Great on its own, as a side, or in a burrito. INGREDIENTS - 1 dried red chile, deseeded (I used a New Mexico chile) - 2 tbsp oil - 1 large onion, diced - 2 garlic cloves, diced - 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes (juice and all) - 1.5 cups long grain rice (I used basmati), rinsed - salt and pepper to taste - 1 cup frozen peas METHOD 1. Slit open chile and deseed, then soak in a bowl of hot water for about 5 mins. Save the soaking water. 2. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then sauté onion and garlic for 5-7 mins, until translucent but not browned. 3. While onions are cooking, blend…
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Vegan Soapbox - The Feed23 Jan 2012 | 5:27 pmHere are some of my current favorite veg resources. These are your tools… These are things to help you stay healthy, learn about animal and environmental issues, or use to convince others to join you on your vegan path. There are videos, a podcast, recipe database, and more… Share these resources with your nonvegan friends and family members to help them think differently about animals. And be sure to bookmark this page or print it it out for your own reference… Vegan Video – a great, vegan inspiring video without graphic images. The focus is mostly on environmentalism. -
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On Getting that 'Word' Out!
My Face Is on Fire13 Jan 2012 | 8:42 am'Veganism' Is Everywhere!! I remember a few years ago how articles about veganism in online media sources were just occasional finds. They still are, really. I mean, the word 'vegan' gets tossed... My Face Is on Fire is a blog and podcast focusing on abolitionist vegan education, animal rights issues and the misrepresentation of veganism in the mainstream media. -
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have cake, will travel10 Jan 2012 | 6:32 amIt was so warm here in California last week that shorts almost came in handy (or is it, leggy?) way before their due time. Hence the huge mason jar filled with bubbly, unsweetened apple juice, perked up with a few wedges of lemon. To the right: Olive Oil & Thyme Oatcakes from Vegan Christmas, written by Nicola. Lots of good comfort food in that eBook, to keep you going during the cooler months. If you’re lucky enough to be experiencing cooler months, that is. In case you’re wondering about the board obsessively pictured in this post, I was lucky to get one from Michael &…
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Gone Fishin’ (Not)
26 Jan 2012 | 4:09 pmI’m out of here for a few days to relax and take care of myself. Vegans need this advice more than anybody: never lose touch with the things that bring you joy. -
Bittman on Root Vegetables
26 Jan 2012 | 1:55 pmWorth clicking through just for his wonderful lead paragraph. Unfortunately, five of the six accompanying recipes he offers aren’t vegan. But they’re still worth checking out since they could easily be adapted. Link. -
NPR on the Chickenization of Beef
26 Jan 2012 | 1:38 pmVery few animal advocates have a solid understanding of the economic structure of the meat, dairy, and egg industries. Such an understanding pays off in two ways: it allows us to speak more authoritatively about factory farming, and it enables us to perceive and exploit the industry’s primary vulnerabilities. I devoted much of my book Meat Market to this topic; one that I believe animal advocates ignore at great cost to their effectiveness. Yesterday, Frank Morris recorded a story for NPR about the “chickenization” of the beef industry—which is slowly but surely turning… -
Florida’s Ag-Gag Effort Dies
25 Jan 2012 | 2:19 pmToo many people were watching for this evil law to have a chance of being passed. Link. -
Slate.com on Homemade Seitan
25 Jan 2012 | 2:13 pmBrian Palmer at Slate has a wonderfully written article praising the many favorable qualities of seitan: Wheat gluten is, admittedly, dangerous to some people and anathema to the many, many more who believe they have a gluten sensitivity. Sales of gluten-free foods continue to accelerate, forcing food industry analysts to upwardly revise even their optimistic projections. So why should you zig while the rest of the country is zagging? Like many of the foods people tell you not to eat, gluten is delicious. Its texture is somewhere between tofu and meat—chewy but not bossy. Broiled or…
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Health Junk in the Trunk - Shopping at a Co-Op
11 Jan 2012 | 10:17 pmWelcome to Diary of a Vegan, where Jeff and I open our journals from days gone by to share our journey to vegan so you can learn from our successes -- and mistakes! Hindsight is everything! :) 3/3/94 - "To Co-op for Jeff's health junk." If you have... -
Diary of a Vegan: Don't-a PIZZ-A Me Off-a!
9 Dec 2011 | 10:14 amWelcome to Diary of a Vegan, where Jeff and I open our journals from days gone by to share our journey to vegan so you can learn from our successes -- and mistakes! Hindsight is everything! :) 2/13/94 - "Shakey's Pizza Parlor fiasco." So Jeff had been... -
Diary of a Vegan: Let's Talk Healthy Pasta
5 Dec 2011 | 12:35 pmWelcome to Diary of a Vegan, where Jeff and I open our journals from days gone by to share our journey to vegan so you can learn from our successes -- and mistakes! Hindsight is everything! :) 1/10/94 - Jeff: "Made pasta for the first time - not too bad!" Jeff... -
How To Make The Best Strawberry Margarita Recipe
16 Jul 2011 | 2:24 pmSo you want to learn how to make the best strawberry margarita recipe? I was sitting right there where you are one month ago, searching online as I desperately tried to figure out what to serve at a party we were having that night. Later I would create the... -
Vegan Meals - Mexican Fiesta Smothered Polenta
20 Jun 2011 | 1:35 pmDon't you love it when one of your vegan meals accidentally becomes a new favorite? That's what happened when I made what I'm calling Vegan Mexican Fiesta Smothered Polenta. This is a very delicious, fun, and balanced dish both in taste and nutrition. Hubby...
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McDonald's Removes "Pink Slime"
26 Jan 2012 | 8:55 pmMcDonald's Bows to Pressure From Chef Jamie Oliver, Removes "Pink Slime" From BurgersNow see here's the thing, I looked at the ingredients of a big mac and pink slime is not listed. They've agreed to take it out so it must have been there.So my questions are thus1) What else is in a McDonalds Burger that is in it but not declared?2) Why the freakin barking hell do they use vegetarian cheese? It's a DEAD COW BURGER! What kind of vegetarian says "well i don't mind a bit of ground up cow armpit but I'm not going to buy it if the cheese is made with cow sick!"???Here's the ingredients for a big… -
Happy Burns Night!
25 Jan 2012 | 5:44 amVegetarian Haggis PiperVegetarian Vegan Haggis Recipe from Scottish CookbookHappy Burn's Night! - Vegetarian Haggis RecipeHow to have a vegan, vegetarian, plantarian Burns night supper in honour of Robert 'Rabbie' BurnsSo once you have caught, bought or made your plantarian / vegan / vegetarian Scottish Haggis then you'll needSome Edinburgh Crystal glassesSome Scottish single malt whiskeyA piper or Bagpipe music Some neeps, tatties and plenty of gravyLots of friendsThe haggis should enter the dining room on a silver platter and then sliced open with a silver Sgian Dubh (small ceremonial… -
Vegucated New film aims for World Vegducation
20 Jan 2012 | 6:19 amVegucated | The Fit Stop:Marisa Miller Wolfson, a fairly new vegan, plans world vegucation with her new filmVegucated. Her unique perspective and six-week experiment involves trying to persuade three carnivores to embrace a more produce-based diet and captures their hilarious journey on filmMarisa says "I had toured around the country showing award-winning documentaries on this topic and decided to make a film that appealed to a slightly different, younger crowd. I wanted to make it highly entertaining, charged with personality and I wanted people to laugh more than they cry, even when… -
Brighton Vegetarian and Vegan Festival
17 Jan 2012 | 4:52 amVegfest Brighton Vegetarian and Vegan Festival // UK Vegan Festivals:A celebration of ethical, healthy, sustainable Vegetarian Vegan livingThe dates for Europe's biggest veggie events for 2012 are getting closer - and with Brighton already 80% sold and Bristol 40% sold, they are both looking like a sell out! Both events are FREE TO THE PUBLIC and see thousands of visitors pour in to sample the best veggie and vegan products on the market. Brighton is on March 17th & 18th, and Bristol is from 25th - 27th May There's still time to book a stall at either or both events, and there's also some… -
Vegetarian Visitor UK Vegetarian Travel Guidebook
16 Jan 2012 | 6:24 pmVegetarian Visitor UK Vegetarian Travel Guidebook:2012 edition of the annually updated UK Vegetarian travel guide book Vegetarian Visitor winner of Vegetarian Award and used by The BTA / British Tourist Board is now out and on saleVegetarian and Vegan friendly restaurants, pubs, cafes, hotels, B&Bs, guesthouses in England, Scotland and WalesFrom Glasgow to Oxford, from Stratford to Cornwall, from London to Edinburgh delicious vegetarian treats to delight everyone. Take a peek nowOrder a copy now, it's only £4 including postage to Europe.Vegetarian Restaurants Hotels, B&Bs, Guest…
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Circle of Moms Top 25 Nomination - and saying thank you!
27 Jan 2012 | 6:26 pmSo I received an e-mail earlier this week that my blog has been nominated for the Top 25 Vegan & Vegetarian Moms with Circle of Moms. I've been somewhat under a rock with book details and well, being a mom! So, this nomination and site was new information to me. As a mom of three, vegan cookbook author, and blogger for over six years (wow, I just realized that!) I'd be chuffed to make the final top 25. So, if you enjoy my work, please link through to vote - I think I have 10 votes right now, lol! But, you can vote everyday until February 14th, so I'll nag remind you a… -
Interview with New Vegan Age
24 Jan 2012 | 12:53 pmFor those of you curious to learn more about my cooking (and about me I guess, even though I find that amusing - and my kids would say it's 'awkward'), I just finished an interview with New Vegan Age. (I'm great with the run-on sentences!) I was interviewed by Nikki Sabella, and she brought some really different and fun questions for me (ex: How many beans do I have in my pantry?) LOL! Love that! I really enjoyed your perspective, Nikki, thank you for the interview, and to New Vegan Age for the feature. :) -
Recipe Post: Lemon-Kissed Blondie Bites
22 Jan 2012 | 4:43 pmAt last I get to posting this recipe after my teaser last week (what can I say, Paula Deen threw all of us off)! These sweets are truly a breeze to make, and are also truly healthy. They have no sugar, and offer a gluten-free option (if certified gluten-free oats are suitable for you). I created these after having visions of these lemon-laced bite-sized blondie-tasting sweets, but far healthier and even easier to make than a blondie square. The cashews deliver the buttery, blondie flavor and the oats help keep the mixture all together, for one easy, lemony-delicious… -
What is "Eating in Moderation"?
18 Jan 2012 | 1:45 pmI've been thinking about discussing this notion of "eating in moderation" for some time. After watching Paula Deen's interview on the Today Show yesterday, it kicked off my typing. Time to talk, but first watch this video if you haven't already. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy What is 'eating in moderation'? Who defines this? What foods are we talking about? How much is moderate for one person versus another? This saying has irked me for years. It is overused and lacks any understanding or… -
Lemon-Kissed Blondie Bites
14 Jan 2012 | 6:44 pmNo sugar. No fuss. Coming soon to a blog near you. (Must retest, you know for quality control.) ;)
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Serenity Light
16 Jan 2012 | 9:00 amThe serenity light is a great eco-friendly way to display a remembrance item. It is made from plastic, which does seem a bit fragile and prone to cracking. Yet has not cracked or broke yet. I have placed it in my garden, to light the area at night. It is a subtle glow reflected upon [...]Check out the review @ Serenity Light -
Melvita Face Scrub
13 Jan 2012 | 9:00 amMelvita face scrub is a product that I was very excited to try out. Unfortunately I became less excited once I actually used it. My usual face scrub is much more course and the type of product that I can feel working and removing dead skin. Melvita is a very fine Italian face scrub which [...]Check out the review @ Melvita Face Scrub -
Ome Omy- The Wet Bag and The Sweaty Bag
9 Dec 2011 | 9:00 amEver find that after a great workout at the gym, a super sweaty yoga class, or a swim at the pool you are scrounging around for a bag to put your sweaty or wet clothes in so they won’t ruin your gym bag or contaminate the rest of your stuff with that um, less than [...]Check out the review @ Ome Omy- The Wet Bag and The Sweaty Bag -
Grower’s Secret
23 Nov 2011 | 9:00 amGrower’s Secret recently introduced their Grow Big 521. It is a lavender scented fish emulsion that is used to help your garden grow faster and healthier without the use of synthetic chemicals. It’s simple to use and just have to add a cap full of the emulsion to a gallon of [...]Check out the review @ Grower’s Secret -
Bug Bandit
26 Sep 2011 | 9:00 amWhy risk possible skin inflammation or worse from insecticides and manmade chemicals such as DEET when Fairy Tales Bug Bandit offers a better option? Infused with earthy, aromatic scents such as eucalyptus, lemongrass, citronella and rosemary, Bug Bandit is a non toxic, chemical and deet free alternative with undertones of cinnamon, peppermint and cedar bark. [...]Check out the review @ Bug Bandit
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Pork sausage prank
6 Jan 2012 | 9:31 pmEveryone wants their meat fresh in the supermarket, but everyone is appalled when they see the live animal killed for them for absolute freshness. Some people say that eating meat is natural and that vegans and vegetarians try to use guilt to get others to give up meat. But if eating meat is natural, why in this video, will there be such a reaction to the point these people no longer want to buy the meat? No one is making them feel guilty here. The culprit behind eating meat is greed and it can be overcomed by compassion - as shown in this video. There are more ways to change your perception… -
三花 San Hua - a documentary on cat and dog meat industry in China
2 Jan 2012 | 3:41 amBelow is a documentary (in chinese) about the cat and dog meat industry in China, and the struggles of cat and dog lovers trying to protect these animals when there is no proper lawful protection of them. One fur trader revealed that probably 80% of the meat from the fur trade goes into making ham sausages! At this rate, it could still be a long while before veganism grow over there. Subscribe in a reader -
Bather's cafe and restaurant
24 Dec 2011 | 5:24 amHidden in a quiet area (sunset way, clementi arcade) this western restaurant has a slow and relaxing ambiance. This isn't a vegan or vegetarian restaurant. Was there with my company yesterday for an 8 course Christmas dinner, and my vegan menu was prepare in advance. When dining in a non-veg place, you always have to cross your fingers they don't screw things up for you. But the chef knows this "vegan" stuff well so this isn't a worry. I was quite please with the food served. 1st course: Broccoli, cucumber and fruits with balsamic vinegar This dish was ordinary. 2nd course: Salad with… -
Teresa Hsu passes away
14 Dec 2011 | 8:06 amThis post was written in memory of Teresa Hsu - the 113 years old supercentenarian vegetarian lady in Singapore who has passed away on 7 december 2011. She is the founder of heart to heart services charity. Although I have only met this lady in person twice, she left me a very deep impression because of her selflessness. What she has been doing was all for others, not for herself. These kind of people... we are seriously short of on this planet. She is truly an inspiration for everyone. Subscribe in a reader -
Vegetarian carnivores: a cat and a lion
12 Dec 2011 | 9:09 amThese are some of the most amazing animals who exhibit much kindness despite being carnivores. Some of you may have already heard of the cat Dante, who refuses to eat meat. He was found abandon and starving, yet refused to eat meat even at that point, but instead gobbled down some leftover vegetables, he continue to refuse meat after that and remains healthy. He does not bother himself with the other animals in the house - from hamsters to fish, but instead hunts bits of string. His owner trys to sneak in meat to him but if he spots it he will refuse. I wish his owner will just get him some…
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Vegan Drinks XLV: It's the First Vegan Drinks of 2012 and Your Opportunity to Make Bank for the Civil Liberties Defense Center on Thursday, January 26
24 Jan 2012 | 10:25 pmJoin us THIS Thursday, January 26, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm for Vegan Drinks NYC! Real live DJ alert! DJ Grand Format will be playing some punk rock, some shoegaze and some hip hop for your ears. Drink specials will include $1 off draft beers and well drinks all night! The kitchen will be turning out good vegan snacks like a vegan burger deluxe platter (with or without vegan cheese + fries and coleslaw), crispy vegan chikkin’ tenders, Pittsburgh-style coleslaw, fries and good ol’ chips & salsa. This month we're supporting the not-for-profit Civil Liberties Defense Center (CLDC)… -
Vegan Drinks XLIV, The Recap: An Evening with NJ's For the Animals Sanctuary
1 Jan 2012 | 9:32 pm[Basket winners, Jamie and Brett! (Thanks, Vegan Bodega!)]Thank YOU for supporting For the Animals Sanctuary with us at Vegan Drinks NYC on December 29th. Big thanks to Vegan Bodega for donating a basket of its fancy vegan goods to our raffle so we could raise even more funds for For the Animals! And, congrats to Karl and Rachel, who got hitched before coming to Vegan Drinks! Special thanks to those organizations and individuals who made Shout Outs: For the Animals SanctuarySea ShepherdThe Humane LeagueMercy for AnimalsWoodstock Farm Animal SanctuaryIntermix: Please Stop Selling Fur… -
Vegan Drinks XLIV: Drink Spiked Nog, Raise $ for NJ's For the Animals Sanctuary on Thursday, December 29
27 Dec 2011 | 7:09 pmJoin us THIS Thursday, December 29, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm for Vegan Drinks NYC! This month, Vegan Drinks benefits local animal sanctuary, For the Animals Sanctuary of Blairstown, NJ. A portion of the bar proceeds and any money you throw in the donation jar will go to For the Animals, which is "dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and life-long care of victims of the food farming trade." Enter our raffle for a chance to win a basket of some tasty and hard to find vegan eats, donated by Vegan Bodega. All money raised from the raffle will go to For the Animals, too! Drink specials will… -
Free Vegan Treats for Your Pup at a Doggie Flash Mob This Thursday!
20 Dec 2011 | 6:00 amAs the human companion of a vegan dog, I'm always on the lookout for vegan-friendly dog events. This Thursday, December 22, is "National Keep Pets Safe in Winter Day." If you're a vegan dog owner, how do you celebrate? Show up with your dog outside the Fox & Friends studio in midtown that morning from 8:15am to 9am, to make history as the largest-ever "Dog Flash Mob," to be entered in the Guinness Book of World Records, and enjoy free vegan dog treats for your pup! IMPORTANT! TIME CHANGE! All dogs love peanut butter. It's true. Where: South West corner of 48th Street and Avenue of the… -
Vegan Thursdays at Halyards in Gowanus is a cooler weekly event than what's happening at pretty much any other bar in NYC
14 Dec 2011 | 12:52 pm[Chef Emma Jane Gonzalez with a curry chickpea and apple salad ]A few months back, I heard there was a newish bar in Gowanus, Brooklyn that had a vegan night. That bar is Halyards, at 3rd Avenue and 6th street. I still haven't been myself, because I am extraordinaly lazy busy, but I did ask host/organizer/chef Emma Jane Gonzalez a bunch of questions over e-mail. And I promise I will go soon, because it sounds totally great! The only bad thing is that once a month it overlaps with Vegan Drinks (but not this month, thanks to holiday schedules). This Thursday (December 15) will be the last…
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22 Jan 2012 | 12:25 pmThe WordPress theme I’ve been using has been hacked for a second time, so clearly there’s an exploit they’re not correcting. This resulted in my host shutting me down temporarily with a DMCA takedown notice (!). I’ve temporarily switched the theme in order to get rid of the exploit and I’ll be finding a new theme shortly. -
Challenged by a talking hen
10 Jan 2012 | 8:18 pmI’ve been reading the Oz books with Rasine for about a year now. There have been some animal-friendly parts in the first two books, particularly with the Tinman, a gentle pacifist of a character that never wants to harm a living being. We’re on the third book, Ozma of Oz and we came across an interesting passage where Dorothy’s own eating habits are challenged by a talking hen named Billina: “What are you doing?” asked Dorothy. “Getting my breakfast, of course,” murmured the hen, busily pecking away. “What do you find?” inquired the girl,… -
Last minute vegan gift ideas
21 Dec 2011 | 9:42 amHave you left your shopping until the last minute? Need a few final ideas for someone on your list? Well, here you go! Just make sure you’re not seeing the person until after the holiday or spring for the faster shipping, because it’s getting late! 1. Vegan Holiday Kitchen by Nava Atlas Nava’s most recent cookbook is a gorgeous hardback with beautiful food photography and holiday-themed dishes and menus beyond just Winter celebrations. It’s a wonderful collection that will inspire you in the kitchen year-round. We’ve only had a chance to make one or two things… -
Vegan Biz Profile: My Vegan Baker
13 Dec 2011 | 10:00 amOur seventh entry in the Vegan Biz Profile series is My Vegan Baker, a Northern Virginia-based vegan baking business started by Kristin Stolz. I had the chance to taste some of her baked goods when she was getting started a few years ago, and let me tell you: they’re good Tell us about My Vegan Baker. What inspired you to start it? I started My Vegan Baker two years ago shortly after moving here from Los Angeles. I wasn’t finding vegan options in Northern Virginia and I thought if I am looking, others are looking, too. I’ve always baked and one day a friend was telling me… -
Vegan Biz Profile: Nice Shoes
11 Dec 2011 | 4:01 pmOur sixth entry in the Vegan Biz Profile series is Nice Shoes, an all-vegan shoe store in Vancouver, BC owned and operated by Joanne Chang (pictured, hugging shoes). Tell us about Nice Shoes. We are the first all vegan shoe store in Vancouver, BC Canada. We sell online as well as at our store located on Fraser Street & 19th Avenue. We’re vegan/activist owned and operated. We exist mainly to fill a void in the Canadian vegan community (oh and of course to CRUSH the leather industry!!). Prior to our opening, Canadians have to go across the border to get decent vegan footwear or order…
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Easy Mexican Red Rice
22 Jan 2012 | 2:27 pmGreat on its own, as a side, or in a burrito. INGREDIENTS - 1 dried red chile, deseeded (I used a New Mexico chile) - 2 tbsp oil - 1 large onion, diced - 2 garlic cloves, diced - 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes (juice and all) - 1.5 cups long grain rice (I used basmati), rinsed - salt and pepper to taste - 1 cup frozen peas METHOD 1. Slit open chile and deseed, then soak in a bowl of hot water for about 5 mins. Save the soaking water. 2. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then sauté onion and garlic for 5-7 mins, until translucent but not browned. 3. While onions are cooking, blend… -
Potato Quesadillas with Homemade Wheat Tortillas
9 Jan 2012 | 7:58 pmHappy New Year, all you Gregorian calendar users! I'd like to promise that I will blog more this year, but with 3 major projects on the go I know I would never be able to keep that promise. I do have some goals for the blog, though. My passion right now is baking and trying to make vegan baked goods accessible to all home bakers. That being said, my menus need a real kick in the pants these days so I would like get some new dishes up as well. This recipe is sort of a mix of these two goals, so enjoy! Wheat Tortillas (makes twelve 12-14" tortillas) This recipe is… -
It's Time to Party
23 Dec 2011 | 8:03 pmYou are most likely going to host a party this holiday season, or go to one. Vegan Mom and I have hosted/helped host two parties thus far. The first was a neighbourhood affair with about 50 people in attendance so I thought I'd share what we did to help you with your own partying over the next week or so. Many apologies for the quality of the pictures; they were snapped rather quickly right before guests came through the door. We tried to do a mix of savoury and sweet. On the savoury side we had a corn and bean salsa with chips, as described here. You can also… -
Greek Christmas Bread
19 Dec 2011 | 8:09 pmSorry for the delay (bleedin' end of term grading!) but here is the final Christmas bread for the season. It's the same dough recipe as the previous two, but with some added spices and a different shape. INGREDIENTS - one recipe panettone dough, but add to the flour: - 1 tsp ground cinnamon - 1/8 tsp nutmeg - 1/8 tsp cloves - 1/8 tsp allspice - 56.5 g chopped toasted walnuts - 170 g dried cranberries - soy milk for brushing - simple syrup for glazing METHOD 1. Make the panettone as directed, but add the spices listed above to the flour. 2. Add the fruit and nuts listed above, instead of… -
Vegan Stollen
7 Dec 2011 | 8:08 pmHere is Christmas Bread number 2: stollen. You really can't go wrong with fruit and almonds in a delicate and slightly sweetened bread. Dusted with icing sugar, this is a true holiday treat that makes this time of year so special. I prefer the marzipan centre to adding sliced almonds, but the choice is yours. This bread comes together much faster than the panettone because it has no final proofing and goes straight into the oven right after you shape the loaves. INGREDIENTS - 1 recipe panettone dough - 2 cups dried fruit/candied peel - 2 cups toasted sliced almonds, or…
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Show 96: Melanie Joy to the World
31 Dec 2011 | 7:06 pmFeaturing interviews conducted at the New York Capital Region Vegetarian Expo on October 1, 2011. The featured interview is with Melanie Joy, author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows. read more -
Show 95: Farm Sanctuary's Gene Baur & Susie Coston
17 Aug 2011 | 1:48 pmEpisode 95 features an interview with Farm Sanctuary co-founder Gene Baur and animal caretaker Susie Coston. Farm Sanctuary is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, and Gene & Susie share some of their thoughts and insights, as well as stories of animals. read more -
Show 94: Comeback show featuring Robert Cheeke
17 Jul 2011 | 7:57 amIt's been over a year since Episode 93 if you can believe it – but we're back! Sometimes as activists we need to take time off to recharge our batteries and assess things from a new perspective. For Derek this happened as he went deep into his yoga practice and started spending much of his time practicing handstands. Viewing the world upside down, he gained a new perspective. read more -
Show 93: May Day for Vegans
12 May 2010 | 12:00 pmMay 14-16th, 2010 there will be vegan events going on all over the US. This short podcast features interviews with event organizers. Pamela Rice tells us about this year's Veggie Pride Parade in NYC on May 16th. Jessica Mahady talks about the Veggie Prom in NYC on May 14th. And finally, Billy Hulting returns to the show to talk about the Worldfest in Los Angeles on May 16th. read more -
Show 92: Yoga and Veganism
22 Apr 2010 | 12:00 pmThis is destined to be a Vegan Radio classic. Derek threads the story of his move to New Orleans through interviews with his yoga teachers and recordings of the Kirtan chanting featured at the beginning of the classes. Derek has been studying Jivamukti Yoga which was founded by vegans Sharon Gannon and David Life and taught at the Swan River studios in New Orleans. read more
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Show 96: Melanie Joy to the World
31 Dec 2011 | 7:06 pmFeaturing interviews conducted at the New York Capital Region Vegetarian Expo on October 1, 2011. The featured interview is with Melanie Joy, author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows. read more -
Show 95: Farm Sanctuary's Gene Baur & Susie Coston
17 Aug 2011 | 1:48 pmEpisode 95 features an interview with Farm Sanctuary co-founder Gene Baur and animal caretaker Susie Coston. Farm Sanctuary is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, and Gene & Susie share some of their thoughts and insights, as well as stories of animals. read more -
Show 94: Comeback show featuring Robert Cheeke
17 Jul 2011 | 7:57 amIt's been over a year since Episode 93 if you can believe it – but we're back! Sometimes as activists we need to take time off to recharge our batteries and assess things from a new perspective. For Derek this happened as he went deep into his yoga practice and started spending much of his time practicing handstands. Viewing the world upside down, he gained a new perspective. read more -
Show 93: May Day for Vegans
12 May 2010 | 12:00 pmMay 14-16th, 2010 there will be vegan events going on all over the US. This short podcast features interviews with event organizers. Pamela Rice tells us about this year's Veggie Pride Parade in NYC on May 16th. Jessica Mahady talks about the Veggie Prom in NYC on May 14th. And finally, Billy Hulting returns to the show to talk about the Worldfest in Los Angeles on May 16th. read more -
Show 92: Yoga and Veganism
22 Apr 2010 | 12:00 pmThis is destined to be a Vegan Radio classic. Derek threads the story of his move to New Orleans through interviews with his yoga teachers and recordings of the Kirtan chanting featured at the beginning of the classes. Derek has been studying Jivamukti Yoga which was founded by vegans Sharon Gannon and David Life and taught at the Swan River studios in New Orleans. read more
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Valentine’s Day Offers Opportunities To Help Animals
27 Jan 2012 | 10:19 pmFarm Sanctuary is offering a heart-shaped box of vegan milk chocolates by Sjaak (rice or almond milk) just in time for Valentine’s Day. Profits from the sale of these chocolates support Farm Sanctuary’s work on behalf of abused and neglected farmed animals. If you want to follow up the gift with dinner, try PETA’s recipes this year, and support that animal rights organization in the process. Other ideas for Valentine’s Day from this very site: Soapbox 2008 and also 2008 In what animal-friendly way are you going to celebrate February 14? -
Martha Says NO To Factory Farms
25 Jan 2012 | 7:03 pmStyle guru Martha Stewart has joined Farm Sanctuary to oppose factory farming. She talks a bit about why we should all speak out against it. Join Martha and Farm Sanctuary and the millions who already speak for the animals by (1) not eating them and (2) expressing your support for bills that restrict factory farming operations. This is an issue that crosses political lines. After visiting the Farm Sanctuary website you might want to stop at the Humane Farming Association‘s, and see what they are doing to make factory farms a thing of the past. -
9 Incredible Vegan Resources
23 Jan 2012 | 5:27 pmHere are some of my current favorite veg resources. These are your tools… These are things to help you stay healthy, learn about animal and environmental issues, or use to convince others to join you on your vegan path. There are videos, a podcast, recipe database, and more… Share these resources with your nonvegan friends and family members to help them think differently about animals. And be sure to bookmark this page or print it it out for your own reference… Vegan Video – a great, vegan inspiring video without graphic images. The focus is mostly on environmentalism. -
How To Share Our Veg Values With Our Kids
22 Jan 2012 | 3:40 pmThere’s an article at Our Hen House about raising kids. It’s a guest post by Robyn Moore of RaisingVegKids.com and the post is called “Helping Vegan Parents Navigate the Not-So-Vegan Landscape.” As a vegan parent of a two-year-old, I liked this list of things she wrote about how we veg parents can share our veg values with our kids: “Read books and watch movies that affirm and reinforce vegan values. VegBooks lists over 500 titles.” “Visit an animal sanctuary. Exposing vegan kids to rescued farm animals is so important — it helps them make the… -
Boosting Willpower To Go (or Stay) Vegan
20 Jan 2012 | 4:13 pmWhen the new year rolled in I vowed to make some changes in my life. But because of some past failures I felt it necessary to make better preparations this time. I began by reading a book called The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More of It by Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal. My hope was to learn how to improve my self-control so I would eat less unhealthy food and weigh less. I also hoped to improve my willpower in order to eat more healthy food, exercise more, curb my TV watching habit, and make other improvements in…
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Sad Livestock in the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant No-Entry Zone- another victims of the disaster
13 Jan 2012 | 9:10 am“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated”- it is a MahatmaGandhi’s quote. If Gandhi saw how the livestock in Fukushima have been treated, he would judge us as a heartless nation. On May 12, 2011, Prime Minister Kan (Nuclear Emergency Response Headquarters) ordered the Fukushima Governor to euthanize the remaining livestock in the 20km no-entry zone. Since livestock are someone’s property, Fukushima prefecture has to obtain permission from the owners of the livestock when euthanizing. The decision was made based on the Act on Special Measures… -
Afya Ibomu
10 Aug 2011 | 9:54 amExcerpt from an interview with Afya Ibomo from Frugivore. I have been a vegetarian for 21 years, and vegan for 15 years. I became a vegetarian because I had asthma, allergies, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic dehydration as a child. After awhile, I became tired of taking numerous pills and medications per day. I knew there had to be another way to deal with my illnesses. When I was 15 years old, my mother found an allergy specialist that suggested that the food I was eating could be the cause of my problems. This was the first time that I connected food to health, and simultaneously, the… -
Black Vegan Mammy-ism: Sacrificing My Emotional Health for the Vegan Status Quo
14 Jul 2011 | 3:51 pmIn this video I talk about how I struggle with not being a “mammy” when it comes to accommodating the emotional needs of particular white vegans who do not extend mindfulness to me when they talk to me about ‘their’ post-racial view of veganism. Here is a useful article to read to understand more about what I mean by “mammyism” . I don’t agree with a lot in this article, but it does give a basic premise of mammyism: Abdullah, Afi Samelia. “Mammy-Ism: A Diagnosis of Psychological Misorientation for Women of African Descent.” JOURNAL OF… -
Milk: the new PMS panacea
13 Jul 2011 | 10:56 pmAs if we didn’t need any more evidence that the animal product industry is an intrinsic element of the perpetuation of male supremacy. This is actually an update of an ad from 2005 which featured pathetic looking men jamming into a grocery store lines, their arms occupied by multiple milk cartons. I’m tempted to write a rather long treatise on the various social implications of this ad campaign, but I’m inclined to think that the pictures and links will speak for themselves. If you’re interested in feeling further offended here’s the mini-site for the… -
White male vegan paternalism: Or, on how to offend Black Veg*n Reiki Community
21 Jun 2011 | 5:21 pmIn this video I speak about how white male middle-class paternalism ended up offending and upsetting an African American practitioner of vegetarianism and Reiki. This video is an example of how white middle class paternalistic rhetoric becomes an impediment when communicating with “other” communities that don’t fit into the racial-class-gender status quo’s conception of ‘logical healing systems’ or ‘morality.’ I also didn’t say this in the video, but my friend kept the identity of the person who moderated the listserv, a secret, and sent…
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YOUTH SPECIAL HOT PICS
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Dr. Greger's new vol. 7 Latest in Nutrition DVD (all proceeds to charity)
19 Dec 2011 | 2:49 pmI'm excited to announce that yet another new volume of my Latest in Nutrition DVD series is now available just in time to cement those new year's resolutions (as always, all the proceeds I receive from the sale of all my DVDs and books go to charity). Normally, I come out with just one volume a year, but to fulfill my
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Venus and Serena Williams Go Vegan
9 Jan 2012 | 1:18 pmAs you may know, last year saw the falling off the vegan wagon of some notable celebrities, including Megan Fox, Once Upon A Time star Ginnifer Goodwin, and perhaps saddest of all given his direct influence on people’s diets, The Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper. Of course, there’s also Natalie Portman who reintroduced dairy and eggs into her diet during her pregnancy, but who may well be back on the diet and indeed purported to be planning a vegan documentary based on the excellent book, Eating Animals. Anyway, I don’t mean to get down on any of these celebs, it’s… -
Why Vegan?
29 Dec 2011 | 10:06 amAs we approach the end of another calender year, especially one in which so many environmental disasters have occurred, both “natural” and man-made, and head into the infamous 2012, it seems appropriate to remind ourselves, or more likely our friends and family, why we choose to be vegan. Powerful, don’t you think? (Hit Like or Tweet below to share.) May the New Year find you and yours happy and healthy. -
Vegan Pumpkin Fudge Cookies
11 Dec 2011 | 5:28 pmAs last year, this Thanksgiving I was again on dessert duty. Which suites me just fine because it gives me an excuse to bake without feeling the guilt of eating it all. I just make sure everyone else takes it home if there’s any left. Actually, I wasn’t really planning to bake this time around. Rather, I embarked on a more ambitious project, that of making fudge. This is basically candy making, and if you’ve ever made fudge or caramel or what have you with boiling sugar, you know it’s an even more precise science than baking. Everything must be carefully monitored, the… -
Congress Declares Pizza A Vegetable?
25 Nov 2011 | 8:16 pmNo doubt by now you’ve heard the news. Has Congress actually made it so pizza (still) counts as a vegetable in school lunches? Backstory: Late last year, President Obama signed a bill until law seeking to improve the quality and healthfulness of the school lunch program. Here is the White House Press release with a sample menu and fact sheet. And now, this year, with lobbyist pressure from the frozen food industry among others, Congress appears to be going about weakening the act. The LA Times coverage, both in the lead up to the vote, and after, may be some of the best on the… -
Pasta with Tempeh
17 Nov 2011 | 2:26 pmWhenever a meal strikes me as yummy and/or attractive, I snap a pic — I’m sure many of my fellow food bloggers are the same — and then at some point I upload ‘em all to the computer and check out what I’ve got. Sound familiar? Well, that’s what I’m doing right now, looking over the recent sets for a little writing inspiration. I really ought to remember to write notes on the prep too, in case they find their way to the blog. Alas, most of the time, I’m just throwing things together and tasting as I go, letting the creative juices flow. Anyway,…
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New Zealand Vegetarian Society
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Naturopathy & Nutrition Appointments – Auckland
12 Jan 2012 | 8:32 pmI am a raw-organic vegan and a 3rd year Naturopathy & Nutrition student at Wellpark College. I am currently seeing clients for the low price of $30! Contact David -
Website upgrade in progress
21 Nov 2011 | 2:06 amThe Vegetarian Society website is getting a long overdue update. During the next few weeks you will see some new designs and functionality added. If things do break while you are visiting the site, please check back in half an hour and the problem should have been fixed. If you have any suggestion of something you’d like to see on this website, please let us know. -
Animal Cruelty: Who Is To Blame?
22 Oct 2011 | 10:20 pmby Angel Flinn For many of us who are aware of the multitude of ways that animals suffer at the hands of humans around the world, this ubiquitous cruelty is the most pressing social justice issue of them all. From declawing to debeaking, ear clipping to tail docking, the suffering that human beings inflict on animals being used for food, clothing, research, ‘pets’ and entertainment appears to know no bounds, and the many brutal ways in which we force animals to succumb to our desires appear to be limited only by the scope of our imaginations. But why does all this cruelty take place? And… -
“Ethical” cheese is hard to come by
22 Oct 2011 | 9:43 pmFull story: E-The Environmental Magazine It turns out that suffering-free cheese is nearly impossible to come by. The problem for sympathetic vegetarians begins with the sourcing of milk. In factory farming dairies, milk cows are typically dosed with bovine growth hormone (BGH) to push milk production to 70 pounds per day or more. BGH promotes mastitis, a painful inflammation of the udder. Then there’s routine dosing with antibiotics to compensate for the spread of diseases on giant, crowded feedlots. The natural life span of dairy cows is 20-25 years but they are slaughtered at four or… -
Moving Planet September 24th 2011
11 Oct 2011 | 10:48 pmPeople sent in thousands of photos and hundreds of videos from around the world — and we wish we could have used them all in the video. Images are how we turn local action into global inspiration — inspiration that can help the whole world move together. Your pictures are also a crucial way to bring the pressure of this movement to bear on the political process. Next week, members of the 350 team will be in Panama using Moving Planet photos at global climate negotations. Our 350 crew will be delivering photo packets to delegates from around the world, and setting up massive photo…
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Veggie Revolution
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New food book slams it home: "Healthy Eating, Healthy World"
7 Jan 2012 | 5:01 pmYoung hogs on a N.C. factory farm. Photo: Sally KneidelI was recently asked to review the book Healthy Eating Healthy World. Imagining it to be a cookbook, I readily agreed. But when the book arrived in my mailbox, I was surprised to find not a cookbook but an impressive and comprehensive volume as to why humans must stop consuming animal products, and fast. I already have a number of books about the damage and suffering caused by the meat industry and the ingestion of flesh, eggs, and dairy. Consider Diet for a New America, Food Revolution, The Way We Eat, Forks Over Knives, Eating… -
Licorice hailed as "Medicinal plant of the year"
7 Dec 2011 | 11:55 amLicorice plant, Glycyrrhiza glabraSeems most people either love licorice or hate it. I can’t stand it. But I had no idea that licorice has medicinal properties until I came across a surprising news flash in my daily perusal of conservation articles. Licorice has been named “Medicinal plant of the year 2012″ because of its importance to human health worldwide. Who knew? “Licorice is special because it can quickly sooth sore throats and coughs and was used centuries ago to treat coughing, hoarseness and asthma by Ancient Greek and Egyptian physicians,” said… -
Brain may sabotage effort to diet
21 Nov 2011 | 10:27 amWhen lean people have full stomachs, neural signals cause their brains to stop wanting food. The positive feelings associated with food are turned off. But a new study from Yale reports that the brains of obese people react to food differently. Willpower and reasoningIn this study, 9 lean and 5 obese adult volunteers underwent brain scans while looking at pictures of foods such as ice cream, french fries, cauliflower, or a salad. All the volunteers arrived for the first scans with empty stomachs and relatively low blood sugar, and all of them reported wanting the food in the pictures,… -
8 Egregious Animal Abuses by the Meat Industry
10 Nov 2011 | 10:09 amThis is the third post in a series about reasons to consider a vegan diet.Earlier:Top 5 Ways Livestock Wreck the PlanetTop 7 Health Reasons to Bypass Animal Products While researching our books Veggie Revolution and Going Green, Sadie and I wrangled our way into several factory farms - our home state of N.C. is full of them. North Carolina has more hogs than people, and is a major poultry state too. Why? Because land is cheap, environmental laws are lax, and NC is the least unionized state. So the meat industry is free here to exploit immigrant and minority labor and pollute our rivers. -
Top 7 Health Reasons to Bypass Animal Products
1 Nov 2011 | 7:08 pmNicci and Sadie chop onions for a vegan stew. Photo: KneidelPrevious post: Top Five Ways Livestock Wreck the Planet 1. Protect your heart. Multiple studies report that the consumption of beef, pork, and lamb increase the risk of heart disease. Cardiologist Caldwell Esselstyn, in a 20-year-study, found that patients who adhered to his plant-derived diet reduced their cholesterol from an average of 240 mg/dL (high risk) to below 150 mg/dL - the total cholesterol level seen in cultures where heart disease is essentially nonexistent. In addition, Esselstyn's patients who had already experienced…
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Vegan Heart Doc
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Really, Paula Deen?
22 Jan 2012 | 4:19 pmOne of the most decadent chefs of the Food Network has recently announced that she's had diabetes for three years.If you go to her web site, she talks about how she'd like to help her fans see "Diabetes in a new light." Click on that link and it takes you to an advertisement for Victoza, the new diabetes drug that she is endorsing.It's like me putting a cigarette vending machine and a hamburger stand in my waiting room, and then subsequently doing angioplasties on those patients. But then again, unlike Paula Deen, I took the Hippocratic Oath to "Do No Harm".When interviewed by Al… -
Devil in a Black Can
15 Jan 2012 | 6:30 pmIn my daily living, my habits are good. I eat my veggies. I exercise. I don't smoke. I manage my stress.And yet, I was polishing off 4 or more cans of diet soda every day. I wrote about my Coke Zero Habit a year ago, a habit that I've only had for a few years.After my morning workout, I would crave soda. Then midway through my morning clinic. Then midway through afternoon clinic. And then with dinner. And then if I went out at night, another Coke Zero or Diet Coke.It was all getting to be a bit much.There are many reasons to stay away from… -
Boney Mountain Half Marathon
8 Jan 2012 | 6:34 pmToday, I ran my first trail race, the Boney Mountain Half MarathonI chose this event at the suggestion of Coach Gerardo. I wouldn't have decided on my own to do a trail race. My goal is to be a faster runner and eventually qualify for the Boston Marathon. When planning my season of races, Coach G told me that by doing trail running that I will become a faster road runner. So, while I feel a bit like Ralph Macchio's character in "The Karate Kid" blindly doing his wax-on wax-off drills at the behest of Mr. Miyagi to become a karate champ, here I am stumbling along trails… -
Happy New Year!
31 Dec 2011 | 7:42 pmI hang my head in shame.... it's been a month since my last post!I'm on a little break from work, and will be back on January 3. In the meantime, I'm relaxing, spending time with family, and doing some fun workouts.With my extra time, I had the chance to try out Barry's Bootcamp. It's a challenging aerobic workout that mixes in bursts of cardiovascular exercise with weight training. Try it!Happy new year!!!! -
Not a Great Day at the Santa Barbara Marathon
28 Nov 2011 | 10:50 pmMy first question to the organizers of the Santa Barbara Marathon: Where's my shirt??? You ran out of shirts, and your volunteers asked me for my name, bib number, and t-shirt size, and said it would be coming in the mail. It hasn't. Size medium in women's, please. Thank you.I was ready. Or, better yet, I was ready to run the Santa Clarita Marathon the week earlier, but I ended up sick and missed it. So I was still sort-of ready.I signed up for the Santa Barbara Marathon three days before the event, knowing that I wanted to do a race with the fitness…
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Vegetarian Recipes Blog
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Simple Tomato Soup Recipe
24 Jan 2012 | 11:59 pmIngredients: Red plump Tomatoes - 1/2 kg. Butter - 1 Tbsp Red Chillie Powder - 1 tsp salt - As needed roasted bread pieces - to garnish Method: 1. Boil -
Maharashtrian Kelichi Shikran - Banana Recipe
2 Jan 2012 | 10:26 pmKelichi shikran is a quick banana recipe. Keli means banana in Marathi language. It can be served as a quick dessert, as a snack or as an accompaniment -
Fruit tips, Fruit buying tips, fruit choosing tips, fruit using tips, fruit nutrition
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alphabetical list of vegetables - List of all vegetables
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Carrot Ring Recipe question
16 Dec 2011 | 2:54 amI love this recipe for My Favorite Carrot Ring, however, the carrots always turn a sickly, very unappetizing green color! I have tried various pans;
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VegWeb.com - Recipes
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Re: Rich Chocolate Cookies
28 Jan 2012 | 1:08 amThis are remarkably good cookies for a pretty simple recipe. I used brown sugar and whole wheat pastry flour, and incorporated chopped walnuts in cookie dough. Baked cookies for 10 minutes. I think it helps to cream wet ingredients with a mixer. The cookies were puffed up a bit when I removed them from the oven, but they settled down when cooling and developed a wonderful surface texture and soft inside. -
Re: Dorm Room Baked Apples
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Re: Vegan Brownies
27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pmOh why oh why did I make these? Now I'm going to eat the whole pan. I made a few changes / customizations... I replaced about half the water with coffee (I had some leftover), added almond extract (I would not recommend this part - it was a little strong, but I was out of vanilla - next time I'll use that), swirled in some peanut butter to the mixed batter (yum), AND - I stole this from another vegan brownie recipe I did not have all the ingredients for - I topped the brownies with raw cashews mixed with some maple syrup before baking. Just the sweet fix I was looking for on my Friday… -
Re: Chocolate Peanut Butter Silken Pie
27 Jan 2012 | 10:27 pmJust linked your recipe in my blog: http://mommyveganskillercooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/i-just-ate-best-pie-ive-ever-had-in-my.html Thanks again, I'm about to eat another piece! hehe -
Re: Chocolate Peanut Butter Silken Pie
27 Jan 2012 | 9:07 pmQuote from: wolfeee on November 18, 2009, 06:03:41 PM1 question: What is everyone using for "shorting"? Canola oil or coconut oil? Or something entirely different? Thanks! When a recipe calls for shortening & I'm broke, I just use basic Crisco Shortening. Not healthy at all, but it gets the job done. If you can find & afford it, Earth Balance makes an excellent shortening, without all the added chemicals & hydrogenated oils.
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Easy Vegetarian Recipes
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Garbanzo Bean Salad
26 Jan 2012 | 5:52 pmGarbanzo Bean Salad GARBANZO BEANS Garbanzo Beans, or chickpeas as they are also called, are the most widely consumed . . . -
Paula Deen Sugar in the Pan Recipes for disaster!!
19 Jan 2012 | 10:42 amFor starters I want to let everyone know I actually watch cooking shows , I only cook a few days a week but as a well seasoned man I think it's necessary to get in the kitchen a little bit. Ok . . . -
Penzey's Vegetarian Bean Chili
18 Jan 2012 | 7:10 amThis is one of my favorite easy suppers. It's bursting with flavor, thanks to the addition of ground ancho chili pepper, cumin and red pepper flakes. -
Baked Brie with Fruit (apple & pear)
15 Jan 2012 | 1:32 pm1 pkg. refrigerator crescent rolls 1 (8 oz.) Brie cheese 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup of chopped nuts 1 apple, sliced 1 pear, sliced Methods/steps Heat oven 375 degrees. Place . . . -
Mostly Meatless Mondays! Baked Cardamom Pears with Sweet Agave Nectar
10 Jan 2012 | 10:40 amMostly Meatless Mondays! Baked Cardamon Pears with Sweet Agave Nectar...yes, totally healthy, and totally tasty! Click here for the recipe
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Adopt a Gluten-free Blogger Dec 2011 Roundup
21 Jan 2012 | 9:40 pmThis month we had a cozy contingent participating in Adopt a Gluten-free Blogger. It is no wonder- it has been so long since it was hosted here that I think people forgot all about it! But never fear, our little event is still trucking. Speaking of which, if you want to host this event some month, just let me know. We’ve been fighting our way through more daycare colds, earaches and the like, while I try to work as much as possible on my dissertation. On a happy note, my little Toddler Yum has adjusted well to her new school and now has a contingent of little friends that run to greet… -
Adopt a Gluten-free Blogger: Welcoming Kitchen Giveaway
15 Jan 2012 | 3:07 amThis month I adopted Kim and Megan of Welcoming Kitchen, whose recipes are vegan and free of the eight common allergens (dairy, eggs, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, fish, and shellfish). I first properly “met” Kim when she joined in during my gluten-free vegetarian Thanksgiving event. She made a killer mushroom tartlet with a socca crust. I was impressed by her contribution and even more impressed when I found out she had several books out, including her most recent Welcoming Kitchen: 200 Delicious Allergen- & Gluten-Free Vegan Recipes. I thought it would be fun to review… -
Gluten-free Dairy-free Wholegrain Indian Naan Flatbread Recipe
7 Jan 2012 | 12:41 pmThis past month has been intense. *Warning- I’m afraid the following is a bit of a “Mommy blog” entry, so feel free to skip to the end for this really super-yummy recipe.* I have to admit that for a few weeks, Mommy stress dominated my life. In order to get some much-needed time to work on my dissertation, we started Toddler Yum at a daycare. Almost instantly, she came down with a tummy bug that dragged on for about a month, through missed days at daycare, Christmas at the grandparents in Colorado, and even into the New Year. Toddler Yum also discovered that she absolutely… -
Adopt a Gluten-free Blogger December 2011 Signup
19 Dec 2011 | 11:31 amGuess what? Adopt a gluten-free blogger is home after two months hosted by my friends. I hope you enjoyed their roundups (November roundup at Meat-free Wheat-free) and (October roundup at As Good as Gluten). Thank goodness they helped me out because things have been crazy here with winter bugs and dissertation madness. However, I’m back just in time for you to try out some new recipes for Christmas! Here’s how you participate. 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. -
Gluten-free Dairy-free Soy-free Mushroom Alfredo Pasta Recipe
14 Dec 2011 | 12:09 pmHave you ever found a recipe so tasty and interesting that you want to make it all the time, and when you can’t make that exact recipe, you want to make recipes inspired by it? I had that experience some time back with By the Bay’s potato knish using Chebe crust as the pastry for knish. I liked it so much I started using Chebe for pastry for everything- spinach pie tartlets, samosas, cranberry apple turnovers. I took it so far that I got a reputation as “that Chebe girl” and the company approached me to develop some recipes and do a photo for their cinnamon mix…
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Food.com: Vegetarian Recipes
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Vegan Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Kale Stew
28 Jan 2012 | 2:44 amVegan, gluten free and added-sugar free - this recipe is appropriate for the 21 day Quantum Wellness Cleanse. I borrowed this delicious dish from the Savvy Vegetarian.Vegan Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Kale StewRating: 0Created: Jan 28, 2012 2:44:55 AM -
Avocado and White Bean Dip
27 Jan 2012 | 11:13 pmCannelini beans give this a creamy texture. Servings are a guess.Avocado and White Bean DipRating: 0Created: Jan 27, 2012 11:13:40 PM -
Five Cheese Pasta
27 Jan 2012 | 10:58 pmRich and cheesy.Five Cheese PastaRating: 0Created: Jan 27, 2012 10:58:07 PM -
Guacamole Pasta
27 Jan 2012 | 10:52 pmavocado forms the base of this creamy sauce. you could easily make it vegan with soy cheese. nice quick fusion food, this is good for weeknightsGuacamole PastaRating: 0Created: Jan 27, 2012 10:52:16 PM -
Tomato and Brie Bowtie Pasta
27 Jan 2012 | 9:45 pmI got this recipe online awhile ago and added lots of things to it to add more flavor. Originally the recipe was only 4 ingredients and super bland. I think I fixed it now. :)Tomato and Brie Bowtie PastaRating: 0Created: Jan 27, 2012 9:45:06 PM
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BitterSweet
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Fine Dining For All
25 Jan 2012 | 9:07 amVegan cuisine has come a long way in just the past decade. Beginning as humble hippie fare, there are now numerous restaurants elevating the meatless and milkless to the level of fine dining. Candle 79, self-proclaimed “vegan oasis” in New York City, is one of the first restaurants that come to mind in this category, as they’ve consistently excelled in the field even before mainstream diners were aware of the growing movement. Be that as it may, two outposts in one city creates a relatively limited sphere of influence, and vegetable-lovers all throughout the country could… -
Who’s Your Baba?
23 Jan 2012 | 9:17 amWinter survival depends on preparedness; Plenty of moisturizer for dry skin, an ample supply of dry beans and other long-lasting pantry staples, and as many types of citrus as you can cram in the fruit bin. When the snow is falling in thick white sheets with no end in sight, the bright, cheerful flavors of winter citrus are the only things that can rescue my dampened mood. For days short on sunshine, vibrant yellow lemons are the next best thing. Their energizing zest makes its way into salads and desserts alike, while whole oranges and clementines are a favorite midday snack. Grapefruit… -
The Kale Conundrum
20 Jan 2012 | 9:54 amKale: The poster child for all things wholesome, healthy, and generally good. Once shunned as merely a frilly garnish for deli cases, no greater redemption story can be found in the produce aisle. Excellent both cooked and raw, agreeable with any flavors thrown at it, kale remains humble even after so much glowing praise has elevated it to super food status, willing to work with any supporting ingredients thrown at it. Joining the bandwagon like everyone else, I dutifully buy my kale, encouraged by those frilly, vibrant leaves, imagining a sea of recipes ideal for this fresh addition. Out of… -
Flax or Fiction?
18 Jan 2012 | 8:05 amIn a sea of greatly varied non-dairy milk options, it’s hard not to play favorites. When the best can rank even better than the original cow creations, and the worst can taste like putrid dish water, it helps to be discerning. I’ve made no secret of the fact that I’m not exactly a fan of rice milk, so Good Karma isn’t a brand typically on my radar. Producing only rice milk and rice milk frozen desserts, it simply never caught my interest… Until now. Branching out into the world of flax, their latest and succinctly named offering of Flax Milk ventures out into new… -
Raising the Sushi Bar
16 Jan 2012 | 8:33 amCoordinating shared meals can be tough enough with just one or two family members, but when everyone’s home at the dinner hour at once, it can be nearly impossible. Greatly disparate tastes define us, ranging from the fairly healthy vegan (hi there!) to the vegetable-hating omnivore, making it challenging to get a universally agreeable meal on the table, to say the least. In a pinch there is at least one safe haven where we can all find something good to eat, however: The sushi bar. Topping this list of “must order” items is edamame. Those young soy beans are one of the only…
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Chrome Users: Try the WordPress.com Extension
27 Jan 2012 | 1:54 pmWant to receive WordPress.com notifications instantly, even when you’re not on WordPress.com? Add the new WordPress.com extension for Chrome and as soon as you get a new follower or a new like on one of your posts, a notification will appear in your browser: Simply click the icon to view your latest WordPress.com notifications: Start following new blogs without visiting WordPress.com The Chrome extension also makes it easy to follow sites from your WordPress.com account by displaying a Follow button whenever you’re browsing a site that has an RSS feed. Clicking the Follow button… -
Your Stats Have a New Home
26 Jan 2012 | 10:46 amAre you addicted to checking your site stats? You are not alone. The stats dashboard has always been one of the most popular admin screens. It’s gratifying to know that people are visiting your place online. With the WordPress.com front page evolving into a one-stop shop for posting, exploring, following and reading blogs, it seemed natural to put your blog stats there, too. Stats are becoming more and more about interacting with your readers and other bloggers. You’ll still see your summary stats and chart on your main dashboard, and the full stats page in your dashboard will… -
Reblogging is Back!
22 Jan 2012 | 1:27 pmAs we mentioned last week, you can like and reblog posts directly from your reader, which displays a stream of all the updates published on all the blogs you follow from your WordPress.com account. We’ve also brought the reblog button back to the toolbar that appears at the top of the screen when you’re logged into WordPress.com. Note that you’ll only see the like and reblog options while you’re looking at individual posts. For example, you’ll see this on the left side of your toolbar while viewing http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/read-blogs: And your… -
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20 Jan 2012 | 12:18 pmIt’s been an extra big week in the news ’round these parts, so much so that the launch announcement of our latest premium theme seems like an extra extra good way to headline our Friday. Newsy is a versatile business and news-friendly theme that offers up to ten different layouts, four footer columns, custom link and accent colors, and a custom site header. Brand and content-focused editorial teams will love publishing with this theme. Newsy: Home Page Designed by Themify, Newsy comes with an impressive set of Theme Options that afford you a great deal of flexibility with how you… -
Read All Your Favorite Blogs in One Place
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Faux Fur: Hot or Not?
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Tomato and Bread Bowl 'Soupetizers'
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10 Jan 2012 | 6:32 amIt was so warm here in California last week that shorts almost came in handy (or is it, leggy?) way before their due time. Hence the huge mason jar filled with bubbly, unsweetened apple juice, perked up with a few wedges of lemon. To the right: Olive Oil & Thyme Oatcakes from Vegan Christmas, written by Nicola. Lots of good comfort food in that eBook, to keep you going during the cooler months. If you’re lucky enough to be experiencing cooler months, that is. In case you’re wondering about the board obsessively pictured in this post, I was lucky to get one from Michael &…
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Notes from the Vegan Feast Kitchen/ 21st Century Table
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A VEGAN ROBBIE BURNS' DAY SUPPER
24 Jan 2012 | 11:35 pmI've attended only one formal Burns' Supper, in honor of the immortal Scots bard, oh, about 40 years ago (I remember because I was pregnant with my youngest daughter, Justine). My late husband, Wayne Clark, was working with a bunch of "Geordies" from northern England and they invited us to the dinner. These folks were so much fun, kept me in stitches all night. I wasn't drinking (can't handle hard liquor anyway, even when NOT pregnant!) but, boy, could they drink! It was a really enjoyable evening, despite the elderly band .(I was all of about 23, but they were really pretty… -
MY FIRST PIZZA FROM "ARTISAN PIZZA AND FLATBREAD IN FIVE MINUTES A DAY"
16 Jan 2012 | 10:57 pmI have the first two "5 Minute" bread books ("Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day" and "Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day") by Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois in my growing collection of no-knead bread books, but I've been looking forward to getting my hands on their newest, "Artisan Pizza and Flatbreads in Five Minutes a Day". I'm always on the lookout for a new, fabulous pizza dough recipe, and I hadn't had much success so far with my own experiments in making a no-knead pizza dough. Note: The books are not vegan, or even vegetarian, but most of the dough recipes are or… -
STILL WORKING ON THE "VEGAN BUTTER" RECIPE; MUSHROOM-TEMPEH BURGERS
12 Jan 2012 | 7:43 pmToday's trials I'm still toiling away on the palm-oil-free vegan "butter" recipe (and have invented a "shortening" as well, as you can see). I'm waiting for some more supplies to arrive before I can finish up some refinements and share it with you! So, for now, here's one of the few tempeh recipes that my husband actually enjoys! BRYANNA'S MUSHROOM-TEMPEH BURGERS Makes 9 burgers DH ordinarily dislikes tempeh, but he loves these. They are moist and tasty. I usually double this recipe and freeze leftovers. I use a food processor and/or mini-chopper to mince everything… -
A NEW, IMPORTANT EXPERIMENT, AND CHOCOLATE/COCOA NIB SCONES
5 Jan 2012 | 10:51 pmHappy New Year, everyone! I'm feeling pretty energized and ready for some new projects (three lined up for myself so far) to get me through the winter. I'd like to tell you a little about one of them in this first post of 2012, and post a successful recipe utilizing an experiment on that project. Several people whom I really respect have been reminding me about the problems with palm oil. We generally eat pretty low-fat and don't eat alot of packaged foods or use solid shortening, so I was, I admit, pushing it to the back of my mind. But the elephant in the room, so to… -
ANTIDOTE FOR TOO MUCH HOLIDAY FOOD? A QUICK, LIGHT SPICY THAI TOFU DISH!
29 Dec 2011 | 7:03 pmI hope you all had a wonderful holiday! Ours was fun, hectic, and full of family! We had too much good, Christmasy food and still have lots of leftovers remaining, even though I sent some home with guests. After several days of this, I'm craving rice, pasta, soup, tomato-y dishes, spicy food! So, when it's just us after the festivities, this is the sort of thing that does the trick...a really quick, nutritious and delicious dish, a simplified, veganized version of a Thai dish called "Praram", which is often made with chicken. (A birthday and the…
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had a ridiculously good dinner tonight with some friends at the...
27 Jan 2012 | 12:20 ambattered tofu fillet n chips spicy blackened tempeh mousacca w/ chickpeas, lentils, mash beer and free kale chips beet starter salad paella w/ loads of mushrooms clara's cakes! (not at fatty's) had a ridiculously good dinner tonight with some friends at the somewhat recently reopened fatty’s in eagle rock. top notch food in a really nice environment—-this is definitely one of the best vegetarian restaurants in LA, and the ambiance can’t be beat. go there if you haven’t been. clara’s cakes provided the delicious dessert (not available at fatty’s). (click through the gallery to… -
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vita cafe is one of my favorite spots to hit up in portland. the...
25 Jan 2012 | 9:39 pmbiscuits w/ almond gravy - AMAZING vita scramble w/ tofu and vegetables vegan reuben - had better, had worse vita cafe is one of my favorite spots to hit up in portland. the menu is huge, almost entirely vegetarian, and everything on it can be made vegan. big hearty breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers, salads, entree platters, even tap beer—-vita has it all. (click on the images to enlarge and see descriptions) -
caulipots with 40 clove chickpeas and broccoli. 2 of my favorite...
25 Jan 2012 | 2:55 pmcaulipots with 40 clove chickpeas and broccoli. 2 of my favorite recipes from appetite for reduction.
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Low Fat Vegan Cake Pops (How to Make Cake Pops)
27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pmToday is my sister Courtney's 30th birthday! I was trying to think of what kind of cake to make her for the past few weeks, when I remembered that she doesn't like cake. I don't really like cake either, but how do you celebrate a birthday with no cake? Isn't, that, like, tradition?After thinking about it for a while I got a perfectly timed message from a Herbie named Brenda P. Brenda told me she'd made cake pops using HH's Black Bean Brownies and knowing how much my sis loves those brownies, I was in! Below is Brenda's picture and adaption of the recipe. "I just made cakepops… -
This Week's Q&A (Talking Nutritional Yeast, Tofu, Calcium & More!)
27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amYou've got questions, I've got answers!1. My husband has been concerned that we're not getting enough calcium since switching to a vegetarian (trying to be vegan) diet. He's run some numbers to compare what we're eating to see how much we are getting each day, but still feels like we aren't getting enough. What are your thoughts and suggestions?Calcium is in most whole plant foods, so as long as you're eating a healthy, varied, plant-based diet you should get MORE then enough on a daily basis. Plus, even non-wholesome foods, like soy milk, are fortified with calcium. It… -
Pasta Types
26 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pmI got this email from Dad last week, he had been looking through some of Mom's old cookbooks and came across a page talking about the different types of pasta.I tried to find out the name of the cookbook, but he wasn't sure which one it was other than it was a cookbook from the Ragu Pasta Company.Below is his email and list of pasta types that he sent;There is probably no other food based item that comes in so many different sizes and shapes. The oddity is that if each one was to be prepared in the same dish or sauce they would each taste somewhat different.There are many different types and… -
Combating Anecdotal Evidence
26 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amI recently attended a vegan night at my local library. The club had reviewed various vegan cookbooks and brought dishes in. One woman brought a dish in that included bacon and cheese, and when I politely declined, she got angry."What this isn't vegan enough for you?" she griped. I said, "well it isn't vegan at all, but I don't eat bacon or cheese, sorry."She got deeply offended (not my intention) and laid into me about how butter and bacon is good for me and I'm killing myself by being a vegan. She then said look at Julia Child. She put butter on everything and lived to be 94! We can ll be… -
Herbie of the Week: Dale
25 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pmLast week we met Candy who reversed her type 2 diabetes in a matter of months by following a plant-based diet. Today we meet Dale who, after attending McDougall's 8-day program was able to go off his medication for diabetes, high blood pressure and gout, and lower his cholesterol. Dale pretty much changed his entire life... in 90 days! HH: You attended one of Dr. McDougall's 8-day programs. I'm actually demonstrating at the 3-day McDougall program this February. Can you tell us a little more about the program? How did that opportunity come up?Dale: I was given the…
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Animal Rights: The Abolitionist Approach
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Replacing One Cage With Another
14 Jan 2012 | 2:55 pmIn 2007, Peter Singer, as part of a campaign to promote cage-free eggs, praised the Europeans for supposedly phasing out battery cages: “Battery cages are being phased out in Europe – why are we lagging behind?” As I noted at the time, Singer’s connecting the European effort with cage-free egg farming was misleading: [A]lthough the European Union has banned the traditional battery cage as of 2012 . . . . egg producers are free under the European ban to use “enriched cages,” which even conservative animal welfare organizations, such as Compassion in World Farming,… -
The Paradigm Shift Requires Clarity About the Moral Baseline: Veganism
9 Jan 2012 | 8:03 amIf we are ever going to see a paradigm shift, we have to be clear about how we want the present paradigm to shift. We must be clear that veganism is the unequivocal baseline of anything that deserves to be called an “animal rights” movement. If “animal rights” means anything, it means that we cannot morally justify any animal exploitation; we cannot justify treating animals as human resources, however “humane” that treatment may be. We must stop thinking that people will find veganism “daunting” and that we have to promote something less than… -
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall: Right About British Rose Veal
8 Jan 2012 | 3:39 pmBritish celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, promotes “happy” British Rose Veal. He’s not alone. Large animal welfare groups, such as the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Compassion in World Farming, ever eager to make the public feel better about continuing to exploit animals, are also promoting “happy” veal. Fearnley-Whittingstall says: “To be honest, if you drink milk or eat cheese, it’s crueller not to eat it.” He is completely correct. The distinction between meat and other animal products is total nonsense. -
Animal Rights, Animal Welfare, and the Slavery Analogy
4 Jan 2012 | 10:02 amMany vegans become irritated with non-vegans who claim to care morally about animals but who continue to consume them. The former will often invoke an analogy to human slavery. It goes like this: we all agree that the use of humans exclusively as resources—the condition known as human slavery—is morally abhorrent. Similarly, if people think that animals are members of the moral community, then we ought not to be treating them exclusively as resources either and we ought to oppose animal slavery. And if one opposes animal slavery, one adopts and promotes veganism. Does the analogy work? -
Celebrate Peace This Holiday Season
20 Dec 2011 | 7:52 amI often hear from people that they feel overwhelmed by the poverty and violence of modern life. We are certainly living in difficult and challenging times. But that does not mean that we cannot make a difference. We can. Here are three suggestions to help you to celebrate peace this holiday season: First, don’t consume. Take the money that you plan to spend on acquiring more junk that you don’t need and give that money to someone or to a family who needs help in these very difficult times. Or use that money to provide vegan food or non-wool blankets to those at a local Occupy…
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Seven Quick Guidelines in Discovering and Picking Terms to Assist You Win a Scrabble Game
26 Jan 2012 | 8:00 pmTo help you find and also choose terms for scrabble and increase your likelihood of winning, you should read to improve your vocabulary, hit the scrabble word finder, mix up your tiles, utilize high-scoring characters, use your blank and “S” tiles smartly, try to score a bingo, and blend your letters sensibly. Scrabble is a game good for all groups regardless of what age. It’s even a much more enjoyable if you understand the techniques of playing and eventually win the game. Below are a few quick suggestions in finding and selecting your terms for scrabble to help you win the game: Read… -
6 Basic Cleaning Equipment for Different Floor Types
26 Jan 2012 | 3:33 amSeveral cleaning devices utilized to clean particular kinds of floors include swing machines, sweepers, scrubbers, pressure washers, vacuum cleaners, as well as mops. With various types of floors come different types of floor cleaning devices. Apart from keeping your floor tidy, these kinds of tools make cleaning less difficult and more time-saving, giving you more hours to perform other chores. The below list will guide you on which equipment is best to use for various types of floors. Swing devices Swing appliances are lightweight floor equipment used to clean and shine hard types of… -
5 Suggestions to Successfully Manage Your Business
26 Jan 2012 | 2:30 amTips on how to successfully manage your business include the following: make a good business plan, identify the strengths and weaknesses of the business, list the positive and negative facets of the business, update or enhance your business’ advertising and promotional items, and be physically and psychologically involved in the business. Before big and successful businesses employed a number of workers, made large amounts of revenue, and made use of application hosting services, many of them started out small. They became successful because they were operated productively. Read this… -
Five Great Gifts to Give to your Godmother
25 Jan 2012 | 11:21 pmIdeas to give your godmother may include the following: customized pieces ofjewelry, an album, a gift basket, a very special getaway, and a special favor. There are times when regardless of how much we are acquainted with a person, it is still hard to look for the perfect gift. Feeling that way about our godmothers is no exception. Hence, this article will give you some options on what to give to one of the most special people in your entire life. Customized jewelry A customized item is one of the best things to give to a special person in your life, especially if that individual likes… -
7 Easy Steps in Modifying a Small Excavator’s Rubber Track
25 Jan 2012 | 9:02 amThe stages in modifying a small excavator’s rubber track include the following: prepare the things you’ll need, elevate the excavator, get the grease fitting away, take off the old track and put a brand new one, place back the grease fitting, replace the lost oil, and remove the blocks. Similar to other kinds of machinery, the tracks of a mini excavator get impaired after utilizing it for some time. If this occurs to your small excavator, changing the rubber track on your own can be achieved easily. Check out this article to know the simple ways in changing a small excavator’s…
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Wayne Pacelle: A Humane Nation
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All Aflutter about New Bill to Help Egg-Laying Hens
27 Jan 2012 | 4:56 pmLast night, National Public Radio aired a lengthy news story about the unusual agreement between The HSUS and the United Egg Producers to support newly introduced legislation to improve the lives of laying hens. The HSUS and the UEP have been fierce adversaries on the issue of the treatment of laying hens for many years. But in 2011, we reached an accord and together agreed to support federal legislation to improve the lives of these animals in all 50 states and give consumers more information on egg cartons about the conditions under which hens are kept. The folks at UEP have been working… -
Tigers, Leopards, and Other Exotics Saved from Neglect
26 Jan 2012 | 4:14 pmOur Animal Rescue Team has saved cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, and even rats from all sorts of crises and cruelty situations. But this week’s main event was a particularly exotic mission: rescuing three tigers, two leopards, three cougars, two wolf-hybrids, and a macaque monkey. HSUS responders deployed yesterday to the Collins Zoo in Mississippi, an unaccredited roadside facility where our undercover investigators had previously documented injured and emaciated animals and flimsy enclosures. We shared our findings with state officials in 2010, submitted legal complaints, and have been… -
‘The Grey’ Plays Up Misconceptions against Wolves
25 Jan 2012 | 4:41 pmIn “War Horse,” director Steven Spielberg treated his audience to a compelling case of historical fiction, grounding his World War I saga of a boy and his horse on a set of common facts―including that the Germans and the United Kingdom were combatants and horses had a major role in the conflict. In “The Grey,” director Joe Carnahan makes up something out of whole cloth in his drama about stranded oil riggers who are hunted as intruders by a pack of wolves. Fiction is a perfectly respectable form of storytelling, but demonizing animals, in this case wolves, has destructive… -
Religious Leaders Speak Out Against Cockfighting
24 Jan 2012 | 3:25 pmIn my speaking engagements throughout the country, I often say that opposition to cruelty is a universal value. No matter what traditions you consult―secular or faith-based, or both―there’s no escaping that humans have a moral duty to be merciful to animals. Our opposition to cruelty is no modern invention, but a moral fiber that can be traced back for a century and a half in our nation, and even longer in the wider world. Kathy Milani/The HSUSWatch the new anti-cockfighting video. The HSUS was founded by people who embraced that tradition and sought to build on it. Indeed, since our… -
California Downed Animal Law Struck Down, Hens Legislation Introduced
23 Jan 2012 | 5:54 pmThere are big stirrings today at the federal level―both bad and good―on farm animal policy. Take action here to help hens. This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a harmful ruling nullifying major portions of California’s 2008 law to ban the mistreatment and slaughtering of downed animals, with implications not only for the humane treatment of pigs and other farm animals, but also for the health and safety of consumers. The challenge to California’s law was brought by the National Meat Association and supported before the court by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), which…
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Blog Post: Nothing But Bad Luck for Horses in 'Luck'
27 Jan 2012 | 5:15 pmFor two horses on the new HBO series Luck—which is set in and around the horse-racing industry—it was only bad luck. While filming the show's pilot, a horse suffered a severe fracture after falling during a race sequence and was euthanized. Another horse was killed while filming a later episode. Two horses died for a couple of hours of television! PETA repeatedly reached out to series creator David Milch and others associated with the HBO production before shooting began, but our efforts were rebuffed. Paolo Camera|cc by 2.0 Perhaps if producers had considered the proved safety… -
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Anjelica Huston Tackles CareerBuilder's Chimpanzee Super Bowl Ad
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Vegan Wholewheat Walnut Sage Scones with Maple Glaze
27 Jan 2012 | 1:03 pmThese tasty scones or biscuits were perfect. We enjoyed them as a mid afternoon snack with tea. They would also make a lovely brunch. They’re slightly sweet yet, not too much so, crunchy from the walnuts and the hint of sage adds depth. Yield: 4 scones Ingredients: for the scones: 1/2 AP flour 1/2 cup wholewheat flour 1/8 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sage, dried or minced fresh 4 tablespoons vegan margarine, cold 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped 1/4 cup soy milk 1/4 cup soy yogurt for the maple glaze: 1/3 cup powdered sugar 2… -
Review: Bell Peppers stuffed with Kale
25 Jan 2012 | 12:56 pmWe found this tasty recipe that was first published in 2003 in the Eating Well Magazine on eatingwell.com. It’s another great way to enjoy kale. We used red and yellow bell peppers, did not use any cheese or cheese alternatives, however did chop up some sun-dried tomatoes to add to the mixture and a dash of cayenne. It was very filling and easy to make. Recipe: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/roasted_red_peppers_stuffed_with_kale_rice.html Related Posts:Review: Cosmic Cashew Kale and ChickpeasReview: Sweet Potato & Kale with mustard crusty tofuLentil Stuffed Romano Peppers with… -
Sweet Spicy Pumpkin Salad
23 Jan 2012 | 2:31 pmThis is a great salad. It’s quick and easy to make, and really tastes delicious. You may want to make a double portion as it will disappear quickly. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 large red onion, sliced thinly 1 tablespoon oil 1 & 1/2 lb. pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and cubed handful Italian parsley, chipped 1/4 cup Thai sweet spicy sauce Directions: Prepare the pumpkin early enough to cool before serving. Peel the pumpkin or squash. Remove the seeds and cut into bite-sized cubes. Steam the pumpkin until soft yet al dente and still holding its shapes. (5-8 minutes) Place… -
Review: Avocado, Soy Cheese and Red Cabbage Wrap
20 Jan 2012 | 1:56 pmWe found a really tasty veggie wrap recipe at Martha Stewart’s blog. It was easy to adapt, by merely substituting vegan cheese for the feta. We also made a light vinaigrette dressing from olive oil, lemon juice and some taco seasoning. Spelt or whole wheat tortillas were not available, so we used whole wheat pitas and also made pita sandwiches as well as wraps. The pita bread does not wrap well. I hope you give this nice recipe a try, it’s very tasty. Related Posts:Vegan garden dagwood wrapReview: Marinated red cabbage and walnut saladReview: Avocado Chimichurri BruschettaReview:… -
Parsnip Risotto with Beet and Walnuts
18 Jan 2012 | 2:12 pmThis was a very tasty meal we enjoyed today. The parsnip risotto is nice but when you add the beets with it, it really becomes special. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped 4 medium large parsnips, peeled and cut in chunks 1 & 1/2 cups risotto rice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup white wine 2 cups vegetable bouillon 100 grams walnuts, chopped 4 large beets, peeled and boiled 10 sprigs thyme 2 tablespoons vegan margarine 1/5 cup soy yogurt or soy cream salt & pepper to taste Directions: Peel the onions and cut in small pieces. Peel and cut parsnips in medium bite-sized…
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REVIEW: Barology 101
25 Jan 2012 | 2:38 pmBarology 101 is the first in what is likely to be a series of DVDs that covers the activity commonly called 'extreme callisthenics'. The activity itself uses bodyweight (this doesn't prohibit the use of weights outside of the time you devote to the activity). Basically you have a bar, or bars & throw yourself around like a cross between a gymnast, a trapeze artist, a tumbler & a hand balancer. It is VERY high intensity stuff. If I remember correctly the word 'callisthenics' is derived from the ancient Greek words 'beauty' & 'strength', so callisthenics… -
REVIEW: I will be Iron by Budd Jeffries
4 Jan 2012 | 1:31 pmFirst off a disclaimer. I have had issues with bud Jeffries in the past, to be honest he ripped me off when I sent off for stuff (I wasn't the only one view click here for full details of that), anyway with that disclaimer out of the way here's the write-up.Bud wrote this book about how he lost about 120 pounds by doing kettlebell swings.I must admit the book didn't grab me. The first point was that Bud did a load of different things. Yes, he did swings, but he also changed his diet, did 1,000 rep sledgehammer work, did 1,000 rep bodyweight stuff , 1,000 rep punching etc.,… -
New VBB artcle about Dan Attanasio aka Kalosthenos
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So have we any new year resolutioners out there?
20 Dec 2011 | 9:20 amI don't really set goals at new year that much. Most of my goals for 2012 where already set earlier this year (I'm aiming at increasing my deadlift & squat by a reasonable amount over the next year- actually in the case of the squat it's the high end of reasonable as I am a rubbish squatter, but there you go might as well aim high!).Anyway, have you got goals to set for 2012? If so let's have them. Here's some ideas to help you reach those goals.Write it down:Put it somewhere you can see it regularly. I'm aiming at 185Kg squat, which is my toughest goal as I'm not… -
Rob Bigwood: Vegan Arm Wrestler - the interview
11 Dec 2011 | 8:42 amI just noticed that the Vegan Society have started to put their older stuff online. You can download it hereor read it below. For those who don't know Rob is the best vegan Arm Wrestler in the world (& in my view one of the top arm wrestlers period!). Don't forget to support the vegan society & show your support by joining them or at least subscribing to their magazine.Hopefully you'll enjoy this interview I did with Rob back in 2009:Rob Bigwood-Vegan Mag Article
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Checkin’ in with Courtney Pool!
27 Jan 2012 | 9:12 amToday I am thrilled to be featuring Courtney Pool and her new book, The Spirulina Recipes ebook (http://spirulinajunkie.com/spirulina-recipes-ebook/ .) If you don’t know who Courtney is, here’s a little background on this awesome woman! For over 5 years, Courtney worked with Dr Gabriel Cousens at The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Patagonia, Arizona. She taught nutrition and cleansing classes as well as being in charge of social media, PR and marketing. She is Juice Feasting and Live Foods Nutrition Coach (http://www.juicefeasting.com/). She writes about raw food nutrition,… -
To Juice or Blend? That is the question....
27 Jan 2012 | 7:21 amAlong with the question of “Which blender or juicer do you recommend?” I am often asked which is better, juicing or blending? This is a great question! My answer is BOTH! They really can’t be compared. It would be like comparing weight training to ballet. Juicing Juicing removes the pulp and leaves you with the nutrients and water. When juicing you are able to maximize the nutrient content with a very quick and efficient delivery system. Nutrients are absorbed directly into the body without having to be broken down as with smoothies or whole food. With… -
Healthy Relationships & Touch
25 Jan 2012 | 4:23 pmHealthy Relationships Healing isn’t always about what we put in our mouth. Food is just one source of nourishment. We are fed by the richness in our lives as much or more than the food we eat. Healthy relationships, physical activity, a rewarding career and a spiritual practice are soul satisfying and critical in having a balanced and truly healthy life. As a Holistic Health Counselor from the Institute for Integrated Nutrition, we call these Primary Foods. They are the richest source of nourishment we have. Actual food we eat, is called Secondary Food. When we are starved for joy,… -
Sugar, The Sweet, Sweet Poison
24 Jan 2012 | 9:07 pmDealing With Sugar Addictions Sugar addictions are something I have personally dealt with all my life. As a child I was rewarded with sugar, given sugar to stay quiet, sugar as a bribe and grew up on sugary breakfast cereal. I would raid the cookie jar, literally, at night. I risked punishment to get to the candy drawer. I could sniff it out anywhere! I was addicted to one of the most potent drugs by the time I was 5. Sound familiar? It’s a wonder we all survived! I finally broke my addiction due to blood sugar fluctuations seriously affecting my moods. It was a challenge! However, this… -
Healing Mood Disorders with Food
23 Jan 2012 | 7:08 pm"Let food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food" Hippocrates With the increase of people affected by depression and mood disorders rising to nearly 20 million just in the US alone, so have the number of prescriptions for antidepressant medications written. However, we have also seen that these medications often produce undesirable and often devastating side effects. There have been countless reports of violence, suicide, insomnia, psychosis, anxiety and more. Furthermore, it’s been shown that these medications are often not even effective, and only work for about 30% of the people…
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Oat Bran Muffin (Egg Free)
25 Jan 2012 | 3:14 pmOat bran is the edible, outermost layer of the oat grain. Like oatmeal, oat bran contains a good amount of heart healthy soluble fiber. It also contains a considerable amount of minerals including... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Quinoa Mung Dosai (Savory India crepes)
17 Jan 2012 | 2:41 pmAlthough I have used quinoa in everything from cutlet to spice powder to potato curry and even in a cookie:-), still dosai (savory Indian crepes) remains my most favorite way to include quinoa in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Lemongrass Chai Tea
9 Jan 2012 | 12:21 pmHere it is, the first post of 2012. As I mentioned last year I inadvertently started a tradition on this site of the first post of the year always being a tea post. Now why would I mess with... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
New Year Wishes !!
3 Jan 2012 | 2:03 pmI would like to wish all the readers of Veg Inspirations a very Happy, Healthy,Joyous and Prosperous 2012.Hope it is a promising and fulfilling year for all of you :-) [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
A look back at 2011 with a few personal faves :-)
29 Dec 2011 | 9:48 amIt is amazing how quickly 2011 has flown by, it seemed like yesterday when the year started and we were discussing resolutions and plans for the year and here we are, already staring at the end of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Top 10 links of the week!: A mad dash with the track team of veganism!
27 Jan 2012 | 4:02 pmAnother video sent in by my grandpa! He always finds me the best stuff. I want to meet lil’ gorillas! PS: Can’t see the video? Watch it on Vegansaurus.com! Does Eating Raw Make You More Spiritual? Our raw correspondant Sarah E. Brown asks! A Grist writer attacks soy and is super annoying! Like we always say, soy is destroying the rainforest because of THE BEEF INDUSTRY! She even says that—listen to this action: “Many vegetarians turn to soy as a meat substitute, but the soy industry is inextricably linked to meat. Some 80 percent of the conventional soybeans grown in this country end… -
Paul Shapiro presents: Animal News You Can Use!
27 Jan 2012 | 2:26 pmIt’s Paul Shapiro’s Animal News You Can Use! Yay! First, some good news: A bill (H.R. 3798) was introduced in the Congress this week to ban barren battery cages for laying hens, ban starvation molting, require egg producers to label “eggs from caged hens” on their cartons, and more. You can see a joint statement from major animal protection organizations on why they support this bill, and a joint statement from nearly all of the agribusiness trade groups on why they oppose it. Who would you side with? I was on NPR’s All Things Considered yesterday talking about the above… -
To be a healthy vegan, focus on...wait for it...health!
27 Jan 2012 | 1:09 pmLaura has already registered her disappointment (OK, rage) at the new ad campaign from PCRM, which employs fat-shaming as a means to scare people off cheese. This campaign ignores all the good reasons why we should skip cheese—its production involves animal cruelty, eating it is not particularly good for us—and instead goes for a cheap shot at chubby thighs. The awesome Ginny Messina already addressed why going vegan only to get skinny is likely to lead to disappointment, but she’s followed up with an article that I think is also worth mentioning here. Messina’s post for One Green… -
Cadry gets a little help from her dino friend to make a green...
27 Jan 2012 | 11:52 amCadry gets a little help from her dino friend to make a green smoothie! This video is adorbs! You KNOW we love our dinos here! Green smoothies, I don’t know. I’ve never had one. They look scary. Do we have any green smoothie lovers in the crowd? -
Chef Chloe to bring new cookbook, snacks to SF!
27 Jan 2012 | 11:46 amHave you ever desired perfect skin, long, shiny hair, the cupcake prowess of an international superstar, and earrings long enough to catch fish? Well, you can’t have these things, because chef Chloe Coscarelli already probably has a patent on them or something. And if she doesn’t, she should really get on that, because she is so damn cute! Anyway, the winner of Food Network’s first Cupcake Wars (is anyone else sick of shows with “Wars” in the title? Give Cupcake Peace a chance) is coming to Omnivore Books on Food in San Francisco on Monday, Mar. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m., to debut her…
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Incredible Smoothies
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Is Sprouting Necessary On The Raw Food Diet?
27 Jan 2012 | 3:15 amWhen Davy and I began experimenting with a raw food diet, we looked at what everyone else was doing and quickly discovered sprouting. According to experts, sprouting foods increases their vitamin and mineral content and improves digestibility. We sprouted lentils, mung beans, alfalfa and chick peas. While sprouting was pretty easy and straightforward, we don’t do it anymore. I eat them on occasion, but I don’t consider sprouting a necessity for a healthy lifestyle. You’re probably wondering why that is since sprouts have been praised for their amazing health benefits. While… -
Raw Vegan Coconut-Cherry Ice Cream Recipe
26 Jan 2012 | 3:15 amI love making raw ice cream. It’s one of my favorite desserts because it’s so quick and easy to make, not to mention delicious! I always keep bananas in the freezer so I’ll have it when I’m in the mood. If you are trying to lose weight and you’re looking for a healthy dessert option, then raw vegan (banana-based) ice cream is a diet savior! I like to top this particular recipe off with a couple of pieces of chopped young coconut, a tablespoon of shredded coconut or even cacao nibs to give it a “chocolate-covered cherry” flavor. I’ve made cherry… -
Green Smoothie Controversy: Are They Healthy or Unhealthy?
25 Jan 2012 | 12:57 pmAre green smoothies really healthy for you or do they contain too much fruit and sugar? Should people who want to lose weight avoid them? These are just a couple of the controversies going around about green smoothies, and it’s nothing new. There will always be people who claim that they are not as healthy as they appear, despite the proven track record for weight loss and the many health benefits of blending fruits and greens in a blender. I want to address some of the main concerns about green smoothies here. The Green Smoothie Weight Loss Controversy It truly surprises me that there… -
Creamy Banana-Cranberry Detox Green Smoothie With Dandelion
23 Jan 2012 | 3:15 amTwo of the best fruits to mask bitter flavors of detox greens like dandelion are ripe bananas and oranges. I would consider this an “intermediate” detox smoothie. While I liked the flavor, the bitterness from the dandelion comes through slightly. I’ve grown to appreciate it, but if you’ve never made a green smoothie before, work your way up to dandelion. Use fresh baby spinach in this recipe instead. Considered the best leafy green for cleansing and detoxification, dandelion greens are loaded with calcium, iron and antioxidants. They are my favorite smoothie green. -
Tomato Smoothie Recipes, Nutrition and Health Benefits
20 Jan 2012 | 3:15 amYou might not think that tomatoes would work well in a green smoothie. Surprisingly, they do! They blend well with mango, avocado, and they are perfect for savory smoothies or blended soups. I like to make vegetable smoothies with tomato, cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes and red peppers. Tomato Nutrition and Health Benefits Tomatoes are a good source of vitamins A (as beta-carotene) and C. A large tomato contains about 431.3 milligrams of potassium (9% RDA). They also contain small amounts of the B vitamins (except B12), copper, calcium, iron and phosphorus as well as dietary fiber. Tomatoes are…
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Chinese Vegetarian Recipes
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Quick Stir-fried Leaf Lettuce (Youmaicai) with Minced Garlic
27 Jan 2012 | 6:51 pmIntroduction: Green leaf dishes like this leaf lettuce recipe shall be included in our everyday diets. We should take advantage of them as one of our nutritional makers. Firstly, they can add some green color to our dieting. Green is the representative color of health. Nutritionists tell us that eating five colors everyday is one [...] Related recipes: Iceberg Lettuce Recipes – Stir-fried Iceberge Lettuce with Walnut Stir-fried Garland Chrysanthemum with Minced Garlic Smoked Tofu Stir-fried with Green Garlic -
Stir Fried Cucumber Slices with Bean Curd Sticks
27 Jan 2012 | 6:53 amIntroduction: I fell in love with the bean curd sticks when I cooked another recipe with it. You can see this recipe here. They tastes good, more like vegetarian meat. In today’s recipe, the accompanying vegetable is cucumber slice. Without any ado, let’s get to the recipe itself right away. Ingredients: Dried bean curd sticks: [...] Related recipes: Stir-fried Dried Bean Curd Sticks with Green Chili Peppers Cucumber Soup with Dried Beancurd Sticks Fried Bean Curd – Stir Frying Recipe -
Stir Fried Zucchini Slice Recipe
26 Jan 2012 | 6:56 pmIntroduction to the Stir-fried Zucchini Slice Recipe: The zucchini is an immature summer squash, which is very tender. Even the seeds are so tender that they can be edible. So you don’t have to remove the seeds like when you do the mature ones. Another reason I love zucchini is that it is easy to [...] Related recipes: Stir Fried Zucchini Slices Stir-fried Tomato Slice Recipe Fried Bean Curd – Stir Frying Recipe -
Vegetarian Chicken Stir-fried with Peanut Kernels
26 Jan 2012 | 7:07 amIntroduction: Most of the Chinese vegetarian meat is made of bean curd. This is because of the special properties of Tofu or bean curd. It can be made firm (which is necessary to imitate the quality of meat) and soft. It can be dried, steamed or smoked. It can even be made into various shapes [...] Related recipes: Stir Fried Three Veggie Slices -
Stir Fried Mizuna with Bamboo Shoots and Shiitake Mushrooms
25 Jan 2012 | 6:52 pmIntroductions: The Chinese name of the recipe that I will introduce to you today involving Mizuna is called three treasure vegetables. Yes, the ingredients – Mizuna, Shiitake and Bamboo Shoots – are really of the most popular vegetables on the dinning tables of the Chinese families. (Although my cooking is done in accordance with what’s [...] Related recipes: Stir-fried Bamboo Shoots With Oyster Mushrooms Stir Fried Potherb Mustard and Bamboo Shoots Shepherd’s-purse and Bamboo Shoots
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Vegan Mainstream
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Feature Interview: Big City Vegan Brings Retail Within Reach
27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amPhoto credit: Sharon Nazarian Big City Vegan is run by Sharon Nazarian and her sister Leslie, one an ex-Wall Streeter and fashion lover, and the other a savvy, web guru and designer. Together they provide a cruelty-free shop offering anything you can think of to stock your vegan home, from baby items, to iPhone cases, to snarky message tees. Vegan Mainstream talked to Sharon about how it all began and what her goals are for the future, as well as how she utilizes social media to get the vegan retail world to take note. Vegan Mainstream: So, the obligatory how you first became vegan question. -
Vegan Uncensored: Beauty, From the Inside Out
26 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amphoto by African Fi The concept of what is ‘beautiful’ changes from person to person, and culture to culture. Many would agree that beauty is—or should be—more than just outward appearance; it comes from inside and shines out. I don’t just mean being beautiful in spirit and action (although that is important, too!). I mean making sure you put the best things in your body, so you can get the best things out of your body. Taking care of, appreciating and loving your body is one of the best things you can do to achieve your most beautiful self. Here are three ways you can love… -
Are “Beauty” Products Misunderstood? 3 Experts Have Their Say
25 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pmImage: photostock / FreeDigitalPhotos.net This week on the VM blog we are talking about beauty products and personal care products. As many of us know, veganism extends beyond the dinner plate to what we wear, what we put on our bodies, how we think, and how we live our lives. But there are still plenty of misunderstandings out there about why we SHOULD be using vegan personal care products – what exactly does that mean? So, we asked three of the experts we have had the pleasure of working with this question: What is the most misunderstood thing about beauty/personal care products that… -
VM News Roundup: Paula Deen, Brendan Brazier and Farm Sanctuary {video}
25 Jan 2012 | 10:13 amImage: Salvatore Vuono / FreeDigitalPhotos.net TV cooking show host Ms. Deen revealed last week that she has been Type ll diabetic for 3 years and has been keeping the diagnosis under her hat. Evidently Paula Deen has replaced Julia Child as the ‘queen of butter’. She’s also paying a hefty health price. Not surprising as a high-fat, high-sugar diet is directly correlated to the development of Type ll diabetes. The combination of a high-fat, high-sugar diet and being overweight are a recipe for T2. When a body is in this state, insulin function is impaired, since… -
All in the Vegan Family: Teaching your kids about true beauty
24 Jan 2012 | 10:15 amImage: photostock / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Many people desire a fit and healthy body, and we pay a lot of attention to how we present ourselves to others. Children - especially teenagers - are particularly conscious about their appearance and are easily influenced by the habits of those around them, and by their self-appointed role models. However, the habits they model themselves after are not always healthy, so it is really important for a family to guide their children in the right direction and educate them appropriately. Promoting a healthy lifestyle, compassion and love for all life…
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SweetOnVeg.com
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GRUB on Main – Best Vegan and Vegetarian Food in Vancouver
27 Jan 2012 | 12:18 pmCasual. Ethereal. Excellent. GRUB on Main Street in Vancouver features a vegetarian and vegan dinner option daily, as well as a vegan dessert. I recommend this restaurant for date nights, out-of-town guests and dinner with friends. With its creatively divine dishes, GRUB offers the best vegan meal in Vancouver. :: Yam & cauliflower terrine ~ sweet corn, white bean and kale succotash ~ red beet, pear and spinach in maple vinaigrette… E X C E L L E N T ! 5 out of 5. GRUB 4328 Main Street Vancouver, BC, Canada -
Moroccan Chickpea & Veggie Stew
22 Jan 2012 | 6:24 pmThis Moroccan-inspired chickpea stew is simple and hearty, making for a beautiful winter meal. Moroccan Chickpea & Veggie Stew {Adapted from Simply Life} Servings 3 Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup onions, chopped 4 celery stalks, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon maple syrup 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed salt and pepper, to taste fresh parsley, garnish a few lemon wedges 1 cup couscous Heat olive oil in a large saucepan… -
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5 Veggie Dinner Ideas
9 Jan 2012 | 12:23 pmHere are five veggie dinner ideas for during the week: MONDAY {Photo courtesy of V.K. Rees Photography} Flavourful beer beans and rice stuffed in collard wraps (or tortillas) ~ Click here for the recipe. TUESDAY {Photo courtesy of Little House of Veggies} A lovely chili for lentil lovers and the lentil curious. Click here for the recipe. WEDNESDAY {Photo courtesy of The Vegan Project} Warm up with a deliciously nourishing bowl of White Bean and Kale Stew. Click here for the recipe. THURSDAY {Photo courtesy of Kirsten’s Kitchen} Comfort food love >> Shepherd’s Pie with Miso… -
The Holstee Manifesto Lifecycle [Video]
8 Jan 2012 | 2:07 pmThe Holstee Manifesto Lifecycle Video from Holstee on Vimeo.
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No Meat Zone Recipes: Fennel Salad with Basil Peanut Vinaigrette
27 Jan 2012 | 11:21 amVEGANFennel Salad with Basil Peanut VinaigretteIngredients2 bulbs of fennel with fronds, thinly sliced1 medium red onion, sliced1 tsp. fresh marjoram, chopped1 1/2 cups arugula5 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped2 scallions, finely chopped1/4 cup Barlean’s flax oil2 tsp. freshly squeezed orange juice2 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegarPinch of sea saltPinch of freshly ground white pepper1/3 cup peanuts, finely chopped2 Tbsp. Barlean's flax seedsDirectionsIn a large bowl, combine fennel, fronts, onion, marjoram and arugula; gently toss to combine.In a small bowl, combine basil, oil, fresh orange… -
Why food networks should add vegan cooking shows to their lineups
27 Jan 2012 | 10:32 amOn the rare occasions when I am home from school, one of my guilty pleasures is watching food shows with my mother. The personalities range from motherly to high energy, and they have the added bonus of gluttony without the guilt. Still, as much as Paula Deen’s southern accent tickles me, her butter addiction is a little disheartening -- as well as the lack of vegan recipes featured on television. It is frustrating that with all the big show ideas that have emerged over the years, not one is strictly devoted to a plant-based diet. What it comes down to is economics: with such a small… -
TDIV Q&A: What should I know about being vegan?
27 Jan 2012 | 9:33 amQ: What should I know about being vegan? A: So you are thinking about becoming vegan. Or you just made the switch to this fun and healthy lifestyle and asking yourself, “What do I need to know about being vegan?” Well, you came to the right place. I have been a vegan for 2 ½ years and vegetarian for 4 ½ years so let me first say, “welcome to the family.” There are several things that one needs to know about the vegan lifestyle. First, veganism is a lifestyle and not just a diet. A vegan is someone who refrains from using animals or animal by-products in their diet as well as in… -
No Meat Zone Recipes: Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Brownie Waffles
25 Jan 2012 | 10:52 amChocolate Chip Hazelnut Brownie WafflesDid you ever feel like eating a brownie for breakfast? If you ask me that question, I’d raise my hand as high as it could go. But for most people they’d feel a little guilty scarfing down a brownie before 8 am. Unless, you disguise it in something like a waffle and then you can legitimately call it breakfast. Here’s a recipe that’s got a lot of flavor and adding nuts give it an extra kick of protein.Ingredients (yields about 7 round waffles)2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking… -
TDIV Q&A: I am wondering how other vegetarians and vegans feel about bugs -- specifically spiders
25 Jan 2012 | 9:44 amQ. I am wondering how other vegetarians and vegans feel about bugs -- specifically spiders. I am trying to find equality in all animals and living things, but am having a hard time with bugs and spiders. I am wondering how others respond to them?A. It may help to think about the ways our lives depend on insects. Most people are aware of the role pollinators (such as bees, wasps, fruit or bottle flies, and butterflies) play in producing the food we eat, but what about other insects? Soil-dwelling bugs (such as ants, beetles, and even some roaches) aerate the soil with their burrows. Nesting…
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Vegan Mainstream
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Feature Interview: Big City Vegan Brings Retail Within Reach
27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amPhoto credit: Sharon Nazarian Big City Vegan is run by Sharon Nazarian and her sister Leslie, one an ex-Wall Streeter and fashion lover, and the other a savvy, web guru and designer. Together they provide a cruelty-free shop offering anything you can think of to stock your vegan home, from baby items, to iPhone cases, to snarky message tees. Vegan Mainstream talked to Sharon about how it all began and what her goals are for the future, as well as how she utilizes social media to get the vegan retail world to take note. Vegan Mainstream: So, the obligatory how you first became vegan question. -
Vegan Uncensored: Beauty, From the Inside Out
26 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amphoto by African Fi The concept of what is ‘beautiful’ changes from person to person, and culture to culture. Many would agree that beauty is—or should be—more than just outward appearance; it comes from inside and shines out. I don’t just mean being beautiful in spirit and action (although that is important, too!). I mean making sure you put the best things in your body, so you can get the best things out of your body. Taking care of, appreciating and loving your body is one of the best things you can do to achieve your most beautiful self. Here are three ways you can love… -
Are “Beauty” Products Misunderstood? 3 Experts Have Their Say
25 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pmImage: photostock / FreeDigitalPhotos.net This week on the VM blog we are talking about beauty products and personal care products. As many of us know, veganism extends beyond the dinner plate to what we wear, what we put on our bodies, how we think, and how we live our lives. But there are still plenty of misunderstandings out there about why we SHOULD be using vegan personal care products – what exactly does that mean? So, we asked three of the experts we have had the pleasure of working with this question: What is the most misunderstood thing about beauty/personal care products that… -
VM News Roundup: Paula Deen, Brendan Brazier and Farm Sanctuary {video}
25 Jan 2012 | 10:13 amImage: Salvatore Vuono / FreeDigitalPhotos.net TV cooking show host Ms. Deen revealed last week that she has been Type ll diabetic for 3 years and has been keeping the diagnosis under her hat. Evidently Paula Deen has replaced Julia Child as the ‘queen of butter’. She’s also paying a hefty health price. Not surprising as a high-fat, high-sugar diet is directly correlated to the development of Type ll diabetes. The combination of a high-fat, high-sugar diet and being overweight are a recipe for T2. When a body is in this state, insulin function is impaired, since… -
All in the Vegan Family: Teaching your kids about true beauty
24 Jan 2012 | 10:15 amImage: photostock / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Many people desire a fit and healthy body, and we pay a lot of attention to how we present ourselves to others. Children - especially teenagers - are particularly conscious about their appearance and are easily influenced by the habits of those around them, and by their self-appointed role models. However, the habits they model themselves after are not always healthy, so it is really important for a family to guide their children in the right direction and educate them appropriately. Promoting a healthy lifestyle, compassion and love for all life…
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My Face Is on Fire
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On Getting that 'Word' Out!
13 Jan 2012 | 8:42 am'Veganism' Is Everywhere!! I remember a few years ago how articles about veganism in online media sources were just occasional finds. They still are, really. I mean, the word 'vegan' gets tossed... My Face Is on Fire is a blog and podcast focusing on abolitionist vegan education, animal rights issues and the misrepresentation of veganism in the mainstream media. -
What This Vegan Eats
3 Jan 2012 | 5:03 pmThai coconut curry soup with potatoes, carrots, red bell peppers, zucchini, onions, garlic, green curry paste, galangal, coconut milk, organic brown sugar and a dash of Indian chili powder for... My Face Is on Fire is a blog and podcast focusing on abolitionist vegan education, animal rights issues and the misrepresentation of veganism in the mainstream media. -
Harvard's New Food Guide: A Victory for Whom?
2 Jan 2012 | 9:16 pmThe Hype Animal rights activists, welfarists, cookbook authors and bloggers have been sharing a link to a recent Care2 article for the past couple of days with a sort of fervent jubilation. Maybe... My Face Is on Fire is a blog and podcast focusing on abolitionist vegan education, animal rights issues and the misrepresentation of veganism in the mainstream media. -
What This Vegan Eats
21 Dec 2011 | 7:54 amI haven't been posting much in December, since work and new friends have kept me occupied. It feels as if I just shared photos of the various concoctions I've thrown together recently. With almost... My Face Is on Fire is a blog and podcast focusing on abolitionist vegan education, animal rights issues and the misrepresentation of veganism in the mainstream media. -
HSUS: Carving Out a Niche for Family Farmers One Campaign at a Time
13 Dec 2011 | 9:05 amHSUS president and CEO Wayne Pacelle has popped up in dozens of mainstream articles over the years to defend HSUS to American farmers. Pieces in which he insists that HSUS is not a pro-vegan... My Face Is on Fire is a blog and podcast focusing on abolitionist vegan education, animal rights issues and the misrepresentation of veganism in the mainstream media.
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Animal Rights Community Online
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Just a thought
27 Jan 2012 | 10:07 pmI was thinking the other day about how famous people are more influential than any of us. I suppose it is a short-cut (prejudice) of humans to think of them as more important and hence give their views on things more weight. For example, how many peop ... Read the complete post at Just a thoughtJoin the online resistance - Animal Rights Community Online -
Veganism by country
27 Jan 2012 | 9:02 pmWhat do you think are the countries with the largest vegan population, both in absolute terms and relative to the rest of the population?My Europe-based friends might have a better mental image of this. I'm guessing the US (in absolute terms) and th ... Read the complete post at Veganism by countryJoin the online resistance - Animal Rights Community Online -
Stop Hunting on Sunday
27 Jan 2012 | 9:01 pmThose of us who like our Sundays free of gunshots going off and being hit by a hunter's stray bullet need to IMMEDIATELY CONTACT their state delegate and have him or her vote against all the hunting on Sunday bills just passed by the State Senate. Yo ... Read the complete post at Stop Hunting on SundayJoin the online resistance - Animal Rights Community Online -
One Catholic View of Breeding
27 Jan 2012 | 1:23 pmI was just on the internet googling 'what is wrong with breeding' as my manager at work didn't understand why, as a cat lover, I would not breed my own?!!!!!! Rather than get angry I decided I would just send him a link (I sent him one by the way but ... Read the complete post at One Catholic View of BreedingJoin the online resistance - Animal Rights Community Online -
Vitamin B12 in Mushrooms
27 Jan 2012 | 1:18 pmhttp://freefromharm.org/food/health-nutrition/vitamin-b12-in-mushrooms-not-exclusive-to-meat-dairy/According to this article, some mushrooms may have more vitamin B12 than milk or fish. This does vary between farms, etc. due to different growing and ... Read the complete post at Vitamin B12 in MushroomsJoin the online resistance - Animal Rights Community Online
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Dinner Peace
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A Vegan Epiphany
2 Jan 2012 | 8:23 pmHello, again, dear readers, and Happy New Year! To celebrate the occasion, I want to renew my vow of total degustatory honesty, and share the tale of my recent vegan epiphany. I’ve been vegan for a year and a half now, and it has been the most rewarding decision I’ve ever made. That doesn’t mean, though, that I never wax nostalgic about my former eating life. For me, that longing tends to converge on one food, lasagna. Lasagna is the food my great-grandmother prepared and lovingly packaged into individual servings for my mom when she was pregnant with me. Lasagna is the food I requested… -
Braised Kale
2 Oct 2011 | 2:03 pmSometimes it’s the simplest dishes that end up being the most delicious. I talk a lot about eating your greens; it seems only appropriate since they are so good for you. They are literally powerhouses of essential nutrients like iron and calcium, not to mention antioxidants and vitamins. So, I talk a lot about eating your greens, and I try to follow my own advice. I like greens, some more than others, but they’ve never been my favorite part of any meal...until now. While visiting my aunt, she made braised kale for us, and I couldn’t get enough of it. I assumed it was because we had been… -
Black Rice, Mango, and Sugar Snap Pea Salad
25 Sep 2011 | 2:42 pmA couple of weeks ago, I had the chance to celebrate a truly wonderful occasion: the graduation of my friend Jessica. Aside from her PhD, Jessica also holds the honor of being the first human being to appear on my blog, and she has always been a willing guinea pig for new recipes. When she asked me to prepare a dish to share at her celebration, I felt honored. Jessica is a phenomenal cook, and I knew expectations would be high for the food at one of her events, so I had to deliver.I decided on this versatile and satisfying dish I had sampled at Marie Simmons’s recent book signing. It’s… -
One Year Anniversary: Chocolate Orange Almond Cake
18 Sep 2011 | 5:17 pmWhat is that quotation about “the best laid plans of mice and men...”? Well, bloggers ought to be included in that as well. For the past month I have been contemplating what I might write about for my one year anniversary post. Nothing seemed quite monumental enough to commemorate the last year of my eating and writing life. So, apparently I sidestepped the issue by completely ignoring my blog for a month and thus avoiding the problem. Oh well.So, I’m asking you to suspend reality for a moment and imagine that today is the one year anniversary of Dinner Peace, and celebrate the occasion… -
Vegan in Rochester, Emphasis on the "Non-Fanatic," IV
20 Aug 2011 | 2:36 pmSunday was truncated by our return flight home, but we had just enough time for a last breakfast at the Holiday Inn and lunch with my grandmother. Since my aunt will surely be terrifying her palate with flavors she can’t even pronounce, we decided to do my grandmother a mitzvah and take her to the Cheesecake Factory. Although you wouldn’t guess it, there are several vegan friendly options on that 18th century novel of a menu! We started with the lettuce wraps with mushrooms instead of chicken. Stuffed with shredded carrots, curried noodles, and three sauces, it was literally…
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Look To Beauty
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Exercise and benefits of autophagy (self-eating)
25 Jan 2012 | 9:04 amSince I am addicted torunning and post-work out endorphins, I don’t need additional reasons toexercise. However, I do love collecting info to try to convert others to mycause. This week’sEconomist features an interesting study: Exercise and LongevityKey points:Exercise promotes autophagy(Greek for self-eating)“Autophagy is mechanism wheresurplus, worn-out or malformed proteins and other components are broken up forscrap and recycle”A study on mice showed that autophagyhelps prevent diabetes, slow down ageing, fight bacterial infections, slow theonset of neurological conditions like… -
Thank Loving
21 Jan 2012 | 12:04 pmThank you Mrs. & Mr. LovingIf I was born 45 years earlier I, an African America woman, would not have been allowed to marry my husband (who is a white man) in many US states. Thank God for people like the Lovings who refuse to accept unjust laws. The International Photography Center (1133 Avenue of the Americas at 43rd Street) has an exhibit on The Lovings now until May 6. And it's free on Fridays :)"Forty-five years ago, sixteen states still prohibited interracial marriage. Then, in 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court considered the case of Richard Perry Loving, a white man, and his wife,… -
Tastey Vegan Mac & Cheese
12 Jan 2012 | 8:58 amI was previously relying on Amys Kitchen's frozen vegan mac and cheese whenever I wanted to indulge. However, juzi (Swahili for the day before yesterday) I tried making it myself......this made all the difference.....the combo of bread crumbs and baked Daiya make for a delicious meal. I used the recipe found on Daiya's website. Note: I did not use nutritional yeast. Servings: 4Preparation Time: 30 mins8 ounces gluten-free or regular pasta, any shape3 cups Daiya cheddar3 tablespoons vegan butter 2 cups unsweetened (soy / rice) milk product 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (I omitted this)… -
Searching for a summer marathon
9 Jan 2012 | 3:58 pmThis weekend I spent way too many hours trying to find a marathon thathappens before the beginning of September. I'm looking for one with great views,milder summer weather and a semi-flat course. I don’t care for things like hugecrowds/spectators or fancy expos.Currently deciding between these 4…..Please comment if you’verun them or heard info on them…..Foot Traffic Flat Marathon Portland, Oregon (on Sauvie Island) on July 4Pros: beautiful course - rolling farmland, some snow-capped peaks and variouslivestock (ostriches!).....mainly flat Cons: out and back course means merging with… -
Energy Bites: vegan snacks full of goodness
6 Jan 2012 | 7:03 pmAnother winner from The 30-Minute Vegan cookbook... these energy bites are the perfect midday snack and have just the right amount of sweetness. Also great for a small dose of protein/carbs before a run. Ingredients:1/2 cup unsalted cashews1/2 cup sunflower seeds1/3 pitted dates1/4 cup tahini2 tablespoons dried cranberries1 tablespoon agave nectar or maple syrup1.5 teaspoons vanilla extractCocoa, shredded coconut or finely ground nuts for coating (optional)Combine cashews and sunflower seeds in a food processor until finely ground. Add dates, tahini, cranberries, maple syrup and vanilla and…
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Earth Remedy
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So we got a Ninja...
15 Jan 2012 | 5:27 pmI know you are thinking maybe we got ourselves our own Jackie Chan, but no. Since the Vitamixes cost as much as it would to get a new laptop, we opted to try the Ninja. And boy are we happy!!First off, we got a killer deal. It took me 2 hours to research, but in the end we paid about $75 for it. I purchased it from Kohl's, who at the time was running a sale $179.99 for the 1200 watt Ninja. I also had a 20% off coupon. Additionally, they were running a $15 Kohl's cash back for every $50 spent (I added on a nerf toy for our friend's kid to get back to… -
OH MY Have I Been Busy!
7 Dec 2011 | 6:15 pmWhat a crazy month it has been! I picked up new work clients, went on a Cruise (and Orlando), did house construction - it's been crazy! However, I am DETERMINED to make it back into the blog world on a personal level - not just for my clients! Coming up, Tommy and I want to discuss the ups and downs we have while being on a 7 day cruise with food at every turn! It was a monster challenge, especially with how pretty they make everything look. Check back soon, we'd love to have your input on how you handle vacations and vegan diets. -
I Have No Time, So I'll Just Make Salad.
18 Oct 2011 | 12:57 pmGAH! Lately I have been so busy, picked up 2 side jobs and been planning for vacation. I wanted to spend more time putting up more recipes, but by the time I finished work, side projects and other things, I wanted to hit the sack. I DID however, manage to squeeze in healthy meals. And for those of you who live like I do, with only brief moments to actually take a breath, this is for you!Healthy Speedy Salad:Organic Spring Mix, Spinach and KaleSweet OnionsDried CranberrySunflower SeedsOrganic Barlett pearsBean SproutsGround FlaxseedAvocadoChick PeasRed Bell Pepper Red… -
Lentil Monster Mash Salad
7 Oct 2011 | 6:54 pmReposting this salad! It was pretty popular so it deserves another run! Lentil Monster Mash Salad: I only added the "Monster" part in there because it's getting close to Halloween! :)What You'll Need:Main Dish: 2 cups red lentils Cumin PowderCurry Powder Garlic PowderGarlic SaltCinnamonOrganic SpinachOrganic Spring MixCherry TomatoesSweet Red OnionsDressing:Roma Tomatoes3 cloves Garlic (or crushed garlic)Organic Apple Cider VinegarCurrySalt/PepperRead more » -
Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead Trailer!
6 Oct 2011 | 11:48 pmSince I am juicing this week, I'd like you all to preview the trailer for Fat Sick and Nearly Dead. If you have not watched this documentary, I highly recommend that you do. It's life changing.
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Couple interesting videos of why to be vegan
23 Jan 2012 | 9:25 pmPlease put in your comments. I want to hear what you all think!! I am a thoughtful, compassionate, introspective vegan. I commend and support people with strong vegan beliefs. I read and research information about vegan diets and lifestyle. I love intellectually sound documentaries promoting veganism. I can not watch explicit documentaries about factory farming. I know it exists, and if someone is on the fence about veganism, and they need to see to belief, than by all means they should see these type of films. I guess I am just too sensitive, it makes me physically sick to… -
Mini cupcakes, two ways
22 Jan 2012 | 4:46 pmHappy Early Valentine’s Day – I wanted to make a #vegan small bite-size treat- so here you go, bite sized cupcakes, delish! Ingredients: 4 T cocoa powder (I used dark variety) 6 T all purpose flour ¼ t salt 6 T raw sugar ½ t baking powder 2 T canola oil 6 T vanilla almond milk (you could use another non-dairy milk) ½ t vanilla 1 t cinnamon peanut butter Directions: Heat oven to 350, line mini cupcake pan. Mix dry ingredients together, in separate container, mix wet ingredients together. Combine wet with dry and stir until all ingredients incorporated, don’t over… -
Pale Green Juice
22 Jan 2012 | 1:16 pmThe spinach I bought had gone bad or this would have just been “green juice” – I wanted to try something different, no beets or carrots in this one – I couldn’t get Mike or Calista to try as I haven’t gotten them to jump on the juicing bandwagon quite yet, I however, rather enjoyed this juicing concoction, and hope you do to. Ingredients: 1 English cucumber 5 celery stalks 1 pear 1 apple 1 lime, peeled chunk of ginger, peeled Directions: Place in juicer in order indicated, here’s to your health! OMG now that is too easy!!! Related articles Juicing at Home… -
Taco salad w/dressing #vegan
21 Jan 2012 | 3:37 pmThis taco salad is a little different than my other recipe, different beans, spinach instead of kale and I added quinoa for extra protein and bulk – add or substitute ingredients to your liking. Ingredients: Spinach, few large handfuls Can of black beans, rinsed and drained 1 red pepper, chopped red onion, few tablespoons, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 green onions, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 avocado, chopped sliced olives 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled few handfuls of tortilla chips crushed ¼ c tofutti sour cream ¼ c veganaise 1 jalapeno, minced 1 lime, squeezed salt, pepper,… -
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce #vegan
21 Jan 2012 | 3:11 pmYummm!! I love every vegetable roasted that I have tried, it becomes sweeter and soo much more flavorful. Roasted veg with sauce, can’t be beat. Ingredients: Cauliflower, one head olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper Tahini, 2-3 tablespoons 1 lemon, squeezed cumin, salt, and pepper agave, to taste toasted sesame oil, to taste hot water, to thin sauce Directions: For cauliflower – cut cauliflower into flower-ets, toss with oil, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, and garlic, roast at 400 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes, turn if…
