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carrot ginger soup and bitter greens

October 30th 2009

So healthy and tasty as well. This recipe is from chef, Terry Walters. She has a new book out titled Clean Food, “The cleaner we eat, the clearer we think, and the better we can embrace good health and nutrition.” Now I know that this seems contradictory after that killer chocolate [...]

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pecan chocolate cake

October 7th 2009

Hello all. October – in additional to being the time when autumn kicks in and Halloween trick-or-treats appear – is Vegetarian Awareness Month. At this point, we’re a week into the month. What better way to celebrate than to have a decadent chocolate cake! Three of the skills necessary to [...]

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delicious crostini

September 29th 2009

Ann Gentry, chef and editor of Vegetarian Times, makes this truly delicious crostini from relatively simple ingredients. There’s tofu, shallots, garlic, portobello mushrooms, some spinach and a baguette. Simple but good!

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pizzetta

September 21st 2009

Another one from the Hippy Gourmet. This really delicious raw pizzetta is from the Blossoming Lotus in Kauai. If you don’t have access to flax seed crackers for this recipe, a good substitute would be one of the larger sized crackers from your local grocery store. Can’t handle tree nuts? Try [...]

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national farmer’s market week

August 5th 2009

Here in the U.S.A. we are right in the middle of the National Farmer’s Market Week. This August 2 – 8, 2009 marks the 10th annual celebration of the more than 4,800 farmer’s markets here in the United States. More than 94% of all farms are what the U.S. government refers to as Small [...]

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it’s moby!

July 18th 2009

Since I’m on a roll here with the fun food videos, how about a few short pieces with vegan musician Moby?

More with Moby sharing a few of his favorite kitchen tools. Cool – except for his preference for microwaves. Yes, they may use less energy than a standard stove and preserve a few [...]

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food justice, community and equality 2 by bryant terry

July 17th 2009

As many of you know, today – July 17, 2009 – is “Bloggers Unite for Human Rights” day. While the focus of this particular day is censorship, torture, journalistic freedom and crime among others, food is a crucial element in equality and human rights. Megacorporations, GMOs, the uneven distribution of food and food [...]

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raw foods revolution

June 30th 2009

A few years ago, I had the fortunate opportunity to have a meal prepared by Cherie Soria and her students from the Living Light Institute. She’s a warm and caring person with a wealth of knowledge and talent. Cherie Soria along with her teacher Dr. Ann Wigmore are frequently referred to as [...]

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coconut soup

March 26th 2009

Coconut is one of my favorites and a versatile staple for vegetarians. Great for drinking, savory dishes and sweets, I simply love coconut water. Here’s a fantastic recipe from Hippy Gourment.

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quick, easy and healthy pasta

March 24th 2009

this is a quick and easy raw recipe for healthy pasta with raw chef, Jennifer Cornbleet.

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