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Veggie Chic

Archive for August 2007

August 31st, 2007

Red chard

Isn’t it beautiful? And chock full of nutrients, too.
Like all Swiss chard varieties, it’s best to separate the stalks from the leaves and cook them separately (or at least for different amounts of time), since the stalks require a longer cooking time. I used this in a stir-fry with other seasonal vegetables, tofu, and a […]

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August 30th, 2007

Veggie Links for 30-Aug-2007

PETA goes after Al Gore in a new ad campaign, pointing out the environmental damage caused by animals raised for meat. (via SwissMiss)

You’d think soy yogurt would be a vegan product, wouldn’t you? You’d be wrong.

Trivia buff? These veggies are really fruits.

Help, my child’s a vegetarian! Tips for the parents of veggie kids.

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August 29th, 2007

Powdered coffee mixes - just say no

So remember how I’m trying to clean out the pantry? After I ran out of real coffee, I re-discovered these two packets of instant coffee beverages on a shelf. I was given them as part of a free promotion a little while ago. Finding it hard to say no to free stuff, I kept them. […]

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August 28th, 2007

Cucumbers take over the world

It’s cucumber season! Here’s a fun fact: cucumbers are the most common vegetable in the whole world, with China being the largest producer. The cucumber is officially a member of the squash family, and technically a fruit.
Cucumbers are available year-round in most places, but there really is a difference if you get them fresh and […]

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August 28th, 2007

Veggie Links for 28-Aug-2007

The scariest vegetables I’ve ever seen (thanks to Tris for pointing it out!).

Guess what? Life without meat is easy.
Ruth has the scoop on the cancer-fighting powers of dark fruits.
One guy’s evaluation of the milks (cow and otherwise) out there.

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August 27th, 2007

Vegetarian Carnival #6: chock full of recipe goodness

Welcome to the August 27, 2007, edition of the vegetarian carnival.

Let’s start with the recipes - this week we have a fabulous selection to inspire you in the kitchen. Lisa presents the interesting-sounding Watermelon & Feta Salad With Olives posted at Lisa’s Vegetarian Kitchen. At The Vegetarian Foodie, Michael Natkin presents some absolutely gorgeous Edamame […]

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August 25th, 2007

Tis the season for nectarines and plums

Actually these are neither. According to the sign at the grocery store, they are called nectavigne and come from France (which still counts as eating ‘local’ for me). It is a cross between a certain breed of peach and a nectarine. I was drawn in by the apple-like appearance of their skin. They were quite […]

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August 24th, 2007

State of the shopping strike

As some of you know, at the beginning of July I swore off grocery shopping except for fresh produce and soy products. This was mainly to help clean out my ever-fuller pantry and use up products before they got too old (yes, folks, even items like dried beans have a shelf life). It has also […]

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August 23rd, 2007

Vegetarianism for Beginners: Tips for dining out

Depending in part on where you live, finding restaurants you can enjoy as a vegetarian shouldn’t be too much of a challenge. Assuming you’re still eating dairy and eggs, the only types of restaurants you should definitely avoid are BBQ joints and Argentinian all-you-can-eat-meat style places. And traditional fast food restaurants aren’t a good idea […]

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August 23rd, 2007

Veggie Links for 23-Aug-2007

Not sure what to do with okra? Here are 5 recipes for the vegetable (ignore the part about bacon…).

Speed up your meal prep time by choosing vegetables of a certain shape.

The Vegetarian Times is experimenting with a new name for their magazine.

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