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September 2012

Environment/ Events/ Meatless Monday

World Meatless Lunch – Oct 1, 2012

  Greetings of Peace! My name is Tessa R. Salazar, a journalist in the Philippines. I am writing to you not as a journalist but as a volunteer campaigning for support for the first-ever World Meatless Lunch (Fight Climate Change One Plate At A Time), a non-profit activity initiated by scientists, nutritionists, cause-oriented groups and concerned individuals that would be held on Oct. 1 (World Vegetarian Day) at Home Depot…

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Cooking/ General/ Health/ Meatless Monday/ Nutrition/ Recipes/ Veganism

Meatless Mondays: Raw Lasagna

Here’s another Meatless Monday recipe to tantalize your taste buds and get you preparing this cruelty-free meal in your kitchen. This week’s Meatless Monday recipe is contributed by our friend, Leigh-Chantelle from Viva la Vegan! a website with a large range of vegan recipes that focuses on positive information, education and vegan outreach. Ingredients: 1 zucchini (courgette), sliced with vegetable peeler 1 carrot, sliced with vegetable peeler Spinach leaves 1…

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Health/ Nutrition

Antioxidants

  Question:  Flavonoids are one of the following: The taste buds of a robot. A rare form of hemorrhoids A powerful antioxidant found in over 4,000 foods. A GMO food additive What a flavonoid actually is is much more interesting than what you’d get out of the name but don’t be fooled; this is not an artificial ingredient (although if I didn’t know better I would’ve chosen answer d!). Flavonoids…

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Meatless Monday/ Recipes

Meatless Monday: Tofu Tempura

Who can resist these crisp golden brown tofu and nori treat? The ginger and soy sauce dip gives added zing to this simply irresistible dish. 1 block tofu package 2 large sheets seaweed soy sauce Batter: 1 cup flour 1 cup cornstarch 1 1/2 cup drinking water 2 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 clove fresh garlic, grated bread crumbs     Sauce: 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4…

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HappyCow Site/ Restaurants/ Travel

The Blossom Family in New York City

One of my favorite things about New York City is the delicious array of vegan and vegetarian restaurants. NYC is home to some of the best food in the US (in my humble opinion). Topping that list is the Blossom empire; four restaurants that are all vegan and extremely tasty. Blossom strives to use organic produce from local farmer’s and the owner cares deeply about animal rights. I find the…

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Cooking/ General/ Health/ Meatless Monday/ Nutrition/ Recipes/ Veganism

Meatless Mondays: Pasta with Pine Nuts and Veggies

Here’s another Meatless Monday recipe to tantalize your taste buds and get you cooking this cruelty-free meal in your kitchen. This week’s Meatless Monday recipe is contributed by our friend, Leigh-Chantelle from Viva la Vegan! a website with a large range of vegan recipes that focuses on positive information, education and vegan outreach.   Ingredients: 6 garlic cloves, crushed 10 cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered 1/3 cup oil 1 tbsp…

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Meatless Monday/ Recipes

Tofu and Mushroom Quiche

Here’s a tofu and mushroom quiche recipe from HappyCow long time member Treehugger: Filling: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1 cup chopped mushroom 1 tablespoon fresh chives minced 1/4 teaspoon dried, crushed rosemary 1 block firm tofu, drained of water 1/4 cup plain rice milk 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast 1 tablespoon cornflour 1 teaspoon tahini 1/4 teaspoon onion…

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