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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!

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…

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…

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…

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…

Remembering 9/11

09

Sep

2011

This Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11. In remembrance of all of the American heroes that fell that day, I am going to bake (yes, bake!) a bunch of doughnuts from the Babycakes NYC recipe book, and bring them to my local firehouse. Admittedly so, I had to think for a… 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…

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