Cover Photo Shoot for Book #3
posted on 5 February 2012, 6:00 am
Yesterday was the photo shoot for the cover of my third cookbook, Happy Herbivore Abroad, which will be out later this year (December). While we had a lot of fun -- it was crazy with all the prep work on Friday (I made 8 recipes!) and even the actual shoot was surprisingly ...
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Meet The Avo-dilla!
posted on 4 February 2012, 8:53 pm
Go cower in the corner Mr. quesadilla - these vibrant green-stuffed Avo-dilla slices don't need cheese - in fact they don't need much at all. Just a few slivers of buttery rich (healthy) avocados to make the flavor sing. Sweet and salty caramelized tortilla or wrap...
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Photo Shoot!!
posted on 4 February 2012, 1:00 pm
Today is the photo shoot for the cover of my next cookbook! I know I will stress everyone else out, but I am so excited!Since today is a day of photos, I thought I'd share some more with you from my new cookbook.These were taken with my iphone earlier in the week and are not...
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Get in Your Kitchen for Sea Shepherd! Bakers Needed for February 12th Bake Sale at NYC's MooShoes
posted on 4 February 2012, 10:03 am
I'm making gooey, chocolatey rice crispy treats! What are YOU making? Sign up here and let the bake sale organizers know what sugary or savory item(s) you'll be donating on February 12th! What: Whalentines Day Bake Sale - A Benefit for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society ...
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Papa Herbivore
posted on 4 February 2012, 6:00 am
As of yesterday, my parents have been plant-based for two weeks. Although it has been a challenge for them, especially my Father who says "I'm a meat guy" they are staying on track with a plant-based diet, albeit with a few bumps in the road. I keep telling the...
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Vegan hand-made dumpling skin and noodles
posted on 3 February 2012, 11:10 pm
Hardly enough time to blog these days. Been some time since the last post! Recently I have been experimenting making dumpling skin and noodles, this is very fun! Background: In Northern China, people usually consume wheat based foods - making their own dumplings or noodles,...
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Pine Box Rock Shop Has Your Vegan Super Bowl Eats
posted on 3 February 2012, 7:36 pm
And, oh, right -- the game! Sunday's Super Bowl will be on four screens at Pine Box Rock Shop, but who can focus on a game when there's vegan chili to be eaten? Pine Box will be serving complimentary chili all night, which you can enjoy with beer from the home states of ...
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Togiharu Knife Review
posted on 3 February 2012, 1:00 pm
I'm obsessive about knives. Right after Scott & I were married, he spent one of our gift cards on a rather expensive knife. I was furious, I kept thinking of all the other things we could have bought instead... until I used it. It changed everything for me -- my enti...
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Here it is! LET THEM EAT VEGAN!
posted on 3 February 2012, 8:48 am
Almost four years in the making... I love this cover.  It is sharp and bright and feels fresh, vibrant, and alive!  Just the message I want to communicate with this book. The photos are by Hannah Kaminsky, and as many times as I've thanked you Hannah I'll do so a...
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Starting a Blog
posted on 3 February 2012, 6:00 am
After the post of my advice about starting a business, I received several emails with questions about starting a blog.Blogs are a lot of fun, but they can also be a lot of work. Several of my friends start blogging, only to quit to find it takes up too much of their time. B...
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Our Calendar Is Stacked with Vegan Events in NYC this February
posted on 2 February 2012, 7:43 pm
This month the SuperVegan New York City events calendar spilleth over with delightful vegan-related outings, particularly for those with strong feelings, romantic or rancorous, affectionate or acidic, about that little mid-month holiday of looove. In addition to the familia...
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Pumpkin Seed Guacamole. Avocado Giveaway!
posted on 2 February 2012, 4:23 pm
When you have an overflowing bowl of glowing, plump, fresh California avocados there is really only one thing to do: make one of my favorite dishes ever.. guacamole! And today's twist on guacamole is to keep it simple, green and pumpkin seed infused. My Pumpkin Seed Gu...
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Who won the chocolate?
posted on 2 February 2012, 3:42 pm
Hey all!  The chocolate winners are now posted on my fb page.  If you were one of the luckies, please e-mail me, dreenaburton@gmail.com. AND, we have finalized the new cover for LET THEM EAT VEGAN!  When do you get to see it?  Very soon - say tomorrow??!  Hang tight! ...
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Email From a Herbie (Ending the Week on a Positive Note)
posted on 2 February 2012, 3:31 pm
I received this email from a Herbie, and wanted to share it because I loved the message about letting people live in your head. At first I just shared the quote on Facebook, but then realized it's even more powerful when you read it in context. Even though this message was ...
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What are the Different Colors of Miso?
posted on 2 February 2012, 1:00 pm
A few months ago, I did a post on what miso is. There are also different types of misos, and not all are interchangeable. I have found this out the hard way. The color differences of miso can tell you the depth of flavor and level of saltiness to expect. The general rule i...
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and the winner is....
posted on 2 February 2012, 7:42 am
What a life. From gutter kitties to feline odalisques... Pablo would like to announce the winner of the $20 gift certificate to Allison's Gourmet. [Buttons, as you can see, refuses to be woken from her beauty rest for such foolishness]. The lucky chocoholic is.....[drumro...
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Super Bowl Menu Suggestions
posted on 2 February 2012, 6:00 am
Trying to decide what to make for your Super Bowl Party? I have some suggestions.Super Bowl is this Sunday. As you know I am not a football fan, although my sister is. It's a good thing she moved here at the end of the season, since we don't have TV. I'm not sure what she's ...
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The Groundhog's Shadow
posted on 1 February 2012, 3:00 pm
When Groundhog Phil felt a cold winter chill, he venturedout from his hole.Slowly with care, sniffing ground and the air, he emergedfrom the crumbly knoll.Every year he would pose with a quivering nose, to feel forwinter’s harsh sting. For if it were true, it was a groundh...
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Valentine's Fair Trade Gifts + Chocolate Giveaway!
posted on 1 February 2012, 1:29 pm
In time for Valentine's Day, Fair Trade USA has posted a Valentine's Day gift guide.  Not all of the items in their guide are vegan, but there are a few, and some different options (like the "Helping Haiti" bouquet). And, the folks at Fair Trade USA are giving aw...
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Herbie of the Week: Sara
posted on 1 February 2012, 1:00 pm
Last week we met Dale, who went off his medication for diabetes, high blood pressure and gout in 90 days! This week we meet Sara, who was skeptical, but after her best friend convinced her to try a plant-based diet, she lost 96 lbs and lowered her blood pressure.HH: What wa...
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