Archive for April 2009

 


The Day the Earth Became Vegetarian

Apr 17th, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Fun

An animation using watercolors, Photoshop, and Flash that Andrea Hale (vegetarian) made based on a story by her friend Katherine (meateater). For a quicktime version go to butterforfilm.com



Apricot and Plum Crumble

Apr 16th, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Recipes

This crumble has a greater amount of fruit and only a small amount of topping. This is a great way to get that extra sweet fix while keep calories low.



Vegan Books and What to Expect

Apr 14th, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Vegetarian & Vegan

Many books currently exist which promote veganism and offer advice regarding a vegan lifestyle, however choosing the right vegan book for different reading purposes can be quite a challenge. With a little bit of education, that decision can become quite easy.



Nutrition and the Vegetarian Child

Apr 13th, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Food & Drink

Women who are having a child or planning to have children in the future have many things to consider. If the woman is a vegetarian, she may wonder whether the child will be getting a nutritionally balanced diet through a vegetarian diet. Traditional beliefs are that a child needs a diet of meat to thrive. However, this is a myth and a child with a balanced vegetarian diet will not be deprived of healthy growth.



Farm Sanctuary Issues Statement on Iowa Hog Confinement Facility Fire that Killed at Least 600 Sows

Apr 13th, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Animal Welfare

Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization, today issued a statement regarding the fire that killed more than 600 sows at a hog confinement facility in Marshall County, Iowa this week.



Vegan Oat Waffles

Apr 10th, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Cooking Videos

Recipe for oat waffles, from the show Let’s Cook Together on 3ABN with Maria J. Ronquillo.



Spicy Red Lentil and Coconut Soup

Apr 9th, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Recipes

This spicy soup, served with some whole wheat bread, is substantial enough for a full meal.



Vegans Can Save the World!

Apr 7th, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Vegetarian & Vegan

Yes, it’s true. Vegans can save the world. If every human was vegan there would be enough food to feed everyone many times over. There would be less pollution which would reduce the effects of climate change. There would be more water for humans. More land for recreational purposes and for wildlife. And better health.



Bengali Rasgulla

Apr 3rd, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Cooking Videos

A recipe from the Indian Vegetarian Cuisin by Manjula.



FARMER MAN: a vegetarian comedy

Apr 3rd, 2009 | By Amanda | Category: Fun

First Place Winner of the Comedy Club’s “We Name It, You Film It” contest in 2007.