The Seed NYC: Saturday Seeded
posted on 18 May 2013, 7:20 pm
Cinnamon Snail parked out front Sarah Gross of Rescue Chocolate I arrived bright and early (hey, noon is pretty early on a Saturday) to the Seed‘s second annual “vegan experience” today, and what an experience it was. Many of the usual suspects were there, including Vi...
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HHL Tees! On Sale.. now!
posted on 18 May 2013, 1:34 pm
I am super excited to launch my Healthy Happy Tee Store! I have seriously been living in these tees since they arrived on my doorstep a few days ago. These tees are both super soft and perfect for those days when you just want to throw on a pair of jeans or leggings and a...
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This Week's Q&A (Talking Post-Workout Hydration, Cravings, Hummus, B12, and Allergies)
posted on 18 May 2013, 5:00 am
You've got questions...Q: My daughter and I are doing a 5K tomorrow and I haven't run since joining the meal plan. Any post-workout/run suggestions for food or drink?A: Make sure you hydrate after the race. Some people feel queasy after running and can't stomach solids, ...
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Life Update
posted on 17 May 2013, 8:36 pm
This is an exciting time for me, and I'll tell you why. I just quit my job, my career, if you will, to pursue my bakery and become 100% self-employed. This decision took some time. Some serious thought. Some tears. Some high blood pressure. Some reassuring hugs and words ...
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New study: fast food tied to childhood asthma
posted on 17 May 2013, 2:56 pm
As a climate activist, I often work alongside people with different agendas regarding air pollution.  My main concern is climate change, but some of my fellow activists are focused on health effects of air pollution in the here and now -- effects such as asthma. At meetin...
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The Seed is Coming This Weekend!
posted on 17 May 2013, 12:44 pm
If you haven’t bought your ticket to The Seed in New York City this weekend, there’s still time! Billed as “two full days of vegan immersion,” the second annual vegan lifestyle event takes place tomorrow and Sunday from 10am – 6pm at 82 Mercer St., 2nd floor. Ther...
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List of Oil-Free, Plant-Based/Vegan Brands (Happy Herbivore Approved!)
posted on 17 May 2013, 5:00 am
I'm always getting emails from Herbies asking what brands I use — what bread can they buy that's whole-wheat and oil-free? What about tortillas? BBQ sauce? Pasta sauce?Regrettably, brands vary by region, so the brands I have access to might not be available in ...
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Easy Triple Peanut Butter Swirl Cheesecake. (Vegan)
posted on 16 May 2013, 9:21 pm
So tomorrow (eeks, tomorrow?!) I fly to NYC for a fun-filled weekend. I am presenting at The Seed event in Soho at 10:45 am on Sunday morning. My trusty presentation companion -> miss Gena Hamshaw of Choosing Raw of course. The topic -> smoothies! So I'm kinda i...
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Herbie of the Week: Sheldon
posted on 16 May 2013, 5:00 am
I'm stoked to introduce Sheldon, our butt-kicking Herbie of the Week. Sheldon is a retired NYPD captain and 9/11 first responder. During his police career, Sheldon was decorated in the line of duty 60 (SIXTY!!) times, yet it was his diet — not his public service — ...
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csa share time, recipe and contest winner
posted on 15 May 2013, 6:43 pm
Picking up my first CSA share of the season is like a little holiday for me. As a city girl with no plot of land, getting a cornucopia of fresh-picked organic produce makes me feel vicariously connected to the earth. I purchase my bi-weekly share from Wimer's Organics a...
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3-Minute Chickpea Salad
posted on 15 May 2013, 8:43 am
For how to make Chickpea Salad Rolls, see the video after the recipe. A quick search of this blog will prove that I adore chickpea salad. As of today, I’ve posted six of them. I love being able to take a can of chickpeas, mash it up and have a quick sandwich filling or sal...
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Breakfast Polenta, Citrus Spring Salad, and More!
posted on 15 May 2013, 5:00 am
Start your week off right with 2 new recipes, Citrus Spring Salad (both plans) and Breakfast Polenta (both plans). Stay on track throughout the week with delicious meals like Asian Bowl, Chocolate Espresso Quinoa and Roasted Veg Mini Pizzas.Individual HighlightsCitrus Spring...
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The BEST Vegan Carob Chip Cookies
posted on 15 May 2013, 1:54 am
I have a friend who is allergic to chocolate (poor guy), and so I googled "best vegan chocolate chip cookies," intending on making him a carob version.  Low and behold... this recipe popped up with that exact title, with the word "BEST" capitalized for e...
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Creamy Fresh Blackberry-Acai Sorbet. Blend, Freeze, Scoop, Serve!
posted on 14 May 2013, 11:51 am
I don't care who you are or what your taste buds tell you on a normal day. When a HOT weather day hits your city and the beaming sun zonks you into a sweltering zombie, you will suddenly find yourself face first, perched at your open freezer. Peering past the frozen peas...
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Policing Contemporary Social Movements (Roundtable Discussion) Sociological Assoc of Ireland.
posted on 14 May 2013, 9:45 am
Roundtable Discussion: Policing Contemporary Social Movements. Chair, Aogan Mulcahy (UCD). Vicky Conway (Uni of Kent), Historical Reflections on the Policing of Protests in Ireland, Shane O'Curry (Irish Network Agaisnt Racism), Policing, the Criminal Justice System and Rac...
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How to Kick the Sugar Habit
posted on 14 May 2013, 5:00 am
One of the most common questions I receive via email is about sugar addiction. Actually, let me take that back. It's rare that someone emails specifically about "sugar addiction." The wolf is cloaked in sheep's clothing, if you will. The emails go something...
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"Pac Man" Pizzas!
posted on 13 May 2013, 12:22 pm
For fun over the weekend, I made two whole wheat/buckwheat pizza crusted pizzas. The recipe for the dough is detailed below (it's not gluten-free as is the buckwheat recipe in my book). The ingredients for each pizza is listed on......
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Oh She Glows, Angela Liddon: Veggie Girl Power Interview!
posted on 13 May 2013, 9:49 am
The second amazing lady I am featuring in this year's Veggie Girl Power Interview Series is Angela Liddon of the blog Oh She Glows. If you a fan of vegan recipe blogs I'm guessing you already know of Angela and her inspiring recipes, so get to know this talented lady...
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Minimalist Monday Q&A (Part 1): Your Minimalist Questions Answered
posted on 13 May 2013, 5:00 am
You've got questions... about minimalism! This Minimalist Monday is the first post in a two-part series, in which I will be answering questions from you, my beloved Herbies, about the minimalist journey — both mine and yours! What are the basics of minimalism?...
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rhubarb-maca coffee cake
posted on 12 May 2013, 9:16 am
Gorgeous magenta stalks of rhubarb sing to me from the grocery aisle like sirens. A little poetic for Whole Foods? Perhaps. But spying rhubarb in the Spring is like seeing a beautiful apparition since it makes only a fleeting appearance. I always buy more than I need bec...
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