Archive for 2007
Vegan Runner – Race One – CHECKED
Its been 4 days after my big race, and I finally felt ready to go out and begin training again. Unfortunately it was a rainy day. Boo. Despite the extensive knee and hip pain, I must say (now that time has passed) that the race was GREAT! The night before, I had the usual Pasta more »
Tomorrow’s My Big Day
Tomorrow’s my big day, my first 1/2 Marathon and I’m getting anxious! I picked up my bib, goodie bag and I’m set to go. The weather is cold here in Vegas, the winds have kicked up and I need to be down on the strip by 4:30a.m. to make sure I have parking. I think more »
Capriatti’s Sandwich Shop
Capriatti’s Sandwich Shop This is a chain sandwich shop thats serves mostly deli styled sandwiches, but they have vegetarian sandwiches too! They have vegetarian, Turkey, Ham and Veggie Burger patties. For vegan options – they have the Cheese Steak sandwich (minus the cheese) thats SUPER YUM! Ask for grilled onions, grilled peppers,mustard, lettuce, tomatoes and more »
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Maggiano’s Little Italy I wrote to Maggiano’s requesting information on what is vegetarian and vegan at the restaurant, and here is the response I received: Thank you for contacting Maggiano’s Little Italy for information on our vegetarian menu items. Since there is no single vegetarian eating pattern, our company dietitian has compiled the list below more »
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Vegan Cookies
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Vegan Cookies Here’s a yummy cookie recipe from John Ingredients – 1/2 cup vegan margarine, cold – 3/4 cups tightly packed brown sugar – 1/2 cup table sugar – 1 ripe, mashed banana (if the banana peel isn’t spotted black, cover the mashed banana with the juice of half a lemon more »
Odd Vegetarian News
I was browsing through my vegan/vegetarian google alerts and came across some interesting news. Cannibal goes vegetarian in jail http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22796619-663,00.html He said that his penpal tasted like pork and is now a reformed vegetarian. Why is it that people focus on the fact that he has turned vegetarian? Shouldn’t the fact that he ate someone more »
Pardon All the Turkeys
In the past few days, many of my friends have wished me happy “TURKEY” day. I’m not sure when Thanksgiving became “turkey” day, but when I heard it, I instinctively said “Happy TOFURKEY Day to you too!”. I’m not sure how many people caught the distinction, or just blew it off a crazy comment from more »
Vegan Apple Bavarian Torte
Apple Bavarian Torte This torte is almost too beautiful to eat! Impress your holiday guests with this delicious vegan dessert that is excellent when served alone or á la mode. 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. margarine, chilled 3 apples, peeled, cored, cut in half, and thinly sliced 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon more »
Green Beans With Fresh Cranberries
Green Beans With Fresh Cranberries Tart cranberries blended with crisp green beans are the perfect side dish for our Rosmary and Hazelnut-Encrusted Seitan. 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut on the diagonal 2 Tbsp. margarine 1 cup cranberries 1 clove garlic, minced and pressed 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped 1 Tbsp. fresh tarragon, chopped more »
Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes 6 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed, peeled, and cut into wedges 6 Tbsp. vegan margarine, melted (try Earth Balance brand) 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh minced rosemary Sea salt and black pepper, to taste • Preheat the oven to 400°F. • Toss the sweet potatoes in a large bowl with the margarine, rosemary, more »
