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Monthly Archives: July 2010

Notable News 7.30.10

Requesting Vegan Options at Restaurants New Study Links High-Protein Diets to Weight Gain Book Review:  Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain Surprise!  Another Quest for “Ethical Eating” Ends in an Omnivorous Diet

Sweet.

A few weeks ago we visited some relatives in The City where there just so happen to be scads of exclusively vegan restaurants.  What the frick?  

Weekly Menu 7.25.10

One new hard drive later, we’re back. Sunday: Mustard Crusted Tofu and a Carrot Salad Monday: White Bean and Garlic Spread on Toast Points with Minestrone Soup

Crash.

The Selfish Vegan’s computer is recooperating from a sad little malady in the capable hands of a mac store genius. You can expect SV’s triumphant return within the next few days.

Weekly Menu 7.18.10

Lots of grilling planned for this week.  Might even get out the smoker.    Sunday: Rice Noodles with Kale, Carrots, and Seitan in a Spicy Peanut Sauce Monday: Grilled Tofu with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Garlic Fries

Notable News 7.16.10

A Humane Egg High Protein Increases Bone Loss The Gulf Seafood Safety Masquerade A nice list of vegan blogs

The Big Salad.

“The greatest delight the fields and woods minister is the suggestion of an occult relation between man and the vegetable. I am not alone and unacknowledged. They nod to me and I to them.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Weekly Menu 7.11.10

After a weekend of travel we came home to a hot house, and a cold dinner.  It doesn’t sound good, but it was. Sunday: Gigantic Salad Bar Salads with Every Conceivable Vegetable Monday: Barbecue Pomegranate Tofu with Quinoa Cornbread

Notable News 7.9.10

Cage-Free California Arsenic in Eggs VegWeb.com launches an iPhone App Bloody Mary, the Liquid Salad (try not to barf when they recommend a “beef jerky swizzle stick)

The Home of the Brave.

Holidays have become an excuse to coax Husband into trying experimental desserts.  Although I certainly confabulate about them enough, I actually don’t make dessert that often.  On holidays, however, I have a perfect excuse to drench the kitchen in flour while I whip up something delicious and then leave the mess there for six hours– [...]

Weekly Menu 7.4.10

Happy Independence Day to everyone that celebrates it! Sunday: Grilled Seitan Sandwiches with Grilled Asparagus, Vidalia Onions and Mushrooms Apple Pie Monday: Falafel in Whole Wheat Pitas with Tahini Dressing, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion

It’s Simple.

What is it about grilling that makes food taste so much better than the indoor interpretation?  I find this especially vexing since we have a gas grill, and therefore the lovely “outdoor” taste cannot be explained by charcoal or actual burning wood.  Nevertheless, it’s grilling season.  Let’s do this.

Notable News 7.1.10

Carnivorous Cocktails Lion Burgers Genetically Altered Salmon Set to Move Closer to the Table Jessica Simpson Goes Vegan, Has ‘Intense Visions’