This is a really simple recipe that requires the following:
-Vegan kung pao chicken (brought mine at Whole Foods)
-Mixed vegetables
-Vegetable broth (optional)
-Brown rice
-Canola oil
My wonderful mother gave me a rice maker when I moved back to San Francisco.
With a rice maker, add either vegetable broth or water and fill it just above the rice.
Next sauté vegetables in a pan. I brought a frozen bag of mixed veggies because I did not have time to buy fresh veggies, although keep in mind that fresh fruits and veggies are always the best way to good because of their high nutritional value.
Side note: I added flax seed powder to my vegetables. Flax seeds are high in fiber, lecithin and vitamins.
Then follow the directions on the vegan kung pao chicken box and serve on top of the rice and add vegetables.
Last week I had a lovely surpirse waiting for me in the mail.
My wonderful sister sent me a box filled with vegan food. She sent me dried mango strips, raw almonds (my favorite snack!), lentils, organic pasta and ginger tea.
Now I come from a Mexican family and in Mexico being vegetarian, much less vegan, is unheard of. When I first decided to go vegetarian, my family was confused. They did not understand why on earth I would give up meat. For a while, my mom did not know what to make me for dinner. Some of my family members would lecture me on why eating meat is a healthful part of the human experience. I felt alone and misunderstood. It was a hard thing to give up meat. I enjoyed eating it, especially when my parents had bbqs and made carne asada on those warm summer nights. Yet I knew where my small amounts of pleasure came from and personally, my pleasure was nothing compared to their pain.
As a vegetarian/vegan it is important to have the support of people that you hold dear to your heart. My sister is an amazing person. Although she herself is not vegetarian, she respects my choice and goes the extra mile to support it. While I do not advocate the consumption of meat, I believe that it is important to respect people’s personal choices. As an activist it is my duty to state the facts, it is up to each individual to figure out what to do with them.
“The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.” —Charles Darwin, English naturalist (1809–1882)
Last week when I went to Whole Foods I found GreeNoodle, they are vegan noodles made with Moroheiya. I decided to experiment with them and I made soup. Here is my experimental, yet healthy recipe:
What you need:
GreeNoodle (you can usually find these at organic-based stores)
Vegetable broth
Vegetables (any will do, I used broccoli florets and vegetable medley)
Hello fellow readers. Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Sandy and I am a 23 year-old journalism major/philosophy minor. I moved from Los Angeles to San Francisco to get away from my comfort zone and to immerse myself in my studies.
Although in San Francisco it’s more common to be vegetarian or vegan in Los Angeles it’s a bit rarer. My friends back home often ask me,”What’s the big deal with eating meat?” I don’t want to get all graphic just yet, so here’s one clip that inspired me to go vegetarian:
Lisa Simpson. She is pretty much the reason that I decided to go vegetarian.
The day after I gave up my favorite dinner of ground beef tacos, I started watching more and more graphic videos about the slaughterhouse. Videos that made me cry and feel awful about the vast amounts of pain that I used to contribute to as a meat eater. “Meet your meat” is one of those videos:
I have been vegetarian for many years now and just recently I finally felt ready to go vegan. One of my best friends is also making the transition and together we have been looking up nutritional guides and recipes.
One of the main reasons that people go back to eating meat or dairy/egg products is because of failed health. According to the Vegan R.D.’s post entitled, “Being Picky about Vegan Nutrition” people need to be strict about their diet in order to succeed, even if it’s “too much of a hassle.”
Proof of someone who has succeeded on a vegan-based diet is one of my favorite athletes Steph Davis, and unless you are a rock climber or a BASE jumper you’ve probably never heard of her.
In her blog entitled “High Infatuation,” Davis shares vegan recipes with her readers along with her many adventures as one of the leading ladies of the rock climbing and BASE jumping world. She proves that you CAN be a strong climber while eating on a strict vegan diet.
One a side note I’ve always been into punk rock, it’s my favorite music genre to listen to. When I found out about Post Punk Kitchen I took an immediate liking to it. Here the lovely Isa Chandra Moskowitz, shares her recipes with an attitude and even offers instructions for a punk rock cookie jar mix, perfect for gift-giving.
And last but not least, one my favorite vegan chefs of all time, the Vegan Black Metal Chef. This guy sings black metal to some of his favorite recipes and shows viewers how to cook a delicious vegan meal while head banging and summoning the dark lord. He is creative to say the least!
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