More About Me

Reasons why I prefer to eat vegetarian or vegan:
For the animals, the environment, and health!

I joined HappyCow Members Community because:
A friend and coworker of mine wrote a great powerpoint on vegetarianism and happycow was listed in the reference section. Of all the things listed in that section, it is the one I still visit on a daily basis. I love the resources here and the warm reception we are greeted with by Eric and Diana.

Here are some places I've been that I liked... and places that I would like to visit one day:
I love Japan, I haven't been back in many many years and would love to go back sometime. Also Hawaii as that is "home". I want to visit: Hong Kong, Vancouver/Toronto (okay a lot of Canada), Australia, New Zealand, Europe (mostly Germany and England), Seattle, and Portland (yes, I know, I've been to over half the US but I've never been to those 2 cities even though I live in California).

Some of my favorite veg*n foods include:
Pickled vegetables, just about any kind (pickled garlic is my favorite). I love shiso and anything it flavors. Natto! Okay let's just list stuff: nori, roasted chestnuts, roasted vegetables (beets, turnips, parsnips, etc, etc), avocado, tofu, boiled peanuts, all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables, raw almond toasts, beans, rice, miso soup, especially with daikon, okay, this list will go on forever, let's just stop now.

Here are some books, movies, magazines, and my favorites that I would recommend to other HappyCow members:
Fast Food Nation, Veg News, Vegetarian Times, will think up more ^_~