I am so happy that the elections are over but disappointed that proposition 37 failed at the polls. Proposition 37 would have required labeling on all food in California that has been genetically altered. Sounds like a no-brainer right? Why wouldn’t people in California want to know what is in their food? Why would they…
Am I A Pain in the Ass? & Crunchy Coconut Vegan Bacon I ask a lot of questions. I try not to be annoying, but I am curious about most things. Next week I head out to a very exciting vegan seminar called farms to forks. It takes place in a remote area of the…
In August 2011, Venus Williams withdrew from the U.S.Open, citing a diagnosis of Sjogren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disease that currently has no cure. Her joint pain was so awful, she couldn’t train or play in tennis tournaments. Rather than trying out drugs, her sister Serena encouraged her to consider changing her diet. Venus Williams was…
On my recent trip overseas, I had the opportunity to explore London, home to the 2012 Summer Olympics. There is a vast range of wealth in the city, and some of the richest people in the world live in London. One day, while watching the evening news at my hotel, I heard the most depressing…
Recently, I had an extremely challenging week. Feelings of disappointment, anger, resentment and fear were getting the best of me. I felt weak and shaky. It was extremely difficult to practice mindfulness in that moment, but somehow I managed to sit down and let every horrible feeling wash over me. I let myself experience all…
Mexican Potatoes & Tofu in Tomatillo Sauce The sky was spectacular last night, and the air is starting to cool down. Fall arrives late on the West Coast, but contrary to what most people think, there are seasons in Southern California. Fall has always been my favorite season, and there is something about the…
When I was twelve-years old, I decided I was going to be a songwriter. The first song I wrote was called “Boys, Boys, Boys – I Love Them All” and I did. The second song I wrote was called “Looking at the Boys” so as you can see I was a little bit boy crazy.…
Quinoa Salad with Edamame, Black Beans & Cilantro Lime Dressing It all started with a broken garbage disposal. I called the plumber this morning and he came over to fix it. I have a tendency to start asking questions about other appliances whenever I get something fixed because I am so excited to have a…
HIGH PROTEIN LIGHT AND EASY QUINOA AND CHICKPEA SALAD Print HIGH PROTEIN LIGHT AND EASY QUINOA AND CHICKPEA SALAD Author: Ordinary Vegan Recipe type: Salad Ingredients Quinoa 1½ cups quinoa, rinsed 2¼ cups water 1 clove garlic Veggies 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced 2 medium-large tomatoes, finely chopped Corn – 2 ears…
We Are Stardust – We Are Golden and We’ve Got to Get Ourselves Back to the Garden No one says it better than Joni. If the idea of becoming a vegan has crossed your mind, this is your lucky month. Summer is about to begin and the grocery stores and farmer’s markets will be full…
