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Vegan Eats in LA

27

Apr

2012

Have you guys ever heard of Chef Chloe? I am taking a business trip to LA soon and I can not wait to try out her favorite vegan restaurant picks. I will be there for a week, so I have time to try them all!

Us Food Production Affects Energy and Agriculture

09

Mar

2012

I recently wrote a letter to my two state Senators as well as my Congresswoman concerning the affects that US food production has on energy and agriculture. In summary, the key is to “grow local, go local,” meaning grow your crops for the local community and shop within the community. This philosophy, if supported by… Read the Rest…

You Put__ ___in your Granola Bar Recipe?

27

Feb

2012

All hail to the zero tolerance granola bars; this bar is gluten free, vegan, nut free, dairy free, low sodium and low fat. This is such an addictive, easy, and healthy option for conscious on-the-go eaters, athletes, and…models. Ingredients: 1 sweet potato (yam will work too) 1 2/3 cup rolled oats (Bob’s Red Mill makes… Read the Rest…

The Cove: A Call to Action

07

Nov

2011

I recently watched the Oscar award winning documentary, “The Cove,” which documents the slaughtering and shipment of beautiful bottle-nose dolphins in what’s referred to as, the cove, in Taiji, Japan. Richard O’Barry, the dolphin trainer for the once popular TV show, Flipper, demonstrates a massive amount of courage in his gripping documentation of the fate… Read the Rest…

Miami’s “Mac’n” Food Truck

18

Oct

2011

Miami’s vegan food truck, Mac’n, is owned and operated by the sweet, Francesca. With an entirely vegan menu, including gluten free options,  I bought one of everything that was gluten free on the menu. Between my boyfriend and I, we enjoyed a very cheesy macaroni and cheese, a barbeque sandwich, watermelon and basil salad, fried… Read the Rest…

Sinful Sundays

16

Oct

2011

Sunday always seems like the day I find myself whipping up creative concoctions for my blog followers. I think I was pretty spot-on when it comes to my, “Sinful Sunday,” post. Chocolate Peppermint and Caramel Covered Pretzels and Salted Popcorn {Vegan. Gluten free. Sinfully sweet and salty.} Ingredients: 1 bag Sunspire chocolate chips (vegan and… Read the Rest…

DC VegFest 2011

13

Oct

2011

Nothing excites me more than vegan food, especially when the community comes together to celebrate it. Here are some pictures I took from the DC VegFest on the campus of George Washington University in my beautiful hometown, Washington, DC. This is my new favorite t-shirt. It says, “Animals are my friends.” Sunflower Restaurant in Vienna,… Read the Rest…

Thin and Crispy Oatmeal Cookies

16

Sep

2011

Emily Manquist, author of Babycakes NYC, said it best, “If I want something soft, I’ll eat cake.” When it comes to cookies, I have to agree, thin and crispy are the most addictive and sinful way to go. Something about the continuous crunch of the entire cookie, and not just around the edges, makes my… Read the Rest…

Chocolate Espresso Shake

16

Sep

2011

Here is another recipe for my calorie-counting, caffeine-addicted friends. All you need to make several servings are: Several shots of espresso Almond milk (as much or as little as you like-I use unsweetened) Stevia drops (chocolate flavored) several drops to your liking Raw cacao powder (a couple tablespoons-full) Light agave syrup (several tablespoons) Ice Put… Read the Rest…

Cheeseburger in Paradise

13

Sep

2011

This is the burger of all burgers. An homage to all my skinny, low-carb eating South Beach friends. Here she is. The Cheeseburger in Paradise made me moan so loud it made my gay neighbors jealous. Here’s what you’ll need: Burgers (I use Wild Wood Organics in their Southwest flavor) Heirloom tomato (regular tomatoes work… Read the Rest…

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