Over the weekend I became a competitor in my first ever chili cook-off. The experience was a bit more intimidating that I had anticipated. The all-vegan competition was held at Sasha Farm, Michigan’s largest farm animal sanctuary. I kind of expected all of us to show up, cruelty-free crock pots in hand and hang out […]
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Yesterday I spent the day perfecting my entry for the Sasha Farm Vegan Chili Cook-Off. This is the first time I have ever entered a chili cook off and I am really excited. As much as I would like to bring home a ribbon, I am just thrilled to be attending an event where I […]
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Last weekend we attended a Spring open house at Sasha Farm, Michigan’s largest farm animal sanctuary. Our visit was so special that I wanted to share some of the photos and thoughts I had while there. I had the pleasure of meeting and loving Gandalf the turkey, a new resident and the most regal and […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. Today instead of a recipe I thought I would share a meatless experience with you. Last weekend we attended the annual vegan chili cook-off at Sasha Farm animal sanctuary. Sasha stands for Sanctuary and Safe Haven For Animals. They shelter over 200 animals including sheep, cows, pigs, turkeys and kitties. Every kind of […]
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I have begun to count the days until the Sasha Farms Animal Sanctuary Annual Vegan Chili Cook-off. Sasha Farms is the closest farm animal sanctuary to us. The chili cook off/fun day is one of the few times you can stroll through the farm meeting the animals and spending time on the land they call […]
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Until last Saturday, I had never been to a farm animal sanctuary. I have read about them, raised money for them and revered their work from afar. It is like dreaming of visiting Greece….I can imagine how the olives will taste, how the Mediterranean sun will feel on my face, but until I am actually […]
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