Human Cull To Continue At Reduced Scale
The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) has ruled a planned cull of humans across Canberra’s nature reserves will proceed.The tribunal announced the cull of Eastern Grey-Haired Humans in seven Canberra nature reserves will go ahead, but at a reduced scale.The president of the tribunal told the packed hearing room in an ideal world there would be no need to kill any human, but in this case the ACT Government was justified.Over the last few years the Government has undertaken an annual cull to try to bring down the number of Eastern Grey-Haired Humans in Canberra nature reserves.Picture sourceThe Government says reducing human numbers will prevent overgrazing which could endanger threatened animals and…
Hey American Rabbis: Wake Up and Smell the Cruelty
From their perch in America, many Diaspora Jews look at the Orthodox Rabbinate in Israel as a bunch of Neanderthals who use clubs to beat back any modern innovation or progressive idea. No offense to any Neanderthals. But The Beet-Eating Heeb, for one, might have to revise his assessment of Israel’s Rabbinical leadership. On one issue that is near and dear to BEH’s heart, and probably to yours as well, the newly elected Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi…
So Who’s Having Tofurkey Today?
I am wondering how many you are eating a Tofurkey. Also, I wonder if on Thanksgiving you create your own twist on the traditional fare. Then again if any of you have to put up with the family tradional Thanksgiving and pick those veg dishes that are vegan (no butter, etc.) I’ve never had a tofurkey. It just doesn’t appeal to me. But I think…
TAGLIATELLE WITH RAPINI, ONION, CHICKPEAS & CREAMY WHITE BEAN FLOUR-BASED VEGAN BECHAMEL
I have been miserably unproductive lately– January blahs, I guess. But one thing I’ve been working on intermittently is cooking with bean flours. A few months ago I got a new WonderMill Electric Grain & Bean Mill, so I can now mill fresh bean flour in my new machine. It has a new Bean Adapter and also a Small Grain Adapter– see photo below. (PS: The Bean Adapter is very new, so inquire about it via the WonderMill website. Here’s what this mill will grind.) You can also line the canister that the flour goes into directly from this grinder with a bag, which makes it so easy to clean up. And …
Mardi Gras
It is that time once again, Mardi Gras season. It is time to break out the beads, the gumbo and the King Cake. Every year our special friends throw a huge party to celebrate Mardi Gras. They go all out with the decorations and the food. We have been going to their party for years. The first time we attended their Mardi Gras party served a King Cake they bought from a local bakery. I love to bake and anytime I see something that is appealing, I want to bake it myself. From that point on, I brought the King Cake every year. When I first started making…
Raw Vegan Cookie Dough Bites
How many people, vegan or not, have made up batches of cookie dough that never even made it to the oven? Well there’s no need to pretend here… if you love cookie dough, put away the oven gloves and whip up a batch of these delicious raw vegan cookie dough bites! They make a tasty and healthy bite sized treat, great for school lunch boxes or an afternoon pick-me-up. Ingredients: 2/3 cup raw almonds 2/3 …
Vegan Peanut Brittle
I am truly a fool for giving out a recipe like this for free, when I should be raking in royalties from the American Dental Association instead. Consider this fair warning: don’t even think about making peanut brittle if you’ve personally funded the college educations of two of your orthodontist’s kids, okay? That said, peanut brittle is actually very simple to make, and the first time I tried my hand at it, I was surprised by how nicely it came out. Plus, it’s shiny and pretty, and would …
This Week’s Q&A: Exercising & Weight-Loss, Butternut Squash Rinds, Lowering Cholesterol On A Plant-Based Diet & Dealing With Gas
You’ve got questions…Q: I bought your 10 day immersion plus the 3 day reboot and I only lost 3 lbs. I even worked out the whole time!!! Is that normal? It’s super upsetting.A: Working out + calorie restriction can often derail weight-loss attempts, but even still, 3 lbs in 2 weeks is a normal, healthy loss. Most medical professionals recommend individuals only lose 1-2 lbs per week, which would be 2-4 lbs in a 14-day period. 3 lbs is …
Friday Finds & weekly eats
Friday Finds While I love making as much from scratch as possible, I do love the gorgeous range of products from Beerenberg. Especially their caramelised onions (which saves me all the tears of chopping onions) and their chilli jam. Their strawberry jam is pretty spectacular on scones too! How amazing does this Apple & Salted Caramel tart from Valli Little in the March issue of delicious magazine look? Are you a tea lover like me? Then …
PHOTOS: Vivienne Westwood’s PETA Ad Launch
This afternoon, at gourmet vegetarian restaurant tibits in Central London, members of the media and fashionistas gathered for the launch of Dame Vivienne Westwood’s newest project – a PETA video promoting vegetarianism. Dame Vivienne literally makes a splash in the provocative new PETA video about the meat industry’s depletion of world water supplies, which was screened in advance of World Water Day on 22 March. The full video can be seen here. At tibits, Dame Vivienne explained about the huge amount of water wasted by the meat trade – not only for the animals it uses but also for crops grown exclusively to fatten them. Attendees also heard her ethical arguments for adopting a meat-free…
Some Thoughts on Melissa Bachman and the Lion
Melissa Bachman, who is the host of a hunting show called Deadly Passion, announced on her Facebook page on November 1 that she had killed a lion in South Africa and she posted this picture: The response was remarkable. According to one story, “Bachman found herself the target of vicious death wishes and obscenity-laced insults on Monday as critics on Twitter, YouTube and other social networks blasted the Minnesotan for her boastful hunting escapades.” According to another story, “More than 250,000 people have signed an online petition demanding that South Africa deny future entry to Melissa Bachman, a big game hunter whose smiling photo with a dead lion has sparked considerable outrage.” And, to no one’s surprise, the…
Japan is Evil and Here is Why
Yep China is horrid but Japan is just as bad. Why? Well the whaling for sure BUT NOW IT’S THE Senseless Slaughter of Dolphins in Taiji, Japan! The slaughter of 20,000 dolphins, porpoises, and small whales occurs in Japan each year. Want to see proof and what you can do to stop the bloodthirsty Japanese? Go to the only group that is making a difference: http://www.seashepherd.org/
Beverly Lynn Bennett Gets Down and Dirty with Chia Seeds on the Vegan Mainstream Cookbook Club
We’ve all heard about chia seeds, and know that we should probably eat lots of them. But if you’re wondering about the best way to get more of them into your diet, then you’ll want to tune in to this week on the Vegan Mainstream Cookbook Club. We are going to be featuring vegan chef Beverly Lynn Bennett, who has recently come out with a book called Chia: Using the Ancient Superfood. Beverly is an experienced vegan chef who has authored several other cookbooks and writes regularly for VegNews Magazine. In Chia: Using the Ancient Superfood, Beverly shares 25 recipes that showcase the versatility of chia seeds. Chia seeds are a great source of essential…
Chipotle Hummus
At some point last year, I unwittingly became one of those people who eats a big pile of raw veggies for lunch every day. It all started late one night when I didn’t have time to cook lunch for the following day, and it just kind of stuck. Turns out that in my old age I’ve grown to love chowing down on carrots and broccoli stalks and red peppers and everything else in between. I keep lunch exciting by making a different flavor of hummus every week. This chipotle hummus is one of my favorites, and it would be just as at home in your lunchbox as it would be in your next party’s snack spread! I love spicy food…
Minimalist Monday: Why Calling Someone "Lucky" Can Be Insulting
A few months ago I read the Matched series. (If anyone wants to cry with me over book 3, I’m available by email). The story takes place in a future society that… umm… has its flaws. Anyway, the idea of “luck” had been totally eradicated in this new world. From Matched:”I answer, “That we are very lucky,” and I mean it… The hostess corrects me gently. “Not lucky, Cassia. There is no luck in …
Whiskey Apple Soda
‘Twas the week of Thanksgiving and I’m not with my family…so I’m drinking to dull the pain. Just kidding! I was browsing the Williams-Sonoma website for Thanksgiving recipe ideas and came across the Whiskey Apple Cider recipe. It included Bourbon (JJ’s favorite) and Ginger Beer (my favorite) so I declared it the Official Cocktail of Thanksgiving 2013. Of course I had to test it out first just to be sure, and it’s a winner! The bourbon is a bit strong but I always find bourbon to be strong. I diluted mine a bit with the ginger beer and loved it. I think this would also be a nice punch option if diluted a bit as well for …
Okonomiyaki – Japanese Cabbage Pacakes
This is a very popular Japanese recipe. It’s rather like coleslaw pancake. It is delicious with the few special sauces on top. We enjoyed it as a main meal at lunch, but it would also be a great snack whenever you are hungry. Yield: 6 large pancakes Ingredients: for the pancakes: 4 cups cabbage, finely shredded 1/2 cup carrots, shredded 4 spring onions, finely sliced 2 cups four pinch salt 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 egg replacements 1/2-1 cups …
U.S. corporations spread fast-food, meat, and obesity around the globe
Photo: Sally KneidelAmerican men gained an average of 19 lbs between 1980 and 2010; American women, 18 lbs. Those are among the fastest weight gains in the world, writes Leslie Patton of Bloomberg News. Much of that weight gain can be attributed to aggressive marketing by fast-food companies such as McDonald’s, Domino’s Pizza, and Yum Brands (KFC). Heavy sales of processed and packaged foods are also to blame, as described in Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Moss’s new expose, Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us.Food activists in the U.S. have worked hard to educate the public on the dangers of fast-food, and have made some progress in persuading fast-food restaurants to carry a few less-fatty alternatives.Plunder abroadHaving saturated the …
White Cheddar Beer Mac and Cheese
(from my Instagram: ashmelzorn)Back in October when my family took a trip to Oregon we visited Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon. We began our meal with their Beer Cheese and pretzel dip which was insanely memorable. The cheese was a melted white cheddar laced with beer and there was coarse stone ground mustard rimming the bowl. When you swiped the pretzel through the mustard and into the cheese it was phenomenal. When it came time to make our Thanksgiving menu, I mentioned turning the beer cheese dip into a mac and cheese. I’ve had mac and cheese with…
The Difference Between Added Sugar and Natural Sugar
Sugar is an ingredient we all know that we should be eating sparingly — too much sugar is never good for you. But there are actually two very different types of “sugar”: naturally occurring sugars and added sugar. So what’s the difference between the two? And is one healthier for you than the other? Added sugar includes any sugars or sweeteners that are added to…
Our Picks for the Best Healthy Pasta Sauces
It’s hard to beat the ease of opening a jar (unless, of course, it’s screwed on super-tight) to help bring pasta night together in a flash. To find a sauce that’s good for you, here’s what you need to know.
Willpower is Overrated
Emphasizing momentary failures hinders long-term weight-loss success.
