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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…

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…

Coretta Scott King: Civil Rights Activist and Devout Vegan

07

Sep

2011

Coretta Scott King became a vegan after she was inspired by her son Dexter’s friend, human rights activist, Dick Gregory. In Dick’s memoir, Callus on My Soul, he wrote: “I had been a participant in all of the ‘major’ and most of the ‘minor’ civil rights demonstrations of the early sixties. Under the leadership of… Read the Rest…

Happy Mother’s Day!

06

May

2011

“Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not envy. It does not boast. It is not proud. It is not rude. It is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered. It keeps no record of wrong doing. It does not delight in evil, but rejoices in the truth. It always protects, trusts, hopes, preserves.”… Read the Rest…

Another Day on the Job!

04

Apr

2011

It’s apparent that the men in Miami love curvy women. Well, so does Miami photographer Viveca Ljung and hair and makeup artist Shiri Fauer. Viveca won’t be the first to tell you, but her experience as Miss Sweden and her super model days have made the switch from one side of the camera to the… Read the Rest…

Model in Miami

29

Jan

2011

Hey everyone! My first week in Miami has been really busy and so exciting. It’s finally the weekend and after all of the meetings, castings, and the stress of moving in, my girlfriend Angela Jones with www.PlusSizeModelsUnite.com flew in on Friday from Seattle to work, and we winded up spending the entire day together.  We… Read the Rest…

Plus Size Models Unite

14

Jan

2011

I know I’ve mentioned this website before, but I really do love them and admire the two gorgeous and hard-working women that put this site together. Plus Size Models Unite is a great blog and resource for models in the industry and even for people who generally just believe in a healthy image. I like… Read the Rest…

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