May 8, 2011
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Breakfast
1 large beet ($.50)
3 large carrots ($.45)
1 orange ($.60)
Juice all ingredients, and enjoy.
“Life is a continuum, a gradient upon which all beings lay, from the simplest single-celled prokaryote to the incredibly complex Homo sapiens. We are all connected. Somewhere along that gradient, and no-one knows where, life recognizes itself and becomes more than something which just happens to stay alive to some being who wants to stay alive. Because some other life forms are alive, because they want to be alive, because they act in ways to stay alive into the future, they have as much of a claim on their lives as I have on mine, as you have on yours. The least any of us can do then is to let all such beings live, as best they are able, as only they can see fit, as free from our interference, as far as is possible in this imperfect world.
“Becoming vegan is simply a way to show respect for the lives of others, which is something we all should aspire to, in everything we do.”
2 lbs tomatoes, chopped ($3.50)
1 tablespoon tamari ($.10)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar ($.10)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
fresh or dried basil leaves
In a heavy saucepan, saute the carrot, onion, and garlic until just slightly tender. Add the chopped tomatoes (Tim says red and yellow grape tomatoes go really well in this), tamari, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for another ten minutes while the pasta is cooking, adding a few fresh basil leaves at the end (or a teaspoon of dried). Serve over the pasta and with a salad (I used arugula) dressed with olive oil and red wine vinegar, and a nice, crusty bread. The nutrition information below includes the pasta, marinara, salad, and bread … the cost is for the marinara only.
“I have lived vegan since 1979. When I joined the Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA) in that year (after a false start in 1977) I was exposed to the literature of the animal advocacy movement, some of which came from groups like the “farm animal welfare” organisation, Compassion in World Farming (CIWF). The prime movers in my “sab” group in Essex were, however, all ethical vegans. This coincided with news coverage of the Scottish seal cull (kill) when a sealer declared that the reason seals must be killed was due to them “eating all our fish.”
“The range of processed vegan goods, such as “nut milk” and “textured vegetable protein,” was extremely limited in England in the late 1970s, and my choice to live vegan was entirely a matter of animal ethics. I am and always will be very glad that I did not get involved in even a short “vegetarian stage” since I know several people who have not been able to escape vegetarianism even though they accepted the logic of the vegan philosophy and always meant to live vegan.”
Cut the tofu into 2 cm cubes, and slice the zucchini into 1/4 inch rounds. Add the tofu, zucchini, corn, olive oil, agave. soy sauce, and the remaining spices to a heavy skillet and stir fry until the tofu is lightly browned and the zucchini is tender.
Dessert
serves 2 ~ $1.10 per serving
“I’ve lived most of my life not understanding the relationship many people have with other animals. I could never understand as a child why some people felt comfortable eating some animals and not others. I always thought I was the only person in the world who felt this way, and that there was something rather odd about me.
“I became vegan because I couldn’t justify other animals having to suffer and die for my pleasure. I believe that living vegan is the most peaceful and natural way to live my life in order to respect myself and other animals, and to avoid harm to other individuals.
“4 bananas ($1.20)
2 cups mango chunks ($1.00)
marigold petals, for garnish
Carolyn asked me to make a recipe that kids would enjoy. I think most kids would enjoy banana ice cream, I know my grandkids sure do … and it couldn’t be easier.
Slice the bananas and chop the mango and freeze. In a food processor fitted with an “S” blade, process the banana and mango until smooth and creamy. Add a touch of water for help with blending.
Or, you can process the unfrozen banana and mango in a food processor or blender and then put into an ice cream maker according to you maker’s instructions.
I added some marigold petals as a garnish.
I recently won the book, “Eating Animals,” by Jonathon Safran Foer, over at Bitt’s blog (thanks Bitt!). I’ve read it through and would like to pass it along to someone else. It’s an excellent book, although I wish he’d made a better case for veganism.
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Question of the Week
Are you vegan? If so, why did you become vegan?
So glad you are passing on the book! I already have a copy, so keep me out of the giveaway. I agree he is more against meat than pro vegan all the way. Thanks for your veganism and activism.
I am journeying away from animalism towards veganism. I'm not there yet, by a long shot, but I am inching my way closer. This and other blogs helps me find usable ideas on that journey. I started by dropping pork and then reducing meat until I had dropped off all meats. I am replacing milk products as I find useful alternatives, and last night I used flax gel in place of eggs for the first time! I still occasionally have fish. (this was a response to stuff I read in the Bible) Veganism is the original Genesis 1:29 diet. I feel better with this way of eating. Thanks for your help!
I just found your blog through Sketch Free Vegan and I'm so excited I did! What a cool idea for a blog!
I went vegan for awhile, because I have high cholesterol (it's hereditary, not due to lifestyle) and I thought it would help, but it actually made my numbers go up a little 🙁 I still eat mostly vegan, because I just don't like eating a lot of animal products (and I'm 100% vegetarian) but sometimes I'll eat yogurt or something
Oh and I'm now your newest subscriber 🙂
i became vegan for my health i have never truly been healthy till i became vegan i look so much better and my body runs better lol
Great post – that juice looks so pretty.
I became vegan for my health. I absolutely love it and will never go back. I just finished the book "Eating Animals" and loved it myself. I found a great cutting board for chopping up my veggies at http://www.givebackproducts.com