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Post by catstina on Aug 20, 2012 16:05:15 GMT -5
Those sound stupendous!
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Post by Dave on Sept 12, 2012 12:26:26 GMT -5
Anybody got some bean soup recipes to share? I like black beans the best.
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Post by RealPitBull on Sept 12, 2012 13:00:43 GMT -5
^ OO I'm interested, too. I love black bean soup.
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Post by RealPitBull on Sept 18, 2012 7:12:21 GMT -5
I just had to share that I had a very vivid dream I was eating a big, bloody juicy steak last night. And I was SO grossed out even in the dream while I was eating it. When I woke up I was horrified. I have NEVER dreamt of eating meat. WTF!!!!
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Post by suziriot on Sept 18, 2012 11:53:30 GMT -5
I just had to share that I had a very vivid dream I was eating a big, bloody juicy steak last night. And I was SO grossed out even in the dream while I was eating it. When I woke up I was horrified. I have NEVER dreamt of eating meat. WTF!!!! Ewwwww!!!!  |
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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 11, 2012 9:29:14 GMT -5
I just discovered Trader Joe's frozen steel cut oatmeal. The best oatmeal I have ever had!!!
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Post by suziriot on Oct 11, 2012 9:37:33 GMT -5
I just discovered Trader Joe's frozen steel cut oatmeal. The best oatmeal I have ever had!!! It is! Try it with a little brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans... so good on a cold Fall morning! |
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Post by michele5611 on Oct 11, 2012 9:42:32 GMT -5
^I had it this morning!!! Love it! I usually put cinnamon and a splenda in it....I need the sweetness : )
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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 11, 2012 10:10:47 GMT -5
Hah cool! I was enjoying a bowl as I posted this  |
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Post by melonie on Oct 13, 2012 12:00:21 GMT -5
I was looking through my food board on pintrest trying to decide what to cook up this coming week. I had this pinned, Vegan Cream of Roasted Broccoflower & Garlic Soup kirantarun.com/food/2012/02/24/vegan-cream-of-roasted-broccoflower-garlic-soup/I think I'll try it this week if my daughter will eat some. Ingredients: 1 medium head of broccoflower, cauliflower or broccoli – chopped 1 head of garlic, halved 1 tsp salt 2.5 tbsp coconut oil 1.5 to 2 cups of coconut milk 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp chili powder optional: a squeeze of lemon juice. Directions: Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place halved whole garlic head in another small piece of foil. Drizzle some coconut oil and a pinch of salt. Wrap foil. In a bowl, add chopped broccoflower, some coconut oil + salt. Mix to coat and dump it all in the prepared foil on baking sheet. Place garlic foil in the same baking sheet (corner) to roast with broccoflower for 30 minutes. Remove broccoflower to cool. Continue roasting garlic for additional 20 minutes. Allow broccoflower and garlic to cool before blending. Add 2 tbsp of roasted garlic + roasted broccoflower + coconut milk into a blender. Blend until smooth. Top cream of roasted broccoflower & garlic soup with tempered spices & lemon juice, before serving. Optional: Add lemon juice if needed. For tempering spices: In a small nonstick pan, heat remaining coconut oil on medium low. Add mustard seed and allow to sputter for a minute. Remove pan from heat, add coriander, cumin and chili powder. |
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Post by suziriot on Oct 13, 2012 13:54:05 GMT -5
Wow that sounds so yummy Melonie! Let me know how it turns out.
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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 13, 2012 18:18:41 GMT -5
I saw that on Pinterest and thought it looked delish.
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Post by catstina on Nov 25, 2012 22:30:47 GMT -5
Vegan Ginger Truffles! myinspiration.tv/ginger-truffles-vegan-no-bake-and-oh-so-good-friends-and-family-will-love-these-tasty-treats/#Ginger Truffles – Vegan, No bake and oh so good Makes 9 truffles Ingredients 3/4 cup oats ½ cup almonds 1 Cup pitted dates 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger 4 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon water Extra cinnamon for dusting 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for rolling Method 1. In a food processor (or tub using a hand blender like me) blitz together the oats and almonds until it resembles a fine flour, it’s ok if there are bits of almonds, just adds to the consistency. 2. Add the remaining ingredients and blitz until it comes together in a dough like consistency. 3. Roll into 9 balls, they should be quite firm and roll easy, if they are falling apart, the dough is too dry, try adding a little more water. 4. Roll half in the sesame seeds and the other half in the cinnamon and pop in the fridge for half an hour You can also coat these truffles in some vegan chocolate or even some coconut, which is what I’ll do next time! |
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Post by catstina on Nov 25, 2012 22:32:05 GMT -5
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Post by RealPitBull on Apr 8, 2013 7:55:04 GMT -5
www.veganvalues.org/The term philosophy is often used to mean a set of basic values and attitudes toward life, nature and society. In this sense, Veganism is a "Philosophy of Life," guided by what I envision as an essential core of values and principles: • Vegans see life as a phenomenon to be treasured, revered and respected. We do not see animals as either "The Enemy" to be subdued, or the Materials for Food, Fabric or Fun that were put on Earth for human use. • Vegans see themselves as a part of the natural world, rather than its owners or its masters. • Veganism recognizes no expendable or superfluous species that humans are free to hurt or destroy. Species of life-forms need not justify their existence, nor plead for protection from extinction on the grounds of their potential usefulness as food or medicine for humans. We continue to be burdened and misguided by adages such as "A weed is a plant we have not yet found a use for." • Veganism acknowledges the intrinsic legitimacy of all life. It rejects any hierarchy of acceptable suffering among sentient creatures. It is no more acceptable to torment or kill creatures with "primitive nervous systems" than those with "highly developed nervous systems." The value of life to its possessor is the same, whether it be the life of a clam, a crayfish, a carp, a cow, a chicken, or a child. • Veganism understands that gentleness cannot be a product of violence, harmony cannot be a product of strife, and peace cannot be a product of contention and conflict. • Vegan ideals encompass much more than advocacy of a diet free of animal products, or a fervent defense of animal rights. Veganism excludes no sentient being–animal or human– from its commitment to compassionate, gentle benevolence. To show tender regard for the suffering of animals, yet treat humans with callous contempt, is a disheartening contradiction of Vegan principles. • John Muir, talking about the natural environment, once observed "Every time I bend down to pick something up, I find it is connected to something else." There is an equivalent "ecology" to our behavior. Everything we do connects to something else; every action touches on the world around us, either close at hand and noticeable, or far away and unperceived, immediate in its effect or distant in time. • If Veganism has a prime value, it is simply that life-respecting compassion overrides individual issues of custom, convenience, comfort or cuisine. • If there is a single article of faith, it is that commitment to Vegan values will bring us closer to a world in which the fate and fortune of a planet and all its life forms do not hang on the judgment or the generosity of one species. • If there is one single concept that both generates and sustains the meaning and the power of the Vegan world-view, it is found in the word mindfulness. As Vegans, we strive to be thoughtful, aware and concerned about the impact of our choices, our actions and our decisions. The fruit of this awareness is inner peace, the quiet strength of ethical confidence, and an uplifting sense of fulfillment.
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Post by RealPitBull on Apr 8, 2013 7:55:33 GMT -5
"How the Ethical Argument Fails Veganism" www.vegsource.com/news/2012/08/how-the-ethical-argument-fails.htmlReally great article on VegSource. About the importance of learning what a truly healthy vegan diet is. It's not enough to "go vegan" for ethical reasons if you will only become unhealthy eating vegan versions of standard American diet fare - because you will mostly fall back into animal-based eating, even if you truly believe the animal farming industry is evil. You must know how to eat HEALTHY vegan. This is the way to STAY vegan. SNIPPET: "......They're basically saying you can save animals AND continue to eat vegan versions of all the junk food you've always loved! That may suit an agenda to get you to help save animals, but it is not someone helping you achieve optimal health, and it's not someone I would rely on for health information." ETA: SIDENOTE ABOUT WHOLE FEEDS (how cool is this???): "....Forward-thinking companies like Whole Foods Market have been educating their sickest employees about healthy whole food plant-based eating, see this video and the result is Whole Foods is saving millions of dollars a year on employee health costs – at a time when most other companies are spending more and more on employee health care....." |
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Post by melonie on May 12, 2013 23:18:45 GMT -5
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Post by RealPitBull on Jul 25, 2013 9:27:06 GMT -5
Food Babe Blog: foodbabe.com/Just found this blog and LOOOOOOOOOOVE IT. Not vegan, but lots of vegan-ish living tips/tricks for foods, products, etc. |
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Post by melonie on Jun 26, 2014 7:47:17 GMT -5
I haven't eaten beef since early April. I did have a pulled pork sandwich at Aryns graduation party. Otherwise no other pork. I have eaten chicken here and there. Usually when I am starved and don't have any decent options on a menu.
It's not that hard at all to not eat meat. Going completely vegan though isn't an option for awhile. Someday though.
The most often asked question is Why? I just reply Why not?
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