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Tue, Nov. 17th, 2009, 02:05 am
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Tue, Nov. 17th, 2009, 12:58 am
vegweb: Thanksgiving turkey dish seitan style
Here's a recipe for a seitan turkey if anyone likes it for Thanksgiving
http://www.all-creatures.org/articles/th
http://www.all-creatures.org/articles/th
Tue, Nov. 17th, 2009, 12:32 am
vegweb: Creamy Sweet Thai Chili Sauce Dressing
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Recipe submitted by amymylove, 11/16/09
Creamy Sweet Thai Chili Sauce Dressing
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 part sweet Thai chili sauce
2 parts vegan mayonnaise
Directions:
1) Put both ingredients in a blender and blend until thoroughly mixed. (I used a magic bullet blender, but any blender will do.)
2) Adjust mayonnaise and chili sauce amounts to taste. Yes it's that easy your done! (I have mixed in teriyaki type salad dressing too before and it was awesome as well.)
Source of recipe: I invented this.
Makes: However much, Preparation time: 2 minutes, Cooking time: N/A
Recipe submitted by amymylove, 11/16/09
Creamy Sweet Thai Chili Sauce Dressing
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 part sweet Thai chili sauce
2 parts vegan mayonnaise
Directions:
1) Put both ingredients in a blender and blend until thoroughly mixed. (I used a magic bullet blender, but any blender will do.)
2) Adjust mayonnaise and chili sauce amounts to taste. Yes it's that easy your done! (I have mixed in teriyaki type salad dressing too before and it was awesome as well.)
Source of recipe: I invented this.
Makes: However much, Preparation time: 2 minutes, Cooking time: N/A
Mon, Nov. 16th, 2009, 11:00 pm
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linguaphiles: Berättelser sökes
Vi är sex studenter som läser Kultur, samhälle och mediegestaltning vid Linköpings universitet.
Under hösten ska vi göra en bok med bilder och berättelser från och om Sverige. Bakgrunden till vår idé kommer av att vi vill skildra vardagslivet i Sverige, till skillnad från informationsmaterial där man lyfter fram det unika och exklusiva med landet, t.ex. traditioner som sker en gång om året och slott som ingen bor i. Meningen med berättelserna i boken är att ge läsaren inblick i vardagslivet i Sverige ur olika perspektiv. Fotografier kommer sedan att illustrera berättelserna på ett fritt och konstnärligt sätt.
För att samla in berättelser till boken behöver vi din hjälp. Vi skulle vilja att du fritt berättar vad du tänker på när du ser dessa ord:
Sverige – Vardag – Dig själv
Din berättelse kan vara en rolig anekdot, något du iakttagit, en händelse ur ditt liv, etc.
Skriv ner din berättelse (max 1 A4 sida, tack) och skicka den till oss. Texten kan komma att publiceras i vår fotobok, men enbart ditt förnamn kommer att stå som avsändare. Vi välkomnar berättelser på alla språk, skriv gärna vilket språk det är så att vi kan identifiera det. De utvalda texterna kommer att publiceras på originalspråket.
Besök vår blogg http://vardagssverige.wordpress.com
Skicka din berättelse till:
vardagssverige@gmail.com
Vill du använda den gamla hederliga snigelposten går det också bra:
VardagsSverige
c/o Ulrika Sund
Linköpings universitet
ISAK/KSM
601 74 Norrköping
Dessutom kan du gå med i Facebookgruppen VardagsSverige.
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Mon, Nov. 16th, 2009, 08:33 pm
vegweb: Human-->pet H1N1 infection
I just came across this link & thought I'd share... apparently although there aren't known cases of humans CATCHING H1N1 from companion animals, it IS possible for pets to catch it from humans:
http://www.tullahomanews.com/news/view_a
I wasn't aware of that! Now will be more careful about sanitizing hands after going to the store or whatever, B4 playing w/ my pups... we don't need that problem, thanks!
Knowledge is power, & all...
http://www.tullahomanews.com/news/view_a
I wasn't aware of that! Now will be more careful about sanitizing hands after going to the store or whatever, B4 playing w/ my pups... we don't need that problem, thanks!
Knowledge is power, & all...
Mon, Nov. 16th, 2009, 08:08 pm
vegweb: What do you feed your companion kitties? (inspired by allychristine)
I have four kitties and am always looking for healthy, high quality, budget friendly foods to feed them. I feel like my kitties are in a food rut and need something new.
What brands do you use?
Do you feed mostly kibble or canned food?
Do you cook their food/treats?
Do you supplement their diet with any vegan foods? (not looking to debate the ethics of feeding cats vegan/meat, just want to know what other people do and what their experiences are)
(this thread was inspired by allychristine's thread on what to feed your puppy companions ~^_^~
What brands do you use?
Do you feed mostly kibble or canned food?
Do you cook their food/treats?
Do you supplement their diet with any vegan foods? (not looking to debate the ethics of feeding cats vegan/meat, just want to know what other people do and what their experiences are)
(this thread was inspired by allychristine's thread on what to feed your puppy companions ~^_^~
Mon, Nov. 16th, 2009, 08:02 pm
vegweb: Poplar Spring Sanctuary Thanksgiving Potluck 11/21 - Poolesville, MD
This has been great in the past! I highly recommend it for anyone in the DC metro area.
http://www.animalsanctuary.org/events/in
Anyone else plan on going?
http://www.animalsanctuary.org/events/in
Anyone else plan on going?
Mon, Nov. 16th, 2009, 07:26 pm
vegweb: Avacado, Tomato, and Sprouts Sandwich
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Recipe submitted by Icoe, 11/16/09
Avacado, Tomato, and Sprouts Sandwich
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1/2 to 1 avocado
whole grain bread
tomato
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
alfalfa sprouts
Italian dressing
Directions:
1) Mash avocado. (Make sure you use a ripe avocado. It should be soft enough to touch that you can easily dent it with your fingertips. If not, leave it out on a warm counter a day or two until it is ripe!)
2) Spread avocado on your bread. Cover this with tomato slices. Add salt, pepper, and a good bunch of sprouts. Pour a little Italian dressing on the sprouts (they hold it fairly well).
3) Top with another slice of bread and en...
Recipe submitted by Icoe, 11/16/09
Avacado, Tomato, and Sprouts Sandwich
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1/2 to 1 avocado
whole grain bread
tomato
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
alfalfa sprouts
Italian dressing
Directions:
1) Mash avocado. (Make sure you use a ripe avocado. It should be soft enough to touch that you can easily dent it with your fingertips. If not, leave it out on a warm counter a day or two until it is ripe!)
2) Spread avocado on your bread. Cover this with tomato slices. Add salt, pepper, and a good bunch of sprouts. Pour a little Italian dressing on the sprouts (they hold it fairly well).
3) Top with another slice of bread and en...
Mon, Nov. 16th, 2009, 07:12 pm
vegweb: "Turkey" Apple Quesadilla
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Recipe submitted by AmeliaB, 11/16/09
"Turkey" Apple Quesadilla
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
yellow prepared mustard
brown sugar or agave syrup
2 flour tortillas
1 medium- large granny smith or other crisp tart apple
vegan cheddar cheese (I use Follow Your Heart and Sheese)
hickory smoked tofurky slices
vegan margarine (I use Earth Balance)
Directions:
1) Make "honey" mustard by mixing mustard with brown sugar or agave syrup to desired sweetness.
2) Spread your "honey"mustard on both tortillas. Peel your apple and cut into thin slices. Distribute the slices over the mustard on one tortilla. Next, thinly slice enough vegan cheddar to cover the appl...
Recipe submitted by AmeliaB, 11/16/09
"Turkey" Apple Quesadilla
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
yellow prepared mustard
brown sugar or agave syrup
2 flour tortillas
1 medium- large granny smith or other crisp tart apple
vegan cheddar cheese (I use Follow Your Heart and Sheese)
hickory smoked tofurky slices
vegan margarine (I use Earth Balance)
Directions:
1) Make "honey" mustard by mixing mustard with brown sugar or agave syrup to desired sweetness.
2) Spread your "honey"mustard on both tortillas. Peel your apple and cut into thin slices. Distribute the slices over the mustard on one tortilla. Next, thinly slice enough vegan cheddar to cover the appl...
Mon, Nov. 16th, 2009, 07:08 pm
vegweb: [News] Rapists Admit Repeated Crimes - As Long As You Don't Call It "Rape"
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According to a new study of college students, men will admit to rape as long as you don't call it that — and the same few men are offending multiple times without getting caught.
According to Thomas MacAulay Millar of Yes Means Yes!, via the Washington City Paper's Sexist blog, researchers David Lesak and Paul M. Miller asked 1882 college students the following questions:
1) Have you ever attempted unsuccessfully to have intercourse with an adult by force or threat of force?
2) Have you ever had sexual intercourse with someone who did not want you to because they were too intoxicated to resist?
3) Have you ever had intercourse with someone by force or threat of force?
4) Have you ever had oral intercourse with someone by force or threat of force?
As the Sexist's Amanda Hess points out, you'd think no guy would admit to any of these acts. But 120 respondents, or 6% of the sample (which, by the way, was ethnically diverse, and included older students, up to the age of 71), answered yes to at least one of the questions. 76 of those men had committed more than one rape or attempted rape — these recidivists averaged 5.8 offenses. That is, writes Millar, "just 4% of the men surveyed committed over 400 attempted or completed rapes."
The...
According to Thomas MacAulay Millar of Yes Means Yes!, via the Washington City Paper's Sexist blog, researchers David Lesak and Paul M. Miller asked 1882 college students the following questions:
1) Have you ever attempted unsuccessfully to have intercourse with an adult by force or threat of force?
2) Have you ever had sexual intercourse with someone who did not want you to because they were too intoxicated to resist?
3) Have you ever had intercourse with someone by force or threat of force?
4) Have you ever had oral intercourse with someone by force or threat of force?
As the Sexist's Amanda Hess points out, you'd think no guy would admit to any of these acts. But 120 respondents, or 6% of the sample (which, by the way, was ethnically diverse, and included older students, up to the age of 71), answered yes to at least one of the questions. 76 of those men had committed more than one rape or attempted rape — these recidivists averaged 5.8 offenses. That is, writes Millar, "just 4% of the men surveyed committed over 400 attempted or completed rapes."
The...
Mon, Nov. 16th, 2009, 06:56 pm
vegweb: Easy Curried Veggie and Grain Soup
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Recipe submitted by Icoe, 11/16/09
Easy Curried Veggie and Grain Soup
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
2 or 3 veggie bouillon cubes
4 to 6 cups water
3 tablespoons of curry powder, or to taste
1 cup grain (rice, quinoa, barley, wheat bulgar, etc... or a mix of several)
half a bag (or more) of your favorite frozen vegetable mix (see recipe)
Directions:
This is so easy and one of my favorite warm and satisfying lunches. You can really change it up by using different vegetables or grains
1) In a pot over medium-high heat, add bouillon cubes and water. (If you like soupy soup, add more of the bouillon mixture, or less if you like things thicker.)
2) Add curry powde...
Recipe submitted by Icoe, 11/16/09
Easy Curried Veggie and Grain Soup
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
2 or 3 veggie bouillon cubes
4 to 6 cups water
3 tablespoons of curry powder, or to taste
1 cup grain (rice, quinoa, barley, wheat bulgar, etc... or a mix of several)
half a bag (or more) of your favorite frozen vegetable mix (see recipe)
Directions:
This is so easy and one of my favorite warm and satisfying lunches. You can really change it up by using different vegetables or grains
1) In a pot over medium-high heat, add bouillon cubes and water. (If you like soupy soup, add more of the bouillon mixture, or less if you like things thicker.)
2) Add curry powde...
Mon, Nov. 16th, 2009, 12:45 pm
letmeshoop posting in linguaphiles: Hey Y'all
I'm looking for respondents for a survey on language perceptions of bilingual Hispanics and Latinos in the United States.... if any of you have time, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE FILL THIS OUT.
Here are the links...
Part 1: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LSGBP
Part 2: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LTMXV
I really appreciate your help! Thanks!
Mon, Nov. 16th, 2009, 06:19 pm
vegweb: Green enchiladas with black beans (no soy)
Add to: Recipe Box | |</span> Icoe, 11/16/09
Green enchiladas with black beans (no soy)
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
corn tortillas (3 or 4 per person)
oil
for green enchilada sauce:
1 vegan bouillon cube + 1 to 1 1/2 c. water
3 or 4 anaheim chiles, roasted and peeled
1 clove garlic
3 Tbls onion powder
1 Tbls ground cumin
1 Tbls juice from canned jalapenos (optional, adds zing)
bean filling:
1 can black beans, drained and if desired, rinsed
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp chile powder
1/2- 1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp ground cumin
favorite cream sauce or cheese substitute (please see recipe)
Directions:
Important! Please read the whol...
Green enchiladas with black beans (no soy)
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
corn tortillas (3 or 4 per person)
oil
for green enchilada sauce:
1 vegan bouillon cube + 1 to 1 1/2 c. water
3 or 4 anaheim chiles, roasted and peeled
1 clove garlic
3 Tbls onion powder
1 Tbls ground cumin
1 Tbls juice from canned jalapenos (optional, adds zing)
bean filling:
1 can black beans, drained and if desired, rinsed
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp chile powder
1/2- 1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp ground cumin
favorite cream sauce or cheese substitute (please see recipe)
Directions:
Important! Please read the whol...
Mon, Nov. 16th, 2009, 05:20 pm
vegweb: Today is National Fast Food Day...
Highfive, America.
Mon, Nov. 16th, 2009, 05:07 pm
vegweb: Recently un-veg*n friends.... argh
This is a semi-rant because I have already complained to my (vegan) boyfriend about it and I think he is tired of hearing about it! So feel free to ignore, but it feels good to get it out, ha.
So my two closest female friends - friend one has been vegetarian for many years and friend two has been a limited meat/dairy eater for awhile (just fish, I think). Anyway, for different reasons they both have started eating meat - friend one says she "just felt like she wanted to" and friend two has a new boyfriend and every time we are out together they are ordering huge, crazy amounts of meat. I try not to judge how others eat and I would never confront anyone about their eating habits, as I don't think that kind of behavior wins anyone over to vegan/vegetarianism. And I am certainly not perfect myself (in the past I have had my occasional drunken episodes of eating anything in front of me!).
But I try really hard to be very conscious of my eating decisions. And it just bugs me so much that intelligent, well-read, and informed people can just decide to ignore everything they know to be true about meat eating and the meat industry just because they feel like it at the moment. And then I am the one that is crazy and over-sensitive for not wanting to sit at the t...
So my two closest female friends - friend one has been vegetarian for many years and friend two has been a limited meat/dairy eater for awhile (just fish, I think). Anyway, for different reasons they both have started eating meat - friend one says she "just felt like she wanted to" and friend two has a new boyfriend and every time we are out together they are ordering huge, crazy amounts of meat. I try not to judge how others eat and I would never confront anyone about their eating habits, as I don't think that kind of behavior wins anyone over to vegan/vegetarianism. And I am certainly not perfect myself (in the past I have had my occasional drunken episodes of eating anything in front of me!).
But I try really hard to be very conscious of my eating decisions. And it just bugs me so much that intelligent, well-read, and informed people can just decide to ignore everything they know to be true about meat eating and the meat industry just because they feel like it at the moment. And then I am the one that is crazy and over-sensitive for not wanting to sit at the t...
Mon, Nov. 16th, 2009, 04:58 pm
vegweb: Penne with beans and capers
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Penne with beans and capers
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
Penne pasta
1 can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 jar capers, drained, but no need to rinse
large bunch of fresh chives, snipped into small pieces
a few tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 c. fresh tomato, diced, and salted
sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
a sprinkle of italian seasoning, if desired
Directions:
If you are fairly quick and organized in the kitchen, you can do most of the "prep" work while your penne is cooking, to make this recipe a lot speedier. The amounts I listed for ingredients ...
Penne with beans and capers
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
Penne pasta
1 can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 jar capers, drained, but no need to rinse
large bunch of fresh chives, snipped into small pieces
a few tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 c. fresh tomato, diced, and salted
sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
a sprinkle of italian seasoning, if desired
Directions:
If you are fairly quick and organized in the kitchen, you can do most of the "prep" work while your penne is cooking, to make this recipe a lot speedier. The amounts I listed for ingredients ...
Mon, Nov. 16th, 2009, 03:20 pm
vegweb: Exercise dvd suggestions?
I need help!! I was involved in roller derby since 2007 but recently had to take a break due to my new job and time restrictions. Roller derby was the BEST exercise EVER! I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2006 and roller derby helped ease my symptoms while giving me an amazing outlet to relieve every day stress. Not to mention is was super fun 
I quit roller derby in August and since then my Fibromyalgia symptoms - mainly aching muscles and fatigue - have come back full force. My problem is that I can't seem to find exercise that excites me the way roller derby did. My time is limited so I was thinking of exercise dvd's. Does anyone have any suggestions on dvd's that would be fun and exciting? I get bored quite easily.
Thanks!
I quit roller derby in August and since then my Fibromyalgia symptoms - mainly aching muscles and fatigue - have come back full force. My problem is that I can't seem to find exercise that excites me the way roller derby did. My time is limited so I was thinking of exercise dvd's. Does anyone have any suggestions on dvd's that would be fun and exciting? I get bored quite easily.
Thanks!
Mon, Nov. 16th, 2009, 10:04 am
happybluebunny posting in thrifthorror: From the Goodwill in Amity, CT
I have been a longtime fan, or lurker to call a spade a spade. I don't often get out to the goodwill shops, but on Sunday, my friend,
sublibrarian and myself did get to go out and do a little shopping.We found some good stuff.
sublibrarian managed to find books and a banjo and I found the Terry Pratchett novel, "Night Watch" among other things. ( Among the quirky items that we managed to find and give a good home, we came across some truly horrifying things, and we want to pass the love to you guys. )Current Mood: 
cheerful
cheerfulMon, Nov. 16th, 2009, 08:20 am
cognosco posting in linguaphiles: David Mitchell on spelling and other language-related things
And there's also this video (from the same podcast series) on the topic of Gaelic and the dying out of languages. It's also really awesome. :)
Mon, Nov. 16th, 2009, 01:10 pm
vegweb: Normal Healthy Miso Soup
Add to: Recipe Box | |</span> Marusu, 11/16/09
Normal Healthy Miso Soup
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
4 cups water ( if you use instent dashi ) othewise if you use home made dashi make 4 cups
1 1/2 teaspoons of instent Dashi(not katsuobushi or nibosh based)
or make your own Dashi using shiitake mushrooms or kombu''kelp'' ( ill explain below how to make)
1/2 cup miso paste (fermented soybean paste)
1/2 cup cubed firm tofu
2 tablespoons green onion
some wakame seaweed ( up to you how much ,cut into small pieces)( its okay if you dont have any)
Directions:
how to make dashi:
Kombu (kelp) Dashi
A Japanese veggie broth made with kelp
1/2 ounce of dried kombu (1...
Normal Healthy Miso Soup
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
4 cups water ( if you use instent dashi ) othewise if you use home made dashi make 4 cups
1 1/2 teaspoons of instent Dashi(not katsuobushi or nibosh based)
or make your own Dashi using shiitake mushrooms or kombu''kelp'' ( ill explain below how to make)
1/2 cup miso paste (fermented soybean paste)
1/2 cup cubed firm tofu
2 tablespoons green onion
some wakame seaweed ( up to you how much ,cut into small pieces)( its okay if you dont have any)
Directions:
how to make dashi:
Kombu (kelp) Dashi
A Japanese veggie broth made with kelp
1/2 ounce of dried kombu (1...