Vegan Is Love by Ruby Roth

Vegan is Love by Ruby Roth is a children's book aimed at teaching younger children about Veganism.  With her honest words and truthful images, she is spreading the word to a young audience.  There has been some debate as to whether or not this book is appropriate for children.  I want to know:  what do you think of this book?  Take a look at some of these links and let me know what you think. 

http://moms.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/17/11102428-should-kids-go-vegan?lite
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNU2pezAcSs
http://www.wedonteatanimals.com/home.html
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2012/04/30/exp-kaye-vegan-poll.cnn
http://video.foxnews.com/v/1574578746001/is-a-vegan-diet-safe-for-kids/?playlist_id=163197
http://www.webevegan.org


After I hear from some of you, I will update this post to reflect what I think about it!

Avocado and Chickpea Salad

Avocado and Chickpea Salad

makes 4-6 servings

2 15oz Cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 Avocados, peeled and pit removed

2 Tablespoons lime juice

1/2 Onion

Fresh cilantro to taste

1 teaspoon taco seasoning

2 teaspoons guacamole seasoning

1 teaspoon Cholula sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

Place all ingredients in a food processor and process to desired consistency.  Use as a sandwich filling topped with spinach leaves in a bun.  This is a great recipe for those warm days when you don't feel like heating up your house with the oven.

White Bean Pesto

picture from www.fiddlersgreenfarm.com

White Bean Pesto

1 15oz Can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed

4 Cloves garlic, minced

5 Sprigs fresh parsley

5 Sprigs fresh dill

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Pepper to taste

1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning

Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until desired consistency is reached.  This can be used as a sandwich filling, a sandwich spread in place of mayonnaise or Veganaise, or as a dip for veggies or pita chips.

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

makes 2-4 servings

2 Large sweet potatoes, peeled

1/4 Cup water or reduced-sodium vegetable broth

1/2 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning

Cut sweet potatoes into fries.  Place fries on a non-stick oven safe pan or casserole dish.  Mix water and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and brush on sweet potatoes.  Bake in 400 degree oven for 20-30 minutes or until they have reached desired tenderness.

Facts About Sweet Potatoes

Fat Free

Low Calorie

Over a day's worth of vitamin A

Rich in complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6

Also contains protein, iron, vitamin D, manganese

Some Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

Healthy skin

Prevents inflammation

Boosts immune system

Improves digestion

Balances blood sugar levels

Regulates heartbeat

Regulates mood

Sources:  www.wikipedia.org and http://www.care2.com/greenliving/9-reasons-to-love-sweet-potatoes.html?page=1

Tofurky Beer Brawts

Tonight we tried out Tofurky Beer Brats.  We grilled them for about 10 minutes and then topped them with mustard, dill relish, and onions.  I also served them with Mixed Veggie Salad and baked asparagus. 

The results: they are definitely summer bbq worthy!

Mixed Veggie Salad

Mixed Veggie Salad

Broccoli florets

Cauliflower florets

1 Carrot diced

1/4-1/2 red onion diced

3 sprigs of dillweed minced

Several tablespoons of salad dressing

Mix veggies with choice of salad dressing in a bowl and enjoy! 

Calling All Vegans, Vegetarians, and Veg Curious

Calling All Vegans, Vegetarians, and Veg Curious

Let's try this again.  I would really like to get a meeting set up!  I have been reinspired (if that is a word) after the health class presentation I did yesterday to get this going!

Please contact me if you are interested in participating in a Veg Meetup Group.

I would love to start a local and/or regional meetup group to discuss the Vegan lifestyle. Any and all Vegans, vegetarians, and those curious about a veg lifestyle would be welcomed and encouraged to attend!

It would be my goal to share recipes, ideas, experiences, information, inspiration, and motivation at these meetings. Also, I would like to incorporate a question and answer segment. And, of course, there will be FOOD!

If interested please let me know. You can email me, comment on my blog, comment on facebook, or send me a private facebook message