December 2011
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Dec 21st
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October 2011
9 posts
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Salad with TOFU quick & easy
A good friend of mine recently brought me this treasure: It’s called TOFU Quick & Easy by Louise Hagler ©1986. I’ve only made one recipe thus far, but it was successful. I made the “Quick & Easy Fried Tofu” and put it on top of a huge salad of mixed greens, shredded carrots and whole wheat rotini tossed with Annie’s dressing Quick & Easy Fried...
Oct 27th
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Oct 10th
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40ozoflove asked: I'm looking toward becoming a vegan and I was wondering what are some good meals to start out with and what my starting out/normal shopping list would consist of?
Oct 10th
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thegirlthatisme-deactivated2012 asked: I am a senior in highschool and I have recently been looking into becoming vegan and I love your blog. There isnt really anything that I would miss as far as animal products so i am not worried about that however, what do you do when you are invited to dinner at a restaraunt or friend/family's house? How do I stay vegan without being rude? Hopefully this isnt a dumb question, thanks xx
Oct 10th
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evillittlellama asked: I am so glad I found your blog, Everything looks so delicious and I have my next weeks meals planned out.
Oct 10th
emiloss asked: Hi! I tried the fried tofu/tomato/avocado sandwich for my lunch, and all I can say is "WOW!" I sprinkled some spices over the tofu while it was frying for added flavor and it was really good. Thanks for posting that recipe!
Oct 10th
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aisthimata asked: so glad that i found your tumblr. :) it's awesome!
Oct 10th
unmodulatedfragments asked: Just thinking about our society the way corporations own everything and we aid them by buying things makes me want to be a vegan. Humans need to stop doing whatever they want. We need to start acting more civilized. I have a couple of questions. #1 can I just go from a meat eater to vegan without a transition? Will that harm my health at all? and #2 what do you suggest I do in general as a new...
Oct 10th
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justawhisperlingers-deactivated asked: hi! i'm vegan and quite the poor college student. i love your blog! do you plan your meals ahead of time to save money on groceries? what does your usual grocery list look like?
Oct 10th
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September 2011
3 posts
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salsa verde
we’ve been getting some beautiful and flaovrful produce from the farmer’s market!! i am so fortunate to live in an area where local, organic food is reasonably priced and plentiful.  today we had our first adventure making green salsa! tomatillo salsa, to be exact. and wow. it is amazing! i was verbally given this recipe by the woman who sold us the tomatillos. she gave us really...
Sep 25th
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10 Tips for the Heart-Healthiest Vegan Diet →
Sep 20th
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stuffed squash
i got this huge squash from the farmers market. this meal requires very little effort. I set up the rice cooker and cleaned house while it cooked.  ingredients: 1 cup brown rice 2 1/4 cups veggie broth 2 cups kidney beans a pinch salt 2 tsps oregano 1 massive squash olive oil 1. in the rice cooker, combine rice and broth. cook until all broth is absorbed. 2. add kidney beans,...
Sep 20th
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August 2011
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oh my goodness. what a crazy-fun summer we’ve been having! it’s my first “real” summer in sacramento and the weather has been phenomenal. the warm temps have brought an abundance of farmer’s markets to my hood. they have really inspired me to eat more locally grown + organic foods. i can’t believe the difference in taste!! at the farmer’s market you get...
Aug 11th
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July 2011
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barbecue tofu fries
this dish was inspired by one of the only places to get a decent burrito in albany, ny. Bomber’s. they serve vegetarian BBQ fries which come with copious amounts of cheese. this is my veganized version. it takes time to make, but is super simple and worth every minute.  **make the bbq sauce and the fries simultaneously to save time** BBQ SAUCE 1 clove garlic, minced 1/3 red onion 1...
Jul 5th
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runningequalshappiness asked: You used to have a recipe for a spinach and garbanzo bean sauce that I love, but I can't see it on here anymore. Is there any reason it's gone?
Jul 3rd
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June 2011
26 posts
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Jun 29th
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fantastic french toast!
ingredients: 1 cup almond milk (or soy or hemp or rice) 1/2 cup apple sauce 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp nutritional yeast 3 tbsp flour 1 tbsp raw sugar 1 STALE french baguette ( 1 or 2 days old but not ancient) oil 1. cut bread into 1 inch thick rounds 2. mix almond milk, apple sauce, cinnamon, flour, nutritional yeast and raw sugar together in a shallow bowl 3. lightly coat a...
Jun 26th
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Jun 23rd
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Jun 23rd
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iamtheangryson asked: Do you have a recipe for strawberry pancakes?
Jun 23rd
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make your old clothes into a rug
what an amazing way to reuse old clothing! i honestly am in awe. i love to alter and trade clothing, but let’s be honest. some pieces are just too stained or stretched. i am definitely making my own. two part instructions found here: http://meylah.com/NowThatsCrafty/how-to-make-a-rag-rug-loom created by charlotte magno
Jun 23rd
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cat-in-the-darkkkk asked: on your avocado tofu sandwich how do you get your tofu so thin? do you buy it like that? actually just general, how do you cook tofu? mine always turns out crumbly/slimy
xoxo
Jun 21st
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UN Urges a Vegan Diet To Feed A Growing Population →
mohandasgandhi: A recent report released by the United Nations found that the rate in which other cultures are moving toward a Western diet that’s heavy on both meat and dairy is simply unsustainable. The UN also proclaimed that diet was one of the largest contributors to fossil fuel consumption. With the global population surging to a predicted 9.1 billion by 2050, a vegan diet will be a...
Jun 20th
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tofu avocado sandwich
thin pan fried tofu, mixed greens, tomato and avocado on multi-grain bread have i mentioned how much i love avocado?
Jun 19th
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farmer's market bounty
i got all this shit at the farmer’s market for $13.50!!!  3 white nectarines 4 green zucchini 2 yellow squash 1 odd shaped squash ( it looks like a ufo) 1 bunch kale 2 bunches rainbow chard 3 tomatoes 1 bunch baby bok choy 4 bunches curly leaf lettuce ( for $1.00!!!) 1 bunch cilantro the best part is that all this food is grown locally and without pesticides. i met some really...
Jun 19th
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free-or-dead asked: hey! just found your blog & i think it's swell. :]
my sister has a blog that you might enjoy, it's about living a sexy healthy vegan life. www.vegangirlswag.com (@vegangirlswag on twitter).
keep up the good work xo
Jun 15th
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smokertorunner asked: I live for your posts! I'm a novice vegan, do you guys keep a running list of faux-meat makers/brands that are totally vegan, or do you just keep a sharp eye out for egg whites and other nasty surprises?
Jun 15th
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easy breakfast sandwich
a really simple one. justin says he would eat these all-day-everyday no problem. we made enough for 3 people because we had a breakfast friend!! ingredients : extra firm tofu oil vegan breakfast sausage ( we used Gimme Lean Sausage style) ketchup rolls 1. cut tofu thin.  2. put a thin layer of oil in a skillet. heat for 1-2 minutes over medium/ high. hot oil is dangerous....
Jun 15th
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nachos!
so this was our first attempt at nachos and we devoured them. filling and so satisfying.  ingredients: 1/2 onion, minced 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 small zucchini, chopped tiny 1/4 brick of tofu, crumbled 3 inches soy chorizo, crumbled tortilla chips 1/2 jar salsa 1/2 avocado, chopped salt and pepper 1. preheat over to 450. 2. in a skillet over medium heat, cook the...
Jun 15th
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Jun 14th
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yummy wrap
lettuce, tomato, avocado, carrot and veganaise in a whole wheat wrap
Jun 14th
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jessicakarli asked: Hello! My sister & I have started making some home made beauty products. So far we only have lip balm. We plan on making everything vegan!

If this interests you, please check out this post. :)

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Sorry for being spammy! But I hope you like the page. :) Thank you. :)
Jun 12th
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simple raw spinach and garbanzo bean sauce over...
as the hot weather approaches, i find myself craving more and more raw foods. it is great because they generally take less time to prepare and they don’t turn our apartment into a sauna. win. we made pasta tonight too. it is tricolored, contains veggies and i think i’m addicted. ingredients: 1 can garbanzo (chickpea) beans, drained and rinsed 2 large bunches of spinach 2 cloves...
Jun 12th
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trololointhedungeon asked: can we submit recipes?
Jun 11th
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vietnamese style spring rolls
my current obsession. we made them when zoe was visiting, packed them for lunch yesterday and made them AGAIN today. they are that good and that easy. i especially love them when you are going to a potluck or if you have guests. if you’ve never had these before, you’re missing out. light a fire under your ass and make this recipe! ingredients:  1 pack rice paper wrappers (you will...
Jun 11th
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aratherlovelything-deactivated2 asked: Stumbled upon your blog last night looking for vegan blogs, and this is my FAVORITE. You not only offer delicious recipes and good advice, but you seem like such a sweet person doing it.
I am a singer/actress, and yesterday I decided I wanted to go vegan after a year and a few months of being vegetarian. Cutting out dairy can only make my voice better, right?
But anyway! I digress!...
Jun 11th
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sandwiches for 3
my friend is visiting from boston! yay!!! we made these quick sandwiches with fried tofu, tomato, curly leaf lettuce and veganaise on spelt bread
Jun 8th
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vegansaurus!: Road Trip: Ding How in Davis! →
vegansaurus: Public service announcement: Davis, California - Sacramento’s hippie cousin, home of Aggies and bike lines - has some great vegan eats. We’ve yet to review any of it here on the ‘saurus, but that changes RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW, bitches, with a visit to Ding How. Don’t be fooled by the sign… since moving to Sacto i have been looking for some awesome vegan chinese food! we...
Jun 7th
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super strawberry pie!
this pie is so simple and is a great way to take advantage of ripe strawberries! you can buy pre-made vegan pie crust or just make your own! next time i think i will add some crushed nuts and brown sugar to the crust! CRUST ingredients: 1 1/2 c flour ( i used whole wheat) 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp sugar 1/2 c oil 2 tbsp soymilk 1. preheat oven to 425 2. in a large bowl, mix flour,...
Jun 7th
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chopped chard salad with carrot and onion
okay…let’s be honest. this dish was amazing! it took 5 minutes to make and was filling and nutritious. need i say more? ingredients: 1 head chard 4 small (2 large) carrots, chopped into smaller pieces 1/2 onion 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 cup cooked lentils and brown rice (leftovers from last night…. **this can be omitted**) 1-2...
Jun 4th
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holloweyes asked: This blog will be an absolute lifesaver when I move out of home next year :)
Jun 4th
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May 2011
38 posts
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simple spinach hummus!!
i never have tahini, but i always want to make hummus! i created this from random ingredients i had around the house. tastes damn good! ingredients: 2 cloves garlic 1 can chickpeas, drained and washed 1/2 tsp cumin 6 raw almonds 1 c frozen spinach 1-2 tsp oil (start with 1, add more if hummus is dry) 2 small zucchinis, peeled 1 tbsp vegan mayonaise splash of vinegar ( i used rice...
May 30th
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95% of drugs passed by animal tests are... →
May 29th
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spring food
since it has started to get warmer my appetite has changed! i am no longer craving hearty soups, breads and pasta dishes, but have started to want more simple, raw foods. this is what i had for lunch a few days ago. local cherries, carrots, celery + veganaise and raw cashews. i couldn’t eat it all!
May 29th
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Factory Farms Produce 100 Times More Waste Than... →
May 28th
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May 27th
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May 26th
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just to clarify...
i noticed on the last post that someone offered the information that Smart Balance buttery spread, shown in one of my pictures, is not vegan. it actually is. Smart Balance Light with flax is vegan. here is a link to the company’s website which lists it as a vegan product.
May 26th
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perfect pesto
pesto is so perfect for summer! it is such a quick and easy meal! i used basil from my garden (yay!!) and prepared the pesto while the pasta was cooking.  ingredients: 1 bunch spinach, washed 1/2 c basil, loosely packed 1/4 c oil 1/3 c nutritional yeast small handful nuts ( i used raw almonds) 2 cloves garlic, peeled a few good shake salt & pepper 1. combine all ingredients in a...
May 26th
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