les violettes
periodic updates on the vegetarian lifestyle

what is missing? – maya lin x 2

November 23rd 2009

Maya Lin needs no introduction.  The subject of an award winning documentary, “Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision,” a member of The American Academy of Arts and Letters and the National Women’s Hall of Fame, she is one of the great artists of our time. Lin, a dedicated environmentalist, works at the intersection of [...]

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puréed sweet potatoes with crispy shallots

November 16th 2009

Pumpkins are plentiful this time of year in the United States.  Yes, the recipe calls for garnet sweet potatoes, but pumpkins would also work well.  “Sugar pie” pumpkins would be a good choice.  Acorn squash and butternut squash are also fine substitutes.  Credit goes to Healdsburg, California based Lia Huber for [...]

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vanishing frogs and some solutions

November 5th 2009

The distinct voices of frogs have always been among the most familiar of nature’s sounds. Alas, it may no longer be the case due to disappearing and declining populations. Some varieties of harlequin frogs and tree frogs are a high priority on the endangered species list due to declines of over 80% [...]

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