"The same amount of land used to graze and feed cattle could feed ten people, if however we cultivated it with lentils, kidney beans or peas it could feed a hundred people....The Orinoco basin can produce sufficient bananas to feed the whole of mankind comfortably."
–Alexander von Humbold
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Quote
"People of the future will say, “meat-eaters!” in disgust and regard us in the same way that we regard cannibals and cannibalism."
-Dennis Weaver, quoted by Gail Davis in Vegetarian Food for Thought
-Dennis Weaver, quoted by Gail Davis in Vegetarian Food for Thought
Monday, October 12, 2009
Hold the Onions!
Today's email from Yoga Journal's "Eating Wisely" columnist reminded me of how tough it can be to eat vegetarian... when there are vegetables that you HATE. I know, I know-HATE is a strong word, and I rarely use it. When it comes to onions, however, I can't emphasize it enough! Luckily for me, onions are easy to omit when you are cooking at home. And when it comes to eating out, well, a simple request to the kitchen usually does the trick.
On the other hand, I also really dislike mushrooms! Today's offering from YJ's column included two mushrooms recipes... which is no big deal, I get to skip over them. However, many people assume that because you're not eating a "regular" burger at the restaurant or barbecue, that a portobello mushroom burger is EXACTLY what you've been waiting for! Uh, wrong! Anyway, just like anything else, I have gotten used to finding something else, or being okay with a garden salad until I get home.
What if what you hate though, is tofu? Or broccoli? Or peanuts? An ingredient, that to me, would seem hard to replace, whether for taste or nutrient's-sake? Have you found a suitable stand-in? Or are you still looking? Share your stories of dislike, and maybe we can all brainstorm together...
On the other hand, I also really dislike mushrooms! Today's offering from YJ's column included two mushrooms recipes... which is no big deal, I get to skip over them. However, many people assume that because you're not eating a "regular" burger at the restaurant or barbecue, that a portobello mushroom burger is EXACTLY what you've been waiting for! Uh, wrong! Anyway, just like anything else, I have gotten used to finding something else, or being okay with a garden salad until I get home.
What if what you hate though, is tofu? Or broccoli? Or peanuts? An ingredient, that to me, would seem hard to replace, whether for taste or nutrient's-sake? Have you found a suitable stand-in? Or are you still looking? Share your stories of dislike, and maybe we can all brainstorm together...
Sunday, October 11, 2009
You're veg*n...
...so what are you doing for Thanksgiving? Having dinner but skipping the turkey all together? Making your own "tofurkey" or getting the store-bought? Watching others eat it? Or maybe, just going out for vegetarian pho soup?
The holidays can be a tough time for us veg*ns... with so many family celebrations planned around traditional, "meat-centric" meals.
Don't fear-just PLAN ahead!
The holidays can be a tough time for us veg*ns... with so many family celebrations planned around traditional, "meat-centric" meals.
Don't fear-just PLAN ahead!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Why am I Vegan?
I stopped seeing any difference between the animals in my house... and the animals on my plate.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Quote
...on being a healthy & strong veg*n...
"Consider the biggest animals on the planet: elephants, and buffaloes, and giraffes. These are vegetarian animals. They grow to thousands of pounds of muscle and bone without ever eating cheeseburgers and pepperoni pizzas."
-Michael Klaper, M.D.
"Consider the biggest animals on the planet: elephants, and buffaloes, and giraffes. These are vegetarian animals. They grow to thousands of pounds of muscle and bone without ever eating cheeseburgers and pepperoni pizzas."
-Michael Klaper, M.D.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Snack Recipe!
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Popcorn
(from the pages of Vegetarian Times, Oct. '09)
"Skip the chips! This crunchy treat will satisfy kids' snack urges and still leave room for cake and ice cream."
6 cups air-popped popcorn or plain, unsalted microwave popcorn
1/4 cup vegan margarine, melted (EARTH BALANCE!)
1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Toss popcorn with melted margarine. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, and toss to coat.
A sweet, light treat for everyone to ENJOY!
(from the pages of Vegetarian Times, Oct. '09)
"Skip the chips! This crunchy treat will satisfy kids' snack urges and still leave room for cake and ice cream."
6 cups air-popped popcorn or plain, unsalted microwave popcorn
1/4 cup vegan margarine, melted (EARTH BALANCE!)
1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Toss popcorn with melted margarine. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, and toss to coat.
A sweet, light treat for everyone to ENJOY!
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