Archive for the 'Veg*n' Category

DOW

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Healthy and filling, today’s Dish Of the Week is
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Do not be intimidated by the long list of ingredients.  The mushrooms are easy to prepare.
And here is a cool way to turn stuffed Portobellos into a summer dish.  Grill mushroom cups on the barbecue (brush them with the mix of oil, garlic powder, soy [...]

Healthy herbs and dusting

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Veg*n
My mother send me an interesting link to a Healthy Herbs slideshow.

Image: Flannery Dean
Flannery Dean’s slideshow is about common herbs (basil, cinnamon, turmeric) and how

they add flavour to meals and can contribute to good health.

Craft
After yestrday’s office organizing comes cleaning and dusting.
Laura from We Wilsons has a great tutorial for a reusable dust mitt. [...]

Vegan waffles and green office organizing

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Veg*n
Do you like waffles? How about vegan waffles? If your answer is “yes” then on May 25th you can join others in the world’s second multi-city vegan waffle party. If you never heard about this event, check the Waffle Party website. There you can get more information about the history [...]

Veggie parade and skirt tutorials

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Veg*n
May 17th , 2009.  What’s so special about this day?  This is when New York’s Veggie Pride Parade will take place.  Last year’s first installment of the parade was so successful that the organizers decided to do it again.  The parade will launch

in Manhattan’s Olde Meat District (where 9th Ave., Gansevoort St., Greenwich St., [...]

DOW (Dish Of the Week)

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Here is a recipe for an Iranian style eggplant dip.  The original recipe, Mirze Ghasemi, uses eggs to thicken the dish.  Not only we replaced eggs with tofu but also added a little bit of vegan mayonnaise to give the final dip creamy and rich taste.  If you are looking for a more authentic variation, [...]

Money saving and lunch bags

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Veg*n, Cooking
One of the misconceptions about veg*nism and natural living is that it is very costly and not everyone can afford it.  Here is what Urban Vegan has to say about it:
If you eat costly packaged food and store-bought faux meats everyday, being a vegan will certainly bust your budget. Take heart. Even small adjustments [...]

Happy Earth Day!

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

It’s Earth Day!  It’s Earth Day! How are you celebrating?
Are you making Earth Cookies, like those of Meaghan Mountford?

Image: Meaghan Mountford

Maybe you are raising awareness about ecology, animal rights, or any other Earth-related topics, like Adam Kochanowicz with his 5 tips for being a confident vegan article?

Or maybe you are educating others about being green [...]

Benefit dinner and Earth Day craft

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Veg*n & Animal Rights
Imagine eating a four-course vegan meal prepared specially for you and knowing that 100% of the profit will be donated to the animal-right organization.  Did I mention that all the vegetables are locally grown and you can bring your own beer or wine?  Sounds too good to be true?  Not for those [...]

PassiFlora: DOW (Dish Of the Week)

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

This week we are bringing back vegan chocolate mousse recipe.  There are several versions of the popular vegan dessert.  I make mine almond and orange flavored but feel free to experiment and create your own.  The chocolate mousse cake is a good way to surprise your non-vegan friends: watch their eyes round when they find [...]

Earth Day plans

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Earth Day is only 2 days away!  What are your plans for the big occasion?  How are you celebrating the day of our planet?
Green
Whether you are looking for a festival, conference, or educational tour check the Earth Day network.  And if you are organizing an event you can register it with the network.  To get [...]