Avoid Sodas and Foods with High Fructose Corn Syrup
Sometimes when I discuss my diet with others, they will point out to me a vegan they may know who might be considered obese. Just because a food or beverage is vegan doesn’t mean it’s not junk food. Take high-fructose corn syrup. High levels of fructose in the diet has been shown to be very […]
Stewed Eggplant Curry (Bartha)
If you can’t tell, I’m unemployed and living on a tight budget these days so I’m making large pots of food for myself and living off the leftovers and sometimes putting a bit in the freezer. I usually have a few things to choose from in the fridge so I don’t get bored. Get in […]
Forks Over Knives
Check out the trailer for the new food documentary called Forks Over Knives. According to the movie website, this film will be in theaters in March, 2011.
Easy Cauliflower Chick Pea Curry
I made this curry off the top of my head last night and it was so good, I’m sharing the recipe. 1 medium onion chopped 2 heaping tbsp chopped ginger 2 heaping tbsp curry powder (madras or sambar or your choice) 1 tbsp cumin powder (I used fresh ground) 1 large tomato, cubed/chopped 2 carrots, […]
Vegan Thanksgiving
The Rotondi Foundation encourages peace and harmony for all families at Thanksgiving. While we don’t want ANY turkeys to be slaughtered, we trust that meat-eaters who choose to forgo an all-vegan meal for their vegan guests will include plenty of vegan plates at their tables to keep everyone happy. (You know how to use Google […]
Power Vegans
Business Week talks about the CEOs, movie stars, an ex-President, and other celebrities who have come out as vegan. One misnomer the article perpetuates is that veganism “isn’t cheap.” Vegans don’t need processed and expensive “fake meat” to get a lot of variety and yumminess!
Vegetarian Recipes for Thanksgiving from New York Times
The New York Times Eat Well food blog will feature yummy vegetarian recipes that will fit right in with any Thanksgiving feast. Check in with Eat Well often! I noticed the first recipe calls for honey and that you can substitute agave nectar for vegans. This trick can certainly be applied to any of Dr. […]
NYC Walk for Farm Animals
On October 23rd, I participated in New York’s Walk for Farm Animals. Speakers included Farm Sanctuary co-founder Gene Baur, former basketball star and vegan activist, John Salley, and Joshua Katcher of The Discerning Brute. John Salley talked of how his vegan diet helped him beat / control his diabetes and maintain his “sexy lifestyle.” Joshua […]
Mimi Kirk, 71, Talks About Her Vegan Diet
Last year’s “World’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50” awarded by PETA last year turns out to be 71 years old (70 at the time)! Check out some of the interviews and talks Mimi Kirk gave after winning the award.
Farm Sanctuary’s Walk for Farm Animals
This site’s webmaster, Hugh Haggerty, will be participating in Farm Sanctuary‘s Walk for Farm Animals this Sunday in New York’s Central Park on Sunday, Oct 24th. I’ll be walking with friends who run the Sweet Cheeks vegan bakery. If you’d like to help me raise money for this great organization, click here! Hugh went to […]