There has long been a debate in the yoga community back and forth about the meaning, implementation, and scope of ahimsa – non-violence. I side with the theory that non-violence pertains to your diet as well. Many believe that “humane” meat is non-violent but in the end regardless of how the animal lived its life, [...]
If you read my blog and take a gander at the recipes then you know that I use Earth Balance in my cooking. It is conveniently labeled vegan right on the tub and Non-GMO. Now Earth Balance® Proudly Sponsors First National Non-GMO Month. Read more about Non-GMO, The Non-GMO Project a non-profit, and Earth Balance
We are having a bit of a long summer here in Chicagoland, so I decided to pay homage to the freshness of summer and add a little spicy kick from all of my Zumba Classes this week and of course Penzey’s Spices, because I have now become a spice snob.
Yesterday we made Sweet Potato Bake with Apple, you can watch a video and read more here. Today I dabbled around the kitchen because I love to cook and I love to re-invent food for vegans like me (and I hear President Clinton too!) This afternoon I prepared something I have been craving for a [...]
While summer’s heat lurks around the corner, a cooler mindset surrounds OKA b. footwear (www.shoesthatloveyou.com) as the company prepares to unveil its 2010 Winter Collection of sandals, thongs, flip-flops and slides at the New York Shoe Expo, inspired by the calming tones of the Mediterranean seascape. Known for its spa-like craftsmanship of shoes that pamper [...]
These days acai, pomegranate, and other exotic fruits are bombarding the marketplace with their free radical fighting antioxidants. It is hard to know what to choose when it comes to mixes, supplements and juices. I was contacted by Pomology to review a sample of their product. As some of you may already know I am [...]
I received a copy of this book for review and was ecstatic to find out there was a use for my crock pot outside of the homebirth arena. As a vegan for the last 20 years I have never even dreamed of using a slow cooker, let alone understood why I would want to. Well, [...]
You can also use this as a marinade and then throw these on the grill, just leave out the Arrowroot (which thickens) 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons pre chopped garlic 2 teaspoons grated ginger (from jar) 1 cup vegetable stock 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon each coriander powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, powdered cloves 2 [...]
