Need a no-fail dish for Thanksgiving? These beans fit the bill! Don’t let the title fool you. These beans are made on the stove, but reminiscent of the sweet beans in a can that I grew up with. These beans are extremely kid-friendly–a great way to get kids to eat their beans, and of course, they are equally loved by adults. These beans can be a main dish (and star of…
A bit of a ramble today! It may appeal to folk who are fond of a bit of animal related history! Henry S. Salt, standing up for cats – The Mieaou Club being reformed – Edith Carrington remembering Harrison Weir. Henry S. Salt & Edith Carrington were pioneers of vegetarianism (actually of veganism long before the word was invented) & of animal rights. Harrison Weir taught our great-grandparents to love…
Translated into Chinese at the request of several friends! Photo – Donald Watson reads the 1st ever copy of The Vegan News . (Picture by Joe Connolly – Veg News) The Vegan News – November 1944 純素新聞 (QUARTERLY MAGAZINE OF THE NON-DAIRY VEGETARIANS) (嚴格素食者的季刊) The recent articles and letters in “The Vegetarian Messenger” on the question of the use of dairy produce have revealed very strong evidence to show that the production of these foods…
VegNews – ~ Concern for health, humaneness, and the environment has led to the vegan Chinese population to increase to more than 50 million. ~ 2013 article & BBC audio – ~ An estimated 4 to 5 percent of the Chinese population eats a plant-based / cruelty-free diet, which means more than 50 million Chinese people no longer eat meat or dairy—this is a larger number of herbivores than in the US. ~…
On October 22, 2016, environmentalists and celebrities were brought together to help raise awareness for the causes they support at the 26th annual Environmental Media Association (EMA) Awards. Long-time vegan singer/songwriter/environmentalist/activist Moby has been highly vocal regarding animal rights within the agriculture community. The EMAs honored him with the ‘Missions in Music’ award. During his acceptance speech, he discussed how destructive the livestock industry is to our health and the environment…
Dr Neal Barnard – talking very sensibly with Klaus Mitchell of Plant Based News. Very clear thinking indeed from Dr. Neal Barnard – excellent questions form Klaus Mitchell. This qualifies as Vegan History! LINKS PCRM website: http://www.pcrm.org/ Food For Life website: http://www.pcrm.org/health/diets/ffl/ffl-the-power-of-food-for-health Related videos – Dr Michael Greger – talking very sensibly in the UK – https://www.happycow.net/blog/why-doctors-dont-recommend-veganism/ …… Our Projects The Henry Salt Archive is one of our, almost completed, projects. The Humanitarian League is…
I love all varieties of potatoes – especially baked sweet potatoes. Here are some baked potato memories: a favorite ‘street’ recipe: some historical references: some related items from our Ernest Bell Library: plus a good amount of rambling…… Message me if the “Simple Potato Oven” appeals to you! …… Baked Potato History – London – United Kingdom A baked potato is sometimes called a jacket potato in the United Kingdom. The baked potato…
We posted about Dr. Ellsworth Wareham two years ago, just before his 100th birthday – here. Dr. Wareham had his 102nd birthday a few days ago! Dr. Ellsworth Wareham ~ As a middle-aged man, Wareham spent a lot of time in the operating room cutting into one patient after another who had heart problems. There, he noticed something: patients who were vegetarian mostly had much cleaner and smoother arteries than those who ate…
Transcribed – …… A TIMELY PLEA: ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE ABLE TO THINK. “Methinks at meals some odd thoughts might intrude.” – Byron HARDWORKING men sometimes think there is a sort of merit in “not caring what one eats.” This is a fallacy; for though it is meritorious to be able to content oneself with plain fare, yet mere indifference about one’s food can only arise from stupidity or…
October 1 is World Vegetarian Day – it used to initiate the month of October as Vegetarian Awareness Month – ……but we can’t find much ‘buzz’ about it for 2016. October 1–7 used to be International Vegetarian Week (IVW) – especially in Europe – ……but some celebrated it in May this year. October 2 is World Farm Animals Day (WFAD). October 4 is The Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. November 1 is World Vegan Day…
Opening Saturday October 1 in Los Angeles. 421 Colyton Street Los Angeles, CA 90013 1-323-928-2652 New Website – http://theanimalmuseum.com/ Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/AnimalMuseum/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/animalmuseum Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/animalmuseum/ Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/animalmuseum/ Posted by The Animal Museum on Thursday, September 15, 2016 ABOUT THE ANIMAL MUSEUM OUR VISION Like you, we want a kinder, more compassionate world that celebrates animals as sentient beings who are deserving of our attention, understanding, and respect. We believe that the…
Dr. Michael Greger – ~ If that’s all a healthy plant-based diet could do—reverse the #1 killer of men and women—shouldn’t that be the default diet until proven otherwise? This video is part of an experiment to find ways to appeal to those new to the site. So much of what I do is targeted towards those who already know the basics, but in the user survey about a thousand…
Nafsika interviews Ken Spector of HappyCow, the largest vegan and vegetarian restaurant and health food store guide. Ken talks to us about his recent travels around the globe and the future of veganism. Plant-based by Nafsika – TV Show – here on Facebook.…