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Alec Baldwin Speaks Out

27

Mar

2012

If you can watch this video past 1 minute I commend you. This is NOT a show for children. My Mother never knew this suffering occurred when she’d take me to the circus at a young age. Now WE KNOW. And knowing is powerful. SHARE: Watch Alec Baldwins New Peta Video Help Elephants  

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…

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…

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…

Chocolate Covered Banana Bites

12

Sep

2011

You can’t eat just one. Could that be why I keep getting up to eat another bite while I write this post? These bite size devils are heavenly. Heavenly! Not only do these taste so good, they really are inexpensive and super easy and quick to make. All you need is a bunch of bananas… Read the Rest…

Firefighter Cookies

11

Sep

2011

Remembering 9/11, I made these cookies for the local fire department as a thank you for their commitment and service to our community. I have dubbed these little devils, “Firefighter cookies,” not only because of who they’re for, but also because they’re super crispy. Go ahead, laugh at my corny chef-joke. Dip these bad boys… Read the Rest…

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