tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46134915743733701442012-01-21T14:39:16.218-06:00Living Vegan with CompassionJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446821302623866031noreply@blogger.comBlogger951100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4613491574373370144.post-21969827674211297962011-09-30T19:36:00.003-05:002011-10-30T15:09:12.962-05:00

These cupcakes are super rich, nutty, and warm.  They are both vegan and gluten-free.  Based on a recipe from The Sweet Spot bakery in Fort Worth. 5 oz unsweetened dark chocolate (70% or higher cocoa)1/4 cup ground espresso1/4 cup carob powder1 cup Woodford Reserve Whiskey (vegan and GF)1/2 tsp salt1 cup Earth Balance1 1/2 cups beet sugar1/2 cup raw brown sugar4 1/2 tsp Ener-G egg replacer, 10

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http://documents.foodandwaterwatch.org/FoodSafetyFactoryFarms.pdf Food and Water Watch created this fantastic article about sustainability and the problems with factory farming.  It was featured in the book Food, Inc.  and describes all the issues in a succinct and clear manner.  Best article ever! Read the article online here:  http://foodandwaterwatch.org/factsheet/

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This video really speaks to the question of, "Why aren't you spending your time helping people and children? Why are you wasting your time on animals when humans suffer?" The fact is, we ARE helping people by not supporting the government subsidized industries that both starve them and make them fat. We ARE helping children by refusing to buy products made in sweat shops and by pushing for an

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1/2 cup vegan butter1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup brown sugar1 1/2 tsp Ener-G mixed with 2 tbs water3/4 tsp vanilla1 1/2 cups flour1/4 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup chocolate chips Spray pizza baking sheet with nonstick spray.  Cream butter with sugars.  Add Ener-G and vanilla and mix well.  Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and mix well.  Stir in chips.  Spread dough onto pan with spatula.  Bake at

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1 cup vegan butter1 cup sugar1 cup brown sugar3 tsp Ener-G Egg Replacer mixed with 4 tbs water2 cups flour1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda2 cups oats1 cup Rice Krispies1 cup pecans1 tsp vanilla1 bag toffee chips1 cup shredded coconut Roll into golf-ball sized balls and bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.  Makes 3-4 dozen.

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1/2 cup vegetable shortening1 cup sugar1/4 cup soy milk plus 1 1/2 tsp vinegar1 1/2 tsp Ener-G mixed with 2 tbs water1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tso salt1/2 tsp anise extract1/2 tsp vanilla1-2 tbs crushed anise seeds2 cups flour Cream shortening and sugar, add Ener-G mix and beat until fluffy.  Alternate dry ingredients with milk.  Roll out on floured board and cut into shapes.  Bake at 350 degrees.

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3/4 cup vegetable shortening, like Crisco1 1/4 cups brown sugar1 1/2 tsp Ener-G mixed with 2 tbs water1/3 cup soy milk1 1/2 tsp vanilla1 cup flour1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp cinnamon3 cups uncooked oats1 cup dried cranberries Combine shortening, sugar, Ener-G mix, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl.  Beat at medium speed until well blended.  Mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in

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This is quite literally the ultimate peanut butter cookie recipe.  No other such cookie is as rich in taste!  The yield for this recipe is also huge. 1 cup sugar1 cup brown sugar1 cup vegan butter1 cup crunchy peanut butter  (use the traditional kind, not the natural blend)4 tbs almond milk2 tsp vanilla3 tsp Ener-G Egg Replacer mixed with 4 tbs water Mix together:3 1/2 cups flour2 tsp baking

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1 cup vegan butter3/4 cup brown sugar3/4 cup sugar3 tsp Ener-G Egg Replacer mixed with 4 tbs water2 cups uncooked oats1 1/2 cup flour1/4 cup cocoa powder1 tsp baking soda2 tbs cinnamon Beat butter, brown sugar, and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.  Add Ener-G mix, and blend.  Combine oats, flour, 1/4 cup cocoa, and baking soda in a medium bowl.  Stir into butter mixture until well

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2 1/4 cups flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt1 cup vegan butter3/4 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup brown sugar1 tsp vanilla extract3 tsp Ener-G Egg Replacer mixed with 4 tbs water2 cups vegan chocolate chips Combine flour, baking soda, and salt.  Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a mixer.  Add Ener-G mix and beat well after this addition.  Gradually add flour.  Stir in chips.  Drop by

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Cream together:1 cup brown sugar1 cup sugar1/2 cup vegan butter Add:3 tsp Ener-G Egg Replacer mixed with 4 tbs water1 tsp vanilla Stir in:2 cups flour1 tsp soda1 cup uncooked oats1 cup chopped nuts1 cup coconut flakes1 cup diced orange slice candies2 cups cornflakes Drop onto baking sheets by the teaspoon.  Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.  Makes 8 dozen.

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This is the foundation for all cookies.  Experiment by adding flavors, spices, and other ingredients. 2 cups flour1 cup sugar1 cup brown sugar1 cup vegan butter 3 tsp Ener-G Egg Replacer mixed with 4 tbs water1 tsp vanilla1 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder Mix all together, and bake at 350-375 degrees for 9-11 minutes.

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1 package Tabatchnick Split Pea Soup (parve, meaning it is dairy and meat free, plus the ingredients list no eggs) 1/4 cup dried moong peas (chilka) 3/4 cup water 1/2 vegan vegetable bouillon cube 1 cup clove and radish sprouts 1/2 cup torn kale leaves 1 tsp flax seeds 1/4 tsp salt Boil 1 cup water for the moong peas.  Add peas and boil until soft.  You may need to add more water.  Meanwhile,

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The following is a paraphrase of Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's podcast "What's wrong with eggs?" Eggs are a byproduct of a chicken's menstrual cycle. The average person eats 250 eggs per year. In 2006, the egg industry produced 76 billion eggs. There around 291 million hens are used for egg production in the United States.  This means 1 hen for every person. Between 5 and 11 layer hens are confined

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In a 75 year lifetime, the average person eats: 2,485 chickens 78 turkeys 33 pigs 11 cows and sheep -- "Replacing Eggs in Baking" podcast by Compassionate Cooks

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The dressing is warm and zesty, and the fruit pieces offset the spicyness with a welcome sweet flavor. 2 cups mixed field greens 1/4 cup diced dried fruit (like cranberries, raisins, apples, apricots) 1/2 cup broccoli slaw 1/2 cup red cabbage 1/2 cup sprouts (clove and radish) 3 tbs herb vinaigrette Herb Vinaigrette 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup red onion Several stalks of basil and Rosemary (I

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Resources:  Compassionate Cooks, "Fish Consumption and Bycatch;" Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran-Foer For years, I called myself vegetarian while consuming all kinds of sea creatures.  I knew there was something sinister about the fishing industry, but I ignored it for the sake convenience, fine dining, for eel rolls, seared tuna steak, and octopi.  But Jonathan Safran-Foer's book Eating

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Serve alongside Gardein brand Chick'n Scallopini for a delicious meal of only 250 calories, and 21 grams of protein. Sherry and Herb Veggie Marinade1/3 cup grapeseed oil1/4 cup cooking sherry2 tbs water1 tbs lemon juice2 garlic cloves1/2 cup clove and radish sproutsseveral sprigs of rosemary and basilsalt to taste Blend all ingredients until liquefied.  The mixture should smell like pesto, and

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Save 198 now has a CafePress shop where you can buy t-shirts, buttons, and tote bags!  Check us out.  http://www.cafepress.com/save198 All proceeds will be donated to Mercy for Animals.

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Where I come from, we call 'em "Sweet Potatoes," but my good friend Jessica has developed a delicious Moroccan recipe I can't wait to try.  Please visit and follow her blog-- she's the queen of vegan baking! Jessica's Garbanzo and Yam Sweet Tagine

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Like most vegans, for most of my life I did not eat a plant-based diet.  In fact, I didn't even like most vegetables.  Growing up in Texas, my exposure to vegetables was limited to creamed corn, fried okra, canned green beans, cheese potatoes, and pinto beans cooked with salt pork.  The main focus of the entree was always some cut of animal:  fried chicken or fish, steak, pork chops, roast beef,

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Dallas Vegan:  http://dallasvegan.com/ Meet Ups:  http://vegan.meetup.com/cities/us/tx/dallas/ DFW Vegans and Vegetarians:  http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=32303408972 Dallas Vegetarian and Vegan: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=166879487165 Fort Worth Vegetarian and Vegan:  http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=157477836792 Texas State Veggie Fair:  http://www.facebook.com/

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1.  "Not Cool":  $25, Mercy for Animals This is my absolute favorite vegan shirt, ever.  It reminds me of Nigel in Spinal Tap, for one thing, and furthermore, it's not like wearing a huge advertisement.  Since the shirt is so stealthy in its message about veganism, people often compliment me on my shirt without knowing what it means.  This gives me an opportunity to explain.  Slogans like "Fuck

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1. iRecycle:  iRecycle makes it easy to find recycling locations anywhere in the U.S. Find places to drop-off hundreds of products like cell phones, paint, motor oil, plastics and more - plus, get directions and find out what else they accept. iRecycle also hosts information on local green events in your area and the latest in green trends from Earth911.com. 2. Vegan Substitutes Guide:  The

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"Save 198" refers to the estimated number of animal lives saved by a vegan each year. (This information is provided by PETA*, available here.) Save 198 seeks to inspire people to adopt a compassionate and healthy lifestyle through wise food choices. We welcome vegans and non-vegans to enjoy our recipes, articles, and advice, and to explore the issues surrounding ethical eating and animal rights

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"The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn."--Gloria Steinem "Veganism is defined as a philosophy which seeks to exclude as far as possible and practical all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to animals for food, clothing, and any other purpose."--Donald Watson "It is a great delusion to suppose that flesh of any kind is essential to health."--William

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Below is a list of DFW's vegan restaurants.  If I have missed any, please let me know! Bliss Raw Cafe (Dallas):  blissrawcafe.com My #1 favorite vegan restaurant in DFW.  My experience here has always been outstanding.  A friend and I came on a Sunday after they had already closed.  The owner invited us to come back later and have a free desert on the house.  I wasn't able to make it in that

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written by Ovid, translated by Rolphe Humphries There was a man here, Samian born, but he Had fled from Samos, for he hated tyrants And chose, instead, an exile's lot. His thought Reached far aloft, to the great gods in Heaven, And his imagination looked on visions Beyond his moral sight. All things he studied With watchful eager mind, and he brought home What he had learned and sat among the

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The foremost reason why many people continue purchasing factory farmed products is because they are cheaper and more easily obtained. Many American families experiencing financial strife may choose cheaper factory farmed goods in order to be financially responsible. Free range is simply not within the budget, so many feel insulted by the pressure to eat only free range and organic.  Their

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Over 800 homes have been destroyed by the fires in Bastrop. As a result, hundreds of pets have been displaced, killed, or injured. Pawsitively Texas is helping to rescue and treat animals burned in these fires.  If you can, please visit their website, and consider contributing to their rescue efforts by fostering a dog or cat, or by making a donation. http://pawsitivelytexas.com/

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Robert Bass, Ph.D, teaches in the Department of Philosophy at the University of North Florida. He specializes in ethics andgame theory, and is especially interested in the moral questionsrelating to the environment and our treatment of animals. If you look at a photographic negative, the colors are reversed, nothing seems quite as it should, and the image may be unrecognizable. Once you see the

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Steve Hagen neatly sums up what I believe to be a  pragmatic and balanced approach to veganism: "In the world of our ordinary mind, everything is divided up:  left and right, good and bad, above and below. For example, we see the puma stalking the deer and we want to call out to the deer to help him escape.  And when the puma pounces on the deer, our heart goes out to the deer. So we look

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1 cup water 1/2 cup tomato juice 24 oz vegetable stock 4 tbs lemon juice 2 cans cilantro-lime Rotel tomatoes 1 can sweet corn, rinsed 2 cans black beans, rinsed 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 small red onion, chopped 2 tomatillos 2 cacti leaves, spines and eyes removed, scrubbed, and sliced into 1/4'' strips 6 green New Mexico chiles, peeled, seeds and stems removed, chopped 1 poblano pepper,

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Simple, flavorful, and filling.  :) 1/2 cube Not Beef bouillon 1 tbs basil 1 tbs thyme 1 tbs garlic powder 1/2 tbs coriander 1 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup dry red lentils 1/8 cup whole wheat couscous 3/4 cup broccoli slaw (broccoli, carrots, red cabbage, Eating Right brand) 3/4 cup mixed greens 2 tbs textured vegetable protein 1 tbs nutritional yeast Boil the water, bouillon, and herbs together

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This salad goes well with Mint Green Tea (1:1 ratio of mint tea to decaf green tea). Layer on a large salad plate: mixed greens cooked rice, couscous, quinoa or other grains mix of julienned carrots, apple, radish (I use an inexpensive mandolin grater, like this one.) diced cucumber diced tomato diced Belgian endive boiled and shelled edamame seitan, veggie meat strips, or a veggie burger cut

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2 slices flaxseed bread 1 tbs hummus 1 tbs basil pesto 1 tbs veganaise (from grapeseed oil) 2 tbs ground flaxseeds 4 pieces Smart Choice "Bacon" 1 slice of tomato sprouts mix (alfalfa, beans, etc.) Layer all on bread, slice in half, and serve with a few Greek olives

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2 carrots, diced 1 parsnip, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 2 zucchini, diced 1 onion, diced 5 oz fresh green beans, ends removed and snapped into medium pieces 1 bunch kale, stems removed and torn into medium-sized pieces 2 red potatoes, boiled beforehand and diced 14 oz cannelini beans 28 oz canned tomatoes, or 4 fresh, diced 12 oz tomato juice 24 oz low-sodium vegetable broth 2 cups water 3 tbs

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I was taught how to make this years ago by a Cambodian friend.  I have recently developed my own vegan variation.  Enjoy! 2-3 4oz jars red curry paste 2 14 oz cans lite coconut milk 24 oz low sodium veggie broth 3-5 oz brandy2 tbs peanut butter1/4 cup white sugar 1 sweet potato, large, diced into 1.5' cubes4-5 celery stalks, diced into 1' chunks 4-5 carrots, diced into 1' chunks 1 white onion,

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I can personally vouch for the quality of these Sloppy Joes.  Tested and approved by carnivorous young bachelors! 3 oz tomato paste2/3 c fresh chopped onion 2 tbs barbeque sauce Fantastic World Foods Sloppy Joe Mix Upton's Naturals Original Seitan Cibatta bread or hamburger buns Boil 2 cups water.  Add Sloppy Joe mix and onions.  Stir well until mix becomes thick.  Add seitan.  Add barbeque

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You won't need Domino's with this pizza.   6'' flatbread or pita rounds 6 oz tomato paste 2 fresh garlic cloves handful of fresh basil leaves 1 tbs flax seed 1 tbs diced onion diced tomatoes diced artichoke hearts grilled eggplant and red pepper in olive oil (available in deli at Whole Foods, Kroger Select, and Central Market), diced diced black olives vegan motzarella/parmesan mix To

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1 cup mango, peeled, and cubed into 1/2 inch pieces 1 cup pineapple, peeled, and cubed into 1/2 inch pieces 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 medium-size red onion, diced 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and minced 1 tbs minced cilantro 1 tbs fresh lime juice 1 tbs olive oil 1-3 tbs sugar Combine in a bowl and serve.

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This is a fantastic salad dressing that goes well on everything. small piece of ginger, maybe small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, peeled. small chunk of scallion, comparable to the size of the ginger 1 part lime juice 1 part low sodium soy sauce 1 part sesame oil 2 parts olive oil 2 part rice vinegar Place all in a food processor and blend until smooth.

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Lemon Lentil Salad 5 tbs olive oil, divided 1 tbs lemon juice 2 tsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp Dijon mustard ½ tsp dried thyme ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 3 cups water 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed 1 bay leaf 1 large tomato, diced ½ cup minced fresh parsley 2 green onions, sliced. In a small bowl, combine 4 tbs oil, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, mustard, thyme, salt,

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Formerly signifying Kentucky Fried Chicken, now signifying nothing, KFC is arguably the company that has increased the sum total of suffering in the world more than any other in history. KFC buys nearly a billion chickens a year—if you packed those chickens body to body, they would blanket Manhattan from river to river and spill from the windows of the higher floors of office buildings—so its

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I am currently reading Jonathan Safran Foer's Eating Animals, and I am astounded by the data he presents there.  If there was ever any doubt in my mind that I would continue being vegan until I die, there is certainly no longer any room whatsoever for ambiguity.  My decision to eat ethically is one I will NEVER regret.  The following are excerpts from Foer's book.  Numbers have been changed to

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Based upon recipe suggestions from Whole Foods Market, modified to be vegan and vastly improved upon.  :)  All of these recipes get you a serving of protein, carbohydrates, and lots of vegetables.  Way better than Hamburger Helper! Irish Skillet Dinner 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup vegan lager or pilsner (http://www.barnivore.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&keyword=lager) 2 cups thinly sliced green

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from Whole Foods Market 2 cups dried white beans 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and left whole 3 whole cloves 3 sprigs thyme 2 bay leaves 1 stalk celery with leaves, quartered 5 carrots, cut into large chunks, divided 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 pound medium parsnips, peeled, halved, and cut into chunks 1 small celery root (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into chunks 2

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from Whole Foods Market 1 bunch lacinato (a.k.a. dinosaur) kale, thick stems removed and leaves thinly sliced 4 cups shredded red cabbage (about 1 small head, quartered and cored) 2 navel oranges or Clementines, peeled and segmented 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced 1/3 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup freshly squeezed

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This is one of my top three favorite breads, ever, and it's seriously addictive, super filling, and nutritious.  I replaced the buttermilk in the recipe with a vegan option. From Trinity Hall Pub, Dallas TX. 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cups wheat germ 2 & 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 3 cups soy with 6 tbs lemon juice, allowed to sit 5 minutes Preheat oven to 350

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from Whole Foods Market 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 tsp no-salt added chili powder 1 16 ounce package of brown lentils (about 2 1/4 cups lentils) 2 15 ounce cans of no-salt added diced tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Bring 3/4 cup broth to a simmer in a large pot over medium-high

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from Whole Foods Market 3/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth 1 cup chopped white onion 3 cloves garlic, finely choppedc 1 pound (1-2 bunches) dark leafy greens, such as collards, kale, or mustard greens, stems removed and leaves thinly sliced 1 15 ounce can of no-salt added white beans, rinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked beans 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary 1 tsp finely chopped fresh

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http://vimeo.com/20656976 Every meat product that is not free-range comes from the disgusting, abusive, and morally WRONG industry of factory farming. Please purchase your food from Whole Foods Market or other suppliers who stock meat rated according to Global Animal Partnership's animal welfare rating system.  (In essence, Step 1 prohibits cages and crates. Step 2 requires environmental

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from One Hand in the Cookie Jar 1 large winter squash, skinned and chopped 2 cloves of garlic 1 large onion, chopped olive oil dash of turmeric dash of cinnamon dash of habanero powder dash of salt dash of basil dash of paprika 1 cup of water 1.5 cups of veggie stock (or more water) handful of edamame peas (without the shells) handful of sweet red peppers, chopped 1 can of chick peas (drain the

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1/2 cup unsweetened finely grated coconut 2 tbs sugar 1 (1/4 ounce) package of active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water 3 1/2 cups flour, plus more for kneading 3/4 tsp salt 1 cup coconut milk 3 tbs vegan butter, plus more for baking sheet Put coconut, sugar, yeast, and water into a small non-reactive bowl and stir briefly.  Set aside until mixture is swollen and bubbly, about 15 minutes.  Mix flour

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from Whole Foods Market 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into chunks 1/2 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 tsp agave nectar to taste Lime wedge, mint leaves for garnish. In a blender, combine mango and 1 1/2 cups water and blend until smooth.  Pour through a strainer into ice-filled glasses.  Stir in lime juice and agave.  Garnish with lime and mint and serve.

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from Whole Foods Market 3 cups thinly shredded green cabbage (about 6 ounces) 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, cut into matchsticks 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour or matzo meal 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 2 eggs, beaten (I am not sure what the vegan equivalent would be... working on that.) natural cooking spray In a large bowl, toss together cabbage and leeks;

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from Whole Foods Market  (thought I tweaked it to be vegan) 1 Gala or Fuji apple, peeled and grated (about 2 cups) 2 medium beets, peeled and grated (about 1/2 pound) 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans, toasted 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped 2 tbs agave nectar 1 tbs juice and 1 tsp zest from 1 orange 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp fine sea salt In a large bowl,

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 By MARK BITTMAN, The New York Times It’s time to take a look at the line between “pet” and “animal.” When the ASPCA sends an agent to the home of a Brooklyn family to arrest one of its members for allegedly killing a hamster, something is wrong. That “something” is this: we protect “companion animals” like hamsters while largely ignoring what amounts to the torture of chickens and cows and pigs.

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from One Hand in the Cookie Jar Finely chop kale.  Squeeze half a lemon on the kale. Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar over the kale.  Add salt, pepper, cumin and any spices to taste.  Gently stir and massage the kale. Let sit for 10 minutes.  Add cauliflower, seaweed and any other veggies, and stir.

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Fusili in (no)-cream sauce from Jessica at One Hand in the Cookie Jar 1 15 oz can of creamy beans-- I used cannelloni beans, but I imagine butter beans would also do the trick 1 small onion, minced 2 cloves of garlic (more if you like garlicky sauce), minced Sage (I used dried sage, and added lots. I say, adjust to your taste) handful of cherry tomatoes, chopped-- add to taste (honestly, I

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2 fresh carrots 1 medium yellow onion 5-6 large celery stalks 1 serano pepper 1 bell pepper 1 large tomato 6 cups okra Italian style Seitan 1 can kidney beans low sodium vegetable stock (big box) creole or cajun seasoning (salt-free) garlic powder Cajun Chef hot sauce Chop carrots, onions, celery, serano, bell, and tomato.  Pour half of stock into a deep pan or wok.  Add 4 oz Cajun Chef, 1 tbs

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These tacos were uncontrollably good!  The Bean and Corn Salad may also be served as a side dish on it's own, but it makes for a great taco filling.  Tested and heartily approved by meat-eaters.  :P whole wheat tortillas fresh guacamole fresh salsa mixed greens fresh cilantro quinoa Daiya vegan cheese bean and corn salad (filling) Bean and Corn Salad: lime juice chopped cilantro 1 can Rotel

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From chooseveg.com. Consider This Amount of U.S. grain fed to farm animals: 70% Pounds of corn and soy required to produce just one pound of pork: nearly 7 Water needed to produce a pound of wheat: 14 gallons Water needed to produce a pound of meat: 441 gallons Of all water used for all purposes in the United States, more than half goes to: livestock production. One ton of

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Meatout is coming to a city near you!  What is Meatout? On (or around) March 20, thousands of caring people in all 50 U.S. states and two dozen other countries get active to host educational events for Meatout- the world's largest grassroots diet education campaign. Activists distribute free food, educate their communities, and ask their friends, families, and neighbors to "kick the meat habit”

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http://bigthink.com/ideas/26370 Raising money from people who are passionate about a particular cause is easy, but how do you convince those who have no connection to an issue to give their time and money? Edward Norton offers Big Think some tips, based on his own experiences as a fundraiser and entrepreneur: 1) Leverage Relationships: The best and most basic way to get people to give is to ask

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Vegans and vegetarians can glean a lot of wisdom about animal rights and respect for all life from the teachings of Native Americans. But did you know about the tragic conditions in which so many Native Americans live?  Aaron Huey speaks at TED and gives us the truth about the "legacy" of the Indian Wars: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tEuaj4h8dw Please consider helping those whose our

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Litter harms the environment, animals, and people. Food leftovers attract coyotes, raccoons, birds, turtles, rodents, et cetera. Drivers swerve or brake to avoid hitting an animal and messing up their car, and this can result in fatal collisions. Plastic and paper wrappers can choke and kill birds and other small animals.  No one should suffer for YOUR convenience, so stop being lazy and stop

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"If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George, Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Canada So true.  As with people, too.  What cultures and attitudes we do not seek to understand we will perceive of as wrong or "evil" and seek to

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All of these juices may be served cold as raw vegan juices or warmed as soups. Green Soup 4-6 leaves of Swiss Chard head of Romaine Lettuce 1 zucchini 2 garlic cloves 1/2 lemon handful of crushed flax seeds 4 pieces of scallion 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tbs nama shoyu or tamari 1 tsp agave nectar 1 cup water Blend Swiss Chard and Romaine with 1/2 cup of water until smooth. Cut zucchini into small

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Visit barnivore.com to find brand-specific information! Vegan Creme Liqueurs (similar to Bailey's) Castle Glen Australia http://www.castleglenliqueurs.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=7&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=5&vmcchk=1&Itemid=5 We do not use dairy, eggs or fat in our Creme Liqueurs. These Creme liqueurs are the only one of their type in the world. The only liqueur that

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A complete guide to a perfect VEGAN St. Patrick's Day Feast! I will continue to add recipes to this post as the big day approaches, so please check back. To buy the products called for in many of these recipes (such as non-dairy whipped cream) please visit VeganEssentials.com. BREAKFAST Irish Porridge (vegan) http://livinginthekitchenwithpuppies.blogspot.com/2010/12/

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"The Elephant Art Gallery is a blend of elephant art, and animal conservation that collectively makes an outstanding contribution to both the conscience and the imagination." http://www.elephantartgallery.com http://www.exoticworldgifts.com/servlet/-strse-626/elephant-art-elephant-print/Detail

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http://www.dogcentral.info/worlds-bravest-dog-sgtstubby/ Stubby was found on the Yale campus in 1917 by John Robert Conroy. He was of unknown breed; some sources speculated that he was part Boston Terrier and part Pit Bull, while other sources state that he was in fact a pure bred Olde Boston Bulldog , and his obituary described him as a “Bull dog” (which was at the time synonymous with “

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http://www.slothrescue.org/Our Mission is to consolidate our Sanctuary as an agency that promotes and implements the protection and rehabilitation of sloths in Costa Rica, through the observation, study, care and analysis of animals in recovery; to promote actions that raise people’s awareness and to facilitate education in order to improve the welfare and quality of life of Costa Rica’s two

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http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/rare-photographs-now-extinct-beasts/14727 Ah, man's gift to the world-- extinct species.  Visiting this gallery reminds us that there are so many species on the brink of destruction.  The World Wildlife Federation works tirelessly to counteract the damages mankind has done and to save these wonderful creatures from extinction.   Written by Karl

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http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/01/battery-eggs-sold-supermarket.php by Bonnie Alter, London  on 01.22.09FOOD & HEALTH                 Sainsbury's is set to become the first of the four largest supermarkets to stop selling eggs from battery hens. Starting February 5, Britain's third largest grocery chain will sell only eggs from uncaged birds. Some of the groceries have been moving more

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http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/sweaters-chickens-knitting-group.html By Rachel CernanskyFri Mar 19, 2010 14:55 They've lost so many of their feathers, it's hard for them to stay warm on their own. It's rare that battery hens escape their cruel fate to find a new, happier life, but Little Hen Rescue in the UK seeks to enable just that. The organization works with farmers to

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http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/07/new_silk_produc.phpby Justin Thomas, Virginia  on 07. 8.06 PEACE SILK:  http://www.aurorasilk.com/silkworms/peace-silk-collection.html                                                  Kusuma Rajaiah, an Indian man, has developed a new technique for producing silk that does not require killing silk worms in the process. [Note: We've been informed that a

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Mike Adams from NaturalNews goes deep inside our "favorite" meat products to show the gross reality of meat consumption.http://www.naturalnews.com/PhotoTour_Mystery_Meat_1.html Inside a Jimmy Dean Sausage: "Here's a 3x magnification photos showing more detail of the fat textures inside Jimmy Dean sausage. This one personally reminds me of a slug, or perhaps photos from some sort of surgical

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http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/blogs/mike-tyson-says-vegan-diet-makes-him-powerful It's been almost three months since Mike Tyson announced that he had gone vegan — a drastic change in diet that many thought was a publicity stunt for the former heavyweight champion.  It was hard to believe it was for anything but all the wrong reasons. After all, Tyson had just come under fire

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http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/excessive-meateating-kills-45000-each-year-2110289.html By Martin Hickman, Consumer Affairs Correspondent Lowering meat consumption in the UK would prevent about 45,000 premature deaths a year, according to a new study.Oxford University's heart unit analysed the health consequences of a range of diets, concluding that eating

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http://www.animalsasia.org/index.php?UID=F9E8GZ8QHMQ http://esmaegypt.org/blog/how-to-help/ Following the political unrest within Egypt, Animals Asia has received reports from the Egyptian Society for Mercy to Animals (ESMA) concerning the deteriorating situation and the impact this is having upon animals in the major cities. There has been a large increase in abandonment of animals onto

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The link between animal abuse and human violence (from AnimalsAsia.org) Research and clinical evidence increasingly suggests a link between the abuse of children, vulnerable adults and animals. A National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) UK report states: •Where serious animal abuse has occurred in a household there may be an increased likelihood that some other form

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Bean Chili This thick vegetarian chili is richly flavorful, hearty, warm, and nutritious.  It costs only about $5 to make an entire pot, and keeps for about a week in the refrigerator.  Add tortillas, brown rice, or pasta for a complete meal.  1              5.5 oz can tomato juice1              10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies with lime and cilantro1              15.25 oz can chilli

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Here his mate is injured and the condition is fatal. She was hit by a car as she swooped low across the road. Here he brought her food and attended to her with love and compassion.   He brought her food again but was shocked to find her dead. He tried to move her....a rarely-seen effort for swallows! Aware that his sweetheart is dead and will never come back to him

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For many, dog-eating is considered part of Korean and Chinese culture and heritage, but for others, it is a horrifyingly inhumane practice which needs to be outlawed.  As this article from AnimalsAsia.org describes, dogs are crammed into packed cages, subjected to horrible living conditions, fed rotten food and dead puppies, and tortured to death by strangulation or electrocution for twenty

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I recently came across the following post on RedEarSlider.com:"When I was at the aquarium today, I was looking at the baby turtles, and I saw one that looked very sick and about to die, one of the employees took him and chucked him in the garbage still alive. What would you do?" My response: "Throwing it away is absolutely animal abuse. It's the same as dumping puppies on the highway. I would

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1/4 cup Dijon mustard1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 1 small orange)1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/2 tsp black pepper In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, orange juice, vinegar and pepper. 

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AnimalsAsia.org: Moon Bears www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-HZs3Ny4Kk This is video extremely painful to watch, but unfortunately it is all quite true. The catheters are used to extract bear bile which is thought to treat human ills or act as an aphrodesiac. While traditional Chinese medicine is a deep part of a wonderful cultural heritage, that doesn't justify any of it's evil abuses of animals.

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In the last decade, growing concern over the environment, global warming, and excess waste has motivated many nations to develop recycling programs and sponsor sustainable production, yet Germany rises above all other nations as the international leader in recycling with the most developed and efficient system in the world. Germany reduces its total waste by one million tons annually through the

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Vegetarianism debuted in Germany in the Nineteenth Century as many intellectuals and philosophers began exploring alternate ways of life and paths to self-improvement. Before 1850, the term “Pythagorean Nutrition” (as the Greek philosopher Pythagoras was the earliest known practitioner of the diet) was used to describe meat-free diets. Vegetarier was commonly used by 1880, and Veganer later

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"Chicken is a lean, healthy meat." Hmm. Really? "Just avoid fast-food chicken and chicken free of nitrates, and it's healthy and lean." Are you sure about that? Fast-food chicken and chicken sold in grocery stores all comes from factory farms. Chick-fil-A, KFC, McDonalds, Burger King, and all other major fast food chains all rely on factory farms for their chicken. The chicken they use and

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Many animal rights activists misinterpret the attitude of farmers and ranchers toward the animals they keep. Honest, hard-working farmers and ranchers have been accused of being the perpetrators of the worst kinds of abuse upon livestock, and have been ramrodded for their methods of identifying, treating, and slaughtering animals. Furthermore, the fact that people raise animals for profit has

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Many people hold to the misconception that vegetarians are all fanatics of some sort. In reality, some of the world's most influential individuals were vegetarians. St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan Order. Benjamin Franklin, American statesman. Susan B. Anthony, leader of women's' suffrage movement William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army John Wesley, founder of Methodism

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