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Edith: Latest Rescued Chicken, Found in a Plastic Bag on a Busy Street

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:01:09 -0700

Edith: Latest Rescued Chicken, Found in a Plastic Bag on a Busy Street:

Read about Edith’s recent rescue earlier this month and her integration into her new home and flock of other rescued chickens.

This short video highlights the incredible Turlock rescue,...

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:12:37 -0700

This short video highlights the incredible Turlock rescue, “”the largest farmed animal rescue in California history.” Of 50,000 hens who were abandoned to starve for two weeks, 4,460 were saved, and Animal Place, a nonprofit sanctuary in California, brought in 4,100.

This is Turlock the Documentary, and tells the story of the hens and their rescuers. Want to support the hens? Donate to Animal Place—they do truly wonderful work. Please help them continue to provide a loving home for hundreds of rescued farmed animals - pigs, cows, chickens, goats, and sheep - each year.

Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:29:07 -0700

davegan:

Ingredients:

2 cinnamon sticks

1 1/2 tsp cloves

3 tbsp coriander seeds

olive oil

1 tbsp ground turmeric

1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped

3 1/2 ounces ginger, grated

1 red chili, seeded and chopped

6 garlic cloves, crushed

2 cans tomatoes, chopped

1 sweet potato, halved and sliced

2 fennel bulbs, cut into batons

1 celeriac root, cut into batons (sub turnip or other root vegetable)

1/2 bunch spinach

handful of cilantro, chopped

4-5 dates, chopped

1/4 preserved lemon peel, chopped (or just some lemon juice and zest)

Directions:

Toast the cinnamon sticks, cloves and seeds in a dry frying pan until their aroma rises. Grind finely using a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinder.

Heat a little olive oil in a heavy saucepan and stir the spices, including the turmeric, in it briefly. Add the onion and saute for a few minutes, then add the ginger, chili and garlic. Turn the heat down and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the flavours are well blended. Add the tomatoes, dates and all the vegetables, except the spinach. Cover the pan and simmer gently until the vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes

Fold the spinach and cilantro into the vegetable tagine, season to taste. Sprinkle with preserved lemons and serve over couscous (see below for an optional recipe).

Notes:

This makes a LOT so you might want to cut in in half on plan for leftovers. Also, try serving with some plain, soy yogurt if you want to cut the spice just a little.

Spicy Couscous

Ingredients:

200g (7 oz) wholewheat couscous

200 ml (6¾ oz) boiling water

1 Tbsp tomato paste

a pinch of salt

2 cloves garlic, each cut into 2 to 3 pieces

1 Tbsp olive oil

½ tsp harissa (Tunisian hot chilli sauce)

4 Tbsp water

Directions:

Place the couscous in a heat-proof glass bowl, and cover with the boiling water.

Place a lid on top, and allow the couscous to absorb the water – for around 6 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small non-stick saucepan, pour the olive oil, and fry the garlic for a minute or so (don’t burn it).

Next, add the tomato paste, and harissa. Lower the heat, add the water, and allow to cook for 10 minutes, stirring so that it won’t stick or burn.

You will be left with a thick sauce – don’t be discouraged at the quantity, as this is highly concentrated.

Now remove lid from the couscous, and pour the sauce over it. Fluff up with a fork, and garnish with orange pieces and freshly chopped parsley.

via: Treehugger and Mouthwatering Vegan (there’s another great tagine recipe there, too)

[image: a slice of white cheesecake with a light green layer on...

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:12:57 -0700

[image: a slice of white cheesecake with a light green layer on top. A blackberry, raspberry, and piece of mint are on the side as a garnish.

Key Lime Vegan Cheesecake from Busboys and Poets.

Ok.

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:41:56 -0700

I’m obviously really bad at posting from my phone. I’m so sorry I keep mixing up my blogs!

Crispy eggplant stacks

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:11:44 -0700

Crispy eggplant stacks

Raw Tomato Pesto

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:55:12 -0700

thatflower-child:

Ingredients:

1/2 small Roma tomato
2-3 T sundried tomatoes
3 T chopped onion
1 T each of dried Oregano and Basil
1 t fennel seeds
1/2 garlic clove
2 t olive oil

Blend everything in a blender and pour on top of raw pasta or whole wheat pasta! Enjoy!

Hey guys.

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:41:15 -0700

Just realized that all of the posts I thought were going to my regular blog were actually going this blog. Oops. I’m not very good at the Internet in general and I’ve been having to do this all from my phone which I’m even more inept at. Anyways sorry bout that.

Emma

perdu-me: Things not to say to me while I’m eating: That’s a lot of food That’s not enough...

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:38:25 -0700

perdu-me:

Things not to say to me while I’m eating:

That’s a lot of food

That’s not enough food

You’re going to eat all of that???!??

That looks gross

That’s not healthy

That looks healthy

That’s disgusting

Why are you eating that?

I’m glad you’re eating more

In case you didn’t understand, DON’T MENTION ANYTHING ABOUT MY EATING/FOOD/INTAKE WHETHER IT BE POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE I DON’T WANT TO HEAR IT.

smallandspices: Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Sun...

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:35:23 -0700

smallandspices:

Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Sun Dressing

Ingredients:

4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Juice + zest of 2 Lemons

¼ avocado

1 clove garlic, minced

1 Tbsp. ground turmeric

pinch of Himalayan sea salt (to taste)

Directions:

Blend all ingredients in a blender. Add more avocado if you desire a thicker consistency.

[image: a mason jar full of bright yellow dressing. A orange flower is on top of it.]

supernalhealth: Ingredients: 1 English cucumber, peeled, halved...

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:06:49 -0700

supernalhealth:

Ingredients:

1 English cucumber, peeled, halved and cut into thick slices

1 tbsp. olive oil

3 green onions, sliced diagonally

2 granny smith apples, peeled, quartered, cored, and roughly chopped

1 tbsp. lime juice plus 1 tsp. lime zest

2 cups vegetable stock

2 cups yogurt ( you can use soy, almond or any other yogurt alternative you enjoy)

coarse salt & ground pepper

2 tsp. chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish

Prep:

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook for one minute, or until tender. Add in the cucumber and apples and for a further two minutes, stirring often. Add the lime juice and zest and the stock and salt & pepper. Bring to a simmer. Reduce to gentle simmer for 8-10 minutes.

Transfer soup to a processor and blend into smooth. Add in the mint and puree. Pour through a fine sieve and into a large bowl and stir in the yogurt. Refrigerate for a couple of hours or until chilled.

Serves 4.

[image: a white bowl with a creamy soup and green garnishes. The bowl is on a fancy metal plate.]

[image: three pastry rolls stuffed with vegan sausage and topped...

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:33:56 -0700

[image: three pastry rolls stuffed with vegan sausage and topped with sesame seeds.]

veganinspo:

Vegan Sausage Rolls

Sorry I've been sort of terrible about posting over the last few days.

Tue, 07 May 2013 22:21:05 -0700

I had three final papers totaling almost 40 pages that I had to write and then the last two days were spent packing. But I’m going home tomorrow! So hopefully I should be able to get back to posting regularly. I might even be able to post some of my own food as I plan on cooking quite a bit this summer. Anyways, I love you all and thanks for putting up with my nonsense.

Love,

Emma

Finding Healthy: Tempeh Chimichurri

Tue, 07 May 2013 22:18:37 -0700

Finding Healthy: Tempeh Chimichurri:

yogifindinghealthy:

8 oz tempeh, sliced into 8 thin slabs

For the chimichurri:

4 cloves garlic

1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro

1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup veg…

Photo

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:01:17 -0700

[image:a steak knife with the words “Tofu Package...

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:31:19 -0700

[image:a steak knife with the words “Tofu Package Opener” underneath it.]

Endlessgatitos

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:51:26 -0700

Endlessgatitos:

Hey guys. I just made a profile on Bleat and you should too! It’s a vegan social network that seems like it could be really cool.

[image: a light orange dip with green and red flecks. Topped...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:46:22 -0700

[image: a light orange dip with green and red flecks. Topped with oil and small slices of kombu.]

Vegan Seafood Dip

Click through for recipe.

[Image: two halves of a sandwich on toasted bread filled with...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:50:41 -0700

[Image: two halves of a sandwich on toasted bread filled with “tuna” salad, lettuce, and tomato.]

Jackfruit “Tuna” Salad Sandwich

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I Can't Believe It's Vegan Gravy! | VegWeb.com, The World's Largest Collection of Vegetarian Recipes

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:20:43 -0700

I Can't Believe It's Vegan Gravy! | VegWeb.com, The World's Largest Collection of Vegetarian Recipes:

So this is the best and easiest vegan gravy recipe I have ever come across. I used to always buy vegan gravy at the store but after discovering this recipe I don’t think I ever will again. You can make it as thick or as thin as you want and you can tweak the flavors if you want. If you have a relatively well stocked pantry you probably already have all of the ingredients!