Blogs the ‘General’ Category


I miss marshmallows

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

The other day I realized it: I really really really miss marshmallows.  I miss s'mores. I don't think this is a pregnancy-related thing; I think this is a result of long-term marshmallow deprivation. I don't eat marshmallows because they are made from gelatin, which is made from boiling down animal parts ...

Good Suppers; and How I Make Mushroom Gravy

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

I have made two brilliantly delicious suppers in a row over here.  Monday night I splurged on a Celebration Roast, and cooked it in the oven pot-roast style with mushroom gravy and baby carrots, over short-grain brown rice, with a side of sauteed green beans.  To make the mushroom gravy, ...

San Francisco Soda Ban

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Here's an interesting thing: San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order in April that bans calorically-sweetened sodas from all vending machines on city property.  It's part of his effort to "combat obesity and improve San Franciscans' health, similar to a national effort being championed by first lady Michelle ...

Anatomy of a Vegeater

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

From International Vegetarian Union

Life Lesson from Mom

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

You know how annoying it is, when you only need a tablespoon or two of tomato paste, but to get it you have to open up a whole can?  Then maybe you put the rest of the can in the fridge, but it doesn't turn out that you're making anything ...

Our Friend, The Freezer

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Let us turn our thoughts today to our friend, the freezer. A long time ago my mom gave me a book called Dinner's in the Freezer.  This was before we went veg.  Basically it's a bunch of recipes that you can make a double (or triple) portion of, and freeze most ...

Blogs I’m Loving Lately

Monday, July 12th, 2010

As I settle in to my new life in San Francisco, in my small urban apartment, I'm finding myself still thinking about Stuff and De-cluttering. Amazingly, I'm still getting rid of things -- if I can't find a home for it, it's outta here. And not amazingly, I'm still unpacking ...

Tips for healthy budget eating

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

Check out this post on Simple Mom. http://simplemom.net/11-tips-for-eating-healthy-on-a-budget/

Candle 79, Vegan Restaurant in NYC

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Finally, the long-awaited Candle 79 post! The trouble is, I hate downloading photos. It is such a pain. Sure there is an easier way. Anyway, the photos are bad anyway. They in no way do justice to the deliciousness and imagina-tivity of the food. What a ...

Pantry Clean-Out

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Here's an idea: Take this: Add this: Pair with this: (add a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt, and a splash of olive oil) And then you have this: