tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53322045417102593992024-03-05T01:39:05.066-08:00The Heart Shaped VeganAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16763153279075739734noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332204541710259399.post-4205781532506571452014-01-19T20:12:00.001-08:002014-01-19T21:48:27.516-08:00Levi's Mock Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad2014 is going to be a year of change, I can feel it in the air!!! These last few months have exhausted my bones and left me unmotivated. My best friend and brother, Levi, took his own life November 12th, and needless to say, it has left my sister and I devastated. He was my favorite taste tester, and a longtime vegetarian. I used to leave him cupcakes and cookies on his doorstep, and one time when he was mad at me for being a brat, I left him an entire key lime pie on his doorstep and he forgave me. He hated chocolate, but his favorite cake was German Chocolate. In fact, when I was a kid, the only cakes that stick out in my mind are the German Chocolate ones we would make for Levi's birthday. I remember sitting on the counter in my mother's kitchen mixing boxed cake batter, and using the hand mixer...the most exciting kitchen tool ever!!! I always got to the lick the beaters and grease the cake pans. The cakes my mother and grandmother got me were always very decorated with pink ballerina slippers, or neon pink hearts and silver balls for sprinkles, which I loved...but there was something about just slabbing some hot, thick, coconut and pecan concoction between and on top of bouncy chocolatey cakes then letting it kind of drip and be beautiful in it's natural state, that I loved. Or maybe, it was just because anything Levi loved, I loved too. <div> (Photo: Levi's birthday party at our grandparent's 2013, I made him a Peanut Butter German Chocolate cake, and it was way too sweet, and he ate way too much.)<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEXbuaITLN4elX4diehQ9Zzk9lMtKb0mof0rPGjdp-KFHxigfKJ8SW4VY3CV6pDjfE3V9FPvQSY3jWyhq-eq5L7xdhtc7SU91XXRj7UkXKiWYwy5q9CSmd3KEzFA0nVu2aqQI8ECNi0Ub/s640/blogger-image--1785177749.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEXbuaITLN4elX4diehQ9Zzk9lMtKb0mof0rPGjdp-KFHxigfKJ8SW4VY3CV6pDjfE3V9FPvQSY3jWyhq-eq5L7xdhtc7SU91XXRj7UkXKiWYwy5q9CSmd3KEzFA0nVu2aqQI8ECNi0Ub/s640/blogger-image--1785177749.jpg"></a></div><div>Levi introduced me to good music. My life was saved by punk rock. My whole world was created by the influence of my brother. He introduced me to my best friend and band mate, Omega, the singer/guitarist of So Unloved. They started dating when I was ten years old, she was 16, Levi was 17, and all I ever wanted was to be near them and learn from them. Omega helped me with my math homework, and took me to my first punk rock show at Wacky's to see Blanks 77, The Flatliners, and The Strap-Onz when I was 12. When they broke up, she encouraged me to learn to play guitar, then asked me to play in her band. If I hadn't had Levi, I wouldn't have Omega. I wouldn't have So Unloved. I wouldn't have any of the amazing friends, and bands in my life that I do. </div><div>(Photo: Omega and I Xmas 2013, she made me this amazing apron!!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeLs-tko8DzoHj_TMseyxw0tiIlvbesCE_pgwK3x9uSA9z0ZLzUSu7_iravz17ODGJbQizVTgu01h6PPhFzFhS9s8WbUan2IfCo-oEVm57P2QTgzfh40B9C0nzi2dC3kcoYdMUj-ByVNTP/s640/blogger-image-959491039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeLs-tko8DzoHj_TMseyxw0tiIlvbesCE_pgwK3x9uSA9z0ZLzUSu7_iravz17ODGJbQizVTgu01h6PPhFzFhS9s8WbUan2IfCo-oEVm57P2QTgzfh40B9C0nzi2dC3kcoYdMUj-ByVNTP/s640/blogger-image-959491039.jpg"></a></div></div><div>When I think of the things Levi loved, I think of FOOD. I think of him always complaining about being too hungry or too full. Him eating all day, and having an insane metabolism. He went to Culinary school for a semester, and quit after watching the slaughterhouse videos for a butcher class. He worked at Hogwild Records 9 years and started his own screenprinting company, Scapegoat Screenprinting. He gave up alcohol and quit eating meat in the same day. My brother had a very strong will power. He did everything he put his mind to, and didn't half ass anything. But, he would submerge himself in things, then abandon them at the drop of a hat. He knew ALOT about EVERYTHING, and I looked up to him so much. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Z_jLFyyGabJjQNiaNlO6KViG2GYsUO26iCIX-EIm9RpvikmR3QRAsVwmlqzNXaC_HPUuoHDaBVqaU8o9yiLPuUvAB4Sh8G0pTlu1OGzgPWyUrcHPCogu5WgQMZH7Y-KSIAenn7mV_qCK/s640/blogger-image-2017665214.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Z_jLFyyGabJjQNiaNlO6KViG2GYsUO26iCIX-EIm9RpvikmR3QRAsVwmlqzNXaC_HPUuoHDaBVqaU8o9yiLPuUvAB4Sh8G0pTlu1OGzgPWyUrcHPCogu5WgQMZH7Y-KSIAenn7mV_qCK/s640/blogger-image-2017665214.jpg"></a></div></div><div>He moved up here to Austin in September 2013 which was a big part in me moving up here with John at the beginning of November. I left my job at Green, and decided to dedicate myself to writing recipes for a book amongst the inspiration of the amazing veg fare of Austin. The last time I saw him, we watched Monsters University on my laptop, and got ice cream at Sweet Ritual, the ALL vegan ice cream shoppe off Duvall!!! It was his first (and last) time there, so he went all out and got a giant waffle cone with 2 scoops of Salted Caramel ice cream. I was giggling at his over indulgence while I ordered a scoop of pumpkin. I loved his enthusiasm over the little things in life. Tiny imperfections drove him crazy, and he always went out of his way to make sure you were happy and comfortable. I loved went he went thru a phase of making smoothies with his Magic Bullet. He would lure me to his house to drink these ice cold berry smoothies and we'd laugh and listen to records while sitting on his futon, which at night became his bed. He had given his bedroom up to use as a workshop for screenprinting. (Photo: Levi eating a meal I made for his birthday 2012)<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6Rx2ZZVLkdz_cs2ri5n8cuRm91vrYkKsI0vTZ5ehrXznkTFMrPB2Gm_8-J_aIfDrcwvjRQlFcov-WSLpt2rqhCYe-U0ougcXwBhuuygBjLV-WQdaWSSv3OKfAVlTnWeCp147Yrm39JCX/s640/blogger-image--126832735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6Rx2ZZVLkdz_cs2ri5n8cuRm91vrYkKsI0vTZ5ehrXznkTFMrPB2Gm_8-J_aIfDrcwvjRQlFcov-WSLpt2rqhCYe-U0ougcXwBhuuygBjLV-WQdaWSSv3OKfAVlTnWeCp147Yrm39JCX/s640/blogger-image--126832735.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div>He always ordered Twizzlers and an Icee or soda at the movies. I'd bitch at him for it being too much sugar, then I'd ask for a bite and a sip. He binged on coffee, and always ordered large Vanilla Soy Lattes. If he finished it, he would be jittery, but he ordered it anyways. He loved Swedish Fish and Werther's Original Caramels. A couple of times I bought him dehydrated space ice cream for his birthday, after we fell in love with it at the museum visiting our 2nd cousin, Sandy, in Houston. He loved to order fried pickles and an Italian Soda at Alamo Drafthouse, and could eat chips and salsa for days. He always ordered dessert at the Bijou theater then apologized to me for eating someone else's cakes. He always gave me honest feedback on what I'd cook and bake for him, and even though he hated Daiya cheeze, he would eat it without complaining. Pretty recently he got into almond cheeze, and I was excited about that. We drank lots of Emergen-C together and no once can understand his excitement at the assortment of flavors at the Whole Foods on Lamar. His favorite was the Citrus Immunity one, and when he died and we cleared out his apartment, there was half a box of those in his pantry. They are my favorite now too. </div><div>(Photo: Levi at Vinnie's Pizza on Bedford in Williamsburg, NY March 2013)<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkKyS-gDAD9utnDZu9tMtu3q3URc1ooVJddUn8-Mb4HCl07UJO2p5rTN3Dyf9ihJ8F3LRZ_uQ91V96fhz5b4FPmmO5CAbT1DqSYkPEeO4ylqPRlsbskSgzOrQ4ONqOp1Sg2tLG3j4Ibjh/s640/blogger-image-1982599046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkKyS-gDAD9utnDZu9tMtu3q3URc1ooVJddUn8-Mb4HCl07UJO2p5rTN3Dyf9ihJ8F3LRZ_uQ91V96fhz5b4FPmmO5CAbT1DqSYkPEeO4ylqPRlsbskSgzOrQ4ONqOp1Sg2tLG3j4Ibjh/s640/blogger-image-1982599046.jpg"></a></div></div><div>One of Levi's food habits that drove me crazy, was an occurrence at Thai restaurants. He would order something off the menu, like Pad Thai or Green Curry, then ask them to add lemongrass and pineapple to it. I always told him that was offensive and they would curse us by putting meat in our food, but he didn't care...he just wanted all the things he liked in one bowl. </div><div>(Photo: My sister, Erica, Levi, and I in true Texas spring fashion. 2009)</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPodAdQDdROZpp3dkxZdrYYoDgB6NN90s3W2OHcaIkWSsAgU_U37dgJb7ZuJXPjQVm03pmSV5yQc-u0-c40TvlzRGu07xEMP_cJc0LJHWj7i8wczQmSscbPtfeYHzvxf_tMIuqr8JYFT0n/s640/blogger-image-952326620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPodAdQDdROZpp3dkxZdrYYoDgB6NN90s3W2OHcaIkWSsAgU_U37dgJb7ZuJXPjQVm03pmSV5yQc-u0-c40TvlzRGu07xEMP_cJc0LJHWj7i8wczQmSscbPtfeYHzvxf_tMIuqr8JYFT0n/s640/blogger-image-952326620.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>One time, when I was teaching cooking classes at Whole Foods with Mike, Levi made me a mock tuna salad, and I begged him to let me share his recipe. I went to his house and made him measure it all out while making it for me fresh. He refused to let me write in a formal way, and I promised to type it out how he said. So, I hope you find this recipe format charming in it's simplicity. It was a big hit at the class, and I hope y'all enjoy it as well. </div><div>Thanks to Levi for teaching me so much and protecting me my whole life. I miss you. </div><div><br></div><div>LEVI'S MOCK TUNA SALAD</div><div><br></div><div>1 can Garbanzo Beans, mashed</div><div>3 stalks of celery, diced kinda</div><div>2 TBSP. Veganaise</div><div>1/2 tsp. Mustard</div><div>1 tsp. Braggs's Liquid Aminos or Soy Sauce</div><div>2 TBSP. Sweet Relish</div><div>2 TBSP. Dill Relish</div><div>2 Green Onions, chopped</div><div>Sprinkles of Seaweed (from Nori sheets, or Seaweed Snacks)</div><div><br></div><div>Mash beans. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Eat fresh. Store in your refrigerator. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMx2djUYvpDgwjd69KXv8oUGx18cTWkPmY6r_gDfPH10yhoIx-5dsh-HdQCDXv8F4dTDJFYU555bGHVKifo221e-ntz0JeB3pVu1Sm7VKZB8yaiV2o8oO9aC-33W5B1Ml0GvVjz9q3PpmD/s640/blogger-image-1067133566.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMx2djUYvpDgwjd69KXv8oUGx18cTWkPmY6r_gDfPH10yhoIx-5dsh-HdQCDXv8F4dTDJFYU555bGHVKifo221e-ntz0JeB3pVu1Sm7VKZB8yaiV2o8oO9aC-33W5B1Ml0GvVjz9q3PpmD/s640/blogger-image-1067133566.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">(Photo: Levi, Cheeba, and I 2013)</div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16763153279075739734noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332204541710259399.post-74211599317609232952013-11-12T10:53:00.001-08:002013-11-12T11:05:35.385-08:00Pumpkin Bread<div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;">I love everything pumpkin. Obviously, the fall season rules for me, and after carving a pumpkin, and drinking a pumpkin spice latte, and showering with pumpkin soap, this pumpkin bread satisfies my craving. Last night, I baked this loaf, and cut a slice to take to my friend Jeremy while he was hosting trivia at a bar in downtown Austin. We were just starting to get a cold front, and this bread was eaten in perfect timing....warm, and with a beer. Enjoy!!</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;"><br></div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;">Pumpkin Bread (makes one loaf)</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;"><br></div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;">1 1/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;">1 tsp baking soda</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;">1 tsp baking powder</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;">1 tsp. salt</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;">1/2 tsp. cinnamon</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;">1/8 tsp. cardamom</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;">1/2 cup vegan granulated sugar</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;">1/4 cup brown sugar</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;">1/4 cup canola oil</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;">1 cup pumpkin purée</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;">1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;">3 TBSP. non dairy mylk (I used sweetened Flax Mylk this time!! Omega 3's!!)</div><div><br></div><div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;">Pre heat oven to 350°.</div><div style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 14px;">In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom. In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together canola oil, vanilla, pumpkin purée, and mylk. Pour your mixed wet ingredients into the bowl of your mixed dry ingredients, and use a spatula to fold and combine, mixing this batter well enough that there are no clumps of flour. Once thoroughly combined, you could fold in any extra ingredients you'd like, such as walnuts, pecans, cranberries, or chocolate chips to give this perfect fall bread some extra zazz. Spray your bread pan with coconut oil spray or grease it with extra canola oil, and pour pumpkin bread batter in this pan. Use your spatula to evenly distribute the batter among the pan, and smoothing out the top. Pop this guy in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden all around the edges, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before cutting and serving. Eat a slice with a little Earth Balance Coconut Spread on top, and you'll be living the dream.</div></div><div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTd5kjBkY972RgdlCoJ_NtXGUNfhchWx21VQPFXNGvBUui-BV5gezu9CU-kvU8QJbm0Xl9SuzYnmZZhsXT356lPT2PQgIfH5xB-GRBUJfdsIFjfQOPppEoomM3RSL2RxZasvbHD_YtpUES/s640/blogger-image--303832355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTd5kjBkY972RgdlCoJ_NtXGUNfhchWx21VQPFXNGvBUui-BV5gezu9CU-kvU8QJbm0Xl9SuzYnmZZhsXT356lPT2PQgIfH5xB-GRBUJfdsIFjfQOPppEoomM3RSL2RxZasvbHD_YtpUES/s640/blogger-image--303832355.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16763153279075739734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332204541710259399.post-61767017731836709692013-11-12T10:16:00.001-08:002013-11-12T10:40:08.579-08:00The Dilemma Over Vegan SugarI have been vegan for nine years. One of the first things I learned about from reading Joanne Stepaniak's "Vegan Sourcebook," was the process of refining granulated sugar thru cattle bones to achieve that clean, bright, white color Americans know and love. As cattle bones are a by product of the slaughterhouse, and would be otherwise garbage to the profiteers from murder, they have banked in on selling the bones to sugar plants for an additional buck. It is an age old process to use bones in the filtration of sugar, but is absolutely unnecessary. Often referred to as "natural carbon," most sugar you know and see, is filtered in this way, and as there is sugar in what feels like almost EVERYTHING with a label on it, how does one know if this sugar is "carbon free," aka VEGAN!!?? <div> <div>Well, I thought I had made an amazing breakthrough after the restaurant I worked for, Green Vegetarian Cuisine, was being certified Kosher. While going thru all the detailed process of having our pilot lights lit by a Rabbi and having all of our pots and pans blessed, I confronted the Rabbi with this question..."Is it Kosher to use a sugar that has been filtered thru cattle bones? Even if you mix it with a dairy product?" Traditionally, Orthodox Jewish folk consider it a sin to consume dairy and meat at the same time, on the same plate...so if there is a cake made with sugar that has been filtered thru cattle bones, and has dairy milk in it as well, where does that stand in their minds? The answer I received was a big fat "NO." He explained to me that this would never be considered Kosher, and that if a sugar is certified Kosher ( a big K, or U with a circle around it) there is no way it has been filtered thru cattle bones. Now, I should have known better than to believe him, but people who practice eating Kosher have extremely high standards, and are very strict, in fact MUCH more than strict vegans, in my opinion. </div><div><br></div><div>To be fair, the filtration process, is simply that....a process, and does not mean there is actual bones in the sugar. It is, by definition, not vegan, because it is a by product of an industry exploiting and murdering innocent animals. I strive to live a life as cruelty free as possible, and therefor I do not wish to consume these sugars. The problem is, after speaking with the Rabbi, I stopped calling companies to check their standards, and instead began considering any sugar with a Kosher symbol on the package, as vegan. Imperial Sugar, being my go-to option for recipes, is based in Sugarland, TX, and was a small company for many years, before being bought out by a private investor in 2012. I endorsed this sugar for a long time, before wandering on to the PETA website which has an updated list of what is and what's not vegan, and finding Imperial on the carbon filtration list. I was shocked, and called Imperial, only to have them say, that indeed all of their sugars are filtered thru natural carbon, and is considered "unsuitable for vegans." Bumming out, I began to call a bunch of other sugar companies that are certified Kosher, and got the same response most times. </div><div><br></div><div>So, I have come to a pretty solid conclusion, and I hope this can help anyone else who is confused and annoyed with this situation. </div><div>Always assume the sugar is filtered thru cattle bones...UNLESS it is...</div><div><br></div><div>Organic Sugar-</div><div>Organic sugars are packaged to have their natural color, and therefor do not need to be filtered to have a pearly white hue. </div><div><br></div><div>Pure Cane Sugar-</div><div>Pure cane sugars, are meant to be completely pure and natural, and although <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">some may have a white color, these are only considered pure if filtered naturally, not thru carbon.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Turbinado Sugar-</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">These sugars are offended referred to as "Sugar in the Raw," and are larger crystals with a darker hue. They are pure cane sugars that get their name from being spun in a cylinder in the creation process.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Sucanat-</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The name refers to "SUgar CANe NATural," and is completely unrefined, with nothing being added, and nothing taking out in the creation process.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Also, Whole Foods makes a great granulated sugar that is labeled VEGAN on the front of the package really big. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Florida Crystals is a sugar plant in south Florida that does not use bone filtration, and can be bought at most grocery stores, with a label stating "Carbon Free." That plant is actually owned by Domino, which is the largest sugar producer in the country, and although you cannot be sure where Domino sugars are made when buying it at the grocery store, there is a way to purchase it in bulk directly from that one Florida Crystals plant, making it an option for vegan bakeries such as Vegan Treats in Bethleham, PA and most currently, for Green in San Antonio as well. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I want to apologize if I have ever misdirected you towards Imperial Sugar, and explain that things change all the time, and is very difficult to keep track of what companies are doing what. I had reached a state of comfort in my veganism, where I was no longer being diligent about certain brands or items, and thru this dilemma, regained my fury. It is just such a confusing and annoying situation when you want to use Ketchup and have to choose a high fructose corn syrup, because it's vegan, but most likely GMO, over a sugar, because it's been filtered with bones. I want to encourage you to make choices that you feel most comfortable with, and strive to learn and be aware of what you are supporting with your dollars. Being vegan is a never ending learning experience, and is completely different for everyone. As long as we are all trying as hard as we can to live cruelty free and not be apathetic, we will make a difference in our impact on this planet, and help our friends, the animals, along the way. </span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16763153279075739734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332204541710259399.post-19473865734647775342013-10-21T19:43:00.001-07:002013-10-21T19:43:04.956-07:0012 Photos of My Favorite Recent Sweets...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Refrigerate and serve this cold, as dessert, with fresh diced pineapple on top.</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Or eat it fresh and hot like oatmeal for breakfast.</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Piña Colada Rice Pudding</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1 cup long grain Rice</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">3 cups Soymylk</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">2 cups Coconut Mylk</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/8 tsp. Salt</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">2 Cinnamon Sticks</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/3 cup Agave Nectar</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1 TBSP Vanilla extract</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1 cup sweetened Coconut shreds</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/2 cup diced Pinapple</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">In a sauce pan, combine rice, 3 cups of soymylk, cinnamon sticks, vanilla, and salt and bring to boil. Once a boil is achieved, lower heat to a simmer, and cover pan with a lid. Stir every 5 minutes until most of the mylk is absorbed, and rice is tender. Remove rice from pan, turn the heat back up to medium, and use the same sauce pan to toast coconut shreds. Once the coconut is golden, pour in coconut mylk and agave. Let this mixture come to a boil while stirring occasionally. Pour your cooked rice into this pan of hot coconut mylk mixture and stir continuously, allowing the mixture to thicken. Cook rice pudding like this for 3 minutes, then remove from heat and pour pudding into a heat safe bowl. Refrigerate and let pudding cool, then serve with a generous amount of fresh, diced pineapple on top.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></span></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16763153279075739734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332204541710259399.post-2897403262099901572013-09-02T18:50:00.001-07:002013-09-02T18:50:05.280-07:00Homemade Horchata<div>A traditional, cinnamony, rice based drink from Mexico...be sure to use organic long grain or jasmine rice. Parboiled brown rice won't work. I promise. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Homemade Horchata</div><div><br></div><div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">2 cups long grain Rice</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/3 cup Agave Nectar</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">3 Cinnamon Sticks</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1 tsp. ground Cinnamon</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">4 cups Water</div></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Soak rice, vanilla, and cinnamon sticks in two cups hot water for 4 hours, or overnight.</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Remove cinnamon sticks, and pour soaked rice contents into a blender, with your additional 2 cups water. </div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Add agave nectar and ground cinnamon, and blend on high until a smooth texture is achieved. This may take up to 2 minutes. </div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Use a fine mesh strainer placed over a pitcher and pour contents of the blender slowly thru the strainer. It should collect all the fine pieces of rice and let the horchata pour thru. Throw away rice granules collected by the strainer. Repeat this process 2 more times to remove as much of the rice granules as you can. </div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Horchata should be just a little gritty and frothy. Serve over ice. Will last up to 3 days if refrigerated.</div></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16763153279075739734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332204541710259399.post-61957781734144848842013-09-02T18:47:00.001-07:002013-09-02T18:47:07.482-07:00Spicy Avocado Kale SaladServe this as a side with your enchiladas, in a taco salad or burrito, or wrapped in a collard green with raw veggies to make a raw taco!! Put extra serrano to make it super spicy, and add cilantro if you're a jerk and you like that stuff.<div><br></div><div>Spicy Avocado Kale Salad</div><div><br></div><div><div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1 large bunch Kale</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">2 large, ripe Avocados</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/4 cup Lemon Juice</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1 tsp. granulated Garlic</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/4 tsp. Onion powder</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/4 cup Unsweetened Soymylk</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/2 TBSP. Apple Cider Vinegar</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/8 tsp. Salt</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/8 tsp. Black Pepper</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/2 Serrano pepper (1 whole Serrano if you're loco)</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/4 cup diced Purple Onion</div></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">Rinse kale, and use hands to tear into small, bite size pieces. Place kale in a bowl and set aside. Place all other ingredients in a food processor, and blend on high. Once smooth, pour a generous amount of avocado dressing over kale and toss until thoroughly coated. Add diced purple onion and serve right away. For extra zazz, add pepitas or sunflower seeds. </span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16763153279075739734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332204541710259399.post-87372531517820080552013-08-28T20:23:00.001-07:002013-09-02T18:38:39.113-07:00Cashew Nacho Cheese Dip<div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">This is a creamy and delicious dip that tastes a bit like nacho cheese, but is thick And great for dipping veggie sticks or tortilla chips. Soak and refrigerate your cashews overnight in an air tight container to achieve a creamier consistency.</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Serve right away or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Cashew Nacho Cheese Dip</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1 cup soaked raw Cashews</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">2 TBSP. Lemon Juice</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">2/3 cup Olive Oil</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/4 cup Water</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1 tsp. Chili Powder</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1 tsp. granulated Garlic</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/8 tsp. Tumeric</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/4 tsp. Salt</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/2 Serrano Pepper</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Soak cashews overnight. Drain and rinse them, and pour them into a food processor. Add all other ingredients, and process on high until mixture is thick and creamy. Stop to scrape the sides to make sure it is thoroughly combined. This may take a few minutes. Serve as a dipping sauce, enchilada sauce, cheese on a sandwich, etc. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></span></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16763153279075739734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332204541710259399.post-70499303473950765942013-08-07T12:16:00.003-07:002013-08-07T16:46:53.162-07:00NYC: Mr. Kiwi<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">This past weekend, I ventured to New York City with one of my best friends, Mia. I was there to play the NY Death Fest with Phobia, and decided to stay a bit longer so we could see the city...and EAT. NYC is known for being one of the most vegan friendly cities in the world, and although I've been there multiple times, I was estatic to show Mia what the city was all about. We had a few stand out restaurants we were for sure going to visit, but mostly we just walked around and hit up vegan restaurants along the way. NYC has so many vegan friendly eateries, there's even a book published every year detailing all of them..."The Vegan Guide to New York". </span><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br><div>The first day we enjoyed the luxury of all the 24 hour health food stores conveniently located at what feels like EVERY CORNER in the city!! My bass player, Calum, and his best friend, Zeta, both live right off the JMZ Subway near Mr. Kiwi. It's like a miniature Whole Foods with tons of prepared food including mock meats, brown rice sushi, brownies, fruit cups, and $4 you call it JUICES. Fresh squeezed in front of you, with whatever fruit or juices you'd like, this is the best deal in all the world. The fact that you can order them 24 hours a day, is just UNREAL. We enjoyed vegan turkey strips, brown rice and quinoa sushi, fresh cut watermelon, ice cold coconut water, organic cherries in a cup, pad thai, and seaweed snacks from Mr. Kiwi during the duration of our stay. It's magical having a store like that so conveniently located and open all day and night. MAGIC.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHDF0Eb4NHQygvTI7ooZo288icaQ0D28fmLQTqHo6GDxZTQZD8rH7p-IKLejiYyr7gQRvPjHlex6YJ6Q0lCfjVkA0oNUtmsNjb-PR5rQdo4TzhQ3Jhn-x-DzMt9tyhEMDtCiWD4p6N2nd/s640/blogger-image-954955037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHDF0Eb4NHQygvTI7ooZo288icaQ0D28fmLQTqHo6GDxZTQZD8rH7p-IKLejiYyr7gQRvPjHlex6YJ6Q0lCfjVkA0oNUtmsNjb-PR5rQdo4TzhQ3Jhn-x-DzMt9tyhEMDtCiWD4p6N2nd/s640/blogger-image-954955037.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVroTFl8EPBiW1PCj6qZr1VuO26qWvMonYFVAnj1xlqfBd4W75hyphenhyphengPFZJFrz7y86l2A8pJF74n5WE9qLrxPzd6Vymr471weN4SWmkpcU1Lea4GhARMllQjoLglHaLcXu3rP0EhXQaX1Ki/s640/blogger-image--1571175140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVroTFl8EPBiW1PCj6qZr1VuO26qWvMonYFVAnj1xlqfBd4W75hyphenhyphengPFZJFrz7y86l2A8pJF74n5WE9qLrxPzd6Vymr471weN4SWmkpcU1Lea4GhARMllQjoLglHaLcXu3rP0EhXQaX1Ki/s640/blogger-image--1571175140.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4vYNcUshsnWmzOPKXYLpsu75DJ1SdzKb2NuthzIK4Khl3J1IewIaQHg6yjUBnVgEqPBd8ToXgjw_lLrxYhLMFMWb2EqBLID3CpsG7lelJgwZeZIHXq68kIA70nmHlLpD2Cx7cQVbhswY/s640/blogger-image-1535380749.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4vYNcUshsnWmzOPKXYLpsu75DJ1SdzKb2NuthzIK4Khl3J1IewIaQHg6yjUBnVgEqPBd8ToXgjw_lLrxYhLMFMWb2EqBLID3CpsG7lelJgwZeZIHXq68kIA70nmHlLpD2Cx7cQVbhswY/s640/blogger-image-1535380749.jpg"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></a></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16763153279075739734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332204541710259399.post-77990555348808785062013-08-07T12:16:00.001-07:002013-08-07T16:45:22.598-07:00NYC: Champs Bakery for Brunch, Babycakes, Moo Shoes, Wild Ginger<div><br></div><div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">For breakfast the next day, we took Mia to Champs in Willamsburg, Brooklyn. I had bragged and bragged about this place to her for months, and when we finally arrived, we had to wait half an hour for a table, but it was totally worth it. The menu is extensive and includes breakfast all day, which made me feel like I was at a Denny's...except I COULD ORDER ANYTHING I WANTED! Iced coffees with Bee Free Honey (made from apples!!), and the Vegan Slam, with sausage, tempeh bacon, tofu scramble, home fries, and toast, I was full and happy. I skipped desserts this first time, but their display case was full of amazing cakes, cupcakes, mini pumpkin pies, and gluten free cookie sandwiches. YUM.</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFIjx6XM_jqSsFtC0asjXhwJ5A8-keggAraT0veGzopomYAySm0Ro-PAksxMzPbho_lfUsnFwveqWO3QLxobcEW3ReKtE2bOrHJ9NWwCQ2CAGkBpqfiEOA4Ov4qPNQO_JK3IBPPm9umhv1/s640/blogger-image-1521324820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFIjx6XM_jqSsFtC0asjXhwJ5A8-keggAraT0veGzopomYAySm0Ro-PAksxMzPbho_lfUsnFwveqWO3QLxobcEW3ReKtE2bOrHJ9NWwCQ2CAGkBpqfiEOA4Ov4qPNQO_JK3IBPPm9umhv1/s640/blogger-image-1521324820.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFIjx6XM_jqSsFtC0asjXhwJ5A8-keggAraT0veGzopomYAySm0Ro-PAksxMzPbho_lfUsnFwveqWO3QLxobcEW3ReKtE2bOrHJ9NWwCQ2CAGkBpqfiEOA4Ov4qPNQO_JK3IBPPm9umhv1/s640/blogger-image-1521324820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeRZ8-OO8YD_5m4jr7g8nSU2ByxS9kuHw9rYul8R3ItD33B-oiCuAuoj0uCSnk0aV1W8Adf9TAvJVamrC7VfNpzTC5Qi-ei9BhElubC0l3YELGtMHCvIEEm96khecFovIk0XQroxnAS7e/s640/blogger-image-1994219964.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeRZ8-OO8YD_5m4jr7g8nSU2ByxS9kuHw9rYul8R3ItD33B-oiCuAuoj0uCSnk0aV1W8Adf9TAvJVamrC7VfNpzTC5Qi-ei9BhElubC0l3YELGtMHCvIEEm96khecFovIk0XQroxnAS7e/s640/blogger-image-1994219964.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXmcWa_Xr2uaSfUeIUd3mxLKj1iIyEnWNhIUkXoO2cGmf49sHIPslO5PYnfo3ZBkKf-2sDfD5hm3EX0t4y2uHZFK_BSLW4DsVs7BlhA-wRiwvNrzqpiKP8gefDpgkAtlnpc4lHezVF8tn2/s640/blogger-image-1222886585.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXmcWa_Xr2uaSfUeIUd3mxLKj1iIyEnWNhIUkXoO2cGmf49sHIPslO5PYnfo3ZBkKf-2sDfD5hm3EX0t4y2uHZFK_BSLW4DsVs7BlhA-wRiwvNrzqpiKP8gefDpgkAtlnpc4lHezVF8tn2/s640/blogger-image-1222886585.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkhz9Xf4JROqA6dPtzBtnebSY-RtrK3z1v0HZBPOe9woTf7RW70bJPHKVV3tbad4wMD0xWep9_KIQcm03ylAbktbiNPo9h3erWq6n4Y9GWEqka6FKfg17894gCe89mSGsdzv0Hwp5YTOHk/s640/blogger-image-1219286300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkhz9Xf4JROqA6dPtzBtnebSY-RtrK3z1v0HZBPOe9woTf7RW70bJPHKVV3tbad4wMD0xWep9_KIQcm03ylAbktbiNPo9h3erWq6n4Y9GWEqka6FKfg17894gCe89mSGsdzv0Hwp5YTOHk/s640/blogger-image-1219286300.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">For lunch, Mia and I walked around the Lower East side, and visited my favorite bakery, Babycakes!!! At first, we stopped in just for iced coffees, then walked across the block to Moo Shoes, and all vegan shoe store. Most of their shoes are high quality and high priced, but we were both able to find some Deals. I got baby pink flats with bright red hearts on the toe, and Mia got some dirty pink slip ons. I left some copies of our Summertime Gladness Zine there, next to their copies VegNews. We went back to Babycakes and ordered a Pumpkin Eclair and Mocha Brownie Cupcake. Since we didn't have an appetite for them yet, we carried them with us while we shopped all around the city....until we were at the H&M near Union Square (farmers market!!), and even though our desserts were melted and sticky, we shoved bites in our mouths and were super impressed with the messy pastries. 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Wild Ginger has multiple locations, and serve awesome lunch specials. We shared Mango Chikin with plum sauce, and Black Pepper Seitan, both served with steamed pumpkin, spring rolls, and miso soup. I never eat the fried tofu or spring rolls at regular Thai restaurants back home, so I indulged in knowing there was no animal products being fried at Wild Ginger. Reasonably priced with an authentic, calm, ambience, Wild Ginger is a staple in the vegan Thai food scene!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRr0XvKttK87iFKVg5s7Y-x-b4rSHR6Gb4b-E-wNzHLMfdnn14w-BgGqY17B8dvXile0eqN-IBBNuQcCIoQa03NrztZ6bjL3mTGGtUvKn34XIHxaHfmhp0cvsYhs6O4e2XygX9w3nxrn3l/s640/blogger-image--109169321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRr0XvKttK87iFKVg5s7Y-x-b4rSHR6Gb4b-E-wNzHLMfdnn14w-BgGqY17B8dvXile0eqN-IBBNuQcCIoQa03NrztZ6bjL3mTGGtUvKn34XIHxaHfmhp0cvsYhs6O4e2XygX9w3nxrn3l/s640/blogger-image--109169321.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRr0XvKttK87iFKVg5s7Y-x-b4rSHR6Gb4b-E-wNzHLMfdnn14w-BgGqY17B8dvXile0eqN-IBBNuQcCIoQa03NrztZ6bjL3mTGGtUvKn34XIHxaHfmhp0cvsYhs6O4e2XygX9w3nxrn3l/s640/blogger-image--109169321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLe27BJpdJYH-a_ZwE_b4etpsn1Olqz2bw3ald__qUvgWlir2t0xYLElWHNB1P0K3bEVT76DCh6NRpmljLSl6IEplF7Yh2Je3rw2gzinrIwot_3FOxdD_w6v0OF9dWGe3Z4yRzXSATMHUG/s640/blogger-image--1555937031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLe27BJpdJYH-a_ZwE_b4etpsn1Olqz2bw3ald__qUvgWlir2t0xYLElWHNB1P0K3bEVT76DCh6NRpmljLSl6IEplF7Yh2Je3rw2gzinrIwot_3FOxdD_w6v0OF9dWGe3Z4yRzXSATMHUG/s640/blogger-image--1555937031.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">We met up with Calum, and he took us to my favorite bar in all of NYC... Duffs!! It's the most metal bar evvvver, and have $1 PBRs 6-9 pm. The memorabilia amongst the walls is illuminated with red lights and makes you crazy to look at. I, of course, always say hi to the Wendy O Williams poster framed by the front door. She is one of my idols, was a macrobiotic chef, and she fronted The Plasmatics. I love the W.O.W. album she released that Gene Simmons produced!!! Check it out if you've never heard it...she was way ahead of her time. She killed herself years ago, but she lives on in my heart!!!!!!!!!! Rock n Roll Forever!!!</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7h7WOpZquEYX3rHOeYLZtrT7E0lHS6NiUEbqqLLNyDqdaiIKs5Sb58OtkAsnuPyDlYQrR_V7ePRMw7v4mK40ZXkQX_dse_XkpPgjFMpSQ3aiKmMWiUpFdY6zAE3NYy12v333XsCs0AtOj/s640/blogger-image-789571108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7h7WOpZquEYX3rHOeYLZtrT7E0lHS6NiUEbqqLLNyDqdaiIKs5Sb58OtkAsnuPyDlYQrR_V7ePRMw7v4mK40ZXkQX_dse_XkpPgjFMpSQ3aiKmMWiUpFdY6zAE3NYy12v333XsCs0AtOj/s640/blogger-image-789571108.jpg"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7h7WOpZquEYX3rHOeYLZtrT7E0lHS6NiUEbqqLLNyDqdaiIKs5Sb58OtkAsnuPyDlYQrR_V7ePRMw7v4mK40ZXkQX_dse_XkpPgjFMpSQ3aiKmMWiUpFdY6zAE3NYy12v333XsCs0AtOj/s640/blogger-image-789571108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7h7WOpZquEYX3rHOeYLZtrT7E0lHS6NiUEbqqLLNyDqdaiIKs5Sb58OtkAsnuPyDlYQrR_V7ePRMw7v4mK40ZXkQX_dse_XkpPgjFMpSQ3aiKmMWiUpFdY6zAE3NYy12v333XsCs0AtOj/s640/blogger-image-789571108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjvFfe-yaq29sRWgWuZXEX821D6-pfJ_Wh92-yb7LzJ_ks88uNjLC697ZYIZJu8osRKKxeIn5b2VPRghm-c1CEfMY7BQM5rLqI8oers21mO3dzb_BnBQ7mc_hy-ZQfHcFvymT62xRW7FU/s640/blogger-image--659569522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjvFfe-yaq29sRWgWuZXEX821D6-pfJ_Wh92-yb7LzJ_ks88uNjLC697ZYIZJu8osRKKxeIn5b2VPRghm-c1CEfMY7BQM5rLqI8oers21mO3dzb_BnBQ7mc_hy-ZQfHcFvymT62xRW7FU/s640/blogger-image--659569522.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Lucky for us, Calum made us one of his famous vegan lasagnas for dinner and Zeta prepared an amazing side salad with fresh vinaigrette. Mia and I took an extensive look at all the crazy fruits and vegetables at the local grocer, Food Bazaar, and decided to contribute a fruit salad to dinner. We bought star fruit, guavas, organic kiwi, dinosaur plums, and fresh DRAGONFRUIT! These are all pretty rare for us to find/buy in San Antonio, so we indulged. The dragon fruit was not as sweet as I thought it would be...It was almost like a thicker banana texture with what looked like little chia seeds polka dotted in it. The lasagna was amazing, and Calum told me he mixed Daiya and Trader Joes cheeses for it. I have to say that it was so nice to sit down and have a home cooked meal with our friends!!! 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They serve mini vegan hotdogs there, and I've had them before, but not this time. The show was crazy packed, and we spent a lot of the time in the basement drinking tall boys of PBR with the rest of my band. </span><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQz0xzHXM_SqwY0qsy4ueLURvFycDUdZsx0mYFZnPdE9-AZRqo_sl7m1tQbK0axine8g-9ZUSUw3U7hy-zhVsAcOBEZiLLKa9PpAokTFDdpPoPQOaOplYRUDDA1wonSKcOGJIiwYdFXN0/s640/blogger-image--720238142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQz0xzHXM_SqwY0qsy4ueLURvFycDUdZsx0mYFZnPdE9-AZRqo_sl7m1tQbK0axine8g-9ZUSUw3U7hy-zhVsAcOBEZiLLKa9PpAokTFDdpPoPQOaOplYRUDDA1wonSKcOGJIiwYdFXN0/s640/blogger-image--720238142.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkG3kcUqC6k90EKX7Rjg-5nwp-fGsytRyQF79ead9NwdgyLSplcDYwivy8aD3z_qzmC0t5MxHQIcVY7svjHLvbyBiJBFKiTOhk16io-dJZcLMEuAp8zdg3Ryvr0dqNYl5tRDuNyL-SPkCC/s640/blogger-image-88666073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkG3kcUqC6k90EKX7Rjg-5nwp-fGsytRyQF79ead9NwdgyLSplcDYwivy8aD3z_qzmC0t5MxHQIcVY7svjHLvbyBiJBFKiTOhk16io-dJZcLMEuAp8zdg3Ryvr0dqNYl5tRDuNyL-SPkCC/s640/blogger-image-88666073.jpg"></a></div><br></span><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Earlier in the day though, Calum and Zeta took us on a water taxi from an area by the venue, to the Brooklyn beach. Obviously, the water is NOT clean, but we really enjoy any opportunity be on a boat, and the view of Manhattan from the beach is BEAUTIFUL. We walked to the Wythe Hotel near the Brooklyn Brewery, and had a drink at their amazing (but expensive) happy hour. It was on the 6th floor and had a huge outdoorpatio, which reminded Mia and I of our favorite happy hour in San Antonio, at the Tower of Americas. We paid $18 for two whiskey and ginger ales, but Calum got 3 IPAs for free because the bartender liked his Varukers tshirt. I was jealous, but we stayed for that one drink, then ventured on.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKs6iMTgDD_AHr27WNhWla3AM0EqXxSjYeHvWMu0vlnZwoGSUFUmuOgWJLvP9VPBCpbrpLLJh-nDHifIH1RT99npN3KIAdBbXiIF7Z3dgg75eCVLhP6lH3nPNaXXT2KW6Y-DuuruFMnR5A/s640/blogger-image-473458475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKs6iMTgDD_AHr27WNhWla3AM0EqXxSjYeHvWMu0vlnZwoGSUFUmuOgWJLvP9VPBCpbrpLLJh-nDHifIH1RT99npN3KIAdBbXiIF7Z3dgg75eCVLhP6lH3nPNaXXT2KW6Y-DuuruFMnR5A/s640/blogger-image-473458475.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKxnj-GvNEjiLzLr1VxApipTUFXQQnP6CAq34SspbDKaCC9hpsKn5rdAtp1Y91pnzhaztfiLvUlVIxIovElUlItxv1-Dw9RwH7rcck94JxGVr6z-nWUVXK4bofPT2Um4er5_o-w3aSw4t/s640/blogger-image--1578832917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKxnj-GvNEjiLzLr1VxApipTUFXQQnP6CAq34SspbDKaCC9hpsKn5rdAtp1Y91pnzhaztfiLvUlVIxIovElUlItxv1-Dw9RwH7rcck94JxGVr6z-nWUVXK4bofPT2Um4er5_o-w3aSw4t/s640/blogger-image--1578832917.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> Calum found one of those amazing corner stores and bought a huge cinnamon bun. I didn't try it because my belly was full, but Mia said it had a cream cheeze frosting on it and was kind of dry. We stress over making cinnamon rolls, so we are always a little turned off by them these days. They are soooo time consuming to make!! For dinner that night, Mia and I had vegan slices at Vinnie's on Bedford and then </span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">got a bunch of stuff from Mr. Kiwi again, and munched hard. 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Iced coffees, homemade seitan tempeh burgers, a jalapeño and ham Cubano, and biscuits and gravy filled our bellies...but the most exciting thing we ate was the Cheesecake Brownie. Thick moist brownie, with dense and lightly sweetened cheesecake topping made for a perfect lunchtime dessert. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjayqy_7vY_PFGG0fYOzgjbMCOyliKgPa4vZCkumFnVjI44s8n68g6N9_imZhs3H-bMndwbfDedIC-FtyNTBfFW9NNSuHVWTtHTCrC3BozR72fxnKzegbaZjkEMlJjq2tLKn50jVhuyRSKM/s640/blogger-image--1296121068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjayqy_7vY_PFGG0fYOzgjbMCOyliKgPa4vZCkumFnVjI44s8n68g6N9_imZhs3H-bMndwbfDedIC-FtyNTBfFW9NNSuHVWTtHTCrC3BozR72fxnKzegbaZjkEMlJjq2tLKn50jVhuyRSKM/s640/blogger-image--1296121068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGOW389zRcA377RWNWmrldhrcotV_zni9J9ZGSWezs72iDi4xZ_j_iejakIYV0Sc_Sf5vCCbGHo_m814sK8wxUK6uH28ILa3eD9rwF-IlEGQX8DjldjMt7pG_rqL8JcYaE3hlETJWDJ2xe/s640/blogger-image--1948360836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGOW389zRcA377RWNWmrldhrcotV_zni9J9ZGSWezs72iDi4xZ_j_iejakIYV0Sc_Sf5vCCbGHo_m814sK8wxUK6uH28ILa3eD9rwF-IlEGQX8DjldjMt7pG_rqL8JcYaE3hlETJWDJ2xe/s640/blogger-image--1948360836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZv_ipY6Rr6BYEP3JVTqrZzK7cVfCJ226fSLfjwosIqSFK-oFp5PBv2Gwryrt7hueU3tc7gut20sccLfmQ-aAv8bQ_yBIhtiRR4oG-c0R2iYae_bI40T7rhE0L4-ffRwu5stk1F-7Wmlh6/s640/blogger-image--523388370.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZv_ipY6Rr6BYEP3JVTqrZzK7cVfCJ226fSLfjwosIqSFK-oFp5PBv2Gwryrt7hueU3tc7gut20sccLfmQ-aAv8bQ_yBIhtiRR4oG-c0R2iYae_bI40T7rhE0L4-ffRwu5stk1F-7Wmlh6/s640/blogger-image--523388370.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZv_ipY6Rr6BYEP3JVTqrZzK7cVfCJ226fSLfjwosIqSFK-oFp5PBv2Gwryrt7hueU3tc7gut20sccLfmQ-aAv8bQ_yBIhtiRR4oG-c0R2iYae_bI40T7rhE0L4-ffRwu5stk1F-7Wmlh6/s640/blogger-image--523388370.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEvlkM-1IpyAVX7eNf4950995kwac86H_TjXuRVc9F46t3iTaO06yMVCKjVHlw1EzJCrZW4FA8llOhP5Fm8lI8zGuUJO3mgU2hXR1gGD0QuIJoG5_5V4XIdL-8v18E5TKkX5tzfCWcfKCb/s640/blogger-image-327012396.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEvlkM-1IpyAVX7eNf4950995kwac86H_TjXuRVc9F46t3iTaO06yMVCKjVHlw1EzJCrZW4FA8llOhP5Fm8lI8zGuUJO3mgU2hXR1gGD0QuIJoG5_5V4XIdL-8v18E5TKkX5tzfCWcfKCb/s640/blogger-image-327012396.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEvlkM-1IpyAVX7eNf4950995kwac86H_TjXuRVc9F46t3iTaO06yMVCKjVHlw1EzJCrZW4FA8llOhP5Fm8lI8zGuUJO3mgU2hXR1gGD0QuIJoG5_5V4XIdL-8v18E5TKkX5tzfCWcfKCb/s640/blogger-image-327012396.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwHvZqPWVyKEm8YqjAiCvUnd_X51j9_FzoubdEIxdYMhF3HpESTJV_Z2Y_6SEbGZ4W0cYYAq43BkIDds11SKqFalHj7fpC15XT65gpckU92_705asmxv3_yLh443c8Y9djhWFOFDarzKHD/s640/blogger-image--395650744.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwHvZqPWVyKEm8YqjAiCvUnd_X51j9_FzoubdEIxdYMhF3HpESTJV_Z2Y_6SEbGZ4W0cYYAq43BkIDds11SKqFalHj7fpC15XT65gpckU92_705asmxv3_yLh443c8Y9djhWFOFDarzKHD/s640/blogger-image--395650744.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div></div></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We hung out in Central Park, drank beers on the Staten Island Ferry, flicked off Wall Street, then met Zeta for dinner at SOY AND SAKE...the all vegan sushi restaurant in the East Village. We ordered so much food, it was insane. We ate glass noodles with soy pork and chikin, sushi with soy eel, soy crab, and all other kinds of weird stuff. I ordered crab rangoon which Mia didn't like, but I ate a ton of, and afterwards we walked to the Comedy Cellar. We had an amazing time seeing some CRAZY awesome comedians and drinking Yuengling. Our night finished with our own impromptu dance party in the subway, while counting city rats and jamming The Generationals on my phone. We cuddled with the cats at Calum's house, and packed for our departure the next day.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjANL4FAVY0VEbgzSPrjIPZD7fKlDMlpTjQi6-ocyEo_Ct0OLS0Hmb_Xqy7A0ra4wVieJAaqtPJhRgeq-FI5FwEoEbeQs5m2jC7ZEhWajPcy-wrUVIOwBid7ba1hdNjmID1-abIrSnF7lBp/s640/blogger-image--1354899660.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjANL4FAVY0VEbgzSPrjIPZD7fKlDMlpTjQi6-ocyEo_Ct0OLS0Hmb_Xqy7A0ra4wVieJAaqtPJhRgeq-FI5FwEoEbeQs5m2jC7ZEhWajPcy-wrUVIOwBid7ba1hdNjmID1-abIrSnF7lBp/s640/blogger-image--1354899660.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN0WQWzt4xu0Oi7XnGe6N54eKq51OkUP2xTdRZol-GDOlYOdABXHArF5YfS__2q3eSYJnksliyActrh3SZHsJCpHZyZOMdfNmoxIKSl9BVEVyC8fVtganQSBChbDWQlZHxja5AQjbyBoTx/s640/blogger-image--433047821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN0WQWzt4xu0Oi7XnGe6N54eKq51OkUP2xTdRZol-GDOlYOdABXHArF5YfS__2q3eSYJnksliyActrh3SZHsJCpHZyZOMdfNmoxIKSl9BVEVyC8fVtganQSBChbDWQlZHxja5AQjbyBoTx/s640/blogger-image--433047821.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN0WQWzt4xu0Oi7XnGe6N54eKq51OkUP2xTdRZol-GDOlYOdABXHArF5YfS__2q3eSYJnksliyActrh3SZHsJCpHZyZOMdfNmoxIKSl9BVEVyC8fVtganQSBChbDWQlZHxja5AQjbyBoTx/s640/blogger-image--433047821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2HjJP13EnQ-SPiYyjHryC6HMYx7Um7PyxOxdYSUAabKxxSKZmohbICdyfuGzAb-dsIyfIJpah0ZvFji1ZWBZubvzyb5IVbqZPbRP1Ptx8glhWxt7KvgHZ1JGLuatyed4ll3Zumtiz2CBF/s640/blogger-image-1060046479.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2HjJP13EnQ-SPiYyjHryC6HMYx7Um7PyxOxdYSUAabKxxSKZmohbICdyfuGzAb-dsIyfIJpah0ZvFji1ZWBZubvzyb5IVbqZPbRP1Ptx8glhWxt7KvgHZ1JGLuatyed4ll3Zumtiz2CBF/s640/blogger-image-1060046479.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN0WQWzt4xu0Oi7XnGe6N54eKq51OkUP2xTdRZol-GDOlYOdABXHArF5YfS__2q3eSYJnksliyActrh3SZHsJCpHZyZOMdfNmoxIKSl9BVEVyC8fVtganQSBChbDWQlZHxja5AQjbyBoTx/s640/blogger-image--433047821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4m8wkhT1X3vDJ_GzU5jHaPlqzKe85I2Y0v1sZqsqy7rLofAY1LYWqfSHIEXpMAs7KlMpZAbZkIxFzcSMLQrAE3YqQlbW87zn44kbH1ZZtOceScyEbrjvY1zEy-HcbK1Pus26n_EqXPdy7/s640/blogger-image-1955664215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4m8wkhT1X3vDJ_GzU5jHaPlqzKe85I2Y0v1sZqsqy7rLofAY1LYWqfSHIEXpMAs7KlMpZAbZkIxFzcSMLQrAE3YqQlbW87zn44kbH1ZZtOceScyEbrjvY1zEy-HcbK1Pus26n_EqXPdy7/s640/blogger-image-1955664215.jpg"></a></div></div></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16763153279075739734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332204541710259399.post-50293680887938087892013-08-07T12:13:00.001-07:002013-08-07T16:37:09.190-07:00NYC: Dun Well Doughnuts, Foodswings, Vaute<div>The morning we left, Mia and I woke up early enough to cab it over to Dun Well Doughnuts on Montrose in Williamsburg. It was one of our destination stops, and is an ALL VEGAN specialty doughnut store. It has a 1920's retro, old school New York vibe, and sold all kinds of fresh doughnuts, lattes, coffee, and pre packaged desserts. It was an added bonus that my vegan friend Mark that lives in Wisconsin was there eating too!! Mia and I bought a few candy bars, a strawberry chocolate doughnut, a Boston creme doughnut, and iced mocha lattes. The doughnuts were soft, warm, and heavenly. They were devoured, but I got sugar high on them, and couldn't really enjoy my sweet latte. I never get to order mocha lattes back home, because the chocolate always has dairy in it, but even though this one was delicious, I just couldn't handle the sweetness of it. I abandoned my latte, and we hoped in another cab to Foodswings for lunch. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha4wQRG7sQelsbsxdQD81R8Yi2NgX8IKG36IWUV5884RMolA39uJSJJD84nguNxQ9kOiQoOi1vVabTjD7azcaud2wxF5VIVX36DDfJuWhS3YL8iQu-tRbg3g0XHqMkobkHjeCi-AhyYHdC/s640/blogger-image--1489161746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha4wQRG7sQelsbsxdQD81R8Yi2NgX8IKG36IWUV5884RMolA39uJSJJD84nguNxQ9kOiQoOi1vVabTjD7azcaud2wxF5VIVX36DDfJuWhS3YL8iQu-tRbg3g0XHqMkobkHjeCi-AhyYHdC/s640/blogger-image--1489161746.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha4wQRG7sQelsbsxdQD81R8Yi2NgX8IKG36IWUV5884RMolA39uJSJJD84nguNxQ9kOiQoOi1vVabTjD7azcaud2wxF5VIVX36DDfJuWhS3YL8iQu-tRbg3g0XHqMkobkHjeCi-AhyYHdC/s640/blogger-image--1489161746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsbWsfPyAixyOxn6mY0Mgpu0aVVEPpvzskl2LkgO2UtVXMPVrGZhz7wXCHvP-StsLvjVgEsGKmDoqgHCNaNTVo8cx6Pov5M-XO1zzT8H0KFKuViiW8IJ1ktko08iL-RWj8SB6WXEwGZOn9/s640/blogger-image--546728501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsbWsfPyAixyOxn6mY0Mgpu0aVVEPpvzskl2LkgO2UtVXMPVrGZhz7wXCHvP-StsLvjVgEsGKmDoqgHCNaNTVo8cx6Pov5M-XO1zzT8H0KFKuViiW8IJ1ktko08iL-RWj8SB6WXEwGZOn9/s640/blogger-image--546728501.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div><br></div><div>Foodswings is an amazing, vegan, punk rock, fast food joint off Grand in Williamsburg. They are known for their realistic drumsticks, and funny named French fries, (The Punk Fries have bacon bits and cheese, the Disco Fries have gravy and cheese). Mia and I both ordered single Buffalo Drumsticks, then I had the Gyro (as recommended by Calum), while she had the Italian Hero. Mia couldn't decide if she liked the drumstick or not, because it really is a chewy, stringy, meaty texture, and is probably the closest thing to meat we've had in a long time. With little skewers in the middle, you can eat it like a real drumstick, which I am usually really turned off by. It was interesting to say the least, and even though I could barely eat my Gyro, we wrapped up our mass amounts of leftovers and finished them on the plane back home. The tzatziki and sliced seitan on my gyro was amazing, and really imitated the Greek gyros I grew up eating at Demos. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVwRBwLYE3l_Sv_Ocz6rSJASsishANoJK00Zg5aA1wZ5DPq9P6y-WlsK_l8IbAIRlJBQ2OB_pQ8vVs0ds-xfcC9eh6TiCTaUB2G35tw00C6aXXyS-rrmNuK3Kzl_PtC7oMNhxVoIMM_sFH/s640/blogger-image-871261255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVwRBwLYE3l_Sv_Ocz6rSJASsishANoJK00Zg5aA1wZ5DPq9P6y-WlsK_l8IbAIRlJBQ2OB_pQ8vVs0ds-xfcC9eh6TiCTaUB2G35tw00C6aXXyS-rrmNuK3Kzl_PtC7oMNhxVoIMM_sFH/s640/blogger-image-871261255.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVwRBwLYE3l_Sv_Ocz6rSJASsishANoJK00Zg5aA1wZ5DPq9P6y-WlsK_l8IbAIRlJBQ2OB_pQ8vVs0ds-xfcC9eh6TiCTaUB2G35tw00C6aXXyS-rrmNuK3Kzl_PtC7oMNhxVoIMM_sFH/s640/blogger-image-871261255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj88Ie1_VWJILMsl_F0xRhfHZf24AzduP7lpwBVhse9Dumx4dtZqOCPtQO3wcD-VJpO1CWdDjNeZt3_nJx2150hs38yi7jm1neNmjyULq0X-62wRL3gAU__17DQEXTt851S2_23WXikFVWB/s640/blogger-image--1495686656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj88Ie1_VWJILMsl_F0xRhfHZf24AzduP7lpwBVhse9Dumx4dtZqOCPtQO3wcD-VJpO1CWdDjNeZt3_nJx2150hs38yi7jm1neNmjyULq0X-62wRL3gAU__17DQEXTt851S2_23WXikFVWB/s640/blogger-image--1495686656.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhumRhwrSsT-kElhDdGmpwuRyL9mZuoGT989lksuosq3yqK_HK25n_PwlPbEeIb4tQpmOtACFo2JSKf1zwswZGNtJ5lP0vAFW6KA4MkMKm1TKF-xEeNsngveoXm8D19iyYlLpsbiZdWosdZ/s640/blogger-image--390595108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhumRhwrSsT-kElhDdGmpwuRyL9mZuoGT989lksuosq3yqK_HK25n_PwlPbEeIb4tQpmOtACFo2JSKf1zwswZGNtJ5lP0vAFW6KA4MkMKm1TKF-xEeNsngveoXm8D19iyYlLpsbiZdWosdZ/s640/blogger-image--390595108.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">A few blocks from Foodswings, is Vaute, an all vegan clothing line, that has the cutest prints, soft tees, matching pup and owner bow ties, etc. Mia and I bought a shirt that say "I can't even look at you in that fur," and we wanted lots more things!! (It's very expensive though...)<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_EQO5Y4lEj9Ez05gFpWTM38ZQBNhl2wZgvsy2Iea7zIl5gvNhy8NgKXDyLt9kjXzm6zGxmHDTd_WFxvWOsWXZMPnCeRWiUfyi7uMICDtV8btUR8MHcDkaFbi3aXiXh1fo15xJCVb9KDlq/s640/blogger-image--267945421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_EQO5Y4lEj9Ez05gFpWTM38ZQBNhl2wZgvsy2Iea7zIl5gvNhy8NgKXDyLt9kjXzm6zGxmHDTd_WFxvWOsWXZMPnCeRWiUfyi7uMICDtV8btUR8MHcDkaFbi3aXiXh1fo15xJCVb9KDlq/s640/blogger-image--267945421.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_EQO5Y4lEj9Ez05gFpWTM38ZQBNhl2wZgvsy2Iea7zIl5gvNhy8NgKXDyLt9kjXzm6zGxmHDTd_WFxvWOsWXZMPnCeRWiUfyi7uMICDtV8btUR8MHcDkaFbi3aXiXh1fo15xJCVb9KDlq/s640/blogger-image--267945421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelLfwVauScD5VzH-ok1TCt5FLI8U9Tve2oH0AjUczrGfC3pRPGZnV5Nl2kxspjx4KTIpr4Ncu9eMgJcCYhtLmdQ9WH3mYsYP-2NDoXMcH1aQKHIRF9QV63mdGaNzV6xbdZ7gryMhm0s-T/s640/blogger-image--1614627510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelLfwVauScD5VzH-ok1TCt5FLI8U9Tve2oH0AjUczrGfC3pRPGZnV5Nl2kxspjx4KTIpr4Ncu9eMgJcCYhtLmdQ9WH3mYsYP-2NDoXMcH1aQKHIRF9QV63mdGaNzV6xbdZ7gryMhm0s-T/s640/blogger-image--1614627510.jpg"></a></div></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16763153279075739734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332204541710259399.post-5741119288967119602013-08-07T11:50:00.001-07:002013-08-07T16:40:29.478-07:00NYC: Rockaway Beach, Red Bamboo, Tourist stuff<div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Sunday, we woke up late, and it took us forever, but we trained it up to Rockaway Beach. I was excited to be at the beach for the first time this summer, but also just to experience the beach made famous to me by The Ramones. (They lied though...it is pretty far to reach)...atleast there were Passion Fruit Mimosas and Venezuelan Arepas to greet us!! Calum and Zeta hung out drinking pitchers and shaking their butts to reggae DJs, while Mia and I took a nice stroll on the beach. There were a ton of people there, but lots of the beach was blocked off due to "severe erosion," from Hurricane Sandy. We frolicked in the sand and water, and listened to some Lana while watching the sun set. When we met back up with Calum, Zeta, and our friend Katie,we got arepas for $7. Arepas are a corn flour sandwich filled with different stuff. The only vegan one had plantains, black beans, and avocado and I fell in love with the thick, hearty, but not heavy on your belly, corn "bun". Zeta likes them a lot, and said she bought an arepa press (kind of like a waffle press), and made them all the time for a month straight. Perhaps I'll keep my eye out for one too...</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZI8RatrFwLOpSlJChPCdFwakXOyYiX1DDp7gv7ff_paVl7nabfrNtiK9mohOjCEZFMBJmyilMA5o-4wgaNI_RPaDO0YrlCCFzzFElly7uvK6ZYBa30qHsWEVlT8uF6UcFV4KT_id5h1xo/s640/blogger-image-449743616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZI8RatrFwLOpSlJChPCdFwakXOyYiX1DDp7gv7ff_paVl7nabfrNtiK9mohOjCEZFMBJmyilMA5o-4wgaNI_RPaDO0YrlCCFzzFElly7uvK6ZYBa30qHsWEVlT8uF6UcFV4KT_id5h1xo/s640/blogger-image-449743616.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfKEGgXyj-XyaQrYh8Pnc5YBPCaQQn5hIQe8QP_-cftXByYJLvLGqezel0_A1XFcfzU3_MxETi8h2xiZ87V_mQQLp6M68KsfYsUaJA7_ZYZr-VMQa_hQOyjXZm2jY73AMMds46ytceq9A/s640/blogger-image-207481682.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfKEGgXyj-XyaQrYh8Pnc5YBPCaQQn5hIQe8QP_-cftXByYJLvLGqezel0_A1XFcfzU3_MxETi8h2xiZ87V_mQQLp6M68KsfYsUaJA7_ZYZr-VMQa_hQOyjXZm2jY73AMMds46ytceq9A/s640/blogger-image-207481682.jpg"></a></div></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvcaVrYwsEs3EpV4jBixT0AxfBYl5tVZnFBCxKitPVVbjcWfKXYRX-ksKzcjSO049YzThHmzDkOlMwA5mfRr-zLhjGcZXxeQ4ToLgRz7X0E97VmLPnyCT4oCkEiv7Uoan_W7S9W0T6rIE/s640/blogger-image-1806865140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvcaVrYwsEs3EpV4jBixT0AxfBYl5tVZnFBCxKitPVVbjcWfKXYRX-ksKzcjSO049YzThHmzDkOlMwA5mfRr-zLhjGcZXxeQ4ToLgRz7X0E97VmLPnyCT4oCkEiv7Uoan_W7S9W0T6rIE/s640/blogger-image-1806865140.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-TqQZ4SrHXqHnoiglduEljGlw2VtYBhICOMJDMY4-0q_f9soL9dOYigg65b7VdG4rTCXAFI2QYbU6jvTCbpcOlgdEmHRY7aE_wPwtRXzfsY5bNQAXFpFnvIpRHYm9XYlEyY6vrS5xIJG/s640/blogger-image--1101789361.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-TqQZ4SrHXqHnoiglduEljGlw2VtYBhICOMJDMY4-0q_f9soL9dOYigg65b7VdG4rTCXAFI2QYbU6jvTCbpcOlgdEmHRY7aE_wPwtRXzfsY5bNQAXFpFnvIpRHYm9XYlEyY6vrS5xIJG/s640/blogger-image--1101789361.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">For dinner, we visited Red Bamboo in the East Village. I ordered beef medallions in mushroom sauce, and Mia got chikin and potato curry, and some spring rolls. We both enjoyed our meals, but it was the least exciting of our trip I'd say. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8CpMf_A1p9h5CxPUXu5FB38cFu1YeHmqLBqC3jitanGDxRKkpGbVgYz8njz4DGb7BiYsTjRErriJEDkIc2Qkk6xt08xNvBHtuSYMxHePoVDfCWNG5NFiHgNxvAntM9g5WzDhc5_g1_3jD/s640/blogger-image--1351921676.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8CpMf_A1p9h5CxPUXu5FB38cFu1YeHmqLBqC3jitanGDxRKkpGbVgYz8njz4DGb7BiYsTjRErriJEDkIc2Qkk6xt08xNvBHtuSYMxHePoVDfCWNG5NFiHgNxvAntM9g5WzDhc5_g1_3jD/s640/blogger-image--1351921676.jpg"></a></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsi3LEHv4QpPa-3pIq_xZfu5u1IlL-pF6c7av99XtS7IEpQPdMVrDUTCBfOGlFNoTn4w1STPw-lraLm66TPxgsG9rvGM9tnSqZPglVe4qgh72rACdfBAjcSG8T_RXp0XILZ8NC_ctlBL7r/s640/blogger-image-1664631997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsi3LEHv4QpPa-3pIq_xZfu5u1IlL-pF6c7av99XtS7IEpQPdMVrDUTCBfOGlFNoTn4w1STPw-lraLm66TPxgsG9rvGM9tnSqZPglVe4qgh72rACdfBAjcSG8T_RXp0XILZ8NC_ctlBL7r/s640/blogger-image-1664631997.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsi3LEHv4QpPa-3pIq_xZfu5u1IlL-pF6c7av99XtS7IEpQPdMVrDUTCBfOGlFNoTn4w1STPw-lraLm66TPxgsG9rvGM9tnSqZPglVe4qgh72rACdfBAjcSG8T_RXp0XILZ8NC_ctlBL7r/s640/blogger-image-1664631997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMRswAnTKzJtizYCyHjVthpooEY-PDi40nhvw08IXquzGIYioxgF36Q3qT7NUqQtxuxQmRbYS36PpiFgt0y5JR9UUYl0cUe9i6VZl7E8fbAstp_FstNzRDg5hITL3igTjPCfRGL5_zhGE/s640/blogger-image-1802057350.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; "><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; ">Afterwards, Mia and I decided to take a wander up to Times Square where we discover a 4 story Forever 21 that's open til 2 am. We played dress up and tried on the most obnoxious dresses we could find, while jamming out to the killer 80's tunes they were playing. We also pranced thru an empty Grand Central Station, which is huge and beautiful, then jumped for joy at Rockefeller Center. We are big into comedy, and were very happy to see the home to SNL and 30 Rock. It was especially cool, because it was after 1 am, and there were no other tourists in sight!! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8cLjRNIUFQK2nElph5DcBlnSk9x1HsVRjya-4yzH8omduCdg_LNdvFsOpxjVHtueRKh7kTxDg7C_6nRP0-sLreD_aHE6QEol6yKgZplfNTqfpe9NF3VBa6TRp8xxPifTPQgI0yoe6-F22/s640/blogger-image-372670433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8cLjRNIUFQK2nElph5DcBlnSk9x1HsVRjya-4yzH8omduCdg_LNdvFsOpxjVHtueRKh7kTxDg7C_6nRP0-sLreD_aHE6QEol6yKgZplfNTqfpe9NF3VBa6TRp8xxPifTPQgI0yoe6-F22/s640/blogger-image-372670433.jpg"></a><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4RRQCSkt5yHIBaoCUkApIwIJR-6iXvS-43V0Na_5rlswsZdH01un4Ck8E9p-oCbTQW0QDLbwynrncrCxJPyVdT6Y5IvqI8yNSP58LXA9tqfEZBB86Ia60JojnKKMcx465vIqmcVOgpusR/s640/blogger-image-93086366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4RRQCSkt5yHIBaoCUkApIwIJR-6iXvS-43V0Na_5rlswsZdH01un4Ck8E9p-oCbTQW0QDLbwynrncrCxJPyVdT6Y5IvqI8yNSP58LXA9tqfEZBB86Ia60JojnKKMcx465vIqmcVOgpusR/s640/blogger-image-93086366.jpg"></a></span><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; "><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4RRQCSkt5yHIBaoCUkApIwIJR-6iXvS-43V0Na_5rlswsZdH01un4Ck8E9p-oCbTQW0QDLbwynrncrCxJPyVdT6Y5IvqI8yNSP58LXA9tqfEZBB86Ia60JojnKKMcx465vIqmcVOgpusR/s640/blogger-image-93086366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixVitvKytrop9ZYC5-32aUwVU_ByxgbQCjV7GHyqG1dXy7RB8tFYXnnhbCF6knggaoZe9I90TqSgBpHRySLogKHM6XG1PI9d8xnar0mr6qATZLQp7O410Vk_-Nny2m-6WhJEXkH7MG4Kk5/s640/blogger-image-1605756987.jpg"></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4RRQCSkt5yHIBaoCUkApIwIJR-6iXvS-43V0Na_5rlswsZdH01un4Ck8E9p-oCbTQW0QDLbwynrncrCxJPyVdT6Y5IvqI8yNSP58LXA9tqfEZBB86Ia60JojnKKMcx465vIqmcVOgpusR/s640/blogger-image-93086366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqKKmbVKNZ-n38sNPDWMtknRmQhtMtEItocK36TsfLA1EMISGIMTEaSxgNCRDsoQoz8ldfVFtiWpV5nIhWfTioU0kGEQXzNUNzmD1YSnN98qN2aIyXs_vqEjOaIIFtn8DfxzorFKfCPjzr/s640/blogger-image-768815051.jpg"></a></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; ">Then, we ended our night raging to Black Sabbath at Bizarre Bar (right by Mr. Kiwi). Super. Happy. Fun. Times.</div></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16763153279075739734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332204541710259399.post-66900548312336213482013-07-08T17:53:00.002-07:002013-07-09T13:55:02.708-07:00Summertime Gladness ZINE<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I just finished publishing a new grrly summertime zine! It's a collaboration with my girl gang, and includes recipes, lists, cute pups, and lots of Lana Del Rey. Pay Pal me $2 and I'll mail it anywhere you are! (Must have an account to use) www.paypal.com - send to me at: theheartshapedvegan@gmail.com</span><br>
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I make them every morning, adding all kinds of weird things to this recipe... and then munching hard. Use this as a basic sweet biscuit recipe, and then add 1/2 cup of whatever berries, nuts, or chopped dried fruit you feel like. You can also add 1/2 tsp. cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, lavender, etc, depending on the occasion!! Make these for brunch and friends, and serve them HOT and FRESH outta the oven!!!!<div><br></div><div>Sweet Strawberry Drop Biscuits</div><div>Feeds one touring band for breakfast.</div><div><br></div><div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">2 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose Flour</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/3 cup vegan granulated Sugar</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">4 tsp. Baking Powder</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1 tsp. Salt</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">6 TBSP Vegan Margarine (Earth Balance Coconut Spread works awesome!)</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1 cup Soy or Coconut mylk</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/2 cup diced, fresh, organic Strawberries</div></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Pre heat oven to 350°.</span></div><div><font face=".Helvetica NeueUI"><span style="font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469);"><u><b>Turn on the following Pandora station, according to daily chart:</b></u></span></font></div><div><font face=".Helvetica NeueUI"><span style="font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469);">Monday: Duo Gadjo</span></font></div><div><font face=".Helvetica NeueUI"><span style="font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469);">Tuesday: Blood Ceremony</span></font></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Wednesday: Julie Ruin</span></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Thursday: The Buzzcocks</span></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Friday: Metric</span></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Saturday: Lynyrd Skynyrd</span></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Sunday: Electric Wizard</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the margarine tablespoons in separate scoops, then use your hand to break it up into your dry mixture. Once thoroughly broken down, add half of your mylk and mix well. Add the remaining mylk, mix well, then use a spatula to fold in your berries. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and use an ice cream scoop to portion out and drop biscuits one at a time an inch apart from each other. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden, and remove from oven. EATTTTTT.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaEWanBvm8LnC9PdfMwJMgEdPwgGKTiJAQ-PRJD6bc9RDwmr6o5BXmod3H5Gtd5w1WRdkRHWuzaNSkuxVBOUqipttqUDmZ94MptDEw1Gwz8Bbz_d_dfYk879RUW2613ppxwN_qdirKv5U/s640/blogger-image-1273270966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaEWanBvm8LnC9PdfMwJMgEdPwgGKTiJAQ-PRJD6bc9RDwmr6o5BXmod3H5Gtd5w1WRdkRHWuzaNSkuxVBOUqipttqUDmZ94MptDEw1Gwz8Bbz_d_dfYk879RUW2613ppxwN_qdirKv5U/s640/blogger-image-1273270966.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBMaEOmlN9S4rxK2V1ci4UXllyV3JIhqpQNUmxi0FDLx8sN-TLK52BmETYehXbJgZvnrOtDVHNOsdKeYS-PWE3ooP-L2BqXc2P8gN7O1MMDbXYKkkmCh32XOWAroAkGNlUGr7XHefphtEZ/s640/blogger-image-934719491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBMaEOmlN9S4rxK2V1ci4UXllyV3JIhqpQNUmxi0FDLx8sN-TLK52BmETYehXbJgZvnrOtDVHNOsdKeYS-PWE3ooP-L2BqXc2P8gN7O1MMDbXYKkkmCh32XOWAroAkGNlUGr7XHefphtEZ/s640/blogger-image-934719491.jpg"></a></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16763153279075739734noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332204541710259399.post-52768743648610571202013-06-26T15:30:00.003-07:002013-06-26T15:30:30.086-07:00Beet Burgers<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Why are beets so awesome?! They are jam packed with potassium and antioxidants, low in calories, and are the most beautiful color of all time!!!! I use the juice to dye frostings and sprinkles, and the beet greens are full of vitamin C and taste great in salads! Beets are versatile and can be found in pink, gold, or candy striped hues. Some people say they taste like dirt, and I don't disagree with them, but I prefer to use the word "earthy." Regardless, this recipe does not have a strong beet flavor, and kind of look like real meat, so just don't tell anyone there are beets in it until after they tell you how delicious it is. Suckers!!!!<div><br></div><div><u><b>BEET BURGER PATTIES</b></u></div><div><b>Makes 2-3 patties<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b>1/2 TBSP ground Flaxseed</b></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b>1 TBSP Water</b></div></div><div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b>2/3 cup cooked Lentils</b></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b>1/3 cup cooked Quinoa</b></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b>2 TBSP raw Beet shreds</b></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b>1/2 tsp. Steak Seasoning</b></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b>1 tsp. Onion Powder</b></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b>1 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder</b></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b>1 tsp. Marjoram</b></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b>1/4 cup ground Oats</b></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b>1/4 tsp. Liquid Smoke</b></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b>1 TBSP minced Purple Onion</b></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b>1 TBSP Canola Oil</b></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b><br></b></div></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b>Pre heat oven at 350°. In a small bowl, combine flax seed and water, whisk well and set aside. In a medium sized bowl, combine all other ingredients and use hands to mix well by squeezing and forming a ball. Add flax seed glob and mix again. Grease a cookie sheet and form 2-3 patties about 1/3 inch thick. Bake for 25 minutes. Place on an oiled skillet and cook until charred a bit on both sides. Serve hot on a bun with mustard, ketchup, beet greens, tomato, and avocado!! Dang!!!</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b><br></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b><br></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b><br></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">This is what Mia and I look like when we have to make 100 at a time...</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhZK2QXMJlol7T6so4v1vTOBmLF_LisVz-l7kB2iAdPOcVpj2r5O76re5Ud9N0BCR2AhJkxXRW94fCDZNWXcz46iGKjvNHa5_R3SVU23Qiu1-lZRajXd0kmTsProHr6RipaPRuKisTYNT/s640/blogger-image--1144114807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhZK2QXMJlol7T6so4v1vTOBmLF_LisVz-l7kB2iAdPOcVpj2r5O76re5Ud9N0BCR2AhJkxXRW94fCDZNWXcz46iGKjvNHa5_R3SVU23Qiu1-lZRajXd0kmTsProHr6RipaPRuKisTYNT/s640/blogger-image--1144114807.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDjLDcZUavy2aHhABmQ1s4jaJ8fMQIqMRxtF9LhLqZegvffkRUpsng4eRxWrj3Ijku5qxwcHbZOhGoBgFoDnOtAVUp2H0Bofz-w1Rj3qY8YVr2X3xUoQyx9FfIPqC4MbHhGCIKqk8pnddx/s640/blogger-image-368572490.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDjLDcZUavy2aHhABmQ1s4jaJ8fMQIqMRxtF9LhLqZegvffkRUpsng4eRxWrj3Ijku5qxwcHbZOhGoBgFoDnOtAVUp2H0Bofz-w1Rj3qY8YVr2X3xUoQyx9FfIPqC4MbHhGCIKqk8pnddx/s640/blogger-image-368572490.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></b></span></div><div><div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16763153279075739734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332204541710259399.post-69090836806395620772013-05-23T19:16:00.001-07:002013-05-28T11:47:58.966-07:00Tamarind Ketchup and BBQ SauceOn Wednesday, May 22nd, Mike and I taught our first vegan cooking class since we moved to the Pearl Brewery! We are neighbors to the Culinary Institute of America, and were able to rent out one of their beautiful kitchen classrooms to cook in... it was amazing!! The kitchen was so fancy. We did a Summer BBQ theme, so I whipped up these two sauces that I consider a summer essential. <div><br></div><div>TAMARIND KETCHUP</div><div><br></div><div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/2 cup white onion chopped</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">3 cloves garlic</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1 1/2 cups tomato paste</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/2 cup apple cider vinegar</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/4 tsp chili powder</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1 tsp onion powder</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/2 tsp black pepper</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1 tsp salt</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">5 TBSP agave</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/2 cup olive oil</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">2 TBSP tamarind puree</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/3 tsp cayenne</div></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">Chop onion and garlic into small chunks. Heat a sauté pan, and use half of your olive oil to sauté onion and garlic. Sauté for one minute, turn ht down to a simmer, then add tomato paste and stir continuously. Slowly add the rest of your ingredients while stirring over low heat for approximately 5 minutes. Once all ingredients have been incorporated and the ketchup has thickened up, remove from heat. Let ketchup cool before pouring it into a blender or food processor and blend on high. Remove from processor and serve right away. Or, place in air tight container and refrigerate for up to one week.</div></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></span></div><div>BBQ SAUCE</div><div><br></div><div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">2 cups Tamarind Ketchup</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/3 cup Molasses</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/2 tsp. Cloves</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">2 TBSP Lemon juice</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">3 TBSP Brown Sugar</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/4 cup Braggs Liquid Aminos</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">2 TBSP Agave nectar</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1 1/2 tsp Liquid Smoke</div></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend on high. Remove and serve right away.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16763153279075739734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332204541710259399.post-72909644790885063992013-05-09T13:12:00.001-07:002013-05-09T13:12:48.196-07:005th Annual Worldwide Vegan Bake SaleThe Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale started in 2009. Every year, a week in April is designated, and groups and individuals host vegan bake sales in their towns to benefit a charity of their choice. Participants sign up at www.veganbakesale.org and promote their cause and ideas thru vegan yumminess. I am proud to say I have participated every year since it began, and have seen it grow in enormous amounts. This year, over 150 bake sales took place, and ours was the best one yet. At Green, we donate $1 from every dessert sold at both locations, and this year raised $649 dollars for the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation in Boerne, TX. If you live in the area and are unfamiliar with WRR, please take a second to check out their website at www.wildlife-rescue.org. I think you will be impressed with the amount of animals they help and provide care for. They also have a wonderful thrift store called the Squirrel's Nest on the Main drag in The center of Boerne. Please donate to them if you are getting rid of anything, and shop there when you're in town!! <br />
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Our menu at Green at Pearl was ginormous, and everything was made by Mia, Midge, and I. Thanks to our BFF Snickerdoodle for helping us too!!!<br />
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Cinnamon Rolls<br />
Candy Bar Cupcakes<br />
Banana Split Cupcakes<br />
Hostess Who? Cupcakes<br />
Banana Almond Cupcakes<br />
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes<br />
Gluten Free Sno Ball Cupcakes<br />
Chocolate Chip Pecan Brownies<br />
Graham Cracker Pecan Cookies<br />
Gluten Free Twinkies<br />
Almond Pecan Chocolate Macaroons<br />
Peanut Butter Dog Treats<br />
Apple Cream Tart<br />
Chocolate Cream Pie<br />
Peanut Butter Pie<br />
Cherry Berry Pie<br />
Gluten Free Chocolate Cream Whoopie Pies<br />
And, we sold recipe zines, as well as cruelty free cupcake and piggy buttons we made!<br />
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The menu at Green at Alon was eclectic too!! Kristen and KD baked there.<br />
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Gluten Free Pom Pom Cupcakes<br />
Gluten Free Blueberry Lemonade Cupcakes<br />
Gluten Free German Chocolate Cupcakes<br />
Virgin Margarita Cupcakes<br />
Snickerdoodle Cupcakes<br />
Hostess Who? Cupcakes<br />
Chocolate and Pecan Brownies<br />
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies<br />
Gluten Free Almond Pecan Macaroons<br />
Peanut Butter Dog Treats<br />
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Thank you to everyone that came to support!!!<br />
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They are just as easy to make as regular cookies, and even though this recipe is for classic chocolate chip ones, you can easily fold in oatmeal, pecans, peanuts, coconut, or whatever else your heart desires. I use pumpkin purée to add to the soft texture, and it helps keep your cookies light, not dense. <br>
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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies<br>
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2 cups Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Flour<br>
1/2 TBSP Xanthan Gum<br>
1 tsp. Baking Powder<br>
1/2 tsp. Salt<div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">1/4 cup ground Flaxseed</span><br>
1/2 cup cold Earth Balance Vegan Margarine<br>
3/4 granulated Sugar<br>
3/4 cup Brown Sugar<br>
5 TBSP. Pumpkin Puree<br>
1 TBSP. Pure Vanilla Extract<br>
1/2 cup vegan, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips<br>
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Pre heat oven to 350°.<br>
In a medium sized mixing bowl, preferably a deep one, combine cold margarine, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin.. Use a your hands or a hand mixer to cream together all ingredients and stop when there are no more lumps of margarine. In a seperate bowl, sift together your gluten free flour, Xanthan gum, baking powder, flaxseed, and salt. Pour 3/4 of your flour mixture into your creamed margarine mixture and use your hands to combine and create a dough. Add the last of your flour mixture and finish combining dough should be moist and sticky. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and use a small ice cream scoop to portion out your cookies. Flatten them with your hand to be 1/4 inch thick and set them an inch apart from each other. Bake for 8-12 minutes depending on the size you've made them. They should be golden around the edges when ready to be removed from the oven. Let them cool at least 5 minutes so they settle into their shape and firm up. ENJOY.<br>
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I ate homemade flour tortillas, delicious chapatas (ciabatta loaf sandwiches), a ratatouille burrito, a burger with mushrooms and pineapple and other stuff...and some super spicy salsa!!! The spiciest one I had was bright yellow, and was served backstage with burritos we had coupons for. The only thing I regret not having while I was there was a piña colada!!! Thank you to all my new friends down in Mexico!!! Especially Chaba and Tiny Parrot!! I had a great time!!<br />
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La Marquesa, MX<br />
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Today, I discovered the only supermarket near our hotel was a Walmart. I haven't been in one in years because I don't approve of their corporation's lack of environmental responsibility, lack of fair wages, and disregard for child labor producing their items. Not to mention, female employees of theirs are treated even worse than their male counterparts. So, needless to say, it was a stretch for my band mates to convince me if I wanted produce, we had to go there. <br />
When we did go, security followed us around the whole time, and as I frantically searched for hummus, I settled on just fruits, veggies, and bread instead. They have a whole panaderia with all kinds of fresh pastries and bread loaves, and Calum pointed out the oval style rolls called pan agua that he knew never contain dairy. All that Calum bought for lunch by the way, was vegan black refried beans in a bag...anyways, I could smell the guavas from the time I walked near the produce, and I was happy to find a huge section full of the little yellow pieces of heaven. Guava is my second favorite fruit of all time (strawberries being the first), but they are a rare commodity in San Antonio. When we do have them, they are over ripe and bruised badly, so I was ecstatic about my find. (Guava is also one of my favorite Synergy Kombucha flavors!! Try it!!!)<br />
When we returned to the hotel, I made two sandwiches using Calum's leatherman knife and a towel for a cutting board. My friend from Philadelphia, Greg Daly, is staying in the hotel too, so I invited him for a picnic at the duck pond next to the hotel. Our sandwiches had avocado, cucumber, and tomato. Then I quartered a few guavas, grabbed two Indio beers, and we were on our way. <br />
The pan agua was the most delicious, almost hoagie style bread I've ever had. Crispy on the outside, but very soft and fluffy on the inside. The ducks wanted in on our picnic, and hung around us while we tossed them bits of cucumber. Then, Calum, Bryan, and a couple of the guys from Doom came and sat and drank beers with us under the willow tree by the pond. Somehow, these guys didn't hesitate when I invited them across the street to the mall with me to look at a pair of boots I had seen the first day we were here. So, we all made the small journey over to the outlet mall, just to find some of Napalm Death and Destroyed In Seconds, wandering the mall for food. I pointed them in the direction of the Walmart (UGH!), ordered another cafe latte con leche de soya, and my little crew and I headed towards the Mexican style Forever 21, called Sasha. I got the approval from the guys on these dark brown, vegan boots with buckles, and found Calum some black aviator sunglasses. I also bought a white pair of heart shaped glasses (which I collect!!), then we finished our journey back at the Walmart. I stayed outside this time while the guys bought some food and alcohol essentials. <br />
When we eventually made it to the Fest, it was rainy and cold. I used my soup ticket right away and it had zucchini, mushrooms (shiitake I think), and dark greens that tasted like collards. I drank a few Indio beers, but was waiting til after we played to eat. It was 6 hours later that we did play and it was a really strange set. The stage was super lopsided and really hard to keep your balance on. I kind of just took a power stance and stayed there. Also, since it was so cold, my guitar had a hard time staying in tune and my fingers didn't move how I wanted them to. Not to mention, there was an insane amount of colored strobe light effects going on and it made me super dizzy!! Regardless, we got thru the set, and afterwards, Bruce from DIS had started a great campfire in the back, and we were finally warming up. I found a tent making tamales, and ordered one for $15 pesos. It was great because I was so hungry, but it was mostly masa, and barely any frijole filling. The salsa was amazing though. Since I have all day to do whatever I want at the Fest tomorrow, I'm going to eat all day long and try all the different options!! 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Today we up hung out in the hotel and played with the ducks, just waiting for our bass player Calum, to arrive, along with all the other bands, including our buddies Destroyed in Seconds. I ate avocado tacos for lunch, all of my emergency Earth Balance vegan cheddar popcorn, a Luna brand protein bar, and was still hungry. Across the street from our hotel is a mall with outlet stores and a cafe where I ordered a cafe latte con leche de soya!!!! I window shopped a little, and almost bought these awesome vegan brown boots, but they were $550 pesos. I might go back today and get them. I attempted to buy a salad from Siempre Natural in the food court which had Subway, Dominos, Burger King, etc, but the woman explained the register wasn't working. Atleast I think that's what she was saying...also, there was a little cupcake kiosk that had beautiful cupcakes!! None were vegan though...<br />
Eventually, when all the bands arrived, we all took tiny little cabs into the mountains where the festival grounds are, La Marquesa. It's the most amazing place evvvver. It's at 8,000 feet elevation in the woodsy mountains surrounded by pine trees and the cleanest air I've ever encountered. There was a bunch of food stands inside the fairgrounds with seitan tamales, papa y chorizo quesadillas, fermented carrot style tacos, etc. Then, outside the grounds was a bunch of other vendors with drinks including coconuts and juices. I ate papa by chorizo tacos on homemade flour tortillas for $25 pesos!! I was soooo happy. I met a bunch of the people doing the video and photo stuff for the bands, and was really excited to see the giant stage with the full moon peeking out behind the pine trees lighting it up. Tomorrow we play, then the next day I get to enjoy myself and watch all the bands and eat lots of homemade food!!! 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There's a ton of killer bands on the bill, and I'm really excited to be here...but I'm hungry!! I brought a tofu taco, 2 gluten free almond coconut cookies, and three mini ziplocks filled with Earth Balance vegan cheddar popcorn in case of emergency. I brought clementines too, but had to eat them all on the plane because you can't bring fruit into the country. Luckily, my drummer Bryan Fajardo and I flew in together from San Antonio into Mexico City, otherwise this first day would have been even more of a mess. We arrived, pushed the little red button at customs that lights up either green (for you to just walk thru) or red ( for you to get hardcore searched!), both of ours was green...then proceeded to try and get a taxi to a hotel in which we had no idea where it was. My phone is way too expensive to use for phone calls and texts, so I downloaded an app called Viber, where if you have wifi you can text and call for free other people with that app. Paid $330 pesos for a cab, then realized none of the cab drivers knew where the hell our hotel was. Turns out, it was nearly 50 miles away from the airport and ended up costing over $1,000 pesos to get there!! We were not happy to discover this, and I was super annoyed that all the money Bryan and I had exchanged into pesos was already gone our first hour in the country. Anyways, the guy finally got us to the hotel, and it's beautiful. It's pretty much a little oasis in Toluca, MX. We found Shane at the bar, settled into our room and proceeded to have a few beers and order dinner. I am prepared for it to be difficult for me to eat with the language barrier and mass amounts of carne y queso here, but luckily the hotel employees are OVER THE TOP nice. I'm still confused about tipping here though, because every time I get a bill, the tip line is crossed out....anyways, I was able to order avocado in corn tortillas for only $25 pesos!! I had one of my cookies for dessert, then we slept for nearly 12 hours, only to wake up to a delicious breakfast buffet for $45 pesos this morning. I could only eat the fruit, but I am content with that. 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She and I are the full time bakers for both Green locations now, and we are baking our brains out to keep those dessert cases full!! We are a pretty good team in the kitchen, we like our music loud and grrrly, and we are both always hungry...check out some recipes we whipped up to demo and share with folks at the demo... They are all gluten free!!!!<br />
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RAW TACOS!!<br />
Wrap in collard greens or Swiss chard, add chopped poblano peppers, and avocado.<br />
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Filling:<br />
1 large Portabella mushroom<br />
1 TBSP. Apple Cider Vinegar<br />
1 TBSP. Bragg's Liquid Aminos<br />
1 TBSP Olive Oil<br />
2 cups Pecans<br />
2 tsp. Cumin<br />
1 tsp. Chili Powder<br />
1/4 tsp. Cayenne<br />
1/4 tsp. Black Pepper<br />
1/4 tsp. Sea Salt<br />
1 TBSP. Olive Oil<br />
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In a food processor, pulse your portabella mushroom into fine little pieces. Set aside in a bowl. Pour apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and Liquid Aminos over the mushroom pieces and combine using a spatula. Next, put pecans into food processor with cumin, chili powder, cayenne, pepper, and salt. Process until pecans are finely chopped, then pour in olive oil thru the top while processor is on. Once a thick paste is created, remove pecan mixture and add to bowl with mushrooms in it. Use your hand or a spatula to thoroughly combine and squeeze together and make a well mixed blob of taco meat. Use right away or refrigerate in an air tight container for up to two days.<br />
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STRAWBERRY PICO DE GALLO<br />
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1 Serrano pepper, 1/2 depending on how spicy you want it) diced<br />
1/2 White onion, diced<br />
Juice of 1 lemon<br />
1/4 case Strawberry, about 4 or 5 depending on size, diced<br />
1 Tomato, diced<br />
2 sprigs Cilantro<br />
Salt/pepper to taste<br />
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Dice all ingredients about the same size, toss in lemon juice.<br />
Add salt and pepper to taste<br />
Serve immediately or let chill in refrigerator until ready for use.<br />
(For freshest flavor, use the same day it is made or one or two days after.)<br />
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SAGE SLAW<br />
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1/4 head of Purple Cabbage<br />
1/4 head of Green Cabbage<br />
1 cup chopped Carrots<br />
3 TBSP chopped, fresh, Sage<br />
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar<br />
1/4 cup Olive Oil<br />
2 TBSP Lemon Juice<br />
1/4 tsp. Salt<br />
A dash of Black Pepper<br />
1 tsp. granulated Garlic<br />
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Chop both purple and green cabbage into fine strips and set aside in a medium sized bowl. Add all other ingredients to this bowl, and mix thoroughly until evenly combined. Serve fresh, or save in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.<br />
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ORANGE VINAIGRETTE<br />
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2/3 cup olive oil<br />
1 1/2 TBSP. orange zest<br />
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice<br />
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar<br />
1 tsp. Italian seasoning<br />
A dash of Salt<br />
A dash of Pepper<br />
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In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients thoroughly. Blend on high for 30 seconds. serve fresh, or in a refrigerated, air tight container for up to one week.<br />
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SPRING KALE SALAD<br />
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2 cups rinsed, chopped, Kale<br />
3 TBSP. Orange Vinaigrette<br />
1/4 cup slivered raw Almonds<br />
1/4 cup dried Cranberries<br />
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Toss all ingredients in a mixing bowl, serve fresh. Toss in some slices of Clementines too!!<br />
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