On hiatus.

It's definitely been a while - but it's only because my life has become a crazy tornado of working, rehearsals, and alas, no time to cook or blog. But do not fear - a new post will be coming soon!

Memorial Day Weekend BBQ


This year was my first ever experience with vegan grilling, and I went all out - veggie skewers with seitan and tempeh, homemade mushroom burgers, and oatmeal cluster cookies.

The weather was gorgeous, despite reports saying isolated thunderstorms. Everyone loved the food, and best of all, my most carnivorous friend ate four mushroom burgers without a bun. :)


I just love how a beautiful day and delicious food can bring people together. I haven't had so much fun playing frisbee or running around outside in a long while, and my feet were proof of that (feet and calves were completely covered with dirt by the time the day ended).


I'm so excited for the next chance to BBQ - thankfully the summer has just begun! Happy Memorial Day everyone!!

Just in time for Mother's Day.


I have one amazing mom.

In honor of Mother's Day, as well as her May 15th birthday, my mom has decided to take the 30-Day PETA "Veg Pledge" as a way of improving her health, conditions for farm animals, and the environment this month. I am so proud of my mom for her bravery and openness, so much so that I wanted to share it with everyone on my blog.

My mom has always supported my decision to go vegan with endless amounts of acceptance and love. She has been one of the most encouraging forces in every area of my life, and her decision to give veganism a try proves even more what a caring, as well as daring, woman my mom is. Go mom!

If you'd like to learn more info about the 30 Day "Veg Pledge", you can find it here:

http://getactive.peta.org/campaign/30_day_veg_pledge



Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers - human, as well as animal - out there this year!

The best mac and cheese in the world.


I didn't think it could be done.

But oh man....

These are my pictures, and they don't even do justice to this amazing dish.


Make. It. Right. Now.

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day everyone!

Did you know a vegan lifestyle is one of the top ways to reduce your carbon footprint?

Here's why:

"The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization made public their findings that “the livestock sector generates more greenhouse gas emissions as measured in CO2 equivalent – 18 percent – than transport.” Henning Steinfeld, Chief of FAO’s Livestock Information and Policy Branch went on to say that ““Livestock are one of the most significant contributors to today’s most serious environmental problems. Urgent action is required to remedy the situation.” Before then the University of Chicago had already produced research showing how diet impacts the environment, and that a vegetarian or vegan diet can have more effect on your carbon footprint than switching from a gas-guzzler to a hybrid car."

This is a passage taken from an article from http://www.ecostreet.com/, and here's the link to the rest of it:

http://www.ecostreet.com/blog/sustainable-lifestyle/2007/09/11/7-big-ways-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint/

So, why not eat vegan, or at least forgo meat for Earth Day? I'd say it's a small sacrifice with a huge payoff for our Earth.

Adventures of an Internet-Searching Vegan

Random findings:

I just stumbled upon Joanna Vaught's blog, and she has a great article everyone should read: "Five Misconceptions about Veganism". Check it out:

http://joannavaught.com/2009/01/top-5-misconceptions-about-veganism.html

And while I'm at it, here's another blog I'm absolutely obsessed with. It's called "Fatfree Vegan Kitchen", and it's amazing:

http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/

Finally, if you've been thinking of trying vegetarianism or veganism, but only want to take baby steps, why not go veg in May?

http://getactive.peta.org/campaign/30_day_veg_pledge?qp_source=vegpledgegen

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