start and already languishes in the flames.Are we alone in detecting some queasy sexual overtones? The men competing for the right to have…
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vegalicious recipes
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Nut Stuffed Zucchini Rounds
20 Nov 2009 | 10:56 amStuffed zucchini has not been a favorite meal of ours, not until now. This recipe was very tasty and we look forward to having it again. Slicing the large zucchini into rounds is an attractive way to present the zucchini, and the balsamic vinegar added a lovely zing. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 large zucchini (in England called a marrow) 1 & 1/2 cups mixed nuts, ground 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 med. onion, minced 3 tablespoons vegan margarine 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped Cajun seasoning 2 tablespoons water 1/3 cup Balsamic vinegar – reduced to be as… -
Broccoli Cashew Soup
18 Nov 2009 | 9:06 amThick and creamy with the light hint of nutmeg. This soup tasted delicious on a chilly rainy day like today. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons light vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 broccoli, stem and florets, cut into pieces 1 clove garlic, minced 2 vegetable bouillon cubes pinch nutmeg 2-3 cups water 1 cup raw cashews salt and pepper to taste dill (optional) red bell pepper as optional garnish Directions: Heat the oil in a large pot. Saute the onions until glassy. Add the broccoli, cashews, garlic, vegetable bouillon and water and cook with the lid on until the broccoli is soft but… -
Raspberry Rhubarb Pie
16 Nov 2009 | 10:51 amIn celebration of the 3rd birthday of Vegalicious we are having pie again. This was a great year for all of the fruit in our garden. We froze a lot of our raspberries, and rhubarb and are looking forward to enjoying many tasty recipes through the winter. Yield: 1 pie Ingredients: 1 double pie crust 1& 3/4 cups sugar 1/3 cup flour 2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb 2 cup raspberries 1 medium cooking apple, peeled and coarsely shredded 1 double pie crust for the pie crust: 3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking powder 6 tbs. ice water 3 tbs. white sugar 1 cup vegetable… -
Vegan apple cheesecake with caramel sauce
13 Nov 2009 | 12:12 pmThis elegant desert is much healthier than it looks or tastes, thankfully so. The fall flavors of apple and cinnamon enhance this lovely cheesecake while the caramel sauce lends its warm sweet flavor. A very tasty dish, especially in the fall. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: 2 pieces frozen vegan puff pastry, thawed For the cheesecake filling: 2 apple cut in 1/2″ pieces 1/4 cup apple juice 1 tbs. cornstarch 1 tbs. brown sugar pinch of cinnamon 1 cup vegan cream cheese or Tofutti 1 apple, peeled and grated 2 tbs. powdered sugar pinch cinnamon 1/4 cup semolina flour 1 teaspoon vanilla For… -
Review: Oriental Cole Slaw
11 Nov 2009 | 12:06 pmThis Oriental Cole Slaw really tastes great. We are happy to use our fresh red cabbage from the garden. It’s also amazing that it has uncooked noodles in it to add crush. They are really great. The flavors f the salad are really nice, and even better on the second day. Be careful to read the labels of ramen noodles, some varieties use egg noodles others don’t. This recipe makes a lot, it would be good to take to a pot luck supper or to a party. It would be pretty and festive for a New Years party, and we’re sure people will enjoy it.
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VeganWorld Ezine - Articles - NEWS
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Understanding Bacteria and How to Treat It?
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Psoriasis - Top Ways it Affects Your Skin
20 Nov 2009 | 3:39 pmPsoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory disease of the joints associated with psoriasis It affects the joints of the knees, fingers, legs and spine -
Ways How Skin Forms Scaly and Itchy Patches
20 Nov 2009 | 3:07 pmHow and why the Psoriasis is the second of skin diseases more common worldwide, with part one Similarly, disfiguring acne, psoriasis has no effect on the face, but must be accompanied by the scale and inflammation, often with itching of the scalp, elbows and knees -
Types of Herpes Viruses and What You Need to Know
20 Nov 2009 | 2:59 pmFacts about learning Virus When herpes simplex virus herpes simplex, always keep in mind that the term refers to a group of viruses Some of them can infect humans and others are present only in animals -
Top Side Effects of Fungal Infections
20 Nov 2009 | 2:53 pmIt is aggravated by heat, moisture, friction and lack of air circulation Let's brush up on our fungal infection basics
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VEGAN VISITOR
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Beans, Beans. They’re Good…
12 Nov 2009 | 7:48 pmWe all know the rhyme. Even my kids refuse to take them for lunch at school and I don’t blame them. It’s because of the curse that I refused to go near them throughout my entire teenage years. Quite possibly just a myth, we all got over it with this latest batch. I’ve tried the classic Boston version and never one to be too much into the tomatoey version, I’ve always been partial to the sweet Canadian maple variety. However, I’m getting BPA picky and costofevenacanofbeans choosy, so I ventured out for another home try. At literally pennies for a cup of beans, dried are so the way to… -
Crispy, Roasted Kale
9 Oct 2009 | 2:25 pmI’ve heard them called kale chips too. They can be roasted or dehydrated raw to get this crisp, practically preserved autumn leaf. I grew a few plants in my new garden and now that the season is starting to chill, I couldn’t resist picking the biggest one. I know I was supposed to wait for the first frost, at the very least, but these were so worth the sacrifice. They literally only took minutes to prepare just to simply be left in a low oven. Since NO ONE in my house would eat them but myself, I carefully dropped them into an oversized bag and brought them to my brother-in-laws… -
Raw For Dessert
29 Sep 2009 | 7:46 pmFor the longest time, I think I’ve misunderstood raw eating. The desire for it or the satisfaction from it was a bit of a mystery as most of my comfort foods (mashed potatoes and gravy, minestrone soup or ooey gooey, fresh out of the oven oatmeal chocolate chip cookies) are all well cooked items. Now, I could understand the desire to be vegetarian, but it wasn’t until tasting a brownie, of all things, did I get the raw idea. It’s fresh. It’s alive an you can taste the foods! It just feels healthy. …And this was all from a brownie! The hard day satisfaction… -
Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini
21 Sep 2009 | 8:36 pmWhere have I been having vanished with the summer? Sheltering from the rain, I’d replaced my passé front yard with an edible garden. I tried my luck with a few heirloom seeds and a few more old stand-by vegetables. Summer may have squeaked by, but not without leaving me with a few baseball bat sized zucchinis. I took company coming as the perfect opportunity to eat up the biggest one. Of course there were cakes and something savoury for lunch as well. We managed to eat half. (That was even with seconds!) QUINOA STUFFED ZUCCHINI 1 Tablespoon Oil 1 Shallot, minced 2 Cloves Garlic,… -
Strawberry Breakfast Cake
12 Jul 2009 | 8:20 amSeems late for strawberries, but this year the weather went from hot to cool and rainy then back again. It may leave me with not being able to pack my long pants away but at least I have more time to visit the strawberry field. Usually the year’s weather will determining the look (and taste) of the strawberries for the season, however this year they were all over the map. I suppose you could say, kind of like that weather. The cooler sunny days seemed to make them smaller, sweet and abundant. Of course you won’t hear any complaints from me. After picking several pounds of them, I…
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The Professional Vegan
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Friday's Vegan Accessory: "Tofurkey and Gravy" Soda Gift Pack
20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amIn the spirit of not harming turkeys and other animals this Thanksgiving and holiday season, Jones soda has created a limited edition "tofurkey and gravy" flavored soda. You can purchase the soda as part of the "Tofurkey and Gravy Soda" gift pack, which includes 3 bottles of tofurkey soda, 3 bottles of miscellaneous flavored Jones "Zilch" (zero calorie) soda, and 1 tofurkey metal lunch box. The complete gift pack is pictured. Each gift pack is $11.99 plus shipping and handling. And, with each case of tofurkey soda sold, Jones will donate $1 to PAWS, people helping animals. Order a gift pack… -
New Compliation of Vegan and Vegetarian Blogs
19 Nov 2009 | 7:17 pmAshley M. Jones of Pharmacy Technician Certification -- a website dedicated to providing resources to students contemplating or currently completing pharmacy technician certification from online schools and the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries in general -- has complied a list of the top 75 blogs for vegetarians and vegans. The Professional Vegan is among them! And some of my favorite blogs made the list too -- SuperVegan, Vegan Soapbox, and Vegan Guinea Pig to name a few. Check out the entire list here. -
Thursday's Work-Appropriate Clothing Item: Gap Sale and Men's Clothing
19 Nov 2009 | 7:40 amI have a bit of free time today and Gap is holding an online sale -- 25% of entire online purchase of regularly priced items; enter code GIFT123 at checkout -- so I thought I would post some vegan items Gap is offering for men. Depending on work environment, some might not be office appropriate, but they would be good for the weekend!First, the standard cotton crewneck sweater (pictured left in the "indigo blue"). Made entirely from cotton. Great to put over a collared shirt for a more casual, yet still professional look, and great to wear alone on the weekends for a very casual look. -
Wednesday's Work-Appropriate Bag: Matt & Nat Laptop Carrier
18 Nov 2009 | 7:03 amPerfect for both men and women. As a woman, I opt to shove my laptop (in a padded case, of course), into a large purse, but for those women who carry laptop bags, and for men, Matt & Nat's "Archive" laptop carrier (in a professional black color) is a great way to tote around your computer and accessories. It comes with a detachable shoulder strap. Inside it is lined with light grey faux suede made from recycled bottles. And inside you will find room for your cell phone, second cell phone, and some pens. Comes with a protective laptop sleeves. And, of course, it is vegan! $245; find it… -
Tuesday's Work Appropriate Clothing Item: Turtlenecks from The Limited
17 Nov 2009 | 7:00 amWhen I was out shopping recently, I stopped in The Limited. I haven't been there for years. They have a bunch of vegan suits, though I wasn't all that impressed with the length of the suit jackets. Apparently The Limited thinks short waisted is in, but that won't fly in my office. However, The Limited did have some great turtlenecks. At $44.50 or $49, depending on style, I think they are a bit pricey. But they would look fabulous under a suit jacket or paired with nice trousers during the colder months.First, the most professional is the "shirred shoulder turtleneck" (pictured right in the…
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Animal Person
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Preparing for the Onslaught
21 Nov 2009 | 5:18 amMy husband has two friends (a male/female couple) who are transitioning from vegetarian to vegan and I also have two friends (both women) who are transitioning from omnivore and all are dreading Thanksgiving. The conversations with family and friends have already begun about "Turkey Day." And of course if you correct someone and say "Dead Turkey Day," you're "buzzkill," or imposing your beliefs or being judgmental.Here's today's question: When a group of omnivores begins the inevitable round of jokes about veganism and even about slaughter ("I love turkeys--with sweet potatoes," or my cousin… -
Update on Charles, Violet Rays & Emily
19 Nov 2009 | 3:17 pmThis is my darling 83-pound red fawn greyhound, Charles Hobson Booger, III who has been lame for about a year. (Click on the photo for a much better version.) Our latest attempt to make him a bit more comfortable and perhaps improve his condition is the cool laser followed by some physical therapy and then a walk on an underwater treadmill. I dropped him off this morning and retrieved him at about 4pm. My other goal is to have him expend energy. He is very frustrated because he doesn't get to do anything other than walk very slowly (to make sure all feet hit the ground) five times a day. He… -
On "Compassion," "Nonviolence" and "Justice"
18 Nov 2009 | 6:21 amWhy all the quotation marks? Because I've been thinking about the evolution of my own thinking--and languaging--regarding animal rights.Both animal rights groups and animal welfare groups use "compassion" frequently. Then again, so do people who kill animals for a living. "Compassion" has been so diluted that most people don't bat an eyelash at the idea of "compassionate carnivores." After all, they "love" the animals they kill."Nonviolence" is much more difficult to finesse if you're killing animals for a living. "The Nonviolent Carnivore"? I don't think so. Being vegan because you want to… -
On Radical Abolitionism and Guilt
16 Nov 2009 | 5:07 amFrequently, when I read Steve Best, I feel guilty. "He's talking about me," I say to myself. Though I'm not a Francione-style abolitionist, and much of what Best writes isn't directed at me, plenty of what he writes is. And I don't mean me personally (though I probably should). The latest example of a Best article that makes me feel guilty is "Manifesto for Radical Abolitionism: Total Liberation By Any Means Necessary." Why the guilt? Because I don't take enough of a stand. I am not a fundamentalist pacifist. I do not believe that our war can be won by vegan education alone and that some day,… -
On Changing Tastes
15 Nov 2009 | 6:09 amOur guest this weekend, Jackie, is transitioning to veganism. Her hurdle, you might not be surprised to learn, is cheese made from the milk of cows. She eats cow cheese daily. Wrongheadedly, I was excited to make her nachos-her favorite snack-with Daiya cheddar cheese. I was completely confident that she'd instantly get over her desire for cow cheese. But my effort backfired and was met with either a "yuck" or an "ew" - I'm trying my best to wipe the disappointing moment from memory. The texture apparently is "slimy" (which is true, mid-cook, which it wasn't when she tried it. Prior to that…
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Vegan Bodybuilding
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Test driving some hemp protein
10 Nov 2009 | 6:50 amRecently we at vegan bodybuilding hooked up with Caroline from Good Oils who asked us to try out their new Hemp protein powder. Having tried several varieties of hemp protein we agreed, with the proviso that we could say whatever we wanted about it. This wasn't a sponsorship or anything, just us giving you our honest take on the product.OK first off the nutritional profile- well to be honest it is pretty good, in fact better than the comparable stuff from Canada (the main supplier of hemp protein concentrate in the world at the moment), it has a slightly higher fat content, & hemp is a great… -
Vegan strong arm tactics
19 Sep 2009 | 2:46 amYou've heard the stories about those vegans strong arming their way into getting what what they want? Well here's one guy who can really 'strong arm' you!Rob Bigwood one of the strongest arm wrestlers on the planet just got back from competing in 2009 South Jersey Fitness Expo in Atlantic City, NJ.Rob came 1st using his left hand & 3rd using his right (he got 3rd with the right because his elbow slipped, he wasn't pinned).We're looking forward to Rob crushing the opposition as he works his way up to number 1 in the world! Rob Bigwood - Vegan Pro Armwrestler from Rob Bigwood on Vimeo. -
New Vegan Bodybuilding messageboard
28 Jul 2009 | 4:27 pmYep, at last we've decided it's time to get a messageboard of our own up & running. It's still being tidied up over the next few days, but it's open for members right now, so if you're interested go & check it out here -
A few new foods I bought yesterday
19 Jun 2009 | 3:17 amYesterday 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!
19 Jun 2009 | 2:45 amOne 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…
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Vegan Fusion
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Cooking for a Vegan Lover’s Blog reviews The 30-Minute Vegan
9 Nov 2009 | 11:31 pmThe 30 Minute Vegan The 30 Minute Vegan is filled with a variety of great easy, quick, and delicious recipes that are (mostly) under 30 minutes. I received this book to review and had the most difficult time choosing recipes to try from it, not because I couldn’t find any but rather because I want to make everything. That was my first indication that it had the potential to be a great cookbook. However, the true test would be to see if any of these great sounding recipes actually turned out to be as good as they sounded. After hours (yes hours) of flipping through this cookbook I… -
When walls fall down
9 Nov 2009 | 11:55 amRemnants of the Berlin Wall We were in the lobby of our guest house in Berlin when someone wheeled in a television set on a cart to the center of the room. People began to gather around it with shouts of glee. I looked at the screen and it appeared as if cars and people were streaming through a toll booth. “What’s going on”, I asked, not knowing the language. “They just opened the Wall!” people shouted. It was November 9th, 1989 and we had just become a part of history. At the next moment, we were on our way to Check Point Charlie, the main artery connecting… -
Cardio Health E-book Now Available!
6 Nov 2009 | 1:17 pmPure Wellness Series: Cardiovascular Health takes what you think you know about heart health and turns it inside out. This e-book celebrates the achievements of the cardiovascular warriors in medicine who decided to buck the system and change how we think about cardiovascular wellness. The e-book features 20 vegan heart healthy recipes by award winning Vegan Fusion chefs and contains exclusive coupons for featured products at Pure Prescriptions. Visit Here to Order Now Only $3.97 All proceeds from the e-book go to the Healthy Ohana Foundation The Healthy Ohana Foundation was formed to… -
Vegan Fusion Chef Services
6 Nov 2009 | 1:13 pmAre you looking to incorporate more healthy foods into your life? Blossoming Lotus Chefs and authors Mark Reinfeld and Jennifer Murray We have over 20 years of experience preparing delicious natural foods, specializing in living foods ♥ Custom-created meals for pick up or delivered to your home ♥ Private classes and healthy lifestyle training ♥ Specializing in live food cuisine ♥ One-on-one supervised cleanses and fasts ♥ Using fresh organic and locally grown ingredients Ask about our mainland private chef services! Contact us at info@veganfusion.com or call 808-822-0820 for a free… -
Raw Food Class on Kaua’i
6 Nov 2009 | 1:08 pmFun with the dehydrator! Learn from Blossoming Lotus founding chef Mark Reinfeld the basics of using the dehydrator to create crackers, pizza and granola. You will also learn how to create nut milks and cheeses. When: Saturday, December 5th 3-6pm Where: Wailua Homesteads Cost: $65/person includes recipes and tasting Recipes include: Pesto Pizza Herbed Flax Crackers Cashew Cheese Orange Cranberry Granola Almond Milk Spaces are limited. Contact Mark at mark@veganfusion.com or call 808-822-0820 by Wednesday November 25th to register.
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The Urban Housewife
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You're missing out!
4 Nov 2009 | 1:34 amIf you haven't noticed, the party has moved to TheUrbanHousewife.com!Update those links & RSS Feeds already, so you don't miss things like, Tokyo A Go Go, my guide to vegan dining in Japan!What are you waiting for?TheUrbanHousewife.com!TheUrbanHousewife.com!TheUrbanHousewife.com! -
TheUrbanHousewife.com is live & waiting for you!
6 Oct 2009 | 2:56 pmYou've reached a blog that has been disconnected and is no longer in service..wait, yes it IS in service, but it's been moved to TheUrbanHousewife.com!Please update your links, your RSS feed, your Rolodex, or whatever you need to get yourself over to the new & improved home of The Urban Housewife.Now, get out of here! SCRAM! -
Please head over to TheUrbanHousewife.com!
6 Oct 2009 | 2:54 pmDon't forget, The Urban Housewife has MOVED!Please update your links & head over to where the fun is.For those of you having issues subscribing to the feed of the new blog, try deleting the old link first, then subscribing to the new blog!Thank you for your support! -
Vegan in Sacramento, Farm Sanctuary's Walk for Farm Animals, & Austin bound!
15 Sep 2009 | 1:39 amPlease head over to my new blog at TheUrbanHousewife.com, where you'll find this post & more! A few weeks ago I found myself in Sacramento, once again informing people about circus cruelty, & took the chance to check out some local vegan dining options!An inexpensive & tasty option is Mati's Indian Express in Natomas. Mati's has a great selection of vegan options that are clearly marked, including the elusive vegan Naan! I opted to share two combo platters with friends, which contain your any choice of two items with rice & naan, for only $5. We had the Channa Masala, Mix… -
Fresno Vegan Options, Strummer's Labor Day, & Vegans on TV!
9 Sep 2009 | 1:12 amPlease head over to my new blog at TheUrbanHousewife.com, where you'll find this post & more! Here I go again, missing my weekly blog post! I almost missed this one as well, but I thought I'd throw in a mini update, until I have time to make a proper post next week.Last week, I was in the Fresno area, hence the missing post. Now, Fresno isn't exactly on the list of vegan destinations, but I'm happy to say I found a decent little spot with vegan cupcakes & food options! Charlotte's Bakery serves up rotating vegan cupcake options daily. We tried 5 flavors when we were there; Red Velvet,…
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We Like It Raw
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Dr. Oz Turns Meat-Eating Cowboy Vegan
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Dr. Doris Taylor: Meditation yields largest increase in stem cell creation she's ever seen
2 Nov 2009 | 11:55 amSpeaking of Faith's host, Krista Tippett, interviewed leading stem cell researcher Dr. Doris Taylor about role of stem cells in healing the body. The following is an exchange that blew my mind:Stem Cells, Untold StoriesMs. Tippett: Talk to me about the experiment you did with Matthieu Ricard, who is a famous French philosopher Buddhist who's worked with the Dalai Lama.Dr. Taylor: Right. And …Ms. Tippett: Oh, and he's said to be the happiest man alive, I think.Dr. Taylor: Yes. He's written a book called Happiness.Ms. Tippett: Right.Dr. Taylor: He's doing some studies with some people at the… -
Spirulina Salad with Courtney Pool
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Crazy Sexy Love
23 Oct 2009 | 5:15 amI want to give some major love to Crazy Sexy Life and Kris Carr. They are really killin it over there with some of the most fantastic holistic health content I've ever seen.If you haven't been there recently, def check it out sometime.crazysexylife.com -
Philip McCluskey's Rockstar Birthday Party in NYC
22 Oct 2009 | 9:08 amHey NYC Tribe!It's time to do things BIG again in NYC. I'm taking nice venue, dope music, tons of hotties, lots of amazing food... You know, NYC RawkStar Style!This time we're celebrating Philip McCluskey's birthday and how far our little NYC Tribe has come in the last 2 years.Yes... I know Philip McCluskey is a Scorpio who loves to be showered with attention and love, but shit, I say let's use that as an excuse to get together anyway!Full details listed below, hope you can make it out.Philip's Rockstar Birthday PartySo you want to party like a rockstar? Join us on Nov 7th and part it up in…
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Groovy Vegetarian
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Cool Coasters Made From Recycled PC Motherboards
4 Nov 2009 | 6:21 pmJust found out about MotherboardGifts.net, an awesome gift shop where everything is made from recycled pc motherboards. Including these really cool coasters. The recycled pc motherboard coasters are visually stunning and would make a great conversation piece on any table. I love the design as well, these look pretty well put together and well crafted. I’m a wanna-be geek and as such love things like this. They have so much more than coasters though – they have adorable heart-shaped pendants, business card cases, gift certificates and lots more. How about you? Like this type of eco… -
Have You Heard About The Blogs By Latinas Directory?
3 Nov 2009 | 6:54 pmI wanted to give a shout out to Monique who created a pretty awesome Latina Blogs Directory on Blogger. If you’re of Hispanic descent and own or run a blog, be sure to stop by and add yourself. Its free and it’s a really cool directory to be a part of. Monique did an outstanding job on the design as well. I’ve never seen a directory created using the Blogger.com platform. Nice job! Got a sec? Go have a look at the Latina Blogs Directory and/or follow Monique on Twitter @BlogsByLatina Let me know what you think? -
81 Vegetarian Caribbean Recipes To Flavor Your Holiday Meals
3 Nov 2009 | 7:18 amWith the holidays around the corner, some of you will want to expand on your menu and try something different. How about Latin-inspired vegetarian cuisine? Over at IVU they have an awesome collection of over 80 vegetarian Caribbean recipes you might want to take a look at. It’s quite an extensive list and the countries represented include Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Barbados and Cuba. With the island of Puerto Rico also in the mix. Below are just a few of the many vegetarian recipes at IVU. Enjoy! APPETIZERS * Chile On Baked Sweet Potato * Tostones (fried plantains) * Mojo… -
Where To Score Morningstar Farms Coupons
10 Oct 2009 | 11:02 amLots of you come to my blog looking for coupons on different vegetarian products, especially the popular Boca Burgers. So I figured you would most likely be interested in Morningstar Coupons as well. The best place to find Morningstar Farms Coupons that I know of is eBay. They aren’t available all the time, so you have to sort of continuously look, but I’ve already done that for you. As of today there is one seller who has a series of .75 cent off coupons on Morningstar Farms products. Grab some while you can! These go very fast. (click here for morningstar coupons) The cool thing… -
Ketchup Costume Makes A Great Couples Costume, If You Add Mustard
30 Sep 2009 | 3:54 pmLooking for a great couples food costume for Halloween? Then you can’t go wrong as ketchup and mustard. This is a classic couples costume and if you want to tickle the funny bone, the full body adult ketchup bottle and mustard bottle is perfect. Not only do these look great, they are easy to put on and easy to wear. No mess, no fuss. Slip on, slip off. The Ketchup Adult Costume is comprised of a conical ketchup-top hat and a printed tunic that looks just like a ketchup bottle. It’s one size fits most and the black pants, shirt and shoes are sold separately. What’s the best…
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Veg Inspirations
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Cilantro Peanut Chutney and a hearty potato sandwich....
19 Nov 2009 | 10:05 amPeanuts, I read recently, are not really nuts and actually belong to the family of legumes and are related to peas, lentils and chickpeas. I was quite amazed to read that they were not really nuts,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Potato Curry with Flax and Quinoa
15 Nov 2009 | 12:59 pmBefore I became aware of concepts like cutting carbs to lose weight , potatoes was one of my favorite vegetables and used to feature regularly in my kitchen. They also functioned as my favorite fall... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Cilantro Flavored Moong Bean Salad
2 Nov 2009 | 7:42 amSalads when made right, can be such an invaluable resource in maintaining a healthy diet. But in addition to their health benefits, their visual appeal on any dinner table is not to be under... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Home Remedies for Cold
22 Oct 2009 | 12:38 pmWith the temperatures dropping rapidly, it seems like the weather is in a hurry to go from summer to winter with no intention to stop for fall in between. We are already facing frost advisories and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Lemon flavored Corn Salad
7 Oct 2009 | 7:40 pmHealth experts recommend that we eat all the colors of vegetables and fruits each day. This is easier said than done, trying to include all colors of vegetables and fruits in each week itself can be... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Hungry Hungry Veganos
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Artella Artsgiving Sale – Celebrate Thanksgiving without harming any turkeys (and all other animals)
19 Nov 2009 | 3:10 pmSome of you may remember that we posted about one of their holiday sales last year. You can find more information about Artella in that post. “This sale offers 50% off all vintage goods and Artella eCertificates up to $50.00, PLUS a fun Holiday eBasket full of gifts designed to inspire holiday art-making!” Tagged: Artella, Off-topic, Sale -
Go Max Go Giveaway Winners
17 Nov 2009 | 5:09 pmThanks to everyone who commented! Congratulations to our winners #28 “The Twilight Bar sounds amazing!! Comment by Bryn — November 16, 2009 @ 9:47 PM” #20 “I like Mahalo. It’s tropical essence gives me a reason to break out my ukulele and celebrate. Comment by Susie — November 16, 2009 @ 9:10 AM” #15 “I love the Twilight bar because milky way was my favorite candy bar prevegan days, but I hadn’t been able to enjoy one in almost 20 years! So thank you Go Max Go for making these! Comment by Tracy — November 14, 2009 @ 12:19 PM” Stay tuned for the… -
The Most Amazing Candy Bars on Earth (and Beyond) – Contest, Too!
12 Nov 2009 | 8:40 pmWe can’t say enough about how amazingly nom nom nom these Go Max Go candy bars really are. Nevermind that at some locations they can be close to $3 a pop, they could be $40 and we’d still buy them. They are THAT FLIPPIN’ GOOD! Dairy free, no trans fat, no cholesterol, totally Vegan, no hydrogenated oils, and 100% tasty in a wrapper. Behold the wonders known as Mahalo, Buccaneer, Jokerz, and Twilight: The fine folks at Go Max Go sent us these to sample and review. So we rallied up two willing omnivores to also join us in this taste test to get a good gauge on how these bad… -
Quick update
31 Oct 2009 | 11:49 amSorry for the lack of posts. Sorry to the companies that we are supposed to do reviews of their products. I will post those soon. And the contests/giveaways that go along with them. Look forward to reviews of Go Max Go candy bars and Sweet and Sarah marshmallows (and giveaways of both as well). After that posting may be sparse or nonexistent for a while. Thank you to all of our readers/commenters over the last year. -
Luna and Larry’s Coconut Bliss Winners!
10 Oct 2009 | 8:21 pmThe random winner is “I’ve never had the opportunity to try Coconut Bliss, so I’ll have to hope for luck of the draw…and wow, chocolate hazelnut fudge sounds heavenly. Comment by Bekki — October 4, 2009 @ 10:56 AM” The most creative winner is “My favorite flavor of Coconut Bliss is the dark chocolate and I enjoy it with some organic locally grown raspberries and a glass of Malbec wine on the side. It’s the ultimate indulgence! Comment by Sarah — October 1, 2009 @ 12:18 AM “ Thanks to all of you that commented and entered the contest. There…
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vegansaurus!
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Interview: Paul Shapiro of The Humane Society of the United States!
20 Nov 2009 | 10:11 amPaul Shapiro is kinda like…the greatest guy on earth. He’s the senior director of HSUS Factory Farming Campaign. He also founded Compassion Over Killing when he was basically 5. Okay, more like 7, but still. He works tirelessly for the animals while remaining the nicest, coolest guy ever. Honestly, if I did what Paul Shapiro does every day, I’d probably just go around setting things on fire and eating babies. I KID, EVERYONE RELAX! But I’d be one grumpy lady. He’s just the raddest best and you should read all about him and then follow him on twitter if you want the latest breaking… -
It irks me to no end that I can’t get a decent picture now...
20 Nov 2009 | 9:07 amIt irks me to no end that I can’t get a decent picture now that it gets dark so early. Please forgive the photos and the insufficient lighting. Please know that, pictures aside, this is really a great dish. So satisfying and delicious. Everything I like about a Thai style soup; coconut, lime, lemongrass and ginger thrown together with crisp stir-fried vegetables and thick udon noodles. And the best part? It’s meant to be slurped up out a big bowl. If you upped the amount of coconut milk and lime, it could be a soup, but I wanted it to be a saucy noodle dish. So, so good. Curried Udon… -
BABY OTTERS!!!!!!!!!! It’s Otterdorable! I bet they grow...
20 Nov 2009 | 8:53 amBABY OTTERS!!!!!!!!!! It’s Otterdorable! I bet they grow up to be just like Alvin and the Chipmunks. But Otters. And one extra one, that one will probably grow up to be the creepy guy who lives with them. (via dailyotter) -
Eating Animals is on sale at Costco (!?) for $14.99. Holiday...
20 Nov 2009 | 8:30 amEating Animals is on sale at Costco (!?) for $14.99. Holiday gifts, people! Your family in West Virginia is gonna love you! And while you’re there, pick up cheap beer (Sierra Nevada Holiday Ale) & 2-for-1 Sabras “I AM THE BEST HUMMUS AVAILABLE COMMERCIALLY IN THE UNITED STATES” Hummus! America, fuck yeah! -
Island Earth Farmers' Market shut down by Board of Health!?
19 Nov 2009 | 8:41 pmAccording to friend of Vegansaurus, Kim (Hi Kim!), The Island Earth Farmers’ Market at the Metreon had all their hot food vendors shut down by the Board of Health today. Those mothers don’t play. It’s apparently some kind of permitting/bureaucratic crackdown (and not a health code violation! Phew!). One of the vendors told Kim that there’s some kind of appeal meeting tomorrow. Trying to find out where it is because I’ve been quite enjoying that market, 3rd World feel and all.
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Incredible Smoothies
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Cranberry Smoothie Recipes and Nutrition
18 Nov 2009 | 2:35 pmCranberries add a delicious, tart flavor to certain green smoothie recipes. You can add them to most berry smoothies to boost the tartness and antioxidants. Since these berries tend to be very tart, I recommend using 1/2 cup, then adding more to taste. Cranberry Nutrition and Health Benefits Cranberries are a good source of fiber and vitamin C. They also contain small amounts of magnesium, vitamin K, manganese, calcium, iron, potassium and phosphorus. This berry is a great ingredient in low calorie, low fat smoothies to drink with meals or between meals. Cranberries are known for their… -
How To Make A Green Smoothie Without The Bitter Flavor Of Greens
11 Nov 2009 | 1:21 pmSome greens are more bitter than others. While fresh baby spinach has a delicate flavor that is easily masked by just about any fruit, other greens such as kale and dandelion are difficult to mask in a smoothie. Kale and dandelion are also much more nutritious than spinach, providing more than double the calcium and protein per cup. Instead of holding your nose and chugging a kale/dandelion smoothie, you can use the following tips to include these green superfoods into your next smoothie without tasting them. Hiding The Bitter Flavor Of Greens With Fruit An apple-spinach green smoothie will… -
Coconut Apple Green Smoothie Recipe
10 Nov 2009 | 3:21 pmYoung Thai coconut blends with crisp, fall apples to bring you an flavorful mingling to two worlds. This green smoothie is an excellent source of calcium and tastes amazing. Coconut Apple Recipe – Meat and 4-6 ounces of water from one young, Thai coconut – 1 large Fuji apple – 2 large handfuls of fresh baby spinach Blend ingredients in a blender until smooth. Makes approximately 16 ounces. Nutrition Information Calories: 222 Fat: 3.2 grams Protein: 4.4 grams Carbohydrates: 50.1 grams Calcium: 26% daily value (DV) Vitamin A: 81% DV Vitamin C: 51% DV Meal Replacement Smoothie This coconut… -
Mint Chocolate Smoothie Recipe With Cacao
5 Nov 2009 | 7:08 pmHere is a delicious, nutritious and decadent green smoothie that chocolate lovers will fall in love with. Mint Chocolate Smoothie Recipe – 2 whole bananas, peeled – 1/4 cup cacao nibs (or 1/8 cup cacao powder) – 10 small, fresh mint leaves – 1/4 avocado (optional, to thicken if desired) – 4 ounces of water Blend ingredients in a blender until smooth. Makes approximately 8-12 ounces. Nutrition Information Calories: 494 Fat: 21 grams Protein: 8 grams Carbohydrates: 74.5 grams Calcium: 4% daily value (DV) Vitamin A: 5% DV Vitamin C: 61% DV Nutrient Manipulation This… -
Happy Parsley Green Smoothie With Coconut, Pear and Mango
3 Nov 2009 | 7:50 amThis recipe was submitted by Melanie Ellingsen. I was anxious to try this green smoothie because I love Thai coconuts and mango and it just sounded delicious. It was! Happy Parsley Smoothie Recipe – ½ bunch parsley, stems cut – 2 small pears – 1 Thai coconut, meat and water – ¾ cup mango Blend ingredients in a blender until smooth. Makes approximately 32 ounces. This smoothie has a sweet tropical flavor. Coconut and mango blend so well together while pear and parsley make this smoothie both sweet and refreshing. Nutrition Information Calories: 454 Fat: 4.3 grams…
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Raw Epicurean
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Green Smoothie Revolution
19 Nov 2009 | 10:05 pmWith a growing understanding of its incredible health benefits, green smoothies are gaining the attention of health seekers and people who love the delicious taste of a smoothie. The raising popularity of the green smoothie is due in no small part to the dynamic work of Victoria Boutenko. Victoria Boutenko is a passionate advocate of healthy living and to me a mentor on the topic of green smoothies. She shares her knowledge and teaches nutritional classes and workshops around the world, helping people gain the knowledge to support optimum health. Green Smoothie Revolution is the much… -
Shiitake Sushi
16 Nov 2009 | 3:54 pmThis was lunch today. There was some advance prep work done so making these wasn’t too time consuming. I made the “raw” jicama rice three days earlier, and this morning I marinated the shiitake mushrooms. Mmm, I just love the rich woody flavor and meaty texture of these mushrooms. When it was almost time for lunch, I started gathering the goodies. I pulled the jicama rice from the fridge to bring it to room temperature, and then about a half hour later had fun making… Shiitake Sushi Rice 3 medium jicama, peeled, roughly chopped Process chopped jicama in a food… -
Brian James Lucas aka Chef BeLive :: An Interview + Giveaway
13 Nov 2009 | 10:16 amToday is our lucky Friday for the “People” series. I am happy to interview one of the pioneers of the 90’s gourmet raw living cuisine movement and chef I admire, Brian James Lucas, who also is known as Chef BeLive. Brian infuses his raw vegan recipes with a lot of heart and personal style, he is indeed a culinary artist. If you have ever read the title of one of his recipes, that alone is enough to send you into a hunger spell, just imagine tasting his creations. Currently, Brian is working on opening a raw restaurant in the Los Angeles area, that will offer raw vegan… -
Eating For Pleasure
10 Nov 2009 | 9:44 amWritten by Mila Ilina We know that eating a raw diet is healthy with all its nutritional and healing benefits, but how often do we actually take the time to enjoy eating raw foods? Ever think to yourself, “If only I could just get used to the taste of greens”? Luckily, there are many wonderful ways to delight our senses and satisfy the palate eating a healthy raw diet! Adding a dose of love and pleasure to the foods we eat can really complete the experience! Here are a few ways to start enjoying healthy eating. Let’s start by… Connecting back to nature Getting a better sense of how… -
Peppercorn :: Herb of the Month
5 Nov 2009 | 12:30 amPiper nigrum, Schinus molle or Schinus terebinthifolius, Piper longum Peppercorn is one of the most popular of spices. It is universal in appeal; a must have staple in any kitchen. When pepper runs low in our house I don’t know who gets to the store quicker, me or my husband, neither one of us can image eating without it. A pinch or more adds hot taste without the “heat”. We use pepper in every type of recipe imaginable. Varieties Here’s the breakdown: Black, green, red, and white peppercorn are all from the same flowering vine plant, Piper Nigrum. Green peppercorn is…
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Chinese Vegetarian Recipes
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Smoked Tofu Stir-fried with Green Garlic
21 Nov 2009 | 6:18 amIntroduction: I came up with this smoked tofu and green garlic recipe after the successful experience that I had with the cabbage and smoked bean curd recipe. This recipe was inspired by Rachel who once enjoyed this dish very much. So I just made a little tweak to the previous recipe. It turned out to be [...] -
Rice Porridge Cooked with Oyster Mushrooms
20 Nov 2009 | 12:04 amIntroduction: After a rain that was not heavy, the weather has become deeply cold. It’s really weird when you look back at the fact that people who are wearing thick coats today were wearing shorts the day before. In a weather like this, a hot rice porridge would be perfect. With the oyster mushrooms that I like, [...] -
Twice Cooked Tofu Recipe
19 Nov 2009 | 12:26 amIntroduction: Double cooked dishes are very characterized in Sichuan food. The most popular one is “Double Cooked Pork” which you might have heard of. I had no idea that the double cooking method could be used in the vegetarian cooking at all before I came across this recipe below, although I had eaten similar dishes in the [...] -
Fried Carrot and Tofu Balls
18 Nov 2009 | 5:52 amIntroduction: In this post, I introduced a fried tofu recipe, which was a wonderful success. Today, another recipe for deep fired carrot and tofu balls is coming up. The frying processes are similar to each other. Only the ingredients and seasonings are a little bit different. This dish was also very successful as far as the flavor and [...] -
Oily and Spicy Shiitake Mushrooms
17 Nov 2009 | 12:54 amIntroduction: Although we have introduced several recipes that involve Shiitake mushrooms, it is today that I am going to come to some facts about this popular mushroom. Shiitake mushroom is a healthy food that contains high proteins and low fats. In the famous Compendium of Materia Medica, a book written by an ancient Chinese herbalist with the name [...]
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Your Daily Vegan
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Best communique in a vet’s office yet
20 Nov 2009 | 7:30 amA lesson in analogy Share/Save -
Shiny Linky People
20 Nov 2009 | 7:11 amThe stray dogs of Pompeii are finally getting some help. And, if you’re near Italy, you can help too by adopting. Brigitte Bardot is at it again in Catalonia, this time to ban bullfighting. The campaign “calls for a change in Catalonia’s animal protection law, which bans killing or mistreating animals in shows except in the case of bullfights.” International Meatless Day and Animal Rights Day is November 25th. Ahmedabad, Gujarat India, is hosting a “peace walk.” November 25th is the birthday of Sadhu Vaswani, a spiritual leader and founder of the… -
Man throws dog off bridge and makes me sick
19 Nov 2009 | 12:01 pmI would like to discuss this story at length but I can’t. I’m so disturbed by the images that I…I just can’t. This story is incredibly sad and sick. What the hell is wrong with people? Because I can’t seem to write about this, I’m going to post the entire article. What I’m not going to post is the pictures of this asshole dropping this 22-year old dog off of a bridge. The kicker, of course, is that IF he is convicted he will only face a year (one year) in jail. I ask you again, what the hell is wrong with people Original article at… -
Sarah Palin likes to eat kittens?
19 Nov 2009 | 9:39 amOh, alright, she didn’t say she liked to eat kittens. But she just might according to a quote from her new book. Moby takes to his blog (love you Moby!) to discuss it. “Ok, so Sarah Palin is releasing a book. And it’s filled with some insightful, thoughtful gems, like: ‘Here’s my philosophy on being a carnivore: If God had not intended for us to eat animals, how come He made them out of meat?’ -Sarah Palin.” Golly that girl is just so darn smart! I cannot fathom why the American people didn’t jump at the chance for her to be Vice… -
iMojito offers up vegan style
19 Nov 2009 | 8:44 amHave you ever heard of Malcolm Frontier? Well, let me tell you – they sell awesome vegan bags. Repeat: Awesome. Vegan. Bags. They also sell wallets and phone accessories. All vegan. Sigh, I love a stylish vegan company, don’t you? I just get giddy thinking of all the bags, I just do. Anyway, this gem is the latest from Malcolm Frontier. This is the iMojito… It’s cute, stylish, and small. I like love that about it! What I don’t like is the thought of carrying my cash, credit cards, and phone all in one case, but that’s just me. But, if…
