I thought this comic strip was fun and wanted to share. Sometimes hearing or reading information I have already heard but in a different way can really click with me or make more sense. This comic does that because it is straight forward and lacking the emotional baggage that can sometimes accompany vegany or animal […]
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As the story goes, Stephen grew up enjoying his moms legendary tofu steaks. Out of all the veg dishes in Helen’s repertoire, her tofu steaks were the most requested by friends and family. Stephen asked his mom if he could turn her specialty into a family business and she obliged, on one condition, ” if you […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. It is a perfect sunny day here and I am looking forward to Meatless edibles on the BBQ. Below is a recipe for a no bake, no fuss Summery dessert for tonight or any night. I would like to say I am sorry for not posting on Saturday and for posting late […]
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The other day I found a new-to-me package of breakfast pitas called Morning Rounds by the Ozery Bakery in Toronto. According to the Ozery site, “… our business is based upon this simple foundation: Our bodies deserve the best possible fuel. And our commitment to quality and service is at the core of our daily […]
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A video from Reasons to Go Veg.com popped into my inbox yesterday. It made me laugh out loud because it is so silly and wonderful. It is titled Reason #12 Pigs Are Smarter Than Dogs (except of course Sparky and Chloe). It is less than a minute and worth the watch. Enjoy. http://reasonstogovegan.com/ Have a […]
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I am a newbie sprouter and really enjoying it. It is easier and less expensive than I imagined it would be. It has been exciting and almost immediately satisfying to grow your own food on your kitchen counter in a mason jar. A good friend of Exploits and writer of the blog JL Goes Vegan, […]
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For Christmas I gave Sandy the most beautiful paella pan. It is huge. So huge in fact we could both sit in it and use it for sledding if we really wanted to. My not entirely subtle hope was that she would venture into making this Spanish sensation into a vegan dish one day soon. […]
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Outdoor parties and picnics are the perfect time to share non dairy, meatless edibles. Think potato salad or deli meat sitting in the sun. Here are three links to some of my fave Summertime eats. They are a tasty and easy way to share compassionate cuisine with those you love (or party with). All three […]
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This weekend we are going to a screening of May I Be Frank, a movie I have been eagerly waiting to see. Here is a scintillating description of the movie from their site and a link to the 2 minute trailer teaser. View: May I Be Frank Trailer May I Be Frank – A film About […]
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Shortly after the beginning of our vegan journey last year, Sandy and I attended a Vegan Retreat at the Leaven Center in west Michigan. It was an amazing weekend with new found best friends and some of the most sensational food I had ever experienced, each meal cooked together joyously and enjoyed like vegan royalty. […]
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