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December 2009

Dining/ Economy/ HappyCow Site

The Price of Food and Reviews on HappyCow

Comments from a HappyCow visitor, “Geena” on HappyCow reviews: Being in and around the natural food business on the wholesale side I am on the pulse of wholesale food costs. Dining at vegan establishments around the country I see firsthand the good intentions and dedication to make available cruelty free food to the public.  It is common on veg/vegan sites to see reviewers complaining about the price of the food…

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Recipes

Roasted Veggies- Clay Pot Style!

Elegant and easier than you think.  One of my favorite pieces of kitchen equipment is a European clay pot. These pricey wedding gifts seem to find their way onto ebay or into garage sales…in their original boxes, completely unused. What treasure chests! That’s where I found both of ours – under $5 each at separate yard sales. Maybe newlyweds have no idea what to do with them? I didn’t for a long…

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General/ Recipes

Warm beverages

As the temperature drops in some parts of the world…. it’s about that time to start a higher consumption of warm beverages.   Sure there are so many pre-made and made-for-you options in retail outlets, but warm beverages made at home are even more heart-warming! Here’s a list of a few warm beverages you can easily whip up for your guests, friends, relatives, and loved ones: 1. Hot chocolate! This…

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