Makin' Bacon Cups

What is it about bacon that can make even devout vegetarians like me go carnivore? Its smokiness? Its crispiness? Its saltiness? Its over-all bacon-i-ness? Whatever the reason, now we've got another one to put down the tofu and pick up the pork: » READ MORE

June 12, 2009

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How to Green Your Diet

Today is Earth Day, so here's a shout out to the big blue ball we call home! Woo-hoo! To show our thanks for all that it's done for us over the years, here are some 'green' diet tips. Why green our diets? Because what we eat may very well be a leading cause of global warming.

1. Skip the meat and go faux*. It takes 16 pounds of grain to produce 1 pound of meat. And, yes, cows do produce emissions as well.
   
   
2. Eat green-colored stuff. They're eart » READ MORE

April 22, 2009

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Turkey Alternatives

If a recent news conference by a certain future ex-Alaska governor has you horrified--especially with Thanksgiving next week--I thought some turkey alternatives might be in order. Follow the jumps for recipes of these ideas:

Standing Rib Roast

Ham

Crown Roast of Pork

Boneless Beef Rump Roast

Roasted Duck

Italian Roll

Steaks, including rib-eye, t-bone, porterhouse and filet mignon.



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November 21, 2008

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How to Make Vegan Candy Corn.

Desire to enter October's Curbly Challenge, but can't bear to use real candy corn, which contains gelatin?

Fret no longer. The Urban Housewife offers a vegan recipe, which uses vegan margarine and powdered soy milk for structure.

October 02, 2007

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Leather/Vinyl Alternative

In a search to find a more environmentally friendly alternative to vinyl which in turn was a more affordable/more vegetarian friendly alternative to leather, I've come across Pointe International Inc. They have eco-friendly faux leathers in some nice colors, textures and patterns. Their eco-friendly goods are PVC free, breathable (which vinyl really isn't), highly durable (many tested at 100,000 double rubs before they show wear!) and there's a f » READ MORE

December 19, 2006

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