Tomorrow is World Vegan Day, for some of you around the globe, it is today already. So what? Why should you care? Well, it's certainly not as well-known or celebrated as Halloween is. But it is a chance to get out and meet with other vegans, to sample vegan fare, to stand up for animal rights, or simply to get our stories out there. WorldVeganDay.info is asking us all to do just that, to get our stories out there. To blog, twitter, YouTube, FaceBook, MySpace, or visit forums and get the word out. Why did you go vegan? Tell your story, who knows, you may inspire others. Below…
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World Vegan Day - Celebrating 65 Years of Veganism
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Mezzetta Vinaigretta Review
9 Oct 2009 | 11:54 pmMezzetta Southwest Vinaigrette Jane and I sampled two of the Mezzetta Vinaigretta salad toppings recently. We tried both the Southwest (pictured) and Mediterranean toppings. The product comes ready made in a jar. Their tag line is "just add lettuce." Jane loved the idea of the product as something quick to prepare for those days when getting a meal together can be a challenge. I was a little leery. I'm not a huge fan of things like this... I feel that the ingredients all tend to gelatanize over time and become a soft mush. But I'm not the cook, and if the cook needs to… -
Vegan Questionnaire
4 Oct 2009 | 10:26 pmSo there is this fun little vegan questionnaire going around, you may have already seen it. It comes to us via an email from Janine in England (she has no blog). Anyway, it's below. Feel free to submit your answers on your own blogs. It's a fun way to get to know each other a little better. 1. Favorite non-dairy milk? Actually, I have three: Home-made almond milk - Jane whips up a batch using our Soyabella Milk Maker every four or five days. I use this in our breakfast shake and Jane uses it for almost all of her cooking/baking endeavors. For cereal, I like WestSoys Plain Light -… -
Pound Puppies
26 Sep 2009 | 5:52 pmIt's been awhile, sorry. While I've been ignoring this blog, I've been watching a fight brew in a chat I visit. The issue is animal adoption. One of the people involved is choosing to buy a dog from a breeder. The other person is a staunch animal rights activist and has taken to berating her openly and is actively recruiting others to harass her. He even started a chain email to petition her to get an animal from the local pound. This has been going on for almost two weeks now. It's gotten to the point where I think the animal rights activist has been banned from the chat. -
Food, Inc. on DVD
28 Aug 2009 | 7:24 pmJane and I went to see Food Inc. in June (here's our review in case you missed it). Many of you emailed us and expressed interest in the movie, but it had a limited run and so you may not have had the opportunity to even get to a theater to see the movie. But now you can pre-order from Amazon. The movie will be released on November 3rd, 2009. It will change the way you think about food! UPDATE: CLICK HERE to reserve your very own copy of Food, Inc. now: Related posts:Food, Inc. Review Jane and I went to see Food, Inc. this weekend. ...Free Food At Veggie Grill If you're in the Los…
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Robin Robertson’s 2009 Thanksgiving Feast
6 Nov 2009 | 6:59 pmGreat news — your complete Thanksgiving recipe needs are now covered. Robin Robertson’s created a fantastic spread for us, sourced largely from her new book 1,000 Vegan Recipes. Click through for a photo and a set of recipes that will knock your socks off. Link. Robin’s 2008 Thanksgiving Feast is still online and is also well worth checking out. -
Paul Shapiro on CNN to Discuss Vermont Cruelties
6 Nov 2009 | 2:05 pmPaul Shapiro did a bit of moonlighting from the Vegan.com podcast to appear on CNN last night for an interview with Jane Valez-Mitchell. Between Tal Ronnen’s The Conscious Cook getting on Oprah, the massive media exposure of Jonathan Safran Foer’s Eating Animals, and now the nationwide coverage of last week’s Vermont slaughterhouse investigation, there’s never been a time when veganism has had half this exposure. Please post a link to this video on your Facebook wall, tweet it, and do everything else you can to get your omnivorous friends to see it. Vegans don’t… -
Ridiculously Great Close-Out Deals On Meat Market
6 Nov 2009 | 1:46 pmAs I mentioned last week, I’ve got two months to move more than a thousand copies of Meat Market before the book goes out of print. This has been a book that’s gotten tons of people to go vegan and to step up their commitment to activism, so I’ll be damned if I’m going to let my remaining copies get pulped. I’ve therefore decided to offer a special deal. Buy five new copies, fulfilled by Amazon for $10.17 each with free shipping available, and I’ll send you a signed copy of my Ultimate Vegan Guide. Ten copies gets you the Ultimate Vegan Guide, plus a signed… -
President of American Veal Association Responds to Bushway Investigation
6 Nov 2009 | 1:07 pmChuck Jolley, the Cattle Network writer who earlier this week wrote a great article on the Bushway veal slaughterhouse investigation, is back with a follow-up. It starts with a useful roundup of industry responses. Naturally, there are people in the industry who want to blame the undercover investigators, and, much to his credit, Jolley clearly has no patience for such arguments. But then he moves on to an interview with Chip Line Burgess, who is president of the American Veal Association. It’s clear from the interview that she’s a standard-issue PR asshole. At one point, she… -
Blueberry Cupcakes
6 Nov 2009 | 12:16 pmblueberry batch Originally uploaded by novamade Quite possibly the world’s best blueberry photo taken this week.
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Everday Vegan Diet Tips
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Get Down With Sass! Vegan Weight-Loss Course
21 Oct 2009 | 9:28 amGet *DOWN* With Sass! Wow, it has been a VERY long time since I posted a blog. Why? Because I have been busy behind the scenes working my little fingers to the nub to bring you my brand spankin' new vegan weight loss course, Get Down With Sass!. If... -
Vegan Italian Polenta Rounds
4 Jul 2009 | 6:53 pmThese Vegan Italian Polenta Rounds came together in a snap. As sometimes happens, I did not have a clue what I would make for Jeff and I for lunch one day. After searching through my cupboards and fridge and pulling out some "likely suspects" I came up... -
Vegan Buckwheat Asparagus Wraps
26 May 2009 | 7:51 pmIt is getting warmer outside, and as summer is approaching it is the perfect time to make some wraps. And these Vegan Buckwheat Asparagus Wraps fit the bill. They are easy to make, light yet filling, and absolutely scrumptious thanks to the tender in-season... -
Vegan Asparagus Hollandaise Wraps
24 May 2009 | 2:21 pmWell, it has been a while since I blogged about some of the yummy vegan vittles I've been creating in my kitchen lately. I've been soooo busy working behind the scenes on my new weight-loss course Get Down With Sass!. If you are looking to lose a few pounds... -
Vegan Rice and Beans Rollups
16 Apr 2009 | 3:13 pmVegan Rice and Beans Rollups - When you have some brown rice and beans on hand, these funky rollups are just the thing to make. A tasty mix of brown rice and kidney beans are flavored to perfection, rolled up in Swiss chard leaves, and topped with a creamy...
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World Vegetarian And Vegan News
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Happy World Vegan Day
29 Oct 2009 | 4:03 pmWorld Vegan Day: Happy World Vegan DayWorld Vegan Day - Vegan NewsMore Vegan and Vegetarian News at Vegan News - Health, Diet and Nutrition News -
The Most Ethical Sunday Lunch In London on Twitpic
26 Oct 2009 | 11:21 amThe Most Ethical Sunday Lunch In London on TwitpicSunday Lunch, Films, Talks, Kids stuff see www.ecoveggiefayre.co.ukMore Vegan and Vegetarian News at Vegan News - Health, Diet and Nutrition News -
Stupid? Or Not Stupid? You choose on Twitpic
26 Oct 2009 | 10:53 amStupid? Or Not Stupid? You choose on Twitpicwww.ecoveggiefayre.co.uk "You won't see a more important film this year" - News of theWorldSUNNov 1stFAIRFIELD HALLS Please Post this PosterMore Vegan and Vegetarian News at Vegan News - Health, Diet and Nutrition News -
What's on , Events, London Nov 1st
22 Oct 2009 | 8:37 amFamily Fun Day Ethical Health & Sustainability Croydon South London London events gigs nightlifeAre you really stupid enough to miss this - one day only - Fairfield Halls Nov 1st - ethical cinema.Our future is at stake - our future health, our future planet, our children's future - time is running out. What's your excuse for standing by and doing nothing?The Age Of Stupidat the eco veggie fayreMore Vegan and Vegetarian News at Vegan News - Health, Diet and Nutrition News -
Lush Prove Hunters are Extremists
19 Oct 2009 | 2:06 pmLush Prove it's the Hunters That are Extremists Lush prove themselves to be true vegan heroes as they take on the fringe extreemists in the Countryside Alliance who think it's acceptable to trample through people's gardens and watch a pack of dogs rip a fox to bloody shreds for fun.LUSH refuse to be bullied by these violent extremist fanatics who live in a make believe world where they mourn the loss of slavery and allowing women to vote.Well done LUSH for supporting the working class heroes who get up at 4.30 on a Saturday morning to thwart the psycopathic foibles of the bloodsport…
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Trick or Stealers
2 Nov 2009 | 4:39 pmClick through for a story about some rotten trick or treating behavior... and, to catch a glimpse of my smokin' hot Halloween costume!And, I promise, I'll get that muffin recipe posted in the next few days. I wanted to retest something with it, and ran out of muffin liners. It took me so long to pick some up and get the recipe retested - seriously! -
Raw Talk
30 Oct 2009 | 3:31 pmI've been wanting to do a post about some raw food topics for some time now. I really enjoy eating raw foods, and experimenting and developing raw recipes. I talk about more about my raw diet feelings in my new True/Slant post, and offer up a raw Chocolate Cherry Brownie recipe. Go get it!In my article, I mention that I order raw ingredients from a local company. That company is Real Raw Food. I've been wanting to share their link with your for a while, because they supply wonderful raw raw nuts, dried fruits, and more. I buy raw cashews, brazil nuts, walnuts, goji berries, vanilla beans,… -
Extreme(ly Stupid) Cuisine
21 Oct 2009 | 10:08 amAfter seeing a video link about 'Extreme Cuisine' on my msn home page the other day, I couldn't resist writing about it in my new T/S article... have a read (and watch the video - if you dare) . -
As If I Didn't Already Love Ellen...
17 Oct 2009 | 7:07 ama friend on facebook points me to this link (scroll down)...I KNOW! Exciting! Before I explain, I must share how much I adore Ellen. I watch her show while making lunches during the day, and record it for days that I'm running around with the kids. When I was pregnant last year and feeling sick and miserable... and then big and uncomfortable... she brought me laughter and also just an uplifted feeling with the spirit she has and gives to others. I enjoy her chemistry with her staff (especially Tony), her generous nature with her audience and fans, and her clever interaction with her guests. I… -
Cashew Cheese Filled Pasta
15 Oct 2009 | 7:06 amIn my last T/S piece, I published a recipe for Truffled Cashew Cheese. Here I've used it to fill pasta shells in a casserole. I simply tucked a spoonful of cheese into each of the cooked pasta shells (can you see it peeking through that shell in the centre of the photo?). The shells are placed in a lightly oiled casserole dish, with some pasta sauce layered around the shells. I also distributed about a tablespoon of capers into the casserole for an added punch of flavor. (You could also add olives, fresh herbs, chopped roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, sauteed mushrooms, or other…
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Fatfree Vegan Kitchen
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Stir-fried Tofu and Vegetables with Miso Sauce
2 Nov 2009 | 6:53 amI don't post a lot of stir-fry recipes because, as I've mentioned before, I tend to make them by feel, adding whatever amounts of vegetables and sauce feel right. Since I usually use the same basic ingredients, most of my stir-fries taste about the same. But not this one. Adding a miso-based sauce to my stir-"fried" veggies (they're really stir-steamed) took this easy dish to a new level. And -
Fat-Free Pumpkin and Raisin Biscuits
26 Oct 2009 | 9:23 amI used to love biscuits. I was raised on my mom's Bisquick biscuits and sometime during college graduated to baking and devouring Southern-style biscuits made with White Lily flour and lots of butter or margarine. Living alone in my tiny student apartment, I would bake up batches of huge, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits on the weekend and eat them all by myself, and it didn't take long -
Lemony Quinoa with Butternut Squash
19 Oct 2009 | 8:41 amAt the farmers' market a couple of weeks ago, I picked up two butternut squash that were each about the length of my hand. Since I love roasting butternut with a touch of lemon, I was considering cooking them in that tried and true (but unimaginative) manner when I got the idea to roast one of the squash and mix it in with my favorite grain/seed, quinoa. The results were a light and lemony side -
Spiced Rice and Lentil Squares
13 Oct 2009 | 6:26 am(A huge thank you to all of you who have donated to Farm Sanctuary so far. We're almost 3/4 of the way to our goal!)Unlike a lot of people who love to cook, I don't tend to pick up cookbooks and read them like novels. The majority of the cookbooks on my shelves are there for reference only, useful when I need to check an ingredient's preparation or cooking time. But Delights from the Garden of -
A Thanksgiving Tradition
8 Oct 2009 | 8:18 amMy daughter E had her first turkey when she was in preschool. Her class was learning about Thanksgiving, coloring pictures of turkeys and folding paper into pilgrims' hats, and her father and I decided to start a family tradition so that when it was time for her to stand up and tell the class about her Thanksgiving dinner, she would have something to share. So we got our first turkey. Her name
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Generation Vegan
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Scallion Pancakes
12 Oct 2009 | 5:05 amScallion Pancakes Scallion Pancakes. Just those two words are enough to completely grab my attention. If you’re veg and live in the San Francisco Bay Area (anywhere not under a rock), you’ll hopefully know exactly what I’m talking about. Garden Fresh, a popular vegan restaurant in Mountain View, serves scallion pancakes as an appetizer. It’s a fried pancake (yum) served with a brown sauce on top of another fried pancake (double yum). One day, I was at my local library and browsing the cookbook section. Although I have the world wide web at my fingertips, and close… -
Truth in Fiction – Killer Kidney Beans
10 Oct 2009 | 10:37 amI can be an avid reader. Unless it’s something for the veg/animal rights book club that I belong to, I’m typically reading fiction. I picked up Dead Heat by Dick Francis. He’s one of my favorite authors because he writes interesting and suspenseful action novels, usually with a horse theme. I’ve read many Dick Francis novels over the last decade. If I had to put a number to it, probably over 25. Yet, this one was a first in two ways – it mentioned vegans, and I actually learned a real fact about a food that I eat regularly. The story involves a chef who caters… -
Red beats Green
8 Oct 2009 | 5:44 amRed Bean Salad I grew up eating the sad Standard American Diet, consuming animals by the mouthful. Green Salad was one of those foods, as a young carnivore, that I liked only when it was smothered with a creamy Thousand Island dressing and crunchy croutons on top. As a vegan, I’ve educated myself and now enjoy a variety of different salads, from bean salads to green salads to fruit salads. Recipes for three bean salads abound. I basically use the one from Peaceful Palate by Jennifer Raymond. I still don’t like green beans though. So in my version of a three-bean salad, I… -
Edible Flowers
7 Oct 2009 | 5:12 amWatermelon Flower Downtown Santa Cruz is a great place to people watch and window shop. During my last visit there, I spotted this beautiful edible “flower”. This certainly gives new meaning to the concept of playing with food, eh? Watermelon Carved into Flower -
Televeganic Top Chef
6 Oct 2009 | 4:59 amAre you a top vegan chef? In the San Francisco Bay Area? This could be your opportunity to share vegan food through one of the top reality cooking shows. And, the best part, when they ask you to choose your “protein”, shout “Seitan! Tempeh! Tofu! Kidney Beans! Lentils!” Yes, Bravo TV is casting for season 7 of “Top Chef”. It would be totally awesome to have some vegans on the show who choose BEANS as their protein! There is an open call in San Francisco on October 18th. Here is the info, taken from the Top Chef website: Chefs with a passion for food,…
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Leafygreen.info: Green Product Reviews for a Green World.
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Green Kitchen Tools
6 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amOne of the places that I dream and need to green the most in my home is the kitchen. I have lots of plastic containers(gasp) and old pots and pans with unhealthy surfaces and mismatched kitchen tools that are not in great condition or are, again, plastic! So, when I got the box of goodies from Green Kitchen Tools I was so excited! I tore in like it was my birthday and couldn’t believe what I found! I am a bit nerdy about this…..I LOVE the details! Before I even get to the awesome tools themselves, my attention went straight to the tags. They were attached to each item with twine… -
World’s Best Cat Litter
4 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amI have a very mean kitty, Ramona. She does not like change at all. So, when I pulled the switcheroo of her regular crystal cat litter to the World’s Best Cat Litter, it did not go well. First, she did not like the texture. Second, I did not like the texture. I am just not so sure corn kernels absorb well. I am all for an eco-friendly pet product, but due to the messy aftermath of the litter when she jumped out and the just okay clumping capabilities I would not be so bold to make the claim that this is the best litter on the market. The odor control was sufficient, nothing amazing. The… -
Boulevards Organic Sugar & Dairy Free Hot Chocolate
3 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amSugar free is not always what it claims to be, yet Boulevards Organic Sugar & Dairy Free Hot Chocolate is all that and a bag of chips! Warming and smooth, the vegan hot chocolate is a great treat for those to drink. Seriously folks, I love hot chocolate and this might be the best one from a can/packet in a while. Twenty calories per serving of sweet chocolate and it’s organic too. Boulevards LLC is a family run company. They have developed a line of dark chocolate mixes, some of which are organic, gluten-free, kosher, vegan and sugar-free. Great company, so go pick some up today. -
Hachez Chocolate
2 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amMost people have a love/hate relationship with chocolate. It’s delicious, it’s addicting, and many people eat far too much of it. Myself included. When I had the opportunity to review two different chocolate lines, Santander and Hachez, I jumped at the chance. It was all for you, dear readers. This just goes to show I’m willing to take one for the team. Yep, it’s a tough gig. In all seriousness, these two chocolate lines were amazing. The parent company, Niche Import Co., sent me a generous box of both lines. This amounted to roughly 17 bars of chocolate. Which bars were my… -
Nika Purified Water
30 Oct 2009 | 4:00 amNika has become the world’s first and only carbon neutral bottled water company in the world. Their water purification system is state of the art and their bottles are not only recycled but also recyclable. So what makes Nika so green? Nika donates 100% of their profits to poverty alleviation projects in places like Latin America, Africa and India. There is so much more that goes into a company designed to help the world and stay green. If you don’t like tap water or Brita style filters. If you spend money on bottled water then at least buy water from a company that is out there…
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Living Vegan
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World vegan day
31 Oct 2009 | 10:07 amIt's already past 12am here, and officially: World vegan day!Happy vegan day to everyone! Subscribe in a reader -
Halloween @ Pauline's Lair
31 Oct 2009 | 9:58 amHappy Halloween!After a more than a month without my PC at home, I am finally able to get it back on halloween and blog on all the things I want to blog for the past month. Hopefully I have enough time! We'll start with Halloween today at Pauline's Lair. Place was dim and so didn't manage to get good pictures of everyone with my motion-insensitive camera. Managed to get some of the food though while it sits quietly waiting to be devoured.Pauline's puke salad + special sauce.Now... Pauline shared with us the secret recipe used to make the sauce, which she learnt from a cooking class. I am so… -
Treat Equal
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The cove
22 Sep 2009 | 5:03 amI wanted to write this review sometime back, but my computer was giving me problems. Anyway, The cove movie is still showing in SG GV cinemas so do go and watch while it's still on.The cove is about the yearly killing of dolphins in Taiji, Japan, and how one man decided to stop it. With his team under the persue of the Jap govt to prevent this annual hunt from being publicised, they managed to sneak in the cove one night and placed hidden and underwater cameras to record the killing of the dolphins. This whole "espionage" mission is made into a documentary-movie - The Cove, and it… -
Cow kneels to saviour
5 Sep 2009 | 5:52 pmBelow is a picture taken in 2008 in Sri Lanka. The monk in the picture saved those cows from slaughter. And after he saved their lives, this was what one grateful cow did.I think this is more than sufficient to show that animals do not just behave instinctively, have no emotion, and are meant to be meat and milk machines to serve us. No doubt some people do not even have gratitude like this cow. Subscribe in a reader
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SuperVegan: Vegan Blog and New York City Restaurant Guide
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Latest Episode of "Bones" was all AR/Vegan!
6 Nov 2009 | 4:16 pmThe latest episode of the popular mainstream Fox TV show "Bones" featured an animal rights/veg story line. Entitled "The Tough Man in the Tender Chicken," it's surprisingly jam-packed with info and intelligent discussion. Centered on a murder at a poultry processing plant, footage and info on how chickens are treated were shown, including video of the debeaking of newborn chicks. It isn't all blood 'n' guts (they show those images only briefly), there is an emotional discussion between characters on the ethics of saving one pig from slaughter. Animal activists are also part of the story line. -
Does it matter that Jonathan Safran Foer isn't vegan?
5 Nov 2009 | 12:42 pm[Foer is not actually shilling for the dairy industry, but should he be doing more to chase people away from it? (Original photo by David Shankbone.)]Writer Jonathan Safran Foer's been getting a lot of media attention lately for the just published Eating Animals, his first book-length piece of nonfiction, which is very much against the eponymous activity. I haven't read it, and I don't expect that I (or most SuperVegan readers) will learn much from it that we don't already know about what's wrong with eating animals. This is not a book written for vegans. But it's a book that vegans ought to… -
The Boston Vegetarian Food Festival: My Top 10 Observations
2 Nov 2009 | 11:06 am[ There wasn't a smoke machine; my iphone just takes blurry photos]This weekend was the 14th Annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival. I was so there dude - here are my top 10 observations. 10. Investment Firms will always seem out of place at events like this. I rarely go to food based events with financial planning on the brain. 9. Some people in the crowd have no idea that they're at a vegetarian food festival as exhibited by comments like "Wait. This is ALL vegetarian. UGH!" 8. Renewing your subscription to VegNews is best done at the BVFF because not only is the timing perfect but they… -
Vegan MoFo Mashup
30 Oct 2009 | 7:36 pm[Listen up! Natalie goes vegan!]As readers know, October was the third annual Vegan Month of Food. Started by celebrity chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz, vegan mofos everywhere posted daily blogs in celebration of our favorite subject — food! Vegan Month of Food kicked off with World Vegetarian Day and ends with a bang tomorrow at the Boston Vegetarian Food Festival. In addition to this sandwich of events, here is a completely subjective roundup of things that made October one mofo of a month! In the Mainstream Vegan for the Animals Author Jonathan Safran Foer made a big splash with a taster… -
We Attempt to Solve NYC's Greatest Mystery: What's the Best Bagel in the Five Boroughs?
29 Oct 2009 | 8:55 pm[Not a NYC bagel.]People in this town are convinced they are bagel experts. They know the best shop, the appropriate hour to stop in and what combination of toppings rounds it all out. What makes a NYC bagel better than the ones in other cities? It's not the water, it's the attitude. The gluten-tolerant SuperVegan staff members want to help you locate the best bagels in the bagel capital of the world: Deborah Diamant insists that Bergen Bagels (473 Bergen St., Brooklyn) toasts her whole wheat everything bagel before applying a liberal layer of scallion tofu. Jason Das can be found eating a…
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The Sisters Vegan
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Vegan Mofo Day 27: Ike's - A Love Story in Photos
27 Oct 2009 | 2:54 pmIf you live in the Bay Area and have not yet been to Ike's Place...get off your ass. Run, drive, fucking get your butt onto BART for christ's sake and get one of these sandwiches into your belly. They are the size of a baby and ten times as delicious (OH I'M KIDDING baby-eating = so not vegan and also immoral I think). All sandwiches come with a random lollipop and they are super nice about making sure vegan 'pops go with the vegan 'wiches.They have an insane menu, most of which can be made vegan, and even some shit off the menu that's vegan, too. Ask the super friendly/nice/hot people who… -
Vegan MoFo Day 22: Doctor Mc D and Me
22 Oct 2009 | 3:58 pmDay 22 of Vegan Mofo is also Day 1 of...Dr. McDougall Chunky Tomato Ready-to-Serve Soup review!I'd like to preface the review with a little information about Dr. McDougall, though, because I had heard about him long ago before I knew what the term "vegan" meant, and I realize that not everyone knows what he's all about.As you can see from his website, Dr. John McDougall developed a diet to help at-risk individuals reverse the effects of health conditions through a vegan diet program. This all began in Santa Rosa, very close to where Meg and I grew up. He even had a spot on the local radio… -
Vegan Mofo Day 13: Color Me Vegan!
13 Oct 2009 | 3:46 pmCheck out my fajita quilt. I was bound and determined to veganize the Chili's Fajita Recipe, one of my favorite things to eat in the world, and I think I succeeded. Sadly, we were all so bent on eating them, that I have only photos of the ingredients before they were horfed down:More and more I have read in magazines about studies claiming that the more colorful something is, generally, the better it is for you. Obviously fruits and veggies have some of the most vibrant colors, and the most nutritional content, compared to colorless starchy foods. This is probably nothing new to anyone who's… -
Vegan MoFo Day 9: Poor Woman's Tempeh Bacon
9 Oct 2009 | 8:24 pmI love tempeh bacon. I could probably eat my weight, and Kelly's weight, in tempeh bacon, in one sitting. And I would die happy.I am also a busy girl. I work, I jog, and I volunteer, and sometimes I like to sleep and see my friends (preferably not at the same time) - so what's a girl to do when she wants tempeh bacon NAAAAOOOOOWWWWW?When I want delicious tempeh bacon, I reach for the recipe from Vegan With a Vengeance. When I'm being a lazy asshole, I make Poor Woman's Tempeh Bacon.Don't judge my filthy teakettleI kind of wing this recipe, so you should feel free to not measure and splash… -
Vegan MoFo Day 8: Soup Weather
8 Oct 2009 | 6:53 pmWith temperatures dipping (well as much as they dip in California...), and my freaky body that gets cold at the slightest breeze, my mind turns to staying warm. Scarves, tea, blankets, baking cookies as an excuse to stay near the hot oven (uh huh)...and soup!Soups are one of my favorite meals because you basically chop a bunch of shit up, throw it in a pot, and it cooks itself. Okay, maybe it's not as simple as that, but they're quick, economical, and you'll have lotsa leftovers, especially if you double the recipe, which doesn't take that much more time, but does make a ton of food.I thought…
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The Veg Blog
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Cookbook Review: Vegan Brunch
23 Oct 2009 | 6:58 pmAt this point in her cookbook writing career, I think Isa could put out a book titled 137 Ways to Cook Brussels Sprouts and it would not only be a best seller, but a favorite on vegan messageboards everywhere (Really. Her roasted brussels sprouts recipe is great.). After the success of Vegan with a Vengeance, Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World, and Veganomicon, it’s little surprise that Vegan Brunch got such hype (and then lived up to it). Isa’s Basic Scrambled Tofu recipe is quite good. I’d gotten so used to my own hodgepodge of spices, nootch, and turmeric that it was… -
Talking With People Suffering from CDD
22 Oct 2009 | 7:57 pmCDD. So many people have it. In fact, we all do to some degree, but as vegans, we tend to bump up against it in almost any conversation with have with someone about the way we live our lives. CDD is Cognitive Dissonance Disorder, a completely made-up malady that serves as a good introduction to two encounters that my wife and I had with people this weekend. The Monkey Torturer My wife took our daughter to a birthday party in our neighborhood recently and chatted a bit with the girl’s parents while the kids were playing. She comes to find out that the husband does “research”… -
Cookbook Review: Vegan Soul Kitchen
14 Oct 2009 | 5:41 pm“I don’t eat no meat, no dairy, no sweets only ripe vegetables, fresh fruit and whole wheat I’m from the old school, my household smell like soul food, bro curried falafel, barbecued tofu…” - “Be Healthy,” Dead Prez (Note: anytime I can quote “Be Healthy,” I do.) Bryant Terry’s Vegan Soul Kitchen fills a niche that’s been long left empty: good, healthy vegan food rooted in traditional African-American cuisine. It’s one of many excellent cookbooks released this year and is definitely one that belongs on your shelf if… -
RIP, Sammy
13 Oct 2009 | 5:30 pmLast night, my family’s cat Sammy died. I still remember back in 1992 when Sammy came to us as a kitten for my sister’s birthday. Sammy was an independent cat early on who, though he interacted with people, was known to turn on a dime while you were petting him. In his later years, after my sister and I moved out, he changed quite a bit. Perhaps it was the addition of another cat to the household or the deaths of our dogs Bosco and Lady, but he became very affectionate towards people and significantly less grouchy. He had some strange habits. He enjoyed “relations”… -
My Five-Year Veganversary
13 Oct 2009 | 10:01 amFive years ago today, I came home from work and sat at my computer. I’d been vegetarian for four years and in recent months had been really transitioning away from dairy and eggs. I was consuming very little and writing even less about it (readers of the Veg Blog thought I was vegan long before I actually was), but I hadn’t made the firm commitment to completely forgo all animal products. This night, something wasn’t sitting well with me as I thought about it. It was the eve of my 29th birthday and I wasn’t quite sure what was holding me back. For some reason, I…
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Spaghetti Squash with Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce
4 Nov 2009 | 5:32 pmNow that summer is over we are back to the tasteless, anemic, tomatoes from the grocery store. Sigh. I wanted to make a tomato sauce to go with a recently purchased spaghetti squash, but knew that the tomatoes this time of year leave something to be desired. Enter slow roasting. I was amazed--this process brought out more flavour than I ever could have imagined. Combined with the vermouth, this sauce is bursting with tomatoy goodness and is the perfect complement to the flavour and texture of the squash. Obviously, this recipe needs a bit of planning. I roasted the tomatoes the day before and… -
Polenta with White Beans, Braised Kale, and Roasted Pears
1 Nov 2009 | 7:04 pmIf you follow this blog at all you know that I usually don't mess around with fussy presentations or preparations. But, you also know that I like to watch Top Chef. The last episode featured Natalie Portman, a vegetarian, but I found the dishes presented to be pretty disappointing so I thought I would take a try at something more fancy. The dish started with wondering about how roasted pears would taste . . . .INGREDIENTSMakes 10Roasted Pears- 6 Bartlett pears, cored, diced- 1 tsp oil- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegarPolenta- 2 cups water- 1 cup plain soy milk- 1 cup polenta- 1 tsp oregano- 1 tsp… -
Happy Halloween
31 Oct 2009 | 5:52 pmJust a quick post to wish you all a Happy Halloween, and to remind to you sent your clocks back an hour. Instead of getting all fancy with the pumpkins this year, the boys designed their own jack-o-lanterns and I carved them up. Here they are from Sons 1 - 3. -
Creamy Red Pepper Polenta with Roasted Mushrooms
28 Oct 2009 | 5:15 pmThe weather around here, in a word, has been crappy. And you can only eat so much soup before you get a hankering for something different but still warm and comforting. Creamy polenta fills the belly and has a hearty texture that satisfies. The dish is really easy to make, and it's amazing the depth of flavour you can get by chucking a few extra things into a blender.INGREDIENTS- 4 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced- 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled- 1 tbsp oil- 1/4 tsp salt- freshly ground pepper- 3 cups water- 1 large red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped- 1 leek, white and light green section, sliced-… -
Thai Chickpea Cakes with Cucumber Relish
25 Oct 2009 | 5:14 pmI am rediscovering my love of Thai food, now that I have more or less forgotten what fish sauce tastes like. I usually just end up chucking in a bunch of different sauces that I have in the fridge to get a more complex flavour: hoisin, vegetarian oyster, stir fry, soy, etc. This is a take on a fish cake--not so much a recreation of the texture and flavour, but more the spirit of the dish (whatever that means!). You can either fry or bake these. The baked version is a little dry, to be honest, by the relish moistens it right up.INGREDIENTSCucumber Relish- 1/4 cup rice vinegar- 1/4 cup sugar-…
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vegan chai
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adopt a turkey!
6 Nov 2009 | 8:33 pmi should have included this link in last night's post when i was whining, but for some reason i didn't. whoops. if you would like to sponsor a turkey, farm sanctuary makes it really easy (and affordable!) every year around this time. i've been sponsoring a turkey every year since i went vegan. this year, i'm going to sponsor gideon, i think. or hawthorn. i'm torn, but i will decide very soon. -
turkey time of year
5 Nov 2009 | 9:59 pmit's that time again, peeps! everyone thinking of thanksgiving and saying "gobble gobble" and "happy turkey day" and all that nonsense. meh. last year, we hosted a vegan thanksgiving(!!) at our house (due to a series of coincidences that allowed us to offer), but it looks like this year we'll be back at the grandparental home, with meat. i'm sad. my mom is preparing "only" breast meat, because she "can't handle" an entire bird, but it's really all the same difference. plus, that side of the family also puts sausage in the stuffing. -
brushing cat teeth
4 Nov 2009 | 9:17 pmso, one of our kitties had to have a dental cleaning today. this was my first experience ever with such an ordeal, and it was a little stressful. the kitty in question, finley, had to be anesthetized for the procedure, and i'm a worrywart so of course i cried after we left him at the vet this morning. in happier news, our vet is awesome and she called me as soon as his cleaning was done to let me know that everything went well, and that i could "stop worrying." she knows me.anyhow, of our three animals, finley is the only one with not-so-great teeth. our other kitty is 4 years… -
watching the mail once again
3 Nov 2009 | 8:07 pmmy new backpack (that i blabbed about a few days ago) is due to arrive tomorrow, and i also got word that my new blue peacoat from vaute couture is ready to be shipped. woo hoo! i'm going to be like a kid in a candy shop when my loot gets here. i'll probably put on the coat and the backpack together and just walk around the house to see how it all fits. i'm such a nerd about stuff like that.did anyone else order a fancy-pants coat from vaute couture? my dear friend jen did, and she picked hers up already (she got the peacoat as well, but in ivory). she said that she LOVES it (her… -
seasonal soymilks are back!
2 Nov 2009 | 6:09 pma couple of days ago, my husband surprised me by bringing home some pumpkin silk, a couple of weeks earlier than we found it last year. hooray! snuggly autumn chai, coming right up! he said that the silk nog was also in stock, so start checking around if you're into the seasonal goodness.of course, this also reminded me of the travesty that awaits this winter: with vitasoy no longer selling their wares in the united states, it appears that we will all have to go without their delicious nectar of peppermint chocolate soymilk. boooooo!! (i know that westsoy or someone makes one as well, but…
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Vegan Lunch Box
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The Loaf is Back, Baby!
29 Oct 2009 | 8:46 amQuite a few of you have noticed that my Magical Loaf Studio has been down all summer. Good news finally! I moved my website to a new hosting service, got a little technical help (thank you, Greg), and the studio is up and running again!For those of you who haven't used it yet, the idea is to create your very own recipe for a vegan dinner loaf by choosing from the lists of options. For example, make a yummy loaf of lentils, amaranth, and almonds ... or garbanzo beans, oats, and cashews ... or black beans, rice, and pine nuts ... or kasha, butter beans, and walnuts ... etc. etc.!So if you're… -
Around the World: Japan
11 Sep 2009 | 8:23 amHere it is, the final photograph from my new book! This was the Big Bento Box Photo Shoot, an epic day of cooking, set-up, and photography. I wanted to show every bento box menu I made for the Japan section of Around the World;I've been so inspired by Japanese bento culture, I couldn't leave anything out, and I also included lots of tips on how to make your own bento-style vegan lunch boxes.Okay, let's start with the red Laptop Lunch Box: Zaru Soba (cold noodles with dipping broth) with Carrot and Daikon Salad, edamame, and persimmon.In the pink bento box: Tofu Tamagoyaki with Potato Salad… -
Around the World: Hawaii
8 Sep 2009 | 12:00 pmHere's another picture that didn't make it into the book, but I'll show it to you here! This is my Hawaiian Luau Lunch Box: (starting far left) Tropical Fruit Salad (mixed tropical fruit with coconut cream), Maui Onion Dip with sugar snap peas, Huli-Huli Tofu (grilled tofu with a Hawaiian-style barbecue sauce, and Aloha Sweet Potatoes (roasted sweet potato and yam topped with yummy toasted coconut).Okay, so maybe the fabric is a bit busy, but I still had a lot of fun making and setting up this lunch box! You can have fun when you make it, too, by including a paper umbrella to garnish the… -
Around the World: Indonesia
3 Sep 2009 | 8:34 amIndonesia -- land of tempeh! For those of you not familiar, tempeh is made by cooking and fermenting whole soybeans until they form a solid cake that can be sliced and steamed or fried; it has a nutty, mushroomy flavor and a firm texture. Nutritionally, tempeh has more bioavailable protein than tofu or plain cooked soybeans, and the fermentation process makes it easier to digest. So thank you, Indonesia, for inventing my favorite soy food and a vegan protein powerhouse!Lunch inspired by Indonesia: (clockwise from top right) Golden Indonesian Tempeh, made with a sweet soy sauce - brown sugar… -
Around the World: Morocco
1 Sep 2009 | 8:32 amOh, I can't look at this picture without wanting to make and eat this all again! This is the menu for Morocco: Moroccan Tagine, Orange Couscous, tangerines (named after the city of Tangier, in Morocco!), and Cinnamon-Sugar Almonds.Tagine is a thick Moroccan stew made with chickpeas, vegetables (tomatoes, zucchini, butternut squash, and peppers), raisins and spices, served on a fluffy bed of couscous. Couscous looks like a grain but is actually a tiny semolina pasta; it is a staple food in the cultural area of North Africa known as the Maghreb (west), which includes Morocco, Algeria, Libya,…
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Vegcast
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VEGCAST 72 - ANIMAL AGRICULTURE v. THE PLANET
23 Oct 2009 | 9:23 amVegcast 72 is a noncanonical edition, consisting entirely of an audio recording of a lecture given by Vance Lehmkuhl at the 350 Philly dinner at Horizons restaurant on Oct. 21 on the subject of Animal Agriculture and Climate Change. Stay tuned for another canonical Vegcast, with our traditional format and full menu, coming up in about a week. -
VEGCAST 71 - VEG IN THE CITY
2 Oct 2009 | 9:23 amFor our 71st podcast we take a stroll around Center City Philadelphia, talking with Dynise Balkavage, the Urban Vegan. Dynise has a new cookbook out this weekend, and she discusses this as well as her mission to bust stereotypes about crunchy hippie vegans. We hear a tune from an urban Philly vegetarian, EJ Simpson, and take a look at health warnings about fish in the Science Fact. -
VEGCAST 70 - YVONNE SMITH
14 Sep 2009 | 9:23 amOur 70th podcast features an interview with Yvonne Smith, the Traveling Vegetarian, who was instrumental in getting a group of news staffers in Tennessee to Go Vegan For a Month. We find out how that is going as well as getting the scoop on her plans to record an album of original music. Then we hear some music from, and get some news about, Saint Mad, a local band that underscored the Veggie Cabaret. There is also an audio clip of Ed Begley Jr. talking with Vance about the importance of a plant based diet, and a Science Fact that looks at the question of whether vegetarianism really does… -
VEGCAST 69 - CHEWING THE FAT
31 Aug 2009 | 9:23 amOur 69th podcast features an interview with Virginia Messina, a vegan registered dietitian, about fat in the diet and how some recommendations for curtailing it might do more harm than good. We also stop in at Horizons for Vegan Drinks Philly and get the lowdown on this new phenomenon from local organizer Ed Coffin. There is a Science Fact about animal agriculture as a newly announced threat to the ozone layer, and another fine musical offering from Amanda Rogers. -
VEGCAST 68 - HEATHER MILLS
14 Aug 2009 | 9:23 amOur 68th podcast features an interview with Heather Mills, who has just opened what she hopes will be the first of a chain of vegan fast food restaurants in the UK, and eventually in the U.S. as well. We hear a track from Jim James of My Morning Jacket, who has done a solo album as a tribute to George Harrison. There is a Science Fact about dolphins and their language skills. Also, this is the first Vegcast to be sponsored by Luna and Larrys Coconut Bliss, and we have a quick check-in to get the story behind this frozen dessert from Luna and Larry themselves.
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Vegan Talk
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Vegan Cat Treats?
5 Nov 2009 | 4:59 amI feel like I've been hoping to come across vegan cat treats forever. Do they exist? Can anyone point me in the right direction? (I'm not looking to bake my own.) Thanks! -
New Organic Restaurant in Arlington, VA
28 Oct 2009 | 4:27 pmWhile in the Washington, DC area, my best friend and I went to check out this new organic restaurant in Arlington, VA after seeing it listed on VegDC. Toscana Grill is not all vegetarian but it is all organic. One entire section of the menu is vegan and other vegan items throughout the menu are clearly labeled. My best friend and I both thought the food was amazing! I had the Vegan Veal Parmigiana and a Mocha Frappe (complete with vegan whipped cream). My best friend had the Vegan Chicken Marsala. I will definitely be returning when I'm in DC next. The… -
Some Boycotts Are Just Stupid
27 Sep 2009 | 7:27 amBoycotting can be a great tactic and can help us, as activists, effectively achieve our goals. However, some boycotts can be misdirected, ineffective, and just waste time and resources. I came across an article on Vegetarian Star the other day about Brigitte Bardot urging a boycot of Canadian maple syrup in order to protest Canada's seal hunt. In my opinion, this is just plain stupid. This reminds me of another misdirected boycott a while back: boycotting Wegmans because of the fact that they do not sell cage-free eggs. What point were we trying to make with that boycott? To… -
Steps to Solving Climate Change
24 Sep 2009 | 7:45 am(Cross-posted at Billy Blogs: http://veganedge.com/2009/09/steps-to-solving-climate-change.html) I'm sick and tired of government, politicians, and corporations dancing around the issue of climate change. We're sacrificing our planet for economic reasons. Don't you think that's crazy? We've also become accustomed to our way of life and are reluctant to change. We've been destroying the earth for far too long and we need to take action now. Here's what we need to do to fix climate change: Adopt a vegan diet Raising animals for food is an ecological disaster. Eating… -
Price Increasing for Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate
16 Sep 2009 | 7:03 amI previously mentioned the fact that eCornell is offering a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate program. Well, I received an email from eCornell the other day informing me that the price for their Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate program will be increasing on October 3rd. The price will be increasing from $795 to $1,065. You have until October 2nd to enroll and pay $795.This was a good motivator for me, as I called Nancy Barber at eCornell yesterday and prepaid for the certificate program. She was extremely helpful and explained how flexible the program is. I was asked to choose my tentative…
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Vegan Reader
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LBAM Petition Update And Calls To Actions You Can Take
17 Oct 2009 | 12:50 pmMany of you who have been working over the past couple of years to stop the pesticide poisoning of California families as a result of the CDFA’s LBAM ‘program’ will recall the petition that was signed by over 31,000 people urging that this assault on our health be stopped. Many of you are likewise aware that, while there was a temporary halt of the aerial spraying of California cities, the LBAM spray program is very much rolling forward and, if not halted, will cause untold devastation to the health of our people and our environment. Yannick Phillips, a Sonoma County woman… -
Tarahumara Sunflowers And Seeds – How To Grow, Harvest, Thresh, Roast, Store And More
4 Oct 2009 | 1:12 pmWhether you love to munch organic sunflowers seeds or treat your backyard birds to them, if you have a sunny spot, you can grow your own sunflowers every year and will find real joy in doing so. Our variety of choice is the Tarahumara Sunflower – an heirloom plant with really special qualities and a most interesting conjectured history. Sunflowers are a Native American food and have been cultivated in the Americas for at least 3000 years. It is believed that the strain of sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) being sold as Tarahumara Sunflower Seed were native sunflowers which eventually came… -
Why We Must Defeat LBAM Spray And Keep Going From There
16 Sep 2009 | 1:50 amMy friends, Mary Beth and Jim, of the Ecological Options Network recently published a phenomenal video which I saw for the first time tonight. If you want one more reason why Californians must defeat the LBAM spray program, you will find it in this video: I’m sure you heard what I did. Three times in this video, Professor Thomas Kerns states that the Central Coast of California and the SF Bay Area are the first places he has ever heard of where an aerial spray has been stopped. Knowing, as we do, that aerial spraying is a constant across our country, that aerial spraying is a common,… -
Organic Vest – Warmth Without Cruelty, Great For Vegans
14 Sep 2009 | 1:43 pmHere in the Reskills column of VeganReader, I am advocating that men and women consider learning to sew some of their own clothes. Sewing for yourself or your loved ones is not only a very pleasant way to spend time, it also increases your sense of being an able person – someone who knows how to clothe people, rather than being wholly dependent upon designated, faraway ‘experts’ for this matter of survival. Today, I’m sharing my latest sewing project with you – a quilted organic vest that is vegan and extremely warm for the chilly fall and winter days that have… -
Almond Milk Recipe – The Creamiest Of Them All
12 Sep 2009 | 3:17 pmOur recipe for How To Make Rice Milk has met with such tremendous success here on Vegan Reader, that we’d like to talk about another wonderful non-dairy milk today. Readers have been requesting an Almond Milk Recipe and I’m delighted to share with you the one we make here on our family farm. If you’ve never made your own almond milk before, you won’t believe how quick and easy it is…about as snappy as whipping up a smoothie in the blender! If you grew up drinking cow’s milk and are perhaps are looking for an Almond Milk Recipe right now because you or a…
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Raw Vegan Radio
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Episode 0083-Raw Vegan Radio-Science of Raw Food with Dr. Jim Carey
21 Oct 2009 | 10:24 pmOn today’s show, we feature an exclusive interview with raw food advocate and educator, Dr. Jim Carey of www.therawlife.com. You’ll Discover: >>The Dirty Little Secret in the Raw Food Movement >>How the Ann Wigmore Lifestyle Differs from the Raw Food Movement >>Juicing Versus Blending- Which is better? >>How to have Massive Amounts of Energy your Entire Life! Dr. Jim Carey, PhD, DD, of TheRawLife.Com has been a raw living foods advocate for seven years, ever since the Dr. Ann Wigmore program changed his life. He served as Director of Creative Health… -
Episode 0082-Raw Vegan Radio-Skinny Bitch with Rory Freedman
13 Oct 2009 | 10:26 pmOn today’s show, we feature an exclusive interview with #1 NY Times bestseller Skinny Bitch, Rory Freedman. You’ll Discover: >>How You can Live your Passion and Manifest your Dreams >>Secrets to Inspiring MILLIONS with YOUR Lifestyle >>The Importance of Living a Compassionate Lifestyle >>How to Educate Others Without Sounding Like a “Know-It-All With five books on the shelves, three million copies in print, translations in twenty-seven languages, two years on the NY Times Best Seller List, and numerous TV and radio appearances, she set out to bring… -
Episode 0081-Raw Vegan Radio- Creating a Peaceful World with Dr. Will Tuttle and Happy Oasis
17 Sep 2009 | 9:22 pmOn today’s show, we feature Dr. Will Tuttle discussing his critically-acclaimed book “The World Peace Diet”. In addition, Happy Oasis joins us from the road to spread the philosophy of the Raw Spirit. You’ll discover: >>How to empower yourselves and others in making dietary choices that are powerful beyond what you can possibly imagine >>Solution-oriented ways to confront the Planetary Crisis >>How our food choices affect our environment and the future of our planet >>The Philosophy of the Raw Spirit: Its not just what we are eating that… -
Episode 0080-Raw Vegan Radio-Raw Food on a Budget with Angela Elliott
26 Aug 2009 | 5:53 pmToday we feature an exclusive interview with author and health advocate Angela Eliott. We’ll show you: >>How Raw Food helped Angela overcome life-threatening disease >>How to inspire those around you to live a healthy and compassionate life without being dogmatic >>Great tips on how you can maintain a healthy raw food diet on a budget >>Simple raw food recipes that are healthy and tasty Recipe of the Week (From Angela Elliott’s “Alive in 5″) Cucumber Pizza (Makes 4 Servings) _____________________________________________ 4 cucumbers, sliced… -
Episode 0079-Raw Vegan Radio-Truth-Seeking with Cory Churko
28 Jul 2009 | 2:56 pmOn today’s show, we welcome back touring professional musician and truth seeker Cory Churko. You’ll Discover: >>The affects raw food could produce emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically >>How your thoughts can create your reality and destination >>Everyday tips on using goal-setting to manifest your dreams >>How your environment and relationships shape your journey on the raw path >>Secrets to leaving less of an eco-footprint on our earth Cory Churko is an award winning musician, songwriter, producer and truth seeker living in southern…
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Vegan Soapbox - The Feed
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Non-veggie Vegetarians
7 Nov 2009 | 4:50 amThe BBC has an article out right now about “non-veggie vegetarians.” From the article: meat-free and meat-substitute meals make up more and more of what we eat. The marketers and the activists are dealing with new groups of people, known as meat-avoiders and meat-reducers. Outside those who have a clear philosophical platform for eschewing meat, there are increasing numbers of these people, either cutting down on meat or trying not to eat it where possible, but without necessarily ever calling themselves “vegetarian”. Mintel categorises 23% of the population as… -
Http://www.SustainableMeatIndustry.org Yeah, Right
6 Nov 2009 | 2:35 pmHere are some images obtained from the website, SustainableMeatIndustry.org: Cows crammed in together in a feedlot. These feedlots are where the cattle are often sent to before slaughter, even if they lived on a “humane” farm prior. The feedlots are densely populated and produce massive amounts of waste. The cows are generally fed corn and/or soy, which is not a natural food source for them. The result is environmental damage, human health risks, and animal abuse. Read more here, here, and here. The website link says: “Fed cattle” are raised on pasture land for 12-18 months… -
Flashback Friday: Leather, Dairy, & Soy
6 Nov 2009 | 7:13 amHere are the articles, videos, and other stuff from the last week here at Vegan Soapbox. Plus, an old post from the archives. Don’t forget to subscribe to get fresh updates in your email >> Enjoy! For the Nonvegans: There’s Always Enough Time To Help The Animals Conscientious Carnism? – is it possible? Is it practical? HSUS On Cage-Free Eggs – cage-free is better than caged, but there’s a better option: vegan. Americans Love Animals – how to people show so much affection to cats and dogs, but not to pigs, cows, and chickens? If You Still Eat Meat From… -
What Would Happen To The Animals?
6 Nov 2009 | 6:49 amA fellow vegan recently posed this question to a veg group: If the world went vegan, what would happen to all the farm animals? It wasn’t the first time I’d seen the question. Here is my answer: The question you raise is one I think is actually funny. “What would we do with the animals?” It is a question raised by Barbara Kingsolver in her book, Animal, Vegetable, Mineral (the link is to my review of her book). Here is my answer: Over time, if the world goes the way we’d like, fewer and fewer “industrial” animals will be bred. Eventually they would go… -
Cruel Factory Farming Footage On Hit TV Show “Bones”
5 Nov 2009 | 7:38 pmTonight’s episode of the hit FOX television show “Bones” (airing at 8pm/7 Central), starring vegan actress and Farm Sanctuary supporter Emily Deschanel, will prominently feature factory farming footage secured by Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization, as part of a plot-line surrounding a murder that takes place at a chicken farm. The footage, which was requested by Emily Deschanel, will educate thousands of mainstream viewers about the cruel conditions animals are forced to endure on factory farms. The episode also features a character who rescues a…
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vegan-food.net
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Narkeler Chatney (Coconut and Cilantro Chutney)( Condiments - Chutney )
Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup water 2 T fresh lemon juice 1 cup dried flaked or shredded sweetened coconut 1/3 cup firmly packed, coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves 1 T peeled coarsely chopped fresh ginger 1/2 t seeded coarsely chopped fresh green chili (or to taste) 1 t ground cumin 1/4 t salt 1 t vegetable oil (mustard oil preferred) 1/2 t black mustard seeds METHOD:Place water, lemon juice, coconut, cilantro, ginger, green chili, cumin and salt in the order given in the container of a blender. Blend until reduced to a thick puree, adding a little more water if… -
Marvelous Mushroom Soup (Raw)( Soup - Vegetable )
Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup almond butter (raw) 1 1/2 cup quartered mushrooms 1 T liquid aminos (like braggs) 1 pinch sea salt (or dulse, better) 4 T finely chopped mushrooms METHOD:In a blender, combine the water and almond butter, and blend. Add the quartered mushrooms, liquid aminos and salt (or dulse). Blend until smooth. Pour into individual bowls and top with the chopped mushrooms. Yields: 1 cup -
Luchi Puffed Bread( Bread - Individual )
Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS: 1 cup plus 1 T plain flour 1 t baking powder 1 T vegetable oil 6 T warm water Additional flour for dusting Vegetable oil for deep fryingMETHOD:Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl. Make a well in the centre, add oil and blend with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water to form a dough that holds together. Knead and let rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Pinch off a portion of the dough and make a ball about 4 cm / 1 1/2 inches in diameter by rolling between the palms of your hands. On a lightly floured… -
Pepper Masala( Vegetables - Capsicum )
Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS: 2 cloves garlic 1 cm / 1/2 inch cube fresh ginger, peeled 2 T oil About 20 curry leaves 1/2 t cumin seeds 5 cloves 200 g / 7 oz onions, finely sliced 1 green chili, slit lengthwise 2 T tomato paste 1/2 t chili powder or to taste 1/2 t ground coriander 1/2 t turmeric powder 500 g / 1 lb 2 oz mixed bell peppers such as red, yellow and green, seeded and finely sliced Salt METHOD:Using the pestle and mortar, crush the garlic cloves and ginger together to give a fine paste. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the curry leaves, cumin and cloves… -
Pesto (Version 2)( Pasta - Sauce - pesto )
Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup pine nuts 3 cloves garlic 1 or 2 bunches of fresh basil 1/2 cup olive oil METHOD:Chop the nuts and basil superfine and mince the garlic. Crush these three together in a cup and add the oil until you get a thick paste. Yeah.
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Vegan Family Living
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Another look at okra
17 Oct 2009 | 5:23 pmOkra is a member of the mallow family, which places it in the same family as cacao, hibiscus, and cotton. It’s a flowering plant, native to West Africa. Traditional belief is that it made its way to the Americas coincidentally through the slave trade. It is a good source of fiber (3.2 g./c. raw), vitamin A, vitamins B6 and B9 (folic acid – 88 mcg./c.), vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. See vitamin notes at end of article. Okra is high in both soluble and insoluble fiber, making it beneficial in controlling blood sugar, increasing regularity while preventing hemorrhoids… -
Revised pH and Alkaline Buffer Charts
19 Jun 2009 | 4:48 pmThe pH and Alkaline Buffer Charts have been redrawn for better resolution. The links to download them are below. http://www.veganfamilyliving.com/Daily-pH-Chart.pdf http://www.veganfamilyliving.com/Alkaline-Buffer-Chart.pdf -
An alkaline flair for your diet, part two.
13 Jun 2009 | 3:12 pmNow that we’ve discovered that living on the alkaline side of life has serious “benies” (benefits), how do we discover where we are in the pH scale of things? Since we can’t readily check our blood plasma, we’ll have to settle for checking the waking state of our first and second most popular body fluids: saliva and urine. First, you’ll need perHydron strips to test for acidity/alkalinity. We have been fortunate to locate an affordable source for pH test strips and will be offering them for those interested. See details at the end of the next… -
An alkaline flair for your diet, part one.
11 May 2009 | 4:05 amBecause of the amount of important information on this topic, it will be offered in a series of articles. The topics of alkaline foods and antioxidants have been in the health “limelight”, and we’d like to discover and discuss which foods are best for increasing our alkaline and antioxidant intake. We will begin to feature tips, recipes and gardening ideas for growing and using alkaline and high antioxidant ingredients. For now, we’ll begin with alkalinizing foods that will assist in acquiring a beneficial systemic pH. Over the past five years or so, much discussion… -
Family activities and adventures: indoors and outdoors
5 May 2009 | 6:36 amThe lifestyle focus of our site is being highlighted with a new series under development, but that’s not enough. Please share your ideas, experiences, activities and outings that you have enjoyed doing and/or visiting. Please send us your input as a response to this post so that we may include specifically include you in our effort towards holisitic living.
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Vegans of Color
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Veganism and choices about non-vegan based medications/prescriptions
27 Oct 2009 | 10:15 amI remember I was in a bicycle accident a few years ago and needed stitches because the under part of my bike sliced up my leg. After getting stitched up in the ER, the doctor asked me, “When was the last time you had a tetanus shot?” I told her it had been about 11 or 12 years. She told me that I needed one immediately. After about 5 minutes of her telling me why I should get it (versus me knowing that animal products are used in it), I decided to do it. Though I did make the conscious choice for stitches that were removable (versus the animal based ones that are absorbed into… -
Quick & Easy Vegan Comfort Food Cookbook Giveaway
15 Oct 2009 | 1:41 pmGreetings! I’m excited to announce the release of my first cookbook Quick & Easy Vegan Comfort Food. Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food is perfect for new vegans, long-time vegans, or meat eaters trying to bring more healthful options into their diets. Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food has more than 150 go-to recipes for those looking for the tastes of home. The book opens by debunking myths that sometimes get in the way of eating vegan and introduces readers to favorite ingredients, cooking tools, and my love of quick, easy and tasty veganized comfort classics. Dishes include… -
Vegetarian Meat…
15 Oct 2009 | 8:33 amRan across this journal article this morning and wonder what people think about this concept.I have the entire pdf. Email me at breezeharper (at) gmail (dot) com. ——— Journal of Agric Environ Ethics (2008) 21:579–596 Vegetarian Meat: Could Technology Save Animals and Satisfy Meat Eaters? Patrick D. Hopkins and Austin Dacey Abstract Between people who unabashedly support eating meat and those who adopt moral vegetarianism, lie a number of people who are uncomfortably carnivorous and vaguely wish they could be vegetarians. Opposing animal suffering in principle, they… -
Sofrito Pa’ Ti vegan recipe zine
12 Oct 2009 | 3:51 pmHi, my name is Noemi. I blog occasionally here at vegans of color and write zines, do community work & am a legal worker assisting survivors of domestic violence. My blog & writing can be found at http://www.hermanaresist.com I’m compiling a vegan recipe zine, “Sofrito Pa’ Ti.” I’m a Puerto Rican/Mexican single mom, alternative media activist & writer living in south texas and I love to bake & cook. It’ll be focused on how to cook when you don’t have a traditional stove (which we don’t)-so we cook w/ electric skillets,… -
Critical Race Theory and Food Studies Research Group Listserv
28 Sep 2009 | 8:39 amI am doing my PhD research and simply can’t find what I need. So, I decided to start a research group listserv that I hope will benefit those of us interested in intersections of food and race/ethnicity… but from a critical race and/or critical whiteness and/or critical race feminist and/or decolonial theory analyses. Please spread the word to scholars that you think would benefit from this. What it’s about: We would be exchanging information, brainstorming ideas, posing questions about where to find resources, posting announcements about funding, books, jobs. Post…
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Vegetarian & Vegan News & Products Google Group
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Vegan Energy Bar Poll
23 Oct 2009 | 10:52 amSo, I’m curious, dear reader: If you got to design your own vegan snack bar, energy bar, protein bar — whatever you want to call it! — which properties would be top of your list? First a few quick multiple-choice questions before the essay. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. And now, for the… -
Surf Shelf Coupon Code
21 Oct 2009 | 8:39 pmYou may recall, a while back I wrote about the Surf Shelf laptop tray which lets me use the laptop while on my treadmill. (I hear it can also be used on other exercise equipment too, such as stationary bicycles.) A lot of people thanked me for bringing this cool gadget to their attention, but many of you were bummed to have read the post too late, missing the deadline for the $5 off (which about covers S&H). Well, good news; I’ve got a new one for you! Surf Shelf gift certificate code Type this in at the final step of the checkout process: Social Bookmarking -
Pig Pals Shelter
17 Oct 2009 | 12:13 pmI guess it’s fair to say, my little sister and I have a special affinity for pigs. If you read my story in the September issue of Vegan Done Light, you’ll appreciate why. The gist of it is we raised a couple in our young teen years (not our choice) and managed to get a little too attached. Anyway… That’s why, when she sent me a recent email about the Pig Pals shelter in North Carolina, where she lives, I immediately asked if it was OK for me to post about it on the blog. Her reply was a similarly immediate, “Go for it.” A week later (doh!), I’m… -
Vegan Mofo III
10 Oct 2009 | 2:25 pmIt’s that time of year again, and I keep forgetting to take my digital camera with me! Argh. So many lovely fall colors… OK, I’m back. Had to put it by the door, so I stand a better chance of remembering next time I head out. I kid you not. Aside from the changing leaves, October ushers in all manner of winter squashes and pumpkins, Vegetarian Awareness Month, and the third edition of the blogosphere’s Vegan Month of Food. This year’s host blog with a big list of participants. The idea is to post vegan foodie goodness all month long, preferably more frequently… -
Date Harvesting
20 Sep 2009 | 1:58 pmIt’s starting to cool off in New Hampshire, and we even have some colors peeking through the green. Other signs of the turning season in this neck of the woods include the pumpkins making their appearance at the farmer’s markets and the corn mazes opening up. Meanwhile, in different climes, October marks the beginning of date season, at least for my favorite variety, the oh-so-juicy and decadent medjhool date. While browsing around for the exact dates and putting my name on the notification list for early shipment, I found this video of the harvesting process. I had no idea it was…
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New Zealand Vegetarian Society
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Vegan banquet at Windsor Castle
5 Nov 2009 | 6:58 pmBy Emma Midgley BBC Berkshire When people from nine faiths with special dietary requirements visit for a banquet, what should be on the menu? That is the dilemma facing the Royal Family as Windsor Castle hosts an international conference to celebrate different faiths and the environment. The banquet will be held on Tuesday 4 November and hosted by Prince Philip and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Faiths will include Baha’ism, Christianity, Daoism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shintoism and Sikhism. Jewish conference visitors will require food which is kosher, whereas others will need… -
Pig Code Delayed
4 Oct 2009 | 8:41 pmThe public outrage and media furore that followed the Mike King exposé of factory pig farming prompted agriculture minister David Carter to announce an urgent review of the code of welfare for pigs, but SAFE campaign director Hans Kriek says this is unlikely. “The minister’s announcement of an urgent review may have sounded good but the fact is that the pig welfare code was already scheduled to be reviewed this year,” says Hans. “The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) indicated in 2004 that the code would be reviewed in 2009. NAWAC called for research… -
On World Vegetarian Day, veggie days are sprouting up all over
4 Oct 2009 | 5:57 pmOctober 1, 2009 Press release October 1 is World Vegetarian Day and the start of World Vegetarian Week. The initiative of the Belgian city of Ghent to install one official weekly vegetarian day is meeting with more and more enthusiasm, both nationally and internationally. On this day, the Belgian vegetarian society EVA presents some exciting new Veggie Day activities and proclamations. Thursday Veggie Day at the city schools of Ghent. In May the city of Ghent officially declared Thursday to be vegetarian days. Starting this week, 35 city schools (counting for 11.000 pupils) will… -
Catcha Cray Pub Game Outrages Patrons
27 Sep 2009 | 7:59 pmA controversial new arcade game that treats live crayfish as if they were stuffed toys has hit Auckland pubs, angering local patrons and animal activists. Coined Catcha Cray, the game encourages punters to pay $3 to try to catch a live crayfish using a metal-hooked device usually reserved for grabbing stuffed toys. Successful participants can either have the animal killed and cooked by the establishment or take the cray home live in a plastic bag. National animal advocacy organisation SAFE has slammed the Catcha Cray machines, calling them shocking and cruel. The group’s initial… -
Animal Re-Homing Website
27 Sep 2009 | 6:35 pmIf you are looking for domestic or farm animals to adopt, go to Linda Nunn’s new website and see her listings and news snippets about upcoming rescues. It is great to see Linda with her own place on the internet! Animal Re-Homing
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Veggie Revolution
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Livestock account for 51% of annual worldwide greenhouse gas emissions
2 Nov 2009 | 5:53 amAll photos and text by Sally Kneidel, PhD, of sallykneidel.com and veggierevolution.blogspot.com Photo by Sally Kneidel, PhDI read an article today that blew my socks off - it may be the most significant article I've ever read. It's online and in the Nov/Dec 2009 print issue of Worldwatch, a publication of Worldwatch Institute - a widely respected think-tank and environmental advocacy organization. The article is entitled "Livestock and Climate Change" (see "Sources" at end of this post).I've spoken widely, written numerous articles and two books on the subject of the… -
Toad and lizard come to call
29 Oct 2009 | 11:27 amAll text and photos by Sally Kneidel, PhD, of sallykneidel.comI had fun this week. To my joy, I was twice asked to retrieve or rescue a little animal in a bad situation. One was an Anolis lizard on my neighbors' living-room curtain. It took me just a few seconds to nudge her into a little carrying cage. The second was a Fowler's toad trapped in the bottom of a stairwell at the school where I work. The disgruntled toad had dozens of loud students stomping over its hiding place, and long human hairs tangled around its legs.I took both of them home, just long enough to offer them food and… -
New studies confirm that circumcision saves lives
28 Oct 2009 | 7:35 pmThe Swazi chief in the center, surrounded by her family and, on the far right, our friend SonnyI was intrigued by a story I saw in Science News recently about circumcision and its effect on HIV. Africa has been impacted by HIV more than any other continent. In 2007 and 2009, my husband and I were in South Africa and Swaziland, two of the hardest hit countries. We had the priviledge of visiting the chief of a rural village in Swaziland. We were welcomed into her family's small round hut with its earthen floor, along with our friend Sonny who lives and works nearby. I asked the… -
My daughter says elderberry got rid of her H1N1 virus
22 Oct 2009 | 5:14 amSadie with little Henry Written by Sally Kneidel, PhD, of sallykneidel.com. This post is now on www.basilandspice.com and is a Google News link.My daughter Sadie, in her 20s, got sick a few days ago with a flu-like illness. We didn't figure out for a couple of days, after talking to a nurse, that her affliction was almost certainly swine flu. Fever of 102 degrees, headache, severe body aches, fatigue, sore throat and cough, slight sniffles. On Monday she was too sick to go to work. One of her housemates came home with some elderberry capsules from a natural-foods store. … -
Ground beef: a risky choice for families and the planet
17 Oct 2009 | 1:05 pmStory by Sally Kneidel, PhD, of sallykneidel.comThe New York Times reported on October 11 that eating ground beef is still risky. Well, yes, but what's new about that? Of course it's still risky. Every now and then the media decide to write up something about the hazards of beef as though it were new, but the situation remains as it has been for some time.The New York Times article focused on E. coli, a short name for the bacterium Escherichia coli. We all have E. coli in our intestines; most strains of E. coli are harmless. But one strain can be deadly to humans, causing bloody diarrhea and…
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Vegan Heart Doc
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New Adventures
4 Nov 2009 | 10:38 pmOn my first day of exercising for fun, I ran.On my second day of exercising for fun, I biked.Sound like a broken record of a triathle's life?But, when I went running, I didn't have my GPS or my heart rate monitor. I just went out and ran up and down a few hills for fun.And, for my bike ride, someone asked me, "How far are you going?" Normally, I know exactly how far I need to ride that day. My answer was, "I don't know, I'm just going up." It ended up being a fun 15 mile round-trip ride from the LA Zoo up to the Griffith Park Observatory.Yesterday I tried a… -
I Am Burned Out
30 Oct 2009 | 10:10 pmI haven't been enjoying running lately. While I love to run, as of late I absolutely dread getting on the treadmill.Today I came to a realization: I have been training for something for over two years. A half marathon. A marathon. A half ironman. Another triathlon.I need a break.I exercise and train beause I enjoy it. I do it for me. So, when it ceases to be a fun challenge, I think that means I need to take a break.I am dropping out of the CIM Marathon that I signed up for on December 6. For the next two months, I will be exercising… -
Fuze Tropical Punch
28 Oct 2009 | 4:17 pmI love pop / soda, and not the diet variety -- the full-calorie drinks, and I love fruit juice. However, they're empty calories, so it is best to drink as little of these beverages as possible.Recently, I discovered Fuze. One bottle has ten calories. It's flavorful and has vitamin C. It doesn't even taste low-calorie! -
Atkins
24 Oct 2009 | 9:41 pmA patient once described to me his diet which included healthy meals, such as "good foods like steak." He experienced initial success with the Atkins Diet in rapidly losing fifteen pounds, and then, unfortunately gained back all of the weight within months.The Atkins Diet was popular early in this decade as an easy way to rapidly drop weight. True, the diet will allow you to lose a large amount of weight at first, most of it in water. But, in the long-term, it isn't successful. How many people do you know who have lost weight, kept it off… -
New Moon Century -- 100 mile bike ride
19 Oct 2009 | 8:43 pmPhysically, I'm always looking for something tougher, something bigger to accomplish. Yesterday I rode 100 miles, including 9000 feet of climbing. This is the most I have ever ridden in one day.As of late, my training has been focused on running. Cycling has been reserved for recovery days. My last 40+ mile ride was over a month and a half ago! So, needless to say, I was a bit worried.However, this event supported a good cause, the Jewish Federation's Fed Up With Hunger campaign to feed hungry people in Los Angeles. It was also an all-vegan…
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VEGETARIAN RECIPES
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VEGETARIAN CHI
30 Oct 2009 | 7:03 amVEGETARIAN CHILI INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 chopped onion 1 chopped carrot 1 chopped celery stalk 1 green bell pepper cleaned and chopped 1 red bell pepper cleaned and chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 to 3 Tbsp. finely chopped chipotles in adobo 1 Tbsp. ground oregano 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 Tbsp. chili powder 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their liquid 3 cups cooked red kidney... -
Delicious Veggie Burgers from e-How
18 Sep 2009 | 11:41 amI made these tonight and they were really good. SOURCE Things You'll Need: 1 small zucchini 1 potato 1 carrot 1/4 cup grated... -
BAKED ZITI WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES
12 Jun 2009 | 7:15 amBAKED ZITI WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES INGREDIENTS: 1 pound eggplant; cut in 1 inch cubes 1 large red onion; cut in 1 inch cubes 2 yellow peppers; chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt -----TOMATO SAUCE----- 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup onions; finely chopped 2 teaspoons garlic; minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed -- crushed 28 ounces canned tomatoes, crushed 1/4 teaspoon salt... -
Egyptian Edamame Stew
5 Apr 2009 | 7:09 amWhen we want to replace or reduce meat in a recipe in the EatingWell Test Kitchen, we often reach for portobello mushrooms. By our lights, portobellos-brown button mushrooms grown to a larger, meatier size, with a pronounced, earthy flavor-are about as close to a juicy steak as the plant kingdom comes. Just try a grilled portobello cap on a bun with burger fixings, for proof. At just 42 calories... -
Sweet Potato Bean Burrito
11 Mar 2009 | 4:21 amThis recipe is from a Caring4Cancer email newsletter. The combination of sweet potatoes and black beans is something different, but they are actually pretty good together. With a small salad on the side, one of these burritos makes a filling meal. They are good served with a little fat free sour cream. I used shredded fat free shredded cheese on mine instead of the mozzarella. SWEET POTATO BEAN BURRITO 2 tsp olive oil 1 medium to large sweet potato; mostly...
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Vegetarian Recipes Blog
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Kitchen Cooking tips to make cooking preparation work easy.
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Indian Vegetarian recipes and vegetarian cooking. Free recipes.
3 Nov 2009 | 8:32 amvegetarian recipes that are easy to make from Indian vegetarian kitchen, Curries, Rice dishes, Breads, Salads, low fat recipes, everything about vegetarian cooking about Indian cuisine -
About Indian pickle recipes
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Besan ladoo or besan laddu is a easy to make indian sweet recipe.
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South Indian Sambar Recipe
14 Oct 2009 | 1:43 amThis Sambar recipe is a popular South Indian lentil recipe using Toor dal (yellow lentil) and vegetables. It is served with Idli, Dosa, Plain rice etc.
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VegWeb.com - Recipes
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Re: Crazy Good Banana Muffins
7 Nov 2009 | 2:41 amYummo!!!I added vanilla & choc chips (Tropical Source) and they are totally amazing. They are so light & fluffy =]They will be added to my recipe box. -
Re: Microwave Brownie for One
7 Nov 2009 | 12:30 amOkay I remember when i was a kid, and you'd get those tv dinner things with the brownies that cooked in the microwave and you'd always be like "omg thats so cool, seriously how do they do that" Well not only did you do magic but its vegan and sinfully good. I got fancy and decorated mine with 4 pecans and an almond for the photo. Plus i made a chocolate drizzle for mine. I also made mine with a full 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, and 21/2 tablespoons of espresso for the "liquids". You gotta try this, I give this like 10/5 stars, its seriously that good!Chocolate… -
Re: Flashback Mac and Cheese
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Re: Best Vegan Mac and Cheese in the entire world...seriously
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Re: Acorn Squash Fries (Baked)
6 Nov 2009 | 6:44 pmi just eat the skin...at least the skin on butternut and pumpkin...if they are cooked long enough, it's totally chewable
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madcap cupcake
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cocoa macarons, vegan.
1 Nov 2009 | 2:40 pmHappy World Vegan Day! It is also time to reveal the most recent Daring Bakers’ challenge: Macarons. Well, truth be told, it was actually time to reveal the Daring Bakers challenge last Wednesday. Better late than never I say. There was no way I was going to miss out on trying my hand at making vegan macarons, and what better way to celebrate World Vegan Day, the kick off to World Vegan Month. The 2009 October Daring Bakers’ challenge was brought to us by Ami S. She chose macarons from Claudia Fleming’s The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern as the challenge recipe. -
spicy thai noodles, vegan MoFo.
31 Oct 2009 | 8:58 amIt is Vegan MoFo III, the Vegan Month of Food, Day 31. This recipe is my husband’s creation. It’s really simple to whip up and it hits the spot when you’re looking for something a little spicy. Spicy Thai Noodles Soba or Udon noodles, one package Silken tofu, one package 1/2 can coconut milk (regular or light) 1/2 lb mushrooms 1/2 lb Brussels sprouts 1 Tbsp red curry paste Olive oil, for sauteing Prepare noodles as directed. Warm oil over medium heat in a large skillet and saute mushrooms and Brussels. Remove mushrooms and Brussels and reserve. In the same skillet,… -
best chocolate-chip cookies, ever.
30 Oct 2009 | 4:36 pmIt’s Vegan MoFo III, the Vegan Month of Food, Day 30. Will you look at the crumb of that cookie? Chocolate chip cookies are a very personal thing I find. Some like them crispy, others like them soft. Some like them huge, others prefer them to be more dainty. Some like them loaded up with chocolate, others prefer restraint in that area. You get the picture. Truth be told, I’ve never met a cookie I didn’t like. I’m a cookie monster and I’m not afraid to admit it. What is it about chocolate-chip cookies that brings out the perfectionist in bakers? I’ll admit,… -
kale chips, vegan MoFo.
29 Oct 2009 | 5:01 pmIt’s Vegan MoFo III, the Vegan Month of Food, Day 29. I have been sharing a whole lot of sweets lately. And eating them. We must have balance. Enter, kale. Kittee taught me how to make kale chips – thanks Kittee! She generously provided this very clever suggestion for seasoning the kale, and it’s as lip-smacking delicious as it is simple. When you have a hankering for something savoury or salty, this fabulously healthy snack is it. So super easy to make. Who needs potato chips? Kale Chips 1 bunch kale olive oil soy sauce or bragg’s nutritional yeast Preheat oven to… -
hearty spiced cocoa muffins, vegan MoFo.
28 Oct 2009 | 9:01 amIt is Vegan MoFo III, the Vegan Month of Food, day 29. My husband was looking for something sweet and went about going through all the cookbooks in the kitchen, in search of something with the right stuff. Let it be chocolate. He picked up Colleen Patrick-Goudreau’s The Joy of Vegan Baking, and soon settled on the Hearty Spiced Cocoa Muffins. I’d never made them before and was all for trying something new. When I think of muffins I think of something hearty, substantial, something with a little weight – these are light as air. Super light. I’d call them cupcakes.
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Easy Vegetarian Recipes
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It is Saturday!!!
24 Oct 2009 | 2:28 pmI woke up very early this morning. I attacked my refrigerator which needed cleaning so badly. I don't think I did a good job but it will do for now. I emptied out the containers at the . . . -
TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY!!!
19 Oct 2009 | 6:32 amMy Birthday is today and I am at work since 8 AM. I have no plans except to go home and sleep. This morning I wasn't feeling well. My sugar was too high. When that . . . -
Got Soy Milk? New Investigation Underscores Reasons To Dump Dairy
11 Oct 2009 | 10:43 amA PETA investigator went undercover at a factory farm that supplies milk to Fortune 250 company Land O'Lakes and saw horrific animal abuse and neglect. Cows were kept in excrement filled pens that caused . . . -
10 Tips To Help You Go Vegan
30 Sep 2009 | 8:40 pmI recenty wrote these 10 tips on going vegan for HolisticVoice.net ( http://www.holisticvoice.org/10%20Tips%20to%20go%20Vegan.html ) and I thought some Gatherers might find it helpfu too... . . . -
CANTALOUPE SUNDAE WITH ICE CREAM
24 Sep 2009 | 1:56 pmThis is a great dessert treat and so easy to fix. And now's the best time to make them because cantaloupes are really flavorful and cheap. I got them for 89 cents a piece last week at Aldis. CANTALOUPE . . .
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Book of Yum
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Hypo-allergenic Gluten Free Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
30 Oct 2009 | 9:22 pmRecently I’ve been experimenting with some pantry staples in the effort to come up with dishes that don’t bother sensitive Baby Yum’s allergic tummy. I think other Mom’s with babies that have this issue with protein in their milk and newly diagnosed Celiacs with multiple allergies may find this kind of recipe useful. It uses few ingredients, most which are commonly available in any grocery store. One reader found my notes for this recipe in my recipe files and said “Hey! Where are the directions?” One thing you may not know is that before I blog a recipe, I… -
Hypo-allergenic Gluten-free Rotation Diet Menu: Vegetarian Soy-free Egg-free Baby Bok Choy Stir Fry Recipe
25 Oct 2009 | 8:31 amSaturday: American Breakfast Fried Potatoes and Onions, Slow Simmered Greens Sunday: Japanese Japanese vegetable rolls and onigiri Monday: Vegan Quinoa salad Tuesday: Vegan White Sweet Potato home fries, kidney bean patties Wednesday: Irish Vegetarian Shepard’s Pie Thursday: Chinese Vegetable Fried Rice Friday: Vegan Buckwheat Risotto Saturday: Vegan Mashed Smoky Sweet Potatoes, Veggie Soup Soy-free Calcium Rich Bok Choy Stir Fry Recipe Side Dish Vegetables Chinese Ingredients Medium sized bowl full of baby bok choysalt 1 tbsp. your favorite oil1 large… -
Gluten free hypo-allergenic Rotation Diet Menu: Apricot glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
18 Oct 2009 | 1:47 pmThis week the Gluten-Free Menu Swap is hosted by Celiacs in the house with a theme of squash. I’ve included a plan for a tasty, low-carb spaghetti squash “pasta” dish in my lineup. I just love the mild taste and texture of spaghetti Squash. What’s your favorite way to prepare it? I’d love some new ideas! Below is my menu, but don’t forget to check out more menus at Org Junkie. Monday: Italian Spaghetti Squash “pasta” with eggplant tomato caponata Tuesday: Chinese White Jasmine rice with Veggie stir fry Wednesday: Indian Aloo Jeera Recipe (Potato… -
Adopt a gluten-free blogger Roundup: September 2009 Quiche, biscuits and more
13 Oct 2009 | 7:25 pmWe had a terrific turnout for the Adopt-a-gluten-free blogger event this month. Hope you enjoy the gluten-free yummies! Rachel, The Crispy Cook, adopted Sophie of Flour Arrangements and made some scrumptious Gluten Free Honey and Flax Seed Rolls as well as gluten-free crackers. Recipe Links: Gluten Free Honey and Flax Seed Roll Recipe Gluten-Free Cracker Recipe ————– BabyFro at Living without Wheat adopted Nancy of The Sensitive Pantry and tried fennel in a tasty risotto recipe for the first time! Recipe Links: Caramelized Onion and Fennel Risotto… -
Gluten freee menu and Dairy-free Pesto Green Bean Pasta Salad Recipe
5 Oct 2009 | 3:02 pmI recently attended Blogher Food ‘09 and the DH brought baby to join me for the cocktail after-party. All my new gluten-free blogger friends got to meet baby Yum.. . but that’s a whole different blog post! Isn’t Baby Yum getting big? Speaking of Baby Yum, it seems she still is sensitive to something in my diet, so in the interest of hypo-allergenic diets, I’m going temporarily vegan and cutting egg out of my diet. I’m sure those of you who are egg-sensitive will be happy to hear that! As always, you can find the gluten-free menu headquarters with Cheryl at GF…
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Recipezaar: Vegetarian recipes
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Kate's Chopped Vegetable and Bean Sandwich
6 Nov 2009 | 2:36 pmVery wholesome, filling, and tasty. Have some fun making this one. Feel free to substitute real butter or cheese. -- posted by Kate the Magnificent -
Brown Rice Tangi Salad
6 Nov 2009 | 2:36 pmThis is an easy to make family favourite given to me by my mother years ago. A delicious, high fibre way to include more brown rice in your diet. It improves on standing so if I'm wanting to take it to a BBQ or pot luck dinner, I'll make it the day before then chill it over night. The brown rice gives it a lovely nutty, chewy texture in a sweet sour dressing. Everyone will be coming back for more and want the recipe. Enjoy! -- posted by jodz -
Plantain Wraps With Tangy Black Bean Spread
6 Nov 2009 | 2:35 pmThis recipe uses ripe plantains. Their skin is dark yellow and black in spots. The black bean spread can be made a day in advance and you will have extra which can be used as a dip for veggies or tortilla chips. The plantains can also be prepared the day before, just assemble the wrap the day it will be eaten. Adapted from Jennifer McCann, author of "Vegan Lunch Box." -- posted by Ice Cool Kitty -
Hg's Crazy-Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip
6 Nov 2009 | 2:25 pmLow fat version of the restaurant dip. Serve with baked veggie or tortilla chips or vegetables. From Hungry Girl. -- posted by sarahr84 -
Baked Apples Stuffed With Cranberries and Almonds
6 Nov 2009 | 2:18 pmServe these tender apples with a sweet-tart filling alongside roasted turkey or pork, a delicious pairing with the apples' hint of cardamom - though you could substitute cinnamon. They make a great stuffing alternative for those who don't eat wheat or gluten. They're also tasty for breakfast, snack or dessert -- perhaps with whipped cream. From Whole Foods "the Whole Deal" monthly newsletter. -- posted by FloridaNative
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Show Me Vegan
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Vegan Red Curry Chicken and Vegetables with Coral Red Jasmine Rice
25 Oct 2009 | 3:45 pmAfter seeing how much fun Bianca (of Vegan Crunk) is having with the Whole Foods Recipes app, I got it too and found this quick red curry dish to adapt and veganize. The Whole Foods app allows you to search for recipes based on items you have on hand (I searched on chicken and coconut milk, planning to use chicken-style seitan, of course). You can also search according to course, category, and special diet (including vegan, vegetarian, and dairy free). You can save recipes to cook at a later date under Favorites. Each recipe includes separate tabs for the overview, ingredients, and method,… -
Vegan Pizza at Pi Pizzeria
18 Oct 2009 | 4:50 pmLast weekend I was reading Sara Beth's Happy Bellies blog, and discovered that vegan pizza has finally arrived in St. Louis! I'm not talking making do by having a place hold the cheese if you are lucky enough to find a restaurant offering a vegan crust. (Sadly, St. Louis vegans are still "making do" far too often when we dine out.) I'm talking a real vegan pizza with melted cheese to hold all the delicious toppings in place.Pi Pizzeria to the rescue. Pi offers vegan cheese and vegan sausage which you can order on the thin-style (vegan) crust. MD and I got down to business and ordered one to… -
SweetArt's Vegan Delights and Pumpkin
24 Sep 2009 | 7:10 pmBeing vegan in St. Louis just got even sweeter. SweetArt now offers vegan cupcakes and vegan brownies EVERYDAY! Kelly of Vegan Thyme recently gave high praise to the brownies. And she's right. Now we have the dilemma of choosing between brownies and cupcakes any day. This week I selected the vegan French Toast cupcake. Moist, sweet, and just the right maple syrup flavor. This was the finishing touch to a decadent and delicious lunch that started with the Botanical wrap, a whole wheat tortilla wrapped around baked tofu, avocado, red cabbage, scallions, and cilantro with a spicy peanut… -
Tempeh Sloppy Joes, Creamy Miso Ginger Dressing, and Ruby
12 Sep 2009 | 12:50 pmBusy summer days mean cooking previously-tried recipes that I know will be quick and easy, but unfortunately that also means less to blog! I made Caribbean Pumpkin Soup again on a recent visit to SC. We also took along Follow Your Heart Organic Creamy Miso Ginger dressing.I usually prefer to make my own dressing, but the convenience of store bought was appealing to have along on a trip. I'm hard to please when it comes to store bought dressings, but I would definitely buy this one again! It is creamy and a little sweet, and tastes delicious on salad or as a dip for vegan chicken pieces. Above… -
Caribbean Pumpkin Soup
20 Aug 2009 | 7:30 pmRandom notes and busy-ness from the past week or so and those to come:Local Harvest Cafe now features a special vegan dish on the menu Tuesday nights, when Chef Molly is in the kitchen. Last Tuesday we enjoyed the World's Best enchiladas, stuffed with refried beans and vegetables and smothered in the most delicious smoky sauce. I kid you not. Looks like there might be a special event next Tuesday; I'm not sure about a vegan dish that night, but they seem to be tweeting about the Tuesday night menu here. We are SO ready for the weekend, and will kick it off right by seeing Deano Waco /Meat…
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Taste Better
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Let's find the awesome together
A thousand pardons for the lack of posts (and newsletters) over the past little while! Partly I've been crazy busy, but I've also been thinking about the format of the site and I want to make some changes.You already know that factory farming is ridiculously wrong, that meat consumption has been linked to a ton of diseases, and that some people do horrible things to animals from time to time. Being reminded of that on a recurring basis might help maintain your commitment to a plant-based diet, but it'll also bum you out, and let's face it, as an individual you're not going to be able to… -
Well that's it, only vegans can have dogs now
Environmental footprint stats aren't messed up enough yet, but they're getting there. In the latest round, a mid sized dog is being compared to an SUV. According to researchers, the dog will go through 164 kilograms of meat and 95 kilograms of cereals in a year, which is the carbonastical equivalent of driving a big-ass car for 10,000 kilometres.Now, it should be mentioned that I've seen dogs thrive on a plant-based diet, but on the whole I'm not a fan of these metrics. Sure, it's great to be proud of the reduced environmental impact of your diet, but now some nut just has to point at your… -
Your quickie morning WTF
It's not that I'm lazy; I simply can't find a way to describe this viewpoint other than "agriculture can't let people tell the public what's going on because it'll really hurt business." Linkylink. -
Oysters to undergo treatment to make them more dead but less deadly
People die every year from eating live shellfish, but it looks like this might finally change as the FDA introduces rules to ban the sale of untreated oysters, at least in the hot summer months.Whatever. Check out the lead: "Lovers of oysters on the half shell may want to indulge now, while they can. A new Food and Drug Administration plan to cut deaths from one of the deadliest types of food poisoning means that soon, live U.S.-grown oysters will become much harder to find from May to October."That's right, if you want to risk your life over a piece of food (because eating animals is… -
Swine flu still holds some ground from H1N1
I haven't posted very much stuff about swine flu, aka H1N1 but more amusingly bacon flu, but that's largely because the mass media is doing a heck of a job. There are a few aspects that interest me, and one of them is how well the original, non-sanitized name is holding on.I think we'll make Fridays into Swine Flu Watch days, where we don't track deaths or any real news other than the number of instances of Swine Flu versus H1N1 in the news. At the moment, according to Google News, the score is 42045 for swine flu (10019 without mention of H1N1) and 106630 for H1N1 (78049 without mention of…
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Vegan Lunch Box
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The Loaf is Back, Baby!
29 Oct 2009 | 8:46 amQuite a few of you have noticed that my Magical Loaf Studio has been down all summer. Good news finally! I moved my website to a new hosting service, got a little technical help (thank you, Greg), and the studio is up and running again!For those of you who haven't used it yet, the idea is to create your very own recipe for a vegan dinner loaf by choosing from the lists of options. For example, make a yummy loaf of lentils, amaranth, and almonds ... or garbanzo beans, oats, and cashews ... or black beans, rice, and pine nuts ... or kasha, butter beans, and walnuts ... etc. etc.!So if you're… -
Around the World: Japan
11 Sep 2009 | 8:23 amHere it is, the final photograph from my new book! This was the Big Bento Box Photo Shoot, an epic day of cooking, set-up, and photography. I wanted to show every bento box menu I made for the Japan section of Around the World;I've been so inspired by Japanese bento culture, I couldn't leave anything out, and I also included lots of tips on how to make your own bento-style vegan lunch boxes.Okay, let's start with the red Laptop Lunch Box: Zaru Soba (cold noodles with dipping broth) with Carrot and Daikon Salad, edamame, and persimmon.In the pink bento box: Tofu Tamagoyaki with Potato Salad… -
Around the World: Hawaii
8 Sep 2009 | 12:00 pmHere's another picture that didn't make it into the book, but I'll show it to you here! This is my Hawaiian Luau Lunch Box: (starting far left) Tropical Fruit Salad (mixed tropical fruit with coconut cream), Maui Onion Dip with sugar snap peas, Huli-Huli Tofu (grilled tofu with a Hawaiian-style barbecue sauce, and Aloha Sweet Potatoes (roasted sweet potato and yam topped with yummy toasted coconut).Okay, so maybe the fabric is a bit busy, but I still had a lot of fun making and setting up this lunch box! You can have fun when you make it, too, by including a paper umbrella to garnish the… -
Around the World: Indonesia
3 Sep 2009 | 8:34 amIndonesia -- land of tempeh! For those of you not familiar, tempeh is made by cooking and fermenting whole soybeans until they form a solid cake that can be sliced and steamed or fried; it has a nutty, mushroomy flavor and a firm texture. Nutritionally, tempeh has more bioavailable protein than tofu or plain cooked soybeans, and the fermentation process makes it easier to digest. So thank you, Indonesia, for inventing my favorite soy food and a vegan protein powerhouse!Lunch inspired by Indonesia: (clockwise from top right) Golden Indonesian Tempeh, made with a sweet soy sauce - brown sugar… -
Around the World: Morocco
1 Sep 2009 | 8:32 amOh, I can't look at this picture without wanting to make and eat this all again! This is the menu for Morocco: Moroccan Tagine, Orange Couscous, tangerines (named after the city of Tangier, in Morocco!), and Cinnamon-Sugar Almonds.Tagine is a thick Moroccan stew made with chickpeas, vegetables (tomatoes, zucchini, butternut squash, and peppers), raisins and spices, served on a fluffy bed of couscous. Couscous looks like a grain but is actually a tiny semolina pasta; it is a staple food in the cultural area of North Africa known as the Maghreb (west), which includes Morocco, Algeria, Libya,…
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The Conscious Kitchen
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Boston Vegetarian Society Food Fest Recipes
31 Oct 2009 | 12:35 pmThanks very much to the hundreds of people who came out today to my cooking demo at the Boston Vegetarian Society Food Festival! 400 samples of the recipes I cooked today were prepared, but we ran out faster than expected. Apologies to all who were not able to try a sample of what was made today. For those who missed a copy of the chickpea polenta recipes, and for all of those who could not be there with us today, I am posting it below along with a link to the olive oil cake recipe that was also demoed today.Wild Mushroom and Crisp Leek Topped Baked Chickpea PolentaAmong the many reasons to… -
Reconsidering the Radish
30 Oct 2009 | 7:15 amOne of my many new undertakings this busy season was a full fledged garden. Though I'd lived in a rural area with a fair bit of small-scale farming and gardening all around, and though I'd been vegan and pretty political about my food for years before the day that a friend walked me through the packed and productive urban garden of a punk house in Oakland, I never really got the whys and wherefores of growing your own food. It dawned on me that day, but it's take a good decade to implement.Sure, there have been years of containers with variously successful peppers, tomatoes, herbs and even an… -
Strawberry Season
16 Jun 2009 | 1:14 pmMy mom called me last week to tell me she'd eaten the first of the berries from her newly planted patch. "It was amazing," she sighed, "like they used to be when you were young." While I can't say for sure how good store-bought strawberries were when I was a kid, I do know that 20-some years of agribusiness hasn't done the strawberry any favors. Typically, they are as big as they are bland, streaked with white inside and dry as a sun-baked bone. They contain only the barest hint of what they could be were they ripened to a bright red by the sun, picked in season and eaten immediately.fresh… -
Homemade Flavored Sugars (Are Sweet!)
22 May 2009 | 6:17 amWith a shelf full of flavored salts, I had to balance the scales with some sweetness and make flavored sugars. They too are simple, delicious and handy to have on hand for flavoring coffee, tea or rimming cocktail glasses. And, of course, they're great for baking, decorating and any other occasion something sweet and special is called for.Truly though, these beautiful little jars of flavorful sugars are only really sweet if you put some thought into where your sugar comes from and under what conditions it is grown, harvested and produced. There are few food products that have been, and sadly… -
Do It Yourself Flavored Salts
13 May 2009 | 2:42 pmWhen I was a kid I was a fiend for salt. My parents were always after me to go easy on the salt shaker. Concerned about my youthful over-indulgence and convinced that it was more the action of shaking the salt than the salt itself that I enjoyed, they slyly equipped me with my very own salt shaker...filled primarily with dried rice. It sure sounded like salt, but nothing came out. Took me a while to put the pieces together, but ultimately I think I did, not just because they suddenly started letting me shake to my heart's content, but because I really did love salt and missed its presence.
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Re: Crazy Good Banana Muffins
Yummo!!!I added vanilla & choc chips (Tropical Source) and they are totally amazing. They are so light & fluffy =]They will be added to my recipe box. -
The Best of the Hair Treatment Options
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Re: Microwave Brownie for One
Okay I remember when i was a kid, and you'd get those tv dinner things with the brownies that cooked in the microwave and you'd always be like "omg thats so cool, seriously how do they do that" Well not only did you do magic but its vegan and sinfully good. I got fancy and decorated mine with 4 pecans and an almond for the photo. Plus i made a chocolate drizzle for mine. I also made mine with a full 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, and 21/2 tablespoons of espresso for the "liquids". You gotta try this, I give this like 10/5 stars, its seriously that good!Chocolate… -
Mo's Smokehouse BBQ
And the meat people say that vegans have a poor understanding of the realities of animal agriculture!Out of touch, are they? Living in a dream world, are they?As the meat enthusiasts tell it, miniaturized pigs use large-model pigs as a means of conveyance. Or maybe we are meant to understand that mother pigs deliver up their edible offspring, bearing them on their backs like hairless, rooting possums.We're ignoring the grinning pig on the right side. He's the same fantastical creature so common in the Barbecue Bestiary. We've seen him hundreds—thousands—of times before. He's the foremost…
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BitterSweet
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Nectar of the Gods?
6 Nov 2009 | 7:28 amThese days, everybody wants to have their sweets and eat less sugar, too. Demonized as pure granulated nutritional evil, and even pinned as a leading cause for America’s obesity explosion, it’s no wonder that many people are avoiding the white stuff like the plague, treating it more like poison than edible ingredient. For the record, I have no problem with sugar, as evidenced by many of my recipes. Treated with respect and consumed in moderation, just like anything else, I see nothing inherently wrong with it, and its unique crystalline structure gives so many desserts their… -
Easy as [Pumpkin] Pie
3 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pmDrawing dangerously close to those both loved and loathed major winter holidays, just about every food brand and eatery are now whipping out their seasonal specials and limited edition goodies, emblazoned with cheerful winter graphics and packed with warming spices. From gingerbread lattes to pumpkin muffins, these little treats make the most average eats just a little bit more exciting; spirited, even. Scouring shelves for the early arrival of any vegan nogs, one of my absolutely favorite seasonal specialties, I’ve been on high alert during every recent grocery shopping expedition,… -
November, the Heart of Fall
2 Nov 2009 | 9:01 amHere we are, in the thick of it: Fall at it’s climax, nary a green leaf remains, and the trees growing barer by the day. With Halloween behind us, there’s nothing in the way of the Holiday seasons, and it’s full speed ahead in this busy kitchen. For my latest article in VegNews, you’ll find two candy recipes that would make both fantastic nibbles after a Thanksgiving meal, or perfect gifts for the winter holidays ahead. Of course, many of the candies in my latest ebook could also make excellent gifts… So there’s certainly no shortage of sweet treats to… -
Do the Monster Mash
29 Oct 2009 | 10:26 amNo need to be scared of things that go bump in the night, because around these parts, in all likelihood it’s nothing more than the midnight baker, bumbling about in the kitchen. When the witching hour struck last night, however, the midnight baker was up to some devious plot, whipping up more spooky sweets that usual… Topped with a monstrous green swirl of frosting and those ever-popular chocolate spiders, these cupcakes are by no means horrific Halloween eats, but still perfectly fun and festive. Who really wants to eat something so faux-gory that it makes your stomach turn in… -
Landing On My Feet
26 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmThe 2009 October Daring Bakers’ challenge was brought to us by Ami S. She chose macarons from Claudia Fleming’s The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern as the challenge recipe. Daunted, excited, and intimidated, I responded in my typical fashion of completely ignoring the call to arms until the absolute last minute. Yes, it was a foolish act, but with so many side projects and deadlines to meet, it was easy to prioritize everything else above it, and effectively forget about the challenge until last night. Luckily, this wasn’t the first time I had contemplated the…
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VegCooking Blog
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Cream of Asparagus Soup
4 Nov 2009 | 2:27 pmWatching Chef Tal cook a vegan celery root soup on a recent episode of Oprah reminded me that you don't need heavy cream or milk to give soup a luxurious creamy texture. Cooking vegetables or beans in a broth or water and then blending at a high speed will actually do the trick. With a hefty bunch of asparagus sitting in my refrigerator over the weekend, I decided to make a cream of asparagus soup. Cream of Asparagus Soup You start by sautéing onions and asparagus in vegan margarine, and then you add broth and bring it to a simmer. The next step—blending all the… -
Top 10 Vegan Meatballs in America
4 Nov 2009 | 9:44 amVegan meats have been popping up on menus around the country, even at restaurants that are known for serving dishes with animal ingredients. With so many options out there, we decided to find out which are the best. Today we're bringing you the best vegan meatballs—made from ingredients like tofu or veggies, not the flesh of dead animals—served at restaurants across the U.S. So who has the best? The winner is … Ike's Place, San Francisco, California: The runners-up come from all corners of the country, but Ike's has the best vegan meatballs in America. For a sandwich shop that… -
Haunting Halloween Cupcake Party
28 Oct 2009 | 1:02 pmTo thank PETA's hardworking interns, we often fill them up with free vegan food—lots of free food. With Halloween right around the corner, we decided to thank our current team with a haunting Halloween cupcake party, hosted by Mylie. Everyone had a chance to decorate their own masterpieces, as you can see here: Haunting Halloween Cupcakes To help you host your own cupcake party, I've compiled a few of my favorite recipes for the cake and icing. You can mix and match the cupcakes with different types of icing using these recipes or go the easy route and use store-bought icing. Cupcakes… -
Pan-Seared Seitan With Mushroom Gravy
27 Oct 2009 | 12:41 pmMany people, myself included, are guilty of using food as merely a vehicle for condiments. If you're known to use a tablespoonful of ketchup per fry, then, yes, I'm talking about you. One of the most addicting condiments (OK, some say it's more of a sauce) is gravy. Pan-Seared Seitan With Mushroom Gravy Mushroom gravy can easily be made using the margarine, vegetables, and herbs that are left over after pan-searing seitan—and this method will result in more flavorful gravy. The key to getting the gravy right is to make a roux out of margarine and flour, cooking until it begins to brown. -
Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
21 Oct 2009 | 3:17 pmI'm not sure where the tradition comes from, but in Louisiana, Mondays are reserved for red beans and rice. The dish is a Creole staple in my home state—and for good reason. The beans are simmered for hours until they reach an almost creamy consistency, and the combination of vegan Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and a touch of spice gives this simple dish a complex flavor. Louisiana Red Beans and Rice The longer you cook your pot of beans, the creamier the outcome, but no matter what consistency you achieve, the beans are perfect served over a heaping scoop of white rice and a big…
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Could It Be ... SEITAN?
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Tofu Florentine for a Lazy (L)ass
23 Oct 2009 | 5:13 pmNow that the weather has been hinting at the arrival of fall(is it here yet?!), I’ve been in ‘hearty breakfast’ mode. Let me introduce you to my favorite dish to devour before an AM hike. This guy is an Easy Tofu Florentine that any crusty eyed morning monster can put together without the aid of 5 cups of coffee. Believe you me, there have been many early morning breakfast mishaps in my life … but this recipe will never steer me wrong. Recipe Ingredients 1-2 T Olive Oil 1 Ezekial Whole Wheat English Muffin 1 C Frozen Spinach 2 slices Extra Firm Tofu FYH Vegan… -
Bunny Muffins in Echo Park
8 Oct 2009 | 10:26 pmHey dudes. Do you know where you can get a stellar vegan muffin on the East side? I’ll give you a hint. NO. Even better. I’ll give you an answer. STORIES. They’re located at 1716 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90026-3225 The people who run the place are rad, and the Time Travel Mart next door is magical. Muffin flavors range from Blueberry Oat to Pumpkin Spice to Cran-Apple-Bran-O-Rama. You never know what you’re going to get (but it’ll be delicious). Get Directions You can also get internets, coffees, books, and shared glances with attractive… -
Mushroom and Wine Tasting at Desert Rose
30 Sep 2009 | 12:08 pmOh, Citysearch. How you thrill me. How you bring me plate after plate of mushroom dishes. How you keep refilling my glass with the greatest wine I’ve ever had (Torbreck Cuvee Juveniles if you must know). How you ask nothing of me – not even a bill? I’m not worthy. I was so fortunate to receive an e-mail from the people at Veggie Thing inviting me to a Mushroom and Wine Tasting last night. Not only do I have a deep yearning for all things mushroom, but the idea of free food is almost enough to make me weep. Though no tears were shed, the beautiful set-up in… -
Where in the world is “Could It Be … SEITAN!?”
14 Aug 2009 | 12:53 pmHere’s a quick run-down of google searches that have led people to my blog. Just in case you forget how to get here: “so sexual it’s like lavender in my mouth” “cookie shit cooling rack” “purple oompa loompa pictures” “4 year old playing in pool” “lots of weed” “new york city women” “no fraid lil soft soft” “cars old womens drive” -
Bunny Muffin Bakery at Space 15 Twenty!
7 Aug 2009 | 2:38 pmWhat a great day! My vegan bakery, Bunny Muffin Bakery, was invited to come sell cupcakes at Space 15 Twenty . I want to thank Anh and Tania and everyone there for inviting me to such a rad event. You can read more about the day on their blog! Alexi over at imboycrazy.com was the host extraordinaire and she did a great job. As you can see from this kid’s adorable hairstyle pensive stare, the Red Vevet Cupcakes were the winners of the day and the first to sell out! He’s standing next to the Margarita Cupcakes which I had to shoo a few kiddies away from. I should have…
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have cake, will travel
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’scuse me while the bubbles of champagne find their way out my nose
6 Nov 2009 | 8:21 amThe book, it is out! And it is available for order from Cosmo’s Vegan Shoppe, Vegan Essentials, or Amazon! After about a year of hard (but fun) work with the coolest partner a gal could ask for, we (and you) finally get to discover the fruit of our labor. And we happen to think, it was [...]
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Annarasa
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Almond-Mandarin Macaroons
30 Oct 2009 | 7:02 pmThe 2009 October Daring Bakers’ challenge was brought to us by Ami S. She chose macarons from Claudia Fleming’s The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern as the challenge recipe.All text and photographs in this blog, unless otherwise noted, are Copyright of © Annarasa 2007 - 2009. All Rights Reserved. Kindly do not reproduce without permission. -
Badam Burfi - Home-Made Almond Candy
22 Oct 2009 | 7:30 amSaturday, 17th October was Diwali, the festival of lights!! We were lucky this year not only to lay our lands on diyas - earthenware lamps, but also on some sparklers. The latter are usually hard to come by here, and I have found that they were not even sold at Asian stores. This year, however, my local Indian grocer was truly well stocked!! He even had Murtis of Ganesha and Lakshmi for puja - delightful!!We had our family meal on Diwali eve, complete with traditional foods including chole, matar paneer, aloo-badi, zeera wale chawal, and makhane ki kheer. I did not venture to make puris as… -
Vegetarian Vietnamese Pho & Dessert Wontons
18 Oct 2009 | 10:50 pmThe October 2009 Daring Cooks’ challenge was brought to us by Jaden of the blog Steamy Kitchen. The recipes are from her new cookbook, The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook.Great recipes!! Made this tonight for family and friends who are visiting!! Both did very well. Photos follow in a few days:)Thanks Jaden for these lovely recipes.All text and photographs in this blog, unless otherwise noted, are Copyright of © Annarasa 2007 - 2009. All Rights Reserved. Kindly do not reproduce without permission. -
Announcing: Visit Malaysia via A.W.E.D.
12 Oct 2009 | 7:05 pmDurian (Durio Zibethinus) by Hoola Van Nooten (fl 1863-1885), ca. 1863This month my blog hosts A.W.E.D. This event created is the creation of fellow blogger DK. You can find DK @ Chef In You where you will also see the background to this event, you can stop by and sample the cuisine of over half a dozen countries, and see past and future hosts for A.W.E.D.This October, A.W.E.D will visit Malaysia. The beauty of Malaysian cuisine is that it has something for everyone. It not only reflects the diverse population of the country, it also borrows across cultures making much of everyday food… -
Baked Vol-au-Vent - Daring Bakers September
1 Oct 2009 | 7:44 pmThe September 2009 Daring Bakers' Challenge was hosted by Steph of A Whisk and a Spoon. She chose the French treat, Vols-au-Vent based on the Puff Pastry recipe by Michel Richard from the cookbook Baking With Julia by Dorie Greenspan.September was a busy month for our family, but I managed to do the DB Challenge!! In fact I made the dough and used it twice. Here are my baked vol-au-vents with a tomato pesto, habanero jack, and fresh sweet pepper filling!!Tangy Pesto & Habanero Filling:3 tbsp tomato pesto2 tbsp habanero jack cheese, grated4 tbsp sweet red peppers, chopped very…
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Notes from the Vegan Feast Kitchen/ 21st Century Table
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WHAT I'VE BEEN EATING WHILE I'M ON MY OWN-- WHAT ABOUT YOU?
5 Nov 2009 | 2:50 pmDH is away for a week and I didn't really plan any meals. The other day I was wondering what to blog about next and it occurred to me that it would be interesting to hear what some of you eat when you're all on your lonesome, so I'm going first. DH left Sunday morning. I ate leftover potato kibbeh for breakfast (well it's made from bulgur wheat and potatoes-- those are good for breakfast, aren't they?):We had a pan-full in the freezer leftover from the benefit dance show I organized 2 weekends ago, and I just love it. I actually had it for breakfast 3 days running. The last time I paired it… -
USING UP THE FALL BOUNTY: APPLES AND PEARS
29 Oct 2009 | 4:25 pmApple and Cranberry Oat CrumbleThis has been a great year for apples and pears, and those of us with friends who are generous with their bounty are busy trying to use it up in ways that will insure that it does not get lost at the bottom of the freezer! (By the way, sometimes people are downright desperate to get rid of extra fruit this year. Don’t forget your local Food Banks, food salvage, gleaning and reclamation programs, church programs, and other social agencies that feed people.)Having already made applesauce and apple butter, and also pear sauce (make it the same way as… -
SILKY RED LENTIL AND SWEET POTATO SOUP
22 Oct 2009 | 5:40 pmI'm knee-deep in details for the fundraising bellydance show I'm organizing for this Saturday (yikes!), so I'm not doing much cooking OR blogging! But here's a soup that we had the other night and it's a favorite of ours. A friend of ours who cooked in a local restaurant loved it so much that she asked permission to serve it where she worked. Of course, I said yes!Printable RecipeBRYANNA’S RED LENTIL AND SWEET POTATO SOUPServings: 4 This soup makes a great light lunch, or a starter to a company meal. It’s a variation of the Turkish Red Lentil Soup in my book “The Fiber for Life… -
THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS
15 Oct 2009 | 4:06 pmThat would be me!! (That's kind-of a joke!)Plate of Thanksgiving leftovers the day after-- clockwise from 6:00: vegetarian bread stuffing with sage and onion; a Peruvian squash stew with corn and peas called Locro (see recipe below); my Soy and Seitan "Turkey" with vegan brown gravy (stuffing and gravy recipes are at that link, too); homemade cranberry sauce with oranges; Tofu Pot Pie; Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Moroccan Spices (recipe below).We had 18 people (all family) for our Canadian Thanksgiving dinner on Monday and I was so distracted that I forgot to take pictures until the next day! -
2009 VEGAN MOFO SURVEY
8 Oct 2009 | 3:55 pmHAPPY THANKSGIVING, MY CANADIAN FRIENDS! (PS: If you still have no idea what to make for a vegan Thanksgiving, there's still time to check out the links to holiday recipes and resources on the right-hand column of my blog page, just below my bio!)No, I'm afraid I'm not joining the Vegan MOFO this year! I wish I could (I did it last year), but, with several trips, company and a fundraising show I'm organizing this month, it's just not possible! But, I thought I'd help publicize it by doing the 2009 Vegan MOFO Survey, which originated here. And, as one blogger said, it might tell you a little…
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Hungry Tiger Too: Great vegan food and beer in a real bar!
6 Nov 2009 | 6:04 amthis bar serves some of the best vegan food i've ever eaten. Situated on a quiet street next to a coffee shop in Southeast Portland, Hungry Tiger Too looks at first glance like any other neighborhood bar. However, in addition to the usual bar accoutrements of beer, fries and TVs, Hungry Tiger Too has a HUGE vegan menu, serving an array of awesome animal-free bar food morning, noon and night. On our recent trip to PDX we grabbed a seat at the bar, ordered a beer and started to scan the vegan section of the menu. As usual in Portland, though, we were torn between so many amazing menu items… -
vegan thanksgiving in los angeles!
5 Nov 2009 | 9:37 amPOST UPDATED 11/6 at 5:20 pm i can’t believe it’s that time of year already…thanksgiving is right around the corner! i know this is a big holiday for all the omnivores, but there’s no reason vegans can’t join in the feasting fun as well. there are several ways to have a meat-free celebration here in los angeles, so here is a list of your options. i will keep updating this post with more information as it becomes available, so be sure to check back as we get closer to tofurky day. places to eat at on thanksgiving day: madeleine bistro (one of LA’s top 5… -
cheap feasting at samosa house
4 Nov 2009 | 9:55 amit’s no secret that we have a checkered past with the samosa house in culver city. we’ve written two posts about them, both complaining that the food was bland and uninspired. well, i’m here to set the record straight because over the weekend we gave the restaurant another try, and walked out with a feast that was plentiful, inexpensive, and absolutely awesome tasting. vegetarian combination: 3 dishes, rice and 2 rotis. $7.99 as you can see from the picture above, samosa house serves one hell of a lot of food for under 8 bucks. they have a large selection of 100% vegetarian… -
Millennium in San Francisco: a thousand tastes under one roof
2 Nov 2009 | 9:52 pmIn a way, I feel sorry for Millennium restaurant in San Francisco. I mean, just about every vegan or vegetarian (and omnivores on occasion too) will say that Millennium has some of the best vegan cuisine in the world, and is probably North America’s finest vegan dining experience. Having enjoyed amazing meals at fine dining establishment Sublime in Fort Lauderdale, and the incredible Madeleine Bistro in Los Angeles, I had stratospheric expectations when I reserved a table for two at Millennium. Although the experience didn’t meet our very high expectations on a number of levels, we did… -
daiya cheese now at cinnamon vegetarian!
2 Nov 2009 | 9:09 amgreat news, los angeles vegans! cinnamon in highland park now has DAIYA CHEESE!!!! named one of the top 5 vegetarian restaurants in los angeles, cinnamon has been one of our favorites for a long time. they specialize in light but traditional meatless mexican cuisine, and they are becoming more and more vegan-friendly as the days go by. now that they have added daiya cheese to their arsenal, i know i will be visiting much more frequently. i know that there are tons of daiya pizza options in town…but cinnamon is one of only two mexican restaurants that offer the stretchy, gooey, realistic…
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Eat Air - A Vegan Food Log
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New Kitchen!
26 Oct 2009 | 7:41 pmAfter six and a half years in this house we finally broke down and remodeled our kitchen. The old kitchen had a certain funky charm with its huge cast iron sink and painted cabinets but it dated to when our house was built in 1958 so we figured over 50 years was a good life span for a kitchen. The main issues were the lack of a dishwasher and drawers that slid open on friction so we always had sawdust all over our pots and pans below. Plus the sink cabinet was completely rotten underneath from a long-ago water leak. We couldn't afford the higher-end builder we talked to so we went to Lowe's… -
Baked Spring Rolls
12 Oct 2009 | 7:02 pmOK... this is mainly an excuse to re-hash some old content but for those who have only started reading more recently I did want to bring up this old standby. A couple weeks ago we got the largest head of napa cabbage I've ever seen from our CSA. It was still in the back of our fridge tonight and we really needed to use it so we decided to make spring rolls. There are any number of things with which to fill spring rolls but ours usually have cabbage as the main ingredient. If you have an Asian market near you that's where you'll find spring roll wrappers (as opposed to the more common egg roll… -
Product Review: Cool Cups
7 Oct 2009 | 7:23 pmRemember Jell-o? If you weren't vegan as a kid you probably ate plenty of it. I can't say I really miss this stuff, what with the artificial flavors and all, but I did jump at the chance to sample Cool Cups recently. In two words: vegan Jell-o. Oh, but so much better! No nasty gelatin for one thing. And no artificial colors or flavors for another. We had great fun snacking on all three flavors (orange, peach mango & black cherry). Our toddler liked them too but they do contain a good bit of sugar so mostly we kept them for ourselves. If there's one drawback it's the packaging. There's… -
Calzones with sunflower seed pesto
23 Sep 2009 | 6:52 pmWe were away for a while and we've been neglecting this blog but to get something up, here's basically a copy of something I posted recently over on my mama blog.Here is my version of a toddler friendly pesto that is made with sunflower seeds instead of pine nuts. I am waiting until Jonas is around 18 months to introduce tree nuts so decided to try a variation that he can also enjoy on his pasta. He seems to really like basil. I made a summer tomato salad with a thai basil dressing and he ate it very quickly. I was surprised since the thai basil has a strong flavor. Maybe he will take after… -
Raw Stuffed Peppers
11 Sep 2009 | 7:53 pmThe last few weeks from our CSA we've been getting these "snack peppers", which are basically cute little bell peppers. At first I wasn't sure what to make of them (or with them) but they're aptly named because they're super sweet and perfect for snacking on. Last weekend we got a whole pound of them and Darlene had the brilliant idea to stuff them with a raw filling. Normally this might be a tasty appetizer but these days if we do anything remotely involved we make a meal out of it. I don't think the presentation and the picture do them justice because they really were fabulous.Here's what…
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Happy Herbivore
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Review: Flying Basset (& Giveaway)
4 Nov 2009 | 5:15 amOur friends at Head over Tails.com sent Quaid & Lily Bean Flying Basset Daily Maintenance Nutritional Complex to try. Normally, I’m not welcoming of adding or changing anything to Quaid & Lily Bean’s diet, but when I heard the supplement was organic, made from whole foods and vegan, I decided to give it a try. I was relieved to see the product came as an edible powder because giving either of the pugs a pill might result in the loss of a finger. I followed the directions, sprinkling it over their vegan kibble and they gobbled it right up. Here is a little bit more about… -
Celery Root Soup
3 Nov 2009 | 1:10 amThis recipe is a long time coming. I first heard about it from my friend Jane last winter, but had trouble getting my hands on the correct root (I once bought fennel instead — oops!). Jane’s recipe uses olive oil, chicken broth and cream, which I substituted out for this recipe. It’s surprisingly very filling and reminiscent of a potato soup or hearty chowder. Ingredients: 1 small onion, diced 1 large parsnip, skinned and sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 1 celery root, skinned and diced 1 shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups veg broth 1 tsp cayenne pepper (or hot… -
A Vegan Taste of Boston
2 Nov 2009 | 3:44 amThis weekend I went up to Boston to see a few friends from law school and attend the Boston Veg Fest. The weather was perfect and the foliage was spectacular. The food I ate during my trip was also great and being the nice wife that I am, I carried Scott’s favorite dish from Grasshopper all the way back to NYC. I’m sure my bus mates just loved me… Vegan Huevos Rancheros at the Red Lentil in Boston, MA Boston Veg Fest The Family Supreme at Grasshopper in Boston, MA No Name at Grasshopper in Boston, MA (for Scott) -
Winners Announced: Riceworks Giveaway
30 Oct 2009 | 5:06 amThanks for participating! Now for the winners…. Congrats to Clea & Diana (Soap and Chocolate) ! You’ll each be getting three bags of Riceworks gourmet brown rice chips! ————————————————————- When I first saw Riceworks gourmet brown rice chips in the store last month I thought to myself, “They’re like a healthy-er Dorito. No way they’re vegan!” I immediately flipped the bag over to check the ingredients. At first I thought my eyes were… -
Maple Cornmeal Biscuits
29 Oct 2009 | 4:00 amI love cornbread, but I also love biscuits. I brought them together for this recipe and my goodness — what a perfect match! These biscuits are a little sweet, too — perfect for a sunny Sunday brunch. psst! if your diet allows, be naughty and try one with a little earth balance. Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 banana, cold 1/4 cup non-dairy milk 2 tbsp pure maple syrup Directions: Preheat oven 425 F. Grease cookie sheet, set aside. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt in a food processor and run…
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Comfort Food Vegan
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Recipe roundup!
5 Nov 2009 | 3:11 pmThis week I made this carrot gnocchi recipe from Vegan for the People: http://veganforthepeople.blogspot.com/2009/10/carrot-gnocchi-with-basil-pesto.htmlIt was really good and I will definitely make it again. I made some kind of creamy cashew sauce to go with them, not pesto, but I can't remember what was in it..I also made this super simple but AMAZING split pea soup from 101 Cookbooks: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/vegetarian-split-pea-soup-recipe.htmlI prefer yellow split peas to green but I had some green, so I used half green and half yellow. I make split-pea soup about once a… -
Vitamin Wheel
5 Nov 2009 | 2:01 pmI just thought this was cool...Get the Vitamin Wheel widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! Not seeing a widget? (More info) -
Raw Chocolate Caramel Cake
3 Nov 2009 | 3:19 pmThis is my new favourite dessert recipe- and it is from the cookbook Raw for Dessert by Jennifer Cornbleet. It is the chocolate lava cake recipe but the caramel variation, and without a top - I used the extra chocolate "cake" to make more little cakes instead. Yum yum yum. -
Soy-free Chocolate Mousse
18 Oct 2009 | 5:02 pmThere seems to be a version of this pudding on every raw vegan food blog- and for good reason! It is super easy and super delicious. I'm glad for an alternative to tofu-based mouse. This one has a much better aftertaste.My version:2 organic avocados5 honey dates, soaked in water at least 3h1/2 cup Fair Trade cocoa powder (no, I didn't use raw cocoa like the raw-foodies usually do)1 tsp vanilla extractBlend!Use some of the date-soaking water until you have the desired consistency. -
Raw Tortilla Soup with Cheesy Hemp Nacho Sauce
12 Oct 2009 | 7:33 pmI'm excited for my lunch for tomorrow! It is:Raw Tortilla Soup (minus the cilantro):http://www.choosingraw.com/raw-tortilla-soup/Cheezy Hemp Nacho Sauce:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkYb1KrOD3sand organic corn chips.
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Animal Person
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On Going Vegan
1 Nov 2009 | 9:39 amFirst I have to say that my husband and I were in our courtyard last night, with wine, vegan pizza with shiitakes, portobellos and chanterelles (still working through that five-pound bag of Daiya cheese), and Diana Krall playing. It was about 8:30 and we had seen 100+ kids in search of treats. Though the youngins had some interesting costumes, I must say that their parents easily topped them, demonstrating both creativity and a complete inability to be embarrassed. I neglected to take the camera into the courtyard in the beginning, though I did bring the hounds and their beds. Violet was… -
On "EATING ANIMALS" by Jonathan Safran Foer
26 Oct 2009 | 4:15 amI immensely enjoyed "EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED" (even on the big screen) and eagerly anticipated "EATING ANIMALS" (Little, Brown 2009) by Jonathan Safran Foer. His writing is beautiful, though I do have to admit that I haven't seen "shit" and its variations so frequently in one printed piece in quite a while. Ever, in fact. The good news is that if you know someone who needs to be schooled on all of the sordid details of factory farming, and appreciates good writing, this is a great book. Also, if, like me, you know someone who appreciates the things we do with language to mask the reality of… -
Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home Coming to Orlando
25 Oct 2009 | 6:16 amFrom the makers of Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home is finally here! After a successful world premiere screening at the Moondance Film Festival in Boulder CO, where our film won the "Spirit of Moondance" Best Feature Documentary award, we are going to the Orlando Film Festival in Orlando, Florida on Thursday, Nov. 5th. As many of you know, this documentary is a story of transformation and healing that explores the awakening conscience of several people who grew up in traditional farming culture and who have now come to question the basic assumptions of… -
Everything in Moderation?
24 Oct 2009 | 5:33 amYou may recall me writing about TD, my tax-resisting, raw-food eating, no-TV watching, parachuting-into-nuclear reactor(ing?) boyfriend of over 20 years ago. He was particularly talented at the conversation stopper: a succinct response to something that people found so shocking that the conversation would stop. Sometimes permanently.I recall one day when his sister-in-law was speaking with him about what she was feeding her children, and it wasn't a vegan-centered conversation. I think it was about hot dogs. TD, of course, wasn't too keen on hot dogs for nutritional reasons at the very least. -
On Changes in What Americans Are Attending To
18 Oct 2009 | 6:12 amI've been out of every loop I used to be in because my work outside of veganism and animal rights came a-calling in a most critical way. As a result, for the first time in my life I've been living like many working people do: I get up early and rush around to make breakfast for myself and my husband and the three creatures, prepare lunches for my husband and myself (all vegan, of course) and then drive 1.5 hours--which is environmentally criminal--to an office that is so cold that most people use space heaters. It's been 92 degrees outside, by the way.It's humbling to experience all of this…
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Animal Rights: The Abolitionist Approach
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Commentary: World Vegan Day—Nov. 1, 2009
1 Nov 2009 | 8:45 pmDear Colleagues: Happy World Vegan Day to all of you. In this Commentary, I reflect on the state of the vegan movement. The bad news: the large welfare corporations have done a great deal to marginalize veganism. The good news: in the past year, we have seen the growth of the abolitionist movement, which views veganism as the moral baseline, rejects welfare reform and single-issue campaigns, and considers veganism as essential to any coherent theory of nonviolence. If you are not already vegan then start today. It’s easy. It’s better for your health and for the planet. But most… -
Some Thoughts on the Abolitionist Approach
24 Oct 2009 | 6:25 amDear Colleagues: Here are some simple thoughts that embody the abolitionist approach and philosophy. They may be useful to you in your own thinking about things as well as in your discussion with others: 1. Speciesism is morally objectionable because, like racism, sexism, and heterosexism, it links personhood with an irrelevant criterion. Explanation: We do not object to speciesism in a vacuum. We reject it because it is like other forms of discrimination. What all forms of discrimination share in common is the use of an irrelevant criterion to exclude people from full membership in the moral… -
Source Materials on Donald Watson
23 Oct 2009 | 8:24 amDear Colleagues: Donald Watson (1910-2005), co-founder of the Vegan Society in the U.K. and the person who coined the term “vegan” in response to the consumption and use of dairy and other animal products by “vegetarians,” was a remarkable person who was very far ahead of his time. In 2002, George D. Rodger of the Vegan Society did a four-hour interview of Watson. He has graciously provided the unabridged transcript (various abridged forms have been published/posted), which was approved by Watson. Please feel free to pass this on but only in its complete form. We also… -
Commentary: Using Sexism to Promote Animal Rights
21 Oct 2009 | 1:57 amDear Colleagues: Would Martin Luther King have had an “I’d Rather Go Naked than Sit in the Back of the Bus” campaign? Of course not. He would have recognized that such a campaign would trivialize the important message of civil rights. Why don’t animal advocates recognize that sexist campaigns similarly trivialize the issue of animal rights and give people yet another reason to dismiss the animal rights issue? That is the topic of our ninth Commentary. Gary L. Francione ©2009 Gary L. Francione Related posts:Human Rights and Animal Rights: Perfect TogetherMore on… -
Some Thoughts on the Meaning of “Vegan”
18 Oct 2009 | 5:46 amThere is a great deal of discussion about what “vegan” means. “Veganism” means at the very least not eating any flesh, dairy, or other animal products. In this sense, “vegan” means “vegan diet.” Donald Watson, who orginally coined the term “vegan” used the word in this way when he made statements such as: “Wherever Man lives, he can have a vegan diet.” Different people may have different reasons–ethical/spiritual, health, environmental–for eating a vegan diet. Those who pursue a vegan diet may also, and for…
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Vegan Family Living
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Another look at okra
17 Oct 2009 | 5:23 pmOkra is a member of the mallow family, which places it in the same family as cacao, hibiscus, and cotton. It’s a flowering plant, native to West Africa. Traditional belief is that it made its way to the Americas coincidentally through the slave trade. It is a good source of fiber (3.2 g./c. raw), vitamin A, vitamins B6 and B9 (folic acid – 88 mcg./c.), vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. See vitamin notes at end of article. Okra is high in both soluble and insoluble fiber, making it beneficial in controlling blood sugar, increasing regularity while preventing hemorrhoids… -
Revised pH and Alkaline Buffer Charts
19 Jun 2009 | 4:48 pmThe pH and Alkaline Buffer Charts have been redrawn for better resolution. The links to download them are below. http://www.veganfamilyliving.com/Daily-pH-Chart.pdf http://www.veganfamilyliving.com/Alkaline-Buffer-Chart.pdf -
An alkaline flair for your diet, part two.
13 Jun 2009 | 3:12 pmNow that we’ve discovered that living on the alkaline side of life has serious “benies” (benefits), how do we discover where we are in the pH scale of things? Since we can’t readily check our blood plasma, we’ll have to settle for checking the waking state of our first and second most popular body fluids: saliva and urine. First, you’ll need perHydron strips to test for acidity/alkalinity. We have been fortunate to locate an affordable source for pH test strips and will be offering them for those interested. See details at the end of the next… -
An alkaline flair for your diet, part one.
11 May 2009 | 4:05 amBecause of the amount of important information on this topic, it will be offered in a series of articles. The topics of alkaline foods and antioxidants have been in the health “limelight”, and we’d like to discover and discuss which foods are best for increasing our alkaline and antioxidant intake. We will begin to feature tips, recipes and gardening ideas for growing and using alkaline and high antioxidant ingredients. For now, we’ll begin with alkalinizing foods that will assist in acquiring a beneficial systemic pH. Over the past five years or so, much discussion… -
Family activities and adventures: indoors and outdoors
5 May 2009 | 6:36 amThe lifestyle focus of our site is being highlighted with a new series under development, but that’s not enough. Please share your ideas, experiences, activities and outings that you have enjoyed doing and/or visiting. Please send us your input as a response to this post so that we may include specifically include you in our effort towards holisitic living.
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Wayne Pacelle: A Humane Nation
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Talk Back: Veal Calf Cruelty
6 Nov 2009 | 1:47 pmSee footage from the latest HSUS undercover investigation. The reaction to The HSUS’s latest undercover investigation exposing callous animal cruelty at a Vermont slaughter plant was universal: absolute disgust, especially when readers found out that a U.S. Department of Agriculture inspector failed to stop gross abuses of infant calves and that the plant’s co-owner joined in on the abuse. Today, I post some of your responses. But first I wanted to share an update on Arkansas hoarder Tammy Hanson, whose case I've chronicled on the blog. On Wednesday, an Arkansas judge sentenced Hanson to… -
Halt the Trade of Endangered Species
5 Nov 2009 | 10:34 amOnce every three years, delegates from 175 countries meet to decide the fate of dozens of species of animals and plants that are traded internationally. In March 2010, 2,000 people will assemble in Doha, Qatar, for the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). At stake is nothing less than the continued existence of critically endangered species, as well as preventing international trade of threatened species at risk of becoming even more imperiled. soggydan / CC BY 2.0A caged slow loris. -
From California to Ohio: A Year After Prop 2's Passage
4 Nov 2009 | 12:46 pmA year ago today, voters in California sent shockwaves through the world of agribusiness by approving Proposition 2 and agreeing to phase out the confinement of veal calves, pregnant pigs, and laying hens in cages or crates barely larger than their bodies. Mercy for Animals Spending by both sides was comparable, and voters in California approved the measure by a wide margin, giving it majorities in 47 of 58 counties. It was the third in a series of successful ballot initiatives to phase out certain confinement practices on factory farms, with Arizona and Florida charting the course. Prop 2… -
One Lone Voice Against Animal Welfare
3 Nov 2009 | 11:52 amI’ve been encouraged, even heartened, by the swift and broad reaction to The HSUS’s recent undercover investigations of wanton animal abuse at a heinous facility in Vermont that specializes in slaughtering infant calves discarded by the dairy industry and processes them to make “bob veal.” That is, with one inexcusable exception. So bear with me, because this single wrong-way group of corporate mercenaries deserves to be called out as the champions of cruelty that they really are. The HSUS On the positive side, government agencies took action when we showed our latest undercover video… -
Caught on Tape: Cruelty to Calves a Wake-Up Call
2 Nov 2009 | 2:55 pmMy colleague Michael Markarian and I participated in a press conference today to provide more details about our undercover investigation of Bushway Packing, Inc., a plant in Grand Isle, Vt. that specialized in slaughtering days-old calves discarded by the dairy industry for “bob veal.” Based on the result of the video we sent state and federal authorities last week, the plant was shut down on Friday—and we released some preliminary footage to the public on that day. Today, we released additional video revealing a USDA inspector at the plant apparently allowing violations of federal law…
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The PETA Files
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Ad Exposing Pound Seizure in Texas City Rejected
6 Nov 2009 | 1:27 pmFor more than two decades, Odessa Animal Control has sold homeless cats to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) for use in painful intubation exercises. A spokesperson for Odessa Animal Control has stated, "We don't have a problem with [selling cats to TTUHSC]. … We don't ask any questions." If Odessa Animal Control did ask questions, it would learn that the cats are killed after hard plastic tubes are repeatedly forced down their throats and needles are stabbed into their chests—a fate that no animal guardian could bear hearing if his or her cat were the victim. To… -
Hands Off the Adorable Monkeys, NASA
6 Nov 2009 | 12:29 pmusatoday / CCYou may remember that years back, PETA was instrumental in getting NASA out of the monkey business when we successfully pushed the agency to cancel plans to launch straightjacketed, electrode-implanted monkeys into space. So, as you can imagine, we leapt to attention when we learned recently that the mad scientists at NASA want to blast up to 28 squirrel monkeys with a massive dose of gamma rays in order to "simulate" the space radiation they would be exposed to if they were humans on a three-year mission to Mars (which they aren't, but apparently NASA isn't one to quibble over… -
Stella McCartney: Best-Dressed Woman of the Year
6 Nov 2009 | 11:17 amenjoyfashion / CC We're not the only ones worshipping at the altar of design deity Stella McCartney. Harper's Bazaar has named the fur-free fashionista the best-dressed woman of 2009. It's no coincidence that Stella—who is one of the most powerful innovators in the industry—has taken top honors. She is stunningly stylish proof that it's never chic to wear fur or leather. We're sure that Stella's benevolent reign over the fashion world is a permanent position. Compassionate couture always comes out on top. Posted by Logan Scherer -
'Tradition Is Not an Excuse for Cruelty'
6 Nov 2009 | 9:45 amtimeslive / CCIn Spain, the bullfight is on its way out. In Britain, it was fox hunting, which is now illegal. In the U.S., we have our own shameful traditions, including slavery, to dwell on. And in South Africa, apartheid may be a thing of the past, but another cruel custom persists. Sadly, during the festival of Ukweshwama, a group of youths torment and slaughter a terrified bull with their bare hands. They rip out the bull's tongue, shove handfuls of dirt into his mouth, tear out his eyes, and mutilate his genitals. This horrible murder has been excused from compliance with laws against… -
Victory! Oakton Community College Gets Smart
6 Nov 2009 | 6:31 amIt's been years since my high school biology class, but I still remember the smell of the rotting pig corpses that we mutilated over the course of a nightmarish three-day lab. Piled in the corner of the room in a black garbage bag, the carcasses emanated a rancid smell that only got worse each day, and after each lab period, we all ate lunch in the same room—the lab doubled as our cafeteria. Today, though, it's the sweet smell of victory that I'm waking up to. Nine months ago, a compassionate student at Oakton Community College contacted PETA about a professor who was having students in an…
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Suicide Food
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Mo's Smokehouse BBQ
7 Nov 2009 | 12:01 amAnd the meat people say that vegans have a poor understanding of the realities of animal agriculture!Out of touch, are they? Living in a dream world, are they?As the meat enthusiasts tell it, miniaturized pigs use large-model pigs as a means of conveyance. Or maybe we are meant to understand that mother pigs deliver up their edible offspring, bearing them on their backs like hairless, rooting possums.We're ignoring the grinning pig on the right side. He's the same fantastical creature so common in the Barbecue Bestiary. We've seen him hundreds—thousands—of times before. He's the foremost… -
Tennessee Heritage BBQ Festival
5 Nov 2009 | 12:01 amIf it weren't so creepy, it would almost be cute. This precious pig actually thinks he's celebrating his heritage! (There was also once a Scottish pig laboring under a similar delusion.)He's got the coonskin cap, just like a native Tennessean. Or… isn't that, like, Kentucky? Either way, he thinks he's one of them. And like other animals desperately trying to belong, to be accepted by the humans who have only ever wished them ill, he'll go to any lengths to fit in."What's that, fellas? Stand closer to the grill? Okay, but it's kinda hot where I am already. No, no, sure, sure. How's this? -
La Table du Terroir
3 Nov 2009 | 12:01 amWe don't want to tell the Academie de Suicidefoodisme Français its business, but "terror" in French is terreur, not terroir.And what word could describe this tableau of butchery better than terreur?Les amis, together even after their death and decapitation, favor us with the rictus of dismal joy. It's as though they have chosen to descend from their heaven to haunt the boulevard, to coax the hungry and demented. Or maybe this is simply their way of watching the final act of their lives' drama: not their release from the prison of life (O, blessed moment!), but the intimacy of their own… -
United Egg Producers, a digression
1 Nov 2009 | 12:01 amNow, regardless of what a certain site would have you believe, we spend very little time bashing the free-range movement (or addressing it at all). While we insist that many free-range establishments are not appreciably different from their counterparts, we will stipulate that in some circumstances, animals are better off living under free-range conditions than those found on "conventional" farms. Moreover, speaking pragmatically, we concur that some free-range provisions or laws might be necessary steps on the way toward true change.That said, let's take a closer look at the issue.The United… -
Pig Roast and Halloween Party
30 Oct 2009 | 12:01 amNothing to be afraid of here, with this sample Halloween pig-roast-and-party invitation. It's just a pig-witch, smiling at the thought of her own roasting skin and flesh. While grasping a barbecue fork in her deformed clawlike hand. And sinking in the mud, making us wonder whether she'll drown before she can be shot in the head with a bolt gun.Kids! Come back! It'll be fun!Why are you crying?(Happy Halloween.)
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vegalicious recipes
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Vegan Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Cookie Crust and Bourbon Sauce
6 Nov 2009 | 12:33 pmThis is a pumpkin pie for the big girls and boys. The spicy cookie crust and the bourbon sauce make a nice alternative to the traditional pumpkin pie. Yield: 1 pie Ingredients: For the crust: 2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs (alternatively Speculaas) 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 6 tablespoons vegan margarine, melted For the Pie: 2 cups pumpkin puree 1 cup soy cream or soy milk 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons egg replacements 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon molasses 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground dry ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon allspice 1… -
Ground Cherry & Chamomile Jam
4 Nov 2009 | 2:57 pmWhat a lovely mixture of flavors this tasty jam has. We offer a vegan version, without honey, yet full of the sweet sour flavor of the ground cherry and the mild aromatic flavor of chamomile. I think this has become our favorite jam, even over raspberry. Ground Cherries are known by various names like Cape Gooseberries or Physalis, and this year we grew them for the first time in our garden. Yield: 2 cups Ingredients: 3 cups ground cherries, removed from husks and washed 2&1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup water 1/2-1 lemon, juiced 1 cup chamomile tea Directions: Remove the ground cherries from… -
Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Soup
2 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pmThe yummy tastes of the Mediterranean all in one tasty soup. This was quick and easy to make as well. It was delicious on a chilly fall day. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 med eggplant, cut into small cubes 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup water 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1-2 tablespoon Italian seasonings juice of 1/2 lime or lemon 1/4 cup nutritional yeast salt and pepper to taste Italian seasoned croutons Directions: Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the onions and begin to saute. As the onions begin to soften, add the… -
Review: Vegan steamed dumplings
28 Oct 2009 | 12:45 pmWhile visiting the “Gardens of the Worlds” in Berlin, we enjoyed steamed dumplings at a Chinese tea house. I have been looking forward to making them when we got back home. I followed the instructions at Riceagain to make the dough for the dumplings, and made a nice vegan filling using grated carrots, finely sliced Chinese cabbage, mung bean sprouts, a leek, sliced, and a small package of mung bean noodles cooked and cut in small pieces. We steamed the dumplings in a bamboo steamer. They were delicious. We enjoyed them with a traditional Asian dipping sauce made from tamari,… -
Maple Almond Fig Galette with Vegan Maple Mascarpone
26 Oct 2009 | 1:27 pmThe flavors of fall. Maple syrups enhances the lovely tastes of figs and almonds with these simple galettes. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: 3 sheets ready made frozen vegan puff pastry, thawed 3 tablespoons maple syrup 4 tablespoons almond meal (ground almonds) 3-4 figs, sliced 1/4 cup soy yogurt 2 tablespoons cashew nut butter 2 teaspoons maple syrup Directions: Preheat the oven to 200 C / 392 F. Place the thawed pastry sheets on a workspace. Using a saucer, cut the pastry into a round form. Do this twice, one circle for each pastry sheet. Place the circles on a cookie sheet lined with baking…
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VeganWorld Ezine - Articles - NEWS
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The Best of the Hair Treatment Options
7 Nov 2009 | 1:32 amHair loss is quite prevalent among the masses thriving in the current generation Hair loss treatment options are, likewise, present in abundance -
The Causes of Acne and the Feasible Treatment Options
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What Makes The Difference Between Great And Useless?
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Effective Medical Treatments For Acne For Clear Skin
6 Nov 2009 | 1:16 pmIf you have tried home remedies and haven’t been able to successfully control your acne then it is time to talk with your doctor or a dermatologist about starting medical treatment for your acne There are several options available to you and your doctor can help you determine which treatment option is the best for your skin needs and situation -
Blood Pressure Kit - An Indispensable Doctor
6 Nov 2009 | 8:49 amBlood pressure kit is regarded as a must as it is an indispensable doctor offering 24x7 services Recently, owing to severe physical and emotional stress panic attacks get triggered
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The Professional Vegan
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Monday's Vegan Suit: T Tahari Suit
12 Oct 2009 | 10:23 amYet another suit via Nordstrom. I just noticed this suit on the website, though in browsing through a couple Nordstrom stores last week, I noted that Elie Tahari now is designing a line exclusively for Nordstrom (as I gather). This T Tahari suit is comprised of a jacket and matching pants, both in the pictured black. The jacket has three buttons, my favorite number of buttons for a jacket, and the pants have a slight wide leg to add to the classic look of the suit.The suit is made from polyester, viscose, rayon, and elastane. The jacket is a reasonable $98; find it here. The pants are an also… -
Vacation!
5 Oct 2009 | 5:32 amThe Professional Vegan is on vacation . . . for a whole week . . . will return next Monday. -
Vegan Purchase: Coat and Sweatshirt
29 Sep 2009 | 7:00 amIn place of Tuesday's work-appropriate clothing item and Wednesday's vegan shoes or bag, as I am out of town for a couple days, check out these two items I recently bought at Ann Taylor Loft, which seems to have emerged from a lull of three or four years.First, from Ann Taylor Loft's new "Lounge" collection, I purchased the "Rib Trim Cowl Neck" top in the black (it is pictured in the pewter melange). It is made from cotton and is very, very soft and comfortable. Though it technically is "lounge" wear, this item is as nice or nicer than many tops, sweatshirts, and sweaters: I would feel… -
Monday's Vegan Suit: Semantiks Check Suit on Sale
28 Sep 2009 | 5:04 amI seem to gravitate towards Nordstrom suits, especially Semantiks. As such, I had told myself I would blog a suit from a different store this week. However, that was until I read that Nordstrom has Semantiks' "Travel Size" check suit on sale. The jacket features a removable fabric flower accenting one shoulder, ruched patch pockets, and a rounded hem. I think I would remove the fabric flower, though I'm sure some will think that is the suit's best feature. The jacket pairs with trousers with the same hounds tooth check made in Semantiks' classic trouser cut.The suit is made from polyester,… -
Sleep Lairs and a Cave Bookcase
25 Sep 2009 | 8:10 amOn Wednesday (Sept 23), the Wall Street Journal featured on the front page of its personal journal section an article titled, "Pimp My Bed: The Male Sleep Lair." Though I guess designers are targeting these "sleep lairs" to men (for an example, see below picture taken from article), I expect they would be equally useful to and enjoyable by women, professional and otherwise. Though I find it a bit off-putting that the WSJ deemed these contraptions "male," and thereby seemingly only (or appropriately only) for men, I think the actual products are very interesting and wanted to post.Somewhat…
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Animal Person
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On Going Vegan
1 Nov 2009 | 9:39 amFirst I have to say that my husband and I were in our courtyard last night, with wine, vegan pizza with shiitakes, portobellos and chanterelles (still working through that five-pound bag of Daiya cheese), and Diana Krall playing. It was about 8:30 and we had seen 100+ kids in search of treats. Though the youngins had some interesting costumes, I must say that their parents easily topped them, demonstrating both creativity and a complete inability to be embarrassed. I neglected to take the camera into the courtyard in the beginning, though I did bring the hounds and their beds. Violet was… -
On "EATING ANIMALS" by Jonathan Safran Foer
26 Oct 2009 | 4:15 amI immensely enjoyed "EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED" (even on the big screen) and eagerly anticipated "EATING ANIMALS" (Little, Brown 2009) by Jonathan Safran Foer. His writing is beautiful, though I do have to admit that I haven't seen "shit" and its variations so frequently in one printed piece in quite a while. Ever, in fact. The good news is that if you know someone who needs to be schooled on all of the sordid details of factory farming, and appreciates good writing, this is a great book. Also, if, like me, you know someone who appreciates the things we do with language to mask the reality of… -
Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home Coming to Orlando
25 Oct 2009 | 6:16 amFrom the makers of Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home is finally here! After a successful world premiere screening at the Moondance Film Festival in Boulder CO, where our film won the "Spirit of Moondance" Best Feature Documentary award, we are going to the Orlando Film Festival in Orlando, Florida on Thursday, Nov. 5th. As many of you know, this documentary is a story of transformation and healing that explores the awakening conscience of several people who grew up in traditional farming culture and who have now come to question the basic assumptions of… -
Everything in Moderation?
24 Oct 2009 | 5:33 amYou may recall me writing about TD, my tax-resisting, raw-food eating, no-TV watching, parachuting-into-nuclear reactor(ing?) boyfriend of over 20 years ago. He was particularly talented at the conversation stopper: a succinct response to something that people found so shocking that the conversation would stop. Sometimes permanently.I recall one day when his sister-in-law was speaking with him about what she was feeding her children, and it wasn't a vegan-centered conversation. I think it was about hot dogs. TD, of course, wasn't too keen on hot dogs for nutritional reasons at the very least. -
On Changes in What Americans Are Attending To
18 Oct 2009 | 6:12 amI've been out of every loop I used to be in because my work outside of veganism and animal rights came a-calling in a most critical way. As a result, for the first time in my life I've been living like many working people do: I get up early and rush around to make breakfast for myself and my husband and the three creatures, prepare lunches for my husband and myself (all vegan, of course) and then drive 1.5 hours--which is environmentally criminal--to an office that is so cold that most people use space heaters. It's been 92 degrees outside, by the way.It's humbling to experience all of this…
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Vegan Fusion
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Cardio Health E-book Now Available!
6 Nov 2009 | 1:17 pmPure Wellness Series: Cardiovascular Health takes what you think you know about heart health and turns it inside out. This e-book celebrates the achievements of the cardiovascular warriors in medicine who decided to buck the system and change how we think about cardiovascular wellness. The e-book features 20 vegan heart healthy recipes by award winning Vegan Fusion chefs and contains exclusive coupons for featured products at Pure Prescriptions. Visit Here to Order Now Only $3.97 All proceeds from the e-book go to the Healthy Ohana Foundation The Healthy Ohana Foundation was formed to… -
Vegan Fusion Chef Services
6 Nov 2009 | 1:13 pmAre you looking to incorporate more healthy foods into your life? Blossoming Lotus Chefs and authors Mark Reinfeld and Jennifer Murray We have over 20 years of experience preparing delicious natural foods, specializing in living foods ♥ Custom-created meals for pick up or delivered to your home ♥ Private classes and healthy lifestyle training ♥ Specializing in live food cuisine ♥ One-on-one supervised cleanses and fasts ♥ Using fresh organic and locally grown ingredients Ask about our mainland private chef services! Contact us at info@veganfusion.com or call 808-822-0820 for a free… -
Raw Food Class on Kaua’i
6 Nov 2009 | 1:08 pmFun with the dehydrator! Learn from Blossoming Lotus founding chef Mark Reinfeld the basics of using the dehydrator to create crackers, pizza and granola. You will also learn how to create nut milks and cheeses. When: Saturday, December 5th 3-6pm Where: Wailua Homesteads Cost: $65/person includes recipes and tasting Recipes include: Pesto Pizza Herbed Flax Crackers Cashew Cheese Orange Cranberry Granola Almond Milk Spaces are limited. Contact Mark at mark@veganfusion.com or call 808-822-0820 by Wednesday November 25th to register. -
Mornin’ Fruit Bowl – Vegan Crunk Reviews The 30-Minute Vegan
3 Nov 2009 | 11:39 pmMornin’ Fruit Bowl For some reason, when I get new cookbooks, I always make the ridiculously easy recipes first. You know, the recipes that are so simple, you kinda wonder why you even need a recipe. Even though those sorts of easy meals are common sense, I’m always intrigued by simple recipe ideas that I couldn’t have thought up on my own. Take for example, this Walnut Fruit Bowl from 30 Minute Vegan: It’s just mango, banana, a few frozen blackberries, walnuts, and soymilk. That’s it. The recipe actually called for fresh figs, but I subbed blackberries… -
Raw Cinnamon Rolls – recipe from The 30-Minute Vegan
26 Oct 2009 | 3:00 amRaw Cinnamon Rolls courtesy of The 30-Minute Vegan This is one of the best recipes from our new book, The 30-Minute Vegan. These puppies were a huge hit at our bakery in Kaua`i. The rolling technique is best carried out with the use of a silpat (silicon baking sheet) or teflex sheet (used in dehydrators), but feel free to use a regular baking sheet with parchment paper. You’ll also need a food processor. Cashews can be substituted for the coconut butter in the icing if you cannot find it or you don’t have a taste for coconut. Makes 12 rolls 2 cups raw buckwheat groats (not kasha)…
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The Urban Housewife
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You're missing out!
4 Nov 2009 | 1:34 amIf you haven't noticed, the party has moved to TheUrbanHousewife.com!Update those links & RSS Feeds already, so you don't miss things like, Tokyo A Go Go, my guide to vegan dining in Japan!What are you waiting for?TheUrbanHousewife.com!TheUrbanHousewife.com!TheUrbanHousewife.com! -
TheUrbanHousewife.com is live & waiting for you!
6 Oct 2009 | 2:56 pmYou've reached a blog that has been disconnected and is no longer in service..wait, yes it IS in service, but it's been moved to TheUrbanHousewife.com!Please update your links, your RSS feed, your Rolodex, or whatever you need to get yourself over to the new & improved home of The Urban Housewife.Now, get out of here! SCRAM! -
Please head over to TheUrbanHousewife.com!
6 Oct 2009 | 2:54 pmDon't forget, The Urban Housewife has MOVED!Please update your links & head over to where the fun is.For those of you having issues subscribing to the feed of the new blog, try deleting the old link first, then subscribing to the new blog!Thank you for your support! -
Vegan in Sacramento, Farm Sanctuary's Walk for Farm Animals, & Austin bound!
15 Sep 2009 | 1:39 amPlease head over to my new blog at TheUrbanHousewife.com, where you'll find this post & more! A few weeks ago I found myself in Sacramento, once again informing people about circus cruelty, & took the chance to check out some local vegan dining options!An inexpensive & tasty option is Mati's Indian Express in Natomas. Mati's has a great selection of vegan options that are clearly marked, including the elusive vegan Naan! I opted to share two combo platters with friends, which contain your any choice of two items with rice & naan, for only $5. We had the Channa Masala, Mix… -
Fresno Vegan Options, Strummer's Labor Day, & Vegans on TV!
9 Sep 2009 | 1:12 amPlease head over to my new blog at TheUrbanHousewife.com, where you'll find this post & more! Here I go again, missing my weekly blog post! I almost missed this one as well, but I thought I'd throw in a mini update, until I have time to make a proper post next week.Last week, I was in the Fresno area, hence the missing post. Now, Fresno isn't exactly on the list of vegan destinations, but I'm happy to say I found a decent little spot with vegan cupcakes & food options! Charlotte's Bakery serves up rotating vegan cupcake options daily. We tried 5 flavors when we were there; Red Velvet,…
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We Like It Raw
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Dr. Doris Taylor: Meditation yields largest increase in stem cell creation she's ever seen
2 Nov 2009 | 11:55 amSpeaking of Faith's host, Krista Tippett, interviewed leading stem cell researcher Dr. Doris Taylor about role of stem cells in healing the body. The following is an exchange that blew my mind:Stem Cells, Untold StoriesMs. Tippett: Talk to me about the experiment you did with Matthieu Ricard, who is a famous French philosopher Buddhist who's worked with the Dalai Lama.Dr. Taylor: Right. And …Ms. Tippett: Oh, and he's said to be the happiest man alive, I think.Dr. Taylor: Yes. He's written a book called Happiness.Ms. Tippett: Right.Dr. Taylor: He's doing some studies with some people at the… -
Spirulina Salad with Courtney Pool
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Crazy Sexy Love
23 Oct 2009 | 5:15 amI want to give some major love to Crazy Sexy Life and Kris Carr. They are really killin it over there with some of the most fantastic holistic health content I've ever seen.If you haven't been there recently, def check it out sometime.crazysexylife.com -
Philip McCluskey's Rockstar Birthday Party in NYC
22 Oct 2009 | 9:08 amHey NYC Tribe!It's time to do things BIG again in NYC. I'm taking nice venue, dope music, tons of hotties, lots of amazing food... You know, NYC RawkStar Style!This time we're celebrating Philip McCluskey's birthday and how far our little NYC Tribe has come in the last 2 years.Yes... I know Philip McCluskey is a Scorpio who loves to be showered with attention and love, but shit, I say let's use that as an excuse to get together anyway!Full details listed below, hope you can make it out.Philip's Rockstar Birthday PartySo you want to party like a rockstar? Join us on Nov 7th and part it up in… -
Alicia Silverstone pimps her new book, raw foods and Café Gratitude
22 Oct 2009 | 6:07 amHow awesome is it that the host has been to Café Gratitude?Maybe next time the crew rolls through we'll run into to Ms. Silverstone!p.s. The whole segment is vegan, but not raw but now raw, but who cares!
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Groovy Vegetarian
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Cool Alert: Coasters Made From Recycled PC Motherboards
4 Nov 2009 | 6:21 pmJust found out about MotherboardGifts.net, an awesome gift shop where everything is made from recycled pc motherboards. Including these really cool coasters. The recycled pc motherboard coasters are visually stunning and would make a great conversation piece on any table. I love the design as well, these look pretty well put together and well crafted. I’m a wanna-be geek and as such love things like this. They have so much more than coasters though – they have adorable heart-shaped pendants, business card cases, gift certificates and lots more. How about you? Like this type of eco… -
Just Added GV To The Uber Cool Blogs By Latinas Directory
3 Nov 2009 | 6:54 pmI wanted to give a shout out to Monique who created a pretty awesome Latina Blogs Directory on Blogger. If you’re of Hispanic descent and own or run a blog, be sure to stop by and add yourself. Its free and it’s a really cool directory to be a part of. Monique did an outstanding job on the design as well. I’ve never seen a directory created using the Blogger.com platform. Nice job! Got a sec? Go have a look at the Latina Blogs Directory and/or follow Monique on Twitter @BlogsByLatina Let me know what you think? -
81 Vegetarian Caribbean Recipes To Flavor Your Holiday Meals
3 Nov 2009 | 7:18 amWith the holidays around the corner, some of you will want to expand on your menu and try something different. How about Latin-inspired vegetarian cuisine? Over at IVU they have an awesome collection of over 80 vegetarian Caribbean recipes you might want to take a look at. It’s quite an extensive list and the countries represented include Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Barbados and Cuba. With the island of Puerto Rico also in the mix. Below are just a few of the many vegetarian recipes at IVU. Enjoy! APPETIZERS * Chile On Baked Sweet Potato * Tostones (fried plantains) * Mojo… -
Where To Score Morningstar Farms Coupons
10 Oct 2009 | 11:02 amLots of you come to my blog looking for coupons on different vegetarian products, especially the popular Boca Burgers. So I figured you would most likely be interested in Morningstar Coupons as well. The best place to find Morningstar Farms Coupons that I know of is eBay. They aren’t available all the time, so you have to sort of continuously look, but I’ve already done that for you. As of today there is one seller who has a series of .75 cent off coupons on Morningstar Farms products. Grab some while you can! These go very fast. (click here for morningstar coupons) The cool thing… -
Ketchup Costume Makes A Great Couples Costume, If You Add Mustard
30 Sep 2009 | 3:54 pmLooking for a great couples food costume for Halloween? Then you can’t go wrong as ketchup and mustard. This is a classic couples costume and if you want to tickle the funny bone, the full body adult ketchup bottle and mustard bottle is perfect. Not only do these look great, they are easy to put on and easy to wear. No mess, no fuss. Slip on, slip off. The Ketchup Adult Costume is comprised of a conical ketchup-top hat and a printed tunic that looks just like a ketchup bottle. It’s one size fits most and the black pants, shirt and shoes are sold separately. What’s the best…
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# Tasty Recipes
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Moong Daal Halwa
21 Oct 2009 | 12:53 amMoong ki dal ka seera or halwa is a diwali special sweet, as its made as a bhog for prayers of divas on the eve of Deepawali in our marwari customs. This authentic Rajasthani recipe is very popular in winter in wedding dinners too. This was the first time i made it, as till now i never ever dared to make this labour intensive and high in calories sweet. I remember my mom making it, and her hands, red, after stirring it continously for so long (she used to make the delicious halwa in huge quantity, as we as kids used to love it, and needn't to be calorie consicious then).. Every year i used to… -
Yogurt Salad
13 Oct 2009 | 1:11 amFor a healthy balanced diet we do need to incorporate some salad varieties in our diet. Having same salad daily too won't help us much. And as, nowadays we do eat a lot of spicy as well as junk food, so a great way to cool our stomach is a Yogurt based salad, and that too with a combination of cucumbers, is the best to cool ourselves. This salad goes perfectly with our indian food. We can say its a sort of Tzatziki , a Greek starter dish, which basically contains cucumber with yogurt, olive and herb dressing as its main ingredients...It itself is quite filling, so can be made for light meals… -
Pickled onions
7 Oct 2009 | 12:24 amWhenever i used to go to resturants , was always fascinated by these red small cute onions, and liked them a lot. By tasting it i could only understand that they are vinegar soaked, but how??, Can i do it at home?? howa'z the color so bright red?? So just browsed , and got to know that as simple they look, they are as simple to make, and can be stored for later use too...The seasonings can also be varied as per your taste, so enjoy these pickled onions...Ingredients:Shallots 10 -15 in numberSugar 2 tspWhole black pepper 10-12Bay leaves 2-3Cinnamon 1 pieceWhite rice vinegar 1/2 cupBeetroot,… -
Aloo tikki chaat..
2 Oct 2009 | 2:18 amFew weeks back invited some of my friends for dinner, so thought of making chat in starters, and guess what, they came out perfect (though they turned out to be too filling). For making tikki chat, if you think of making everything from scratch, than indeed we feel it's a long long process, but as i already had my tamarind as well as green chutney ready in my fridge, and one of the dish in the main course as chole itself, so it was a lot easier... :). Even though, if it needs to be done at one go, still its worth the effort.Ingredients:For Aloo Tikki:Potatoes 5 largeBread Slices 2 -3Garam… -
Kheer, Rice Pudding, Indian sweet
14 Sep 2009 | 1:31 amIts been quite some time that i posted any recipe, and all is due to the fact that i don't get enough time to blog. I do have lots of snaps of recipes that i do make, but couldn't blog about them. So now when i had time , though of posting some sweet recipe.Recently have been regularly watching ,"Yeah rista kya kahlata hain", in Star plus; and seeing Akshara making kheer for more then 2 episodes.. ;), though of making myself too. And then on the eve of rakhi got the occassion to make this. So here it comes, with the measurements... :) "100 gram chawal aur 150 gram shakkar, char logon ke…
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Veg Inspirations
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Cilantro Flavored Moong Bean Salad
2 Nov 2009 | 7:42 amSalads when made right, can be such an invaluable resource in maintaining a healthy diet. But in addition to their health benefits, their visual appeal on any dinner table is not to be under... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Home Remedies for Cold
22 Oct 2009 | 12:38 pmWith the temperatures dropping rapidly, it seems like the weather is in a hurry to go from summer to winter with no intention to stop for fall in between. We are already facing frost advisories and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Lemon flavored Corn Salad
7 Oct 2009 | 7:40 pmHealth experts recommend that we eat all the colors of vegetables and fruits each day. This is easier said than done, trying to include all colors of vegetables and fruits in each week itself can be... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Vegan Instant Semolina crepes enhanced with flax.....
29 Sep 2009 | 3:57 amPhew ! What a lengthy title.... I think this one has to have set the record for being the longest title on this site:-) Rava dosai or semolina crepes are light and lacy crepes made usually for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Spiced Curry Leaves Powder ( Karvapillai Podi )
21 Sep 2009 | 8:53 amCurry leaves are aromatic dark and shiny leaves used in Indian cooking and is an integral part of a lot of curries, hence the apt name, curry leaves, I guess :-) For generations Indian families have... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Hungry Hungry Veganos
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Quick update
31 Oct 2009 | 11:49 amSorry for the lack of posts. Sorry to the companies that we are supposed to do reviews of their products. I will post those soon. And the contests/giveaways that go along with them. Look forward to reviews of Go Max Go candy bars and Sweet and Sarah marshmallows (and giveaways of both as well). After that posting may be sparse or nonexistent for a while. Thank you to all of our readers/commenters over the last year. -
Luna and Larry’s Coconut Bliss Winners!
10 Oct 2009 | 8:21 pmThe random winner is “I’ve never had the opportunity to try Coconut Bliss, so I’ll have to hope for luck of the draw…and wow, chocolate hazelnut fudge sounds heavenly. Comment by Bekki — October 4, 2009 @ 10:56 AM” The most creative winner is “My favorite flavor of Coconut Bliss is the dark chocolate and I enjoy it with some organic locally grown raspberries and a glass of Malbec wine on the side. It’s the ultimate indulgence! Comment by Sarah — October 1, 2009 @ 12:18 AM “ Thanks to all of you that commented and entered the contest. There… -
Off the Waffle (Remembering Eugene – Pt. 4)
6 Oct 2009 | 7:07 pmOne of the things Wozzie misses most about Eugene is all the COLOR in the neighborhoods near the original Veganos headquarters on West Broadway. It would be hard to walk too far without coming across some funky art or a brightly painted home. It just had personality and style. So to walk a few blocks and find this in the middle of what was otherwise a residential street, well, it just makes sense for Eugene. Ladies and Gentlemen, Off the Waffle: Although we only got to go there a few times before we headed East (and then back West AGAIN), it quickly became a favorite. A fun little place owned… -
á Vegano’s take on Eeny Meeny Chili Beany On Toast from “Vegan á Go-Go!”
5 Oct 2009 | 7:19 pmTonight for dinner I made Eeny Meeny Chili Beany On Toast from Vegan á Go-Go! (originally from La Dolce Vegan I believe) but as usual I made my own changes and it is a bit different (different amount of items and included some items not in the recipe). The original can be found online if you do a search but I am not going to post it here. 1 15 oz can chili beans (including liquid) 1 15 oz can black beans (including liquid) 1 Tbsp Mexican chili powder 1 Tbsp Brown sugar 1 tsp Onion powder 1 tsp Garlic powder 1 tsp Pepper 1 tsp Paprika 1 tsp Cumin 1/4 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper… -
Wandering Goat: A “Wanderful Goatoo” (Remembering Eugene – Pt. 3)
4 Oct 2009 | 9:31 pmOne of our favorite places ever is Wandering Goat in Eugene,Oregon. Sadly, we no longer live there and can just get on our bikes and be there in 10 minutes. I am reminiscing because my 4 year Veganniversary is on October 10 and last year on my Veganniversary we stopped at the Wandering Goat for some Danishes and hot drinks. AND Woz surprised me with an awesome Wandering Goat mug that I love. I haven’t used it much recently,but when I was on a coffee kick I used it all the time. We were told there are some very good places to get coffee here in Albuquerque so I hope to use it soon .
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vegansaurus!
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Paul Shapiro of HSUS appeared on CNN discussing the atrocities...
6 Nov 2009 | 4:29 pmPaul Shapiro of HSUS appeared on CNN discussing the atrocities taking place at a Maine veal plant. Love to see this kind of stuff in the mainstream media! -
Vegan grilled cheese a possibility!
6 Nov 2009 | 3:18 pmThe American is a new grilled cheese restaurant opening in South Park (January-ish, we gather?), and we have heard through the grapevine that some vegan options may be included in the final menu. Currently, vegan grilled cheese is only available in SF at Ike’s Place. Follow them on Twitter to stay apprised for now! -
JSF mania, regal vegan dining, tons of recipes, horrible tragedy and more in this week's (bipolar) link-o-rama!
6 Nov 2009 | 1:08 pmTODAY! That’s Friday, Nov. 6: Jonathan Safran Foer is having a book signing at UC Berkeley at 7 p.m. in the Multicultural Center! Woo!! On Sunday, Nov. 8 at noon King of Ughs David Chang and Ubuntu’s vegetarian betrayer Jeremy Fox will appear in conversation with each other at Omnivore Books (3885 Cesar Chavez St. at Church Street). New York Times columnist (and co-author of His Majesty of Shut Up, David Chang’s new book) Peter Meehan will moderate. JSF makes a modern Modest Proposal to omnivores: how about some delicious dog? One of your Vegansaurs’ first solid foods was dog soup. -
Oh look! It’s a dog adopt-a-thon in the plaza at the foot...
6 Nov 2009 | 11:47 amOh look! It’s a dog adopt-a-thon in the plaza at the foot of Market Street! SO AWESOME! Oh wait…it’s um, Petco? You know, the place where pets go (to die!). And wait, those aren’t actually homeless pets, they are actually OTHER PEOPLE’S DOGS. One of the guys in shirts told us they were just borrowing the dogs for the demo and that they’d have “real” adoptable dogs at some other undisclosed time and location. Weirdly but I guess unsurprisingly, Petco isn’t authy enough to invite real rescue groups with ACTUAL homeless dogs to help shill their crappy wares. We have it on good… -
We need an Animal Protection Liaison
5 Nov 2009 | 4:17 pmA what? An Animal Protection Liaison, as proposed by the Humane Society of the United States, would “work with the executive agencies and Congress to advance animal protection policies.” Simple, right? Yes! HSUS has already written a Change Agenda for Animals, a set of 100 guidelines for improving the lives of our nation’s animals, both domesticated and wild; the APL would help ensure those guidelines are followed. Look, this puppy gets the best care ever, I mean, he has damn hell ass Secret Service agents to protect him. And he is ONE SMALLISH DOG. What about dogs born in puppy mills?
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Incredible Smoothies
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Mint Chocolate Smoothie Recipe With Cacao
5 Nov 2009 | 7:08 pmHere is a delicious, nutritious and decadent green smoothie that chocolate lovers will fall in love with. Mint Chocolate Smoothie Recipe – 2 whole bananas, peeled – 1/4 cup cacao nibs (or 1/8 cup cacao powder) – 10 small, fresh mint leaves – 1/4 avocado (optional, to thicken if desired) – 4 ounces of water Blend ingredients in a blender until smooth. Makes approximately 8-12 ounces. Nutrition Information Calories: 494 Fat: 21 grams Protein: 8 grams Carbohydrates: 74.5 grams Calcium: 4% daily value (DV) Vitamin A: 5% DV Vitamin C: 61% DV Nutrient Manipulation This… -
Happy Parsley Green Smoothie With Coconut, Pear and Mango
3 Nov 2009 | 7:50 amThis recipe was submitted by Melanie Ellingsen. I was anxious to try this green smoothie because I love Thai coconuts and mango and it just sounded delicious. It was! Happy Parsley Smoothie Recipe – ½ bunch parsley, stems cut – 2 small pears – 1 Thai coconut, meat and water – ¾ cup mango Blend ingredients in a blender until smooth. Makes approximately 32 ounces. This smoothie has a sweet tropical flavor. Coconut and mango blend so well together while pear and parsley make this smoothie both sweet and refreshing. Nutrition Information Calories: 454 Fat: 4.3 grams… -
Sunrise Surprise – Apple, Red Grape and Red Pepper Smoothie
2 Nov 2009 | 6:29 pmA reader, Elle, sent in this recipe for us to try. I have never used bell peppers in a smoothie before and I was curious to try this one. I gathered my ingredients and was pleasantly surprised at this brilliantly colored, orange-red smoothie! It was delicious and sweet. Sunrise Surprise – The Recipe – 2 handfulls of red grapes – 1 red pepper – 1 apple I added 4 ounces of water to my Blendtec blender which was enough to mix the ingredients with minimal water separation in the pitcher. I could probably have used a little less than 4 ounces. These are water-rich fruits so… -
Pomegranate Smoothie Recipes and Nutrition
29 Oct 2009 | 2:44 pmIt’s pomegranate season! If you’re looking for ideas on what to do with these fall and winter fruits, how about putting them in a green smoothie? Pomegranates add a rich flavor and extra dose of disease-fighting antioxidants. Health Benefits and Nutrition Pomegranates are a great source of vitamin C, B5, potassium, fiber and antioxidants. Studies suggest that regular consumption of pomegranates or its juice may reduce the risk of heart disease, reduce high blood pressure and inhibit viral infections. How To Use Pomegranate In A Smoothie The easiest way to use pomegranate in a… -
Carrot Apple Ginger Green Smoothie Recipe
27 Oct 2009 | 3:45 pmIf you are looking for a slightly spicy and delicious smoothie with powerful health benefits, try this carrot-ginger smoothie with greens and sweetened with apple! This immune-boosting green smoothie will help warm you up on a chilly autumn night! Recipe – 2 whole carrots – 1 whole apple, cored – 2 large handfuls of raw baby spinach – 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger root – 4-6 ounces of water Add ingredients to your blender and blend on high until thoroughly mixed. Nutrition Information Calories: 157 Fat: 0.6 grams Protein: 4 grams Carbohydrates: 36 grams…
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Raw Epicurean
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Peppercorn :: Herb of the Month
5 Nov 2009 | 12:30 amPiper nigrum, Schinus molle or Schinus terebinthifolius, Piper longum Peppercorn is one of the most popular of spices. It is universal in appeal; a must have staple in any kitchen. When pepper runs low in our house I don’t know who gets to the store quicker, me or my husband, neither one of us can image eating without it. A pinch or more adds hot taste without the “heat”. We use pepper in every type of recipe imaginable. Varieties Here’s the breakdown: Black, green, red, and white peppercorn are all from the same flowering vine plant, Piper Nigrum. Green peppercorn is… -
A Closer Look at Biochemistry through the Specs of Psycho - Philosophy
1 Nov 2009 | 8:15 amPhotography and Text by Omid Jaffai With the environment degrading more and more each day to overuse and genetic engineering tampering with our food supply and future, it is no wonder raw food is becoming a simple conscious choice in every day society. When we take the time to separate our emotions (a systematic interaction of neurons channeling and mixing of our memories, imaginations and the complexities of fibers) we end up feeding our bodies according to the way we feel, and thus our chemistry becomes accustomed to these types of nutritional mixologies and the result is outstanding at… -
Carrot Cake Smoothie
26 Oct 2009 | 4:01 pmThis morning I decided to take stock of the fruits and vegetables we have one hand. I glanced at the dining room table and took a mental snap shot of the apples, oranges, and plums in a bowl looking like a pretty still-life. Walking over to the refrigerator, I opened the door and taking a good look inside, I spotted two bags of recently forgotten carrots. We just bought them last week with a plan to make fresh carrot juice every other day. Our intentions were good, but somehow we plain forgot about those carrots. [I blame it on our busy schedules]. I gave a considerable amount of thought… -
Nwenna Kai :: An Interview and Giveaway
23 Oct 2009 | 10:24 pmIt has been months in the making, and finally, I am happy to post this interview with Nwenna Kai. She is an eco-entrepreneur, lecturer, food activist, raw vegan chef and instructor who has authored her first book, The Goddess of Raw Foods, but her accomplishments don’t stop there. In 2007, Nwenna was the recipient of the Elizabeth Dole Young Entrepreneurial Grant from the organization Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) for her work as a health and wellness eco-entrepreneur. She is the previous owner of Taste of the Goddess Cafe, a raw vegan restaurant that was based in Los Angeles. -
Cacao Nib Carob Cookies
21 Oct 2009 | 1:42 amOnce upon a time when I was about 8 years old I remember I didn’t care for chocolate, especially chocolate chip cookies. Imagine the shock of my friend’s mother who pulled out a batch of piping hot chocolate chips cookies only for me to refuse them. I’m sure she thought I was a strange child. I made up for lost chocolate chip cookie eating time later in my teens years. No one had to twist my arm to eat them or other chocolate goodies. And, after I indulged, I became a balanced chocolate lover: I didn’t overindulge [ok sometimes] and I didn’t deprived myself…
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Chinese Vegetarian Recipes
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Top 10 Vegetarian Ingredients (Part 2)
6 Nov 2009 | 2:31 amFor the first 4 vegetarian ingredients in this Top 10, please go to this post for the part 1. Where you will find some truths and facts about soybean, cauliflower, tomato and spinach. 5. Nuts Nuts refer to the seed foods that are rich in vegetable fat and oil, such as peanut, sesame, walnut, cashew nut, acorn, [...] -
Top 10 Favorite Vegetarian Ingredients (Part 1)
5 Nov 2009 | 12:23 am1. Soybean and soybean Products Soybean is the one crop that is the richest in protein which is also of the highest quality. According to official measurements, the protein content of the dried soybean is up to 40%. The soybean of higher quality even contains up to about 50%. This content of protein is equivalent to twice [...] -
Stir Fried Cabbage with Tomatoes
4 Nov 2009 | 5:15 amIntroduction: Today, I am going to introduce to you a stir fry recipe for cabbage that I didn’t know who invented. I also forgot when and where I tasted it and from whom I have learned it. Forgive me if the inventor reads this! The combination of tomato and cabbage is amazing. This way, the vinegar can [...] -
Spicy Eggplant Shreds
3 Nov 2009 | 12:40 amIntroduction: I can not deny that I have introduced many eggplant recipes on this website already, including stir-fried eggplant (e.g. today’s spicy eggplant), deep fried eggplant, etc. However, eggplant is a vegetable that my girlfriend loves and the Chinese people eat everyday. There are even several kinds of eggplants available in the market. So I have to [...] -
5 Reasons To Choose Vegetarian Recipes
2 Nov 2009 | 12:53 amReason One: Compared with meat eaters, vegetarians have lower level of blood fats due to the intake of more fibrin. Therefore, they have a less chance of suffering from cardiovascular diseases and cancers. The proportion of them who are overweight is also smaller. Reason Two: The vegetarian foods and the nutrition that are contained in them [...]
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Your Daily Vegan
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You can link your own way
5 Nov 2009 | 8:33 amDr. McDougall’s Soups are vegan. They don’t sell these by me but they may by you… This Boston Globe journalist was happy to learn that “no sacrifice needed for the vegan pizza” because, it was “surprisingly good.” Maybe someday we can break that myth that vegan food is tasteless…. Another reporter who was surprised to learn that “”vegan” could be synonymous with the word “delicious” when it comes to desserts.” Sharon Valencik, author of Sweet Utopia: Simply Stunning Vegan Desserts, offers up some recipes… -
YDV Sanctuary Spotlight: Chenoa Manor
5 Nov 2009 | 8:17 am“There is a Chinese saying that says, those who say it cannot be done, should not stand in the way of those who are actually doing it. Every day, Chenoa Manor is making a difference. We are actually doing it.” Those are the words of Dr. Rob Teti, founder and Executive Director at Chenoa Manor Animal Sanctuary, and they couldn’t be more true. Chenoa Manor Animal Sanctuary is home to more than 200 animals, most were either neglected, abused, or on their way to slaughter before they were rescued. And now these animals play an important role working with disadvantaged… -
Presenting ~ Winners in Cuteness
4 Nov 2009 | 8:33 amWe had such a blast getting submissions for our spooky Halloween Costume Contest for Companion Animals. So many cute animals, with great costumes but only 2 could win. Note: I realized after we had our submissions that I wasn’t able to pick just 2 winners, I’m soft that way. The drawing was a random one, but the winners are totally deserving since they are adorable. First Place ~ The little skunk Seriously, like that pup is so cute I can barely stand it. I want to run up and snoogle with him/her on the hay…I’ve got a thing for hay- it’s a long story. … -
Jones Soda goes…tofurky?!
3 Nov 2009 | 8:06 amJones Soda, a Seattle based soda maker, has a new soda on it’s menu and it’s here for just a limited time. Tofurky and Gravy is the newest creation added to the Jones Soda family. The drink is based off of the Tofurky product, which is vegan and sugar free- and pretty darn tasty this time of year. This is pretty bizarre. Anyone going to try this? I’m not much for soda myself, but I’d love to see what this tastes like! Be sure to drop us a line if you try it and let us know how it tastes! via jonessoda.com Share/Save -
What’s on your bookshelf?
2 Nov 2009 | 10:19 amI noticed the other day that my collection of vegan reads is growing. They are multiplying like bunnies and have now taken over the bookcase by my desk, the other 6 bookcases are already overflowing with no room for more. My guess is that I’ll have to get a new bookcase, or break down and start building furniture with the larger volumes in my collection. One time, I went to an art exhibit that had a house built solely out of used phone books. It was massive and, quite frankly, awesome. And while I’m not quite there yet, I probably have enough for a small condo. …
