The following article was published on April 6, 2013 in the New York Times. It is about anti-whistleblower laws that have been proposed in several states throughout the US. What that means is that the proposed laws would make it nearly impossible to expose the rampant, egregious cruelty that is happening on so many factory […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. Enjoying Mexican food is one of my greatest pleasures. I love the collision of fresh flavors like cilantro and lime with the heat and warmth of peppers and spice. Sultry flavors like cumin, cayenne and cinnamon come together to create this beautiful dish that I think you are going to love. There […]
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I simply love snacking on warm edamame. I can and have eaten them by the bowl full. Edamame are soybeans that come in their own shell (for mad snacking) or shelled (think stir fry/salads/soup). They can be found in the freezer section of most grocery stores. You may boil them for a scant five minutes, […]
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This article from Hungry For Change found its way to my inbox yesterday. I read it and thought it was too important not to share. Some of it seems staggering to comprehend and even maddening to a point, that our dietary habits are being manipulated in laboratories for profit, at great expense to our health. […]
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Happy Meatless Tuesday. Lately I have been seeing and hearing a lot of info about grains not being healthy for you to consume, because they are too fibrous and difficult to digest. This includes whole grains and quinoa, which up until now have been staples in our vegan diet. Because this is contrary to everything […]
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Kale chips have exploded in popularity and can now be found almost anywhere. They are the new potato chip, the snack food of farmers markets and foodies everywhere. Kale chips are a bit expensive to purchase but deliciously inexpensive to make. I used to think that exceptional chips could only be produced in a kicked […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. I shared with you last week that I have been enjoying creating dishes with as few ingredients as possible. It is a departure from my usual kitchen sink approach to cooking. This recipe is a simpler, nut free version of my creamy Cauliflower Bake. One of the ingredients that is key in […]
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I have always believed the tell tale sign that you have crashed into mainstream stardom was if Saturday Night live bothered to poke fun of you in their show. Last weekend the vegans made it to SNL via Justin Timberlake. Here is the five minute skit called Veganville. It is worth the watch. It is […]
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Jewelry designer, vegan and creator of the Etsy shop Shades of Exaltation is crafting one-of-a-kind designs using wire and her own sense of whimsy. Jen’s pieces are personal, expressive and made just for you. Her Etsy site is teeming with original designs to choose from, including pieces of vegan jewelry. You also get to select your […]
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Recently I have been enjoying a more minimalistic way of eating than I am used to. It has been food, more simply. When I cook at home I treat our spice cabinet like a supermarket sweep and go crazy. I love spices, I love herbs and honestly, I love the challenge to combine them all. […]
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