People either love it or absolutely despise it -- Tofurkey, that lip-smacking and somewhat rubbery, protein-packed vegetarian treat.
Even the name prompts eyebrows to launch sideways and noses to turn up in unison, but the folks over at Jones Soda Company are attempting to demonstrate that tastebuds from here to Timbuktu can be tickled pink (...er "brown") when eau du Tofurkey is added to their bubbly beverage: http://www.greenwala.com/community/groups/all/140-Eco-tastic-Holiday-Extravaganza/topics/1059
The real question is: will it make you more likely to tango with Tofurkey on a regular basis, whether you are a mainstream meat eater or not?People either love it or absolutely despise it -- Tofurkey, that lip-smacking and... more
The second in a three-part (or more!) series, this post hunts down the best boots for men...and they're all vegan. Who says intelligent, eco-conscious men aren't fashionable?
Actress Emily Deschanel, from the hit Fox TV show “Bones”, has helped to get some Farm Sanctuary footage of factory farming practices spotlighted on an episode.
The November 5 episode of “Bones”, starring vegan actress and Farm Sanctuary supporter Emily Deschanel, prominently featured factory farming footage secured by Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization, as part of a plot-line surrounding a murder that takes place at a chicken farm.
The footage, which was requested by Deschanel, will hopefully educate thousands of mainstream viewers about the conditions animals are forced to endure on factory farms. The episode also features a character that rescues a pig and asks her co-workers for donations so that she can sponsor her at a sanctuary.
To further raise awareness about factory farming, FOX TV is featuring a special message from Deschanel on their website asking people to support Farm Sanctuary by sponsoring an animal in need.Actress Emily Deschanel, from the hit Fox TV show “Bones”, has helped to get some... more
Since 2004, COK's hard-hitting commercials have encouraged and inspired countless viewers to stand up for animals every time they sit down to eat. Thanks to your support, our 2009 campaign has been perhaps our biggest yet!
"Exploring Your Food" and "A Side of Truth."
This past February, COK's ads aired nationwide on MTV for several straight weeks. We received such positive responses—with letters from viewers, record-breaking visits to TryVeg.com, and skyrocketing orders for our free Vegetarian Starter Guide— that after sharing this with you, you helped us raise much-needed funds to bring our advertising campaign back this fall!Since 2004, COK's hard-hitting commercials have encouraged and inspired countless... more
Finally Dan has a chat with creative, clever, and gutter-minded Ari Solomon, founder of the popular "A Scent of Scandal" candles. Dan has been a fan for a couple of years now and shares his love for the scandalous scented wonders, but even a veteran to scandal like Dan discovered some new and exciting facts about his favorite candles. Take a peak!Finally Dan has a chat with creative, clever, and gutter-minded Ari Solomon, founder... more
And heart disease, and cancers and almost every other illness the human body can get.
The key to fighting this, is to simply be less lazy with your food, try to eat fresh as much as you can, better still try to grow your own vegetables, ones which haven't been doused in monsanto pesticides.
(OrganicJar) This is a quick delicious dessert by Lisa Paris. She calls it the Parisian Love Crumble and rightfully so! Watch the video to see just how easy and delicius this recipe is.
There are only 5 ingredients and they are:
* Almonds – 1 cup
* Walnuts – 1.5 cups
* Strawberries – 2lbs
* Medjool Dates – cup
* Sea Salt – tiny pinch
ENJOY!(OrganicJar) This is a quick delicious dessert by Lisa Paris. She calls it the... more
A healthy lifestyle doesn't begin and end at the gym...you have to be careful with what you eat too...or do you? Dan visits famed nutritionist-to-the-stars Alyse Levine of Nutritionbite to try and figure out of he's eating the best as is, or could use some pointers. Think you got your facts straight when it comes to good eats? Better make sure and watch!A healthy lifestyle doesn't begin and end at the gym...you have to be careful with... more
People expect men's dress shoes to be either leather, or ugly. A little hunting proves that that's not the case: you can find a sleek, well-made shoe...without skinning a cow for it.People expect men's dress shoes to be either leather, or ugly. A little hunting... more
Read this first before watching the video.
I promote people's health and the respect for our Nature.
Organic agriculture is supposed to encompass this with principles of biodiversity, biodynamic, sustainability and the rejection of GMO.
People and nature over profit, that's how it should be.
How can the current organic agriculture be improved?
I am sure we can create better and in the meantime we can do better.
But are the actual laws permitting this transition?
Are they promoting and financing better and organic agriculture?
The answer is: very little, too little!
Greediness is the antagonist.
Keeping this in mind, I ask to myself: Where's the connection between Veganism and Organic agriculture?
Are they allies or enemies?
A good percentage of organic farmers use products such as animal blood, fish meal, bone meal, animal manures or slaughterhouse by-products to replenish the soil or using the livestock rotation system.
This is ultimately animal exploitation from an animal rights point of view and can be very unhealthy from a pragmatic aspect.
There are Organic farmers that use 100% organic and clean manure but you must make sure with them that's the case.
A study done by the Elm farm research centre in England proved that animal manure can be eliminated, no animal farming, no energy, time, food and water for them, fossil fuel to transport this manure have to be invested.
Instead green manures are used, made of mulch, grass clippings, old hay, comfrey etc.
“There is nothing mysterious or magical about manure,
“Manure is nothing more than the grass or grains that are growing on the farm, cycled through a cow’s digestive system.
By Ron Khosla, owner of the veganic farm in New York (Huguenot street farm) at the link above.
Also for more info on this veganic method visit: veganorganic.net
Excerpt from the site which is very informative and explanatory :
"There is no certification standard for Veganic Agriculture at the present time, but the basic concept couldn't be simpler. Really, we are just "cutting out the middle man." The middle man in this case is the cow, chicken, horse, pig or whatever. What is their manure made from anyway but plant materials? There is no "magic" that goes on inside the animal that makes their manure better for the soil or plants than if we used the base material. In FACT, it is quite the opposite if you are using factory-farmed wastes! Besides disease, pesticide and steroid residue, salts (most especially in chicken manures) are in high enough concentrations that they can salinate heavier soils -disturbing the delicate micro-ecology that is so essential to the long-term health of the soil -and US!
Vegetable-based amendments, called "Green Manures" on the other hand ENCOURAGE microbial activity. Their carbon-to-nitrogen ratios are much more in balance. While the process is somewhat slower... the net increase in overall Organic Matter can be several times greater when a farmer uses green manures instead of animal manures. We have the soil tests to prove it! "
They are not certified Organic because they go beyond.
Excerpt:
"As the years have gone on, and our disapproval about the safety of some approved-for-organic practices has grown, our growing practices have actually strayed farther and farther from the textbook definition of Organic and towards something that I'm not really sure how to qualify but I believe is far more sustainable and healthy for us, the soil and our customers than current organic standards".
The meat consumption is not only one of the biggest destroyer of our world as it causes deforestation, hunger, poverty, desertification, water contamination, water scarcity, species extinction and the death of the indigenous people but farmers like Khosla are showing that biodiversity and soil's health can be accomplished without animal use.
Climate change could end, all of these catastrophic consequences above could end...
Continue below in the first responseRead this first before watching the video.
I promote people's health and the respect... more
Today, October 15 is the official Blog Action Day in which nearly 7,000 bloggers worldwide will blog about the subject of Global Warming in an attempt to increase awareness and generate change! Now this is an exciting event and with that number of participants you would think I would be ecstatic—and I was—until I noticed another number 45. 45 is the number of food bloggers participating. Why is this depressing to me? Because the single most effective way an individual can decrease global warming is by changing the food they eat. I know some of my friends are shaking their heads as they get behind the steering wheels of their hybrids and while I good naturedly kid you all that my Veganism trumps your Prius…..here are the facts about animal agriculture and the environment.......Today, October 15 is the official Blog Action Day in which nearly 7,000 bloggers... more
In a world where sometimes it seems that our life is determined by someone or something else, it is refreshing to realize that your individual choice can and does make a profound difference. You can reduce environmental degradation by going vegetarian, or, at a minimum, by consuming less meat.In a world where sometimes it seems that our life is determined by someone or... more
Pamela Anderson, the Baywatch babe who doesn't wear fur - or, more often than not, much else - has teamed up with half of Heatherette to design her own eco-friendly, animal-friendly clothing line. But can she use organics and recycled materials to make something wearable, or is it all just skintight trash?Pamela Anderson, the Baywatch babe who doesn't wear fur - or, more often than not,... more
With autumn upon us, our seasonal menu has already begun to change. At farmers markets in most areas of the country you can see the abundance of the Fall season. Hearty root vegetables are everywhere and can offer your body an array of healing benefits as prepare for the winter months ahead.
(Venokur-Clark, R., 2009, October 12, par.1)
The roots of any plant are its foundation; roots support and nourish the plant. Root vegetables offer you these same properties, making you feel grounded both emotionally and physically and increasing your stamina and endurance. Roots are a source of nutritious complex carbohydrates, providing long lasting energy and helping to regulate your blood sugar levels. Root vegetables also help us to absorb and assimilate the nutrients we eat, just as they absorb and assimilate vital nutrients for plants.
(Venokur-Clark, R., 2009, October 12, par.1)
Long roots include carrots, parsnips, burdock and daikon radish. Some of these are excellent blood purifiers and can help improve circulation in the body and increase mental clarity. Round roots include turnips, radishes, beets and rutabagas. Round roots are nourishing to the stomach, spleen, pancreas and reproductive organs and can help regulate blood sugar, moods, and alleviate cravings.
(Venokur-Clark, R., 2009, October 12, par.2)With autumn upon us, our seasonal menu has already begun to change. At farmers markets... more
Finding fierce shoes that DO NOT use animal byproducts like leather or suede and aren’t TOTALLY FUGLY takes research. Tucking my Minnetonka fringe boots away this fall will be tough, but as you will see, there are a plethora of fabulous options for the ethical fashionista!Finding fierce shoes that DO NOT use animal byproducts like leather or suede and... more
Buying organic produce can be costly and nowadays, we have to question whether our "organic" foods are even organic at all.
It doesn't get much more organic or LOCAL than making compost in your very own backyard. Compost is the result of decomposed organic materials, yielding a rich fertilizer for your soil. I'm Melissa--a green vegan in Long Island, New York, and I'll show you how to get started!Buying organic produce can be costly and nowadays, we have to question whether our... more
Add pesto to the cooked spaghetti squash to suit your taste. I believe I added about 6 teaspoons of pesto. Mix in 1 can of diced tomatoes and season with pepper and garlic. Cook @ 350 degrees for 25 minutes.Add pesto to the cooked spaghetti squash to suit your taste. I believe I added about 6... more
If you want some tips or a recipe for the acorn squash, just send me a message....* Whole wheat cous cous * Chick peas * Diced tomatoes * Baked acorn squash
If you... more
Vegan actress Alicia Silverstone will appear on Broadway this winter. But on Oct. 10, fans in New York can see her perform in a more intimate space. Silverstone will give a culinary demonstration of recipes from her new book, The Kind Diet, and share tips on how to transform from vegan “flirt” to “superhero.”
On Saturday, Silverstone, star of the hit film Clueless and many other popular movies, television shows, and Broadway plays, will appear at the New York City Wine and Food Festival to discuss The Kind Diet.
In the book, the actress, activist, and conservationist shares insights that encouraged her to swear off meat and dairy forever. Silverstone explains how meat, fish, milk, and cheese are key factors causing escalating rates of diabetes and other chronic diseases and the cause of potentially permanent damage to our ecology. She also outlines the benefits of adopting a plant-based diet, introduces delicious recipes, and shows how to meet all nutritional requirements.Vegan actress Alicia Silverstone will appear on Broadway this winter. But on Oct. 10,... more
