tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52444721781614024962024-03-04T20:40:23.030-08:00Vegan IowaA space for ideas, recipes, venting, and random thoughts...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194519648598298488noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-44399595432592912582014-11-15T07:48:00.003-08:002014-11-15T07:54:07.979-08:00Healthy Tips for the Busy Vegan<style>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you are balancing a busy life, with a side dose of stress, it is essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The balance factor is multiplied
when you are vegan and you need to make sure the foods you are eating contain the essential vitamins and minerals you need for<span style="font-family: inherit;"> looking and feeling your best</span>. It is easy to reach for processed foods or to order take out. However, it is not so easy to stay healthy with that lifestyle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Below are a few tips that can help relieve the stress and
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Take a couple hours on a weekend to prep a few meals for the
coming week. I’m in love with mason jar meals. All the salad makings you need
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://producewithamy.com/salads/" target="_blank">Produce with Amy</a> has some great mason jar salad recipes.
Here is a link to 30 different salad recipes – click on the first link and she
has a great Q & A and basic information on prepping and storing your jars.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You can do the same thing with chopping veggies for a stir
fry or putting together all of the main ingredients needed for a full meal
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Make a staple item – and make it a double batch. Try things
like a big pot of soup, tomato sauce or chili. All of these items freeze really
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Slow cooker meals can be started in the morning, or on your
lunch break. Throw the ingredients in, turn on the pot and go! Traditionally,
the slow cooker meals are meat based. There is finally a couple of good Vegan
Slow Cooker books out there that are well worth the investment. A few
suggestions below can get you started, but there are a ton of options out there
now that you can find with a simple Amazon search.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Prepared meal plans are one of the very best modern
conveniences.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Whether they are from a local business like Four Square Meals
Iowa, or an online food service like Hello Fresh, meal plans are amazing. <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hello Fresh meal, Stuffed Portabello Mushroom with Balsamic Glaze </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When I lived in Iowa City, I used <a href="http://foursquaremealsiowa.com/" target="_blank">Four Square Meals Iowa</a>. Delicious,
wholesome and healthy, I really miss this vegan food service! Owner, Chef David Burt, is a former owner of the renowned vegan restaurant, Red Avocado. They
offer a weekly pick-up for a meal plan providing four full meals for the week. With a little demand - maybe you can get him to extend and offer
delivery/pick up outside of the Iowa City area! Four meals for one person $40 a
week or a meal plan for two for around $70.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Another option, Hello Fresh, offers quick healthy vegetarian
meals that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Order online and the meals
are delivered in a “Cold Box” fresh to your door. You can order meals prepped
for 2 people or in a larger family sized quantity for 4 or more. It is not quite as convenient as having someone prepare everything for you like Four Square Meals - but if you don't have time to shop or plan out your meals, it is a great option.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Each meal comes with everything you need pre-measured and
ready to cook. The vegetarian meals are made with fresh vegetables and grains
and provide a great balance of nutrients for a healthy vegan diet. There are few
“non-vegan” ingredients that are easily subbed or omitted from a couple meals.
The meals for 2 people actually prepare enough for 3 good healthy servings. So
for single folks, the meal plans can actually spread much further. A couple of the meals I received
use cheese as a garnish and I have subbed Daiya dairy free shredded cheese or
left it off completely.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you would like to try <a href="http://www.hellofresh.com/" target="_blank">Hello Fresh</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- use this code for a $20 discount on
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the gym is not your thing, try pulling a yoga mat in front of your TV. My yoga
mat does not get put away unless company arrives. It reminds me to get up off
the couch and do something. There are tons of links you can find with a simple
internet search that will provide floor exercises and easy yoga or Pilate moves
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Produce with Amy: <a href="http://producewithamy.com/salads/">http://producewithamy.com/salads/</a></span></div>
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VeganIowahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16087658513830060347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-47441553977644114452014-03-31T20:27:00.000-07:002014-03-31T20:27:13.002-07:00Stuffed Noodles<div class="MsoNormal">
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realized recently that I had not shared it on my blog. When I was a kid ricotta
stuffed noodles was one of my favorite dishes that my mom made. Of course, with
all of the ways out there to make vegan cheeses, there is a vegan ricotta
recipe and this meal is a staple in my kitchen.
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large shell noodles (20-22 noodles). Store the remaining noodles for a later
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of noodles (20-22 large shells) fits perfectly in a large mason jar.</span></div>
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of the ingredients to your food processor and pulse until it forms into a thick
and creamy cheese. If you like the recipe and want to add some fun you can mix
in 1 Cup of Daiya cheese or 1 cup frozen spinach that has been thawed and well
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baking dish. Once the dish is filled, spread the
remaining marinara evenly over noodles. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of Daiya cheese over
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I’ve seen a few potato soup recipes out there and I was
looking to make a creamy soup that delivered without dairy as a base. The nutritional yeast and liquid
smoke gives this soup a smoky cheese flavor
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Make sure to cover and hold down the top of the blender with a towel. Depending
on your preference for thickness and smoothness, you can blend more or less of
the soup or add more water. I actually prefer to keep my chunky instead of
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UPDATE 5/22/204: We have a couple of people who are interested in guest blogging and keeping updates for vegan news in Iowa. Please contact us if you are interested in contributing! veganiowa@gmail.com<br />
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Vegan Iowa has been my “baby” so to speak for a very long
time. After many excited brainstorms with friends, the Vegan Iowa blog emerged.
Over the last four years, this blog, and now the Facebook page, have grown to be exactly what I wanted it to be, a resource for the Iowa
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Now, I’ve moved to South Dakota - accepted a dream job – the
only job that would have pulled me back home to the Dakotas. I am not far from
Iowa though, Vermillion, SD is just 30 minutes from Sioux City. Iowa will always be home in my heart. Iowa welcomed me with open arms and I stayed for 12 years thanks to the great friends I made. </div>
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<b>My dilemma becomes do I hand over the blog and Facebook page
to someone else to manage and continue growing? Or should we change the page a
bit and make it a Midwest vegan resource?</b></div>
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As soon as I crossed over the South Dakota border everything
became more rural and resources are even more sparse than I expected. The Hy-Vee in town doesn’t even have a full health
food section, it has one-half of one aisle. The resources aren’t
all around me like I have been used to. I am sure this is the same way many of
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I want to explore and share resources in my new home of
South Dakota. But before I look to change this resource started for my Iowa
friends or start a new one – I need your input. <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">My obsession with pancakes is well known among my family and
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PANCAKES! is the first thing that pops into my mind. There are even days when
whipping up a batch of pancakes sounds like the perfect <span style="font-size: small;">gourmet</span> dinner menu. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span>
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cake. Instead, they are filled with gobs of goodies both healthy and unhealthy,
to round out whatever mood I’m in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My favorite pancake is reminiscent of an Almond Joy, a candy
bar this vegan misses dearly. This addition is simple, sprinkle in some
chocolate chips and coconut into your pancake batter. Then, pour onto the
griddle and cook to perfection. When you flip the pancake onto your plate,
immediately slather on fresh almond butter to create a decadent dessert worthy
breakfast. (or lunch, or dinner…)</span></div>
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ago. I’ve adjusted added to this and made it more my own. Now, I share and
encourage you to explore and create your own perfect pancakes.</span></div>
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within arms reach as you begin. Turn on your griddle or flat pan to medium heat
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Next, melt the earth balance (margarine) in a small cup or
prep bowl in a microwave for about 15-30 seconds. Add the vanilla to the earth
balance bowl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Add the margarine/vanilla mixture into the center of your
dry ingredients. Begin stirring slowly, and then immediately begin adding water
into the mixture. Slowly mix, from the center so you are getting out lumps as
you go. Don’t let the batter get really thick and goopy, keep enough water so
that it is the consistency of a thick brownie batter. Add more water until the
dry ingredients are mixed in well. You may not need all of your water, so do
not just dump it all in. You don’t want your batter super thin, it should be
just a little thicker than an average cake batter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If it looks too watery, slowly add a touch more flour, a
tablespoon at a time (to make sure you don’t make it too thick again!)</span></div>
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below for preparing your cooking surface and knowing when to flip.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Making pancakes is as easy as child’s play. This past summer
I taught my 11 year old nephew how to make pancakes, flipping them at just the
right moment. He thoroughly enjoyed himself. The key to making pancakes without
creating a gigantic mess is perfecting the heat of your griddle, and then
timing the flip just right.</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Heat: Turn on your burner to medium heat. Choose a large
non-stick skillet with a flat bottom. If you have a griddle that covers more
than one burner – even better! Allow the burner to heat up for a few minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Test your cooking surface by pouring a teaspoon of batter
into the middle. Within a few moments, you should see little bubbles appear all
over the surface of the mini cake and the edges will harden. If it takes more
than a few seconds for this process, then your griddle is not hot enough.
Following the instructions at the beginning, if you turned your stove on before
making your batter and your cooking surface is not hot enough yet, you may need
to turn it up just a touch. Not a lot, just one notch. Too much heat and you
burn your pancakes! Wait a minute for the extra heat to distribute and try your
test cake again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">When you have a surface of bubbles and the edges have
stopped moving, swiftly slide your large flat spatula beneath the pancake and
flip! A swift movement helps to make sure that the batter does not run off the
sides and create a mess.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Allow the other side to cook for a few moments. If your
first side was not brown enough, go ahead and flip back over and give it a bit
more time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Serve immediately with your favorite garnishments!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194519648598298488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-28752161467320474852013-03-20T17:47:00.001-07:002013-03-20T21:13:56.643-07:00Trumpet Blossom Cafe - YUM!Dinner with a friend is always good for the soul. <br />
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When dinner with a friend is at a fabulous vegan restaurant like Trumpet Blossom Cafe, your soul gets to lean back and smile. At least that is what mine did.<br />
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My friend and I met up at Trumpet Blossom for food and conversation this past Thursday evening and were pleasantly surprised at the great atmosphere and steady flow of patrons arriving for dinner, drinks, or just to visit and catch up over appetizers. It always makes me happy to see people enjoying great vegan food.<br />
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Everything on the menu looked tasty and tempting<cite> </cite>with gluten free options marked clearly. We took quite a bit of time choosing our dinner selection. I finally decided on the classic, Tempeh Reuben and my friend went for the Sesame Shiitake Mushrooms and Potato Cakes. We were both wholeheartedly happy with our selections. <br />
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My favorite test of a vegan restaurant is to bring along a non-vegan to get their opinion. And the mushroom dish definitely passed the carnivore test. In fact, my friend attempted to eat every last morsel on her plate! The mushrooms were marinated and then sauteed to perfection. Locally sourced carrots and turnips garnished the dish adding a surprisingly complementary flavor (I am not usually a huge turnip fan.) Yes, I nibbled off of my friends plate just a little and am glad I did!<br />
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The Tempeh Reuben was served on fresh baked bread and was perfectly flavored. Crisp homemade sauerkraut and a tasty thousand island style dressing provided the perfect balance. I chose the sweet potato fries for my side and happily dipped them in the special sauce. Of course, I couldn't eat something like a reuben without making a mess, and I did finally give up eating it like a sandwich and just ate the second half with my fork. My appetite was fully sated, but I could not resist indulging in dessert. <br />
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We chose to split a piece of the chocolate cake with chocolate ganache drizzled with an orange sauce. I love the taste of orange and chocolate together. And the subtle citrus flavor made this dessert divine. <br />
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Trumpet Blossom boasts a full service bar with a great list of classic drinks that have a vegan twist. For example the White Russian has a splash of vanilla soy creamer. I went for a classic blended strawberry margarita. My drink was a little bit too strong, and not quite blended all of the way. It tasted to me like iced tequila. The waitress kindly added a little extra strawberry, but did not blend the drink anymore. So I had chunks of ice and strawberry. I know, you are probably rolling your eyes thinking, why didn't she just tip the drink back and smile? Well, sorry, I am a little bit picky and like my smooth blended margaritas. <br />
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However, next time, I am going to try the coffee martini. I can't remember the name of it, but it had coffee liqueur, chocolate and chocolate covered espresso beans in it. It sounded like the perfect drink for a Sunday Brunch to me! (By the way Trumpet Blossom is open for Brunch on the weekends!)<br />
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At the end of our meal, we got to chat with chef and owner, Katy Meyer. As one of the former owners of the Red Avocado Restaurant, Meyer has carried over some of the same strong ethical values from the former restaurant. You will find that meals are made from locally sourced organic foods whenever possible. Staff are paid fairly, with servers making minimum wage plus tips (practically unheard of in the restaurant industry!) <br />
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Trumpet Blossom Celebrates their one year anniversary open for business on April 20! Congrats on a year of great food Trumpet Blossom!!<br />
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Visit Trumpet Blossom at:<br />
310 E Prentiss St, Iowa City, IA 52240<br />
(319) 248-0077<br />
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<i>Check out the menu online: </i><a href="http://www.trumpetblossom.com/"><cite>www.<b>trumpetblossom</b>.com/</cite></a><br />
<cite>Like Trumpet Blossom on Facebook: </cite><a href="http://www.facebook.com/TrumpetBlossomCafe"><cite>www.facebook.com/TrumpetBlossomCafe</cite></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194519648598298488noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-12002778031006693122013-02-04T19:21:00.003-08:002013-02-05T10:49:49.755-08:00Vegan Girl Scout Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thin Mints are now Vegan!</h3>
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No, this is not a dream.<br />
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Go ahead, pick up a sleeve of those melt in your mouth, chocolate mint delights and eat them until they are gone...<br />
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Yes, I know you are smiling recalling the pre-vegan days of doing just this. <br />
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If you live in Iowa and are buying Girl Scout cookies from an Iowa Girl Scout, not only do you have vegan choices, but you are also purchasing an Iowa made product. As a bonus, you are helping a girl reach goals while gaining courage, confidence and character. What could be better?<br />
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Of course, having spent most of my professional career working for Girl Scouts here in Iowa, I have known which cookies are vegan friendly for years. However, ABC Bakers located in Sioux City, Iowa has finally decided to market this little known fact right on the cookie order form. <b><i>Peanut Butter Patties, Thanks A-Lots, Thin Mints and Lemonades are all vegan!</i></b><br />
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ABC has gone one step further and changed the chocolate used in Thin Mints, making these best selling cookies even more accessible to people with food allergies! Last year there were only 3 vegan cookies, this year there are four. After all, that is what girls asked for. And, in an organization dedicated to girls, a girls voice goes a long way.<span id="goog_407858528"></span><span id="goog_407858529"></span><br />
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Following the Girl Scout cookie sale last year, a troop of girls wrote into the office and asked the cookie company to make Girl Scout cookies more accessible for people with food allergies. A co-worker and I cheered on the the girls who sent the letter and forwarded on the girls' request directly to ABC. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQuudcKYGs-X4CIvx4FcQTG5miknxwYZbnPtCCkZ9Q_5jDZEr-YzXrESRpwKX32iRhzJKQkwh9BRaTHIKTf9dXmcqdPLmfxc6bts_5PaiOwFPUtvg5ykeZf5nvhLPLKXZ-gGuYaR606E/s1600/lemonades_sash_vegan_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQuudcKYGs-X4CIvx4FcQTG5miknxwYZbnPtCCkZ9Q_5jDZEr-YzXrESRpwKX32iRhzJKQkwh9BRaTHIKTf9dXmcqdPLmfxc6bts_5PaiOwFPUtvg5ykeZf5nvhLPLKXZ-gGuYaR606E/s200/lemonades_sash_vegan_web.jpg" width="200" /></a>There is also a little bit of differentiation and competitive marketing happening here as well. You see, there are two bakeries nationwide producing those delectable chocolate covered pieces of heaven. (Did you know that Thin Mints are the #2 best selling cookie in the nation right behind Oreos? AND they are only sold for a month or two each year in each region of the country!!!) They are also competing for the business of the 110 Girl Scout councils, and looking for ways to make a stronger business proposal. Little Brownie Bakers, a subsidiary of Keebler, has ZERO vegan cookies on their cookie list. Zero.<br />
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How do you know if you are buying the vegan version of cookies? Well if a Girl Scout comes to your doorstep with Tagalongs or Samoas, then your Girl Scout council does not have the vegan friendly Girl Scout cookie company.<br />
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ABC Bakers has slightly different names for the five primary Girl Scout cookies that are sold by both bakers. They also have slightly different recipes for those same cookies. Obviously, ABC Bakery has the right idea. The Iowa Girl Scout councils also have the right idea by buying directly from an Iowa based business. It is the best of both worlds.<br />
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So when those girls come knocking at your door order away! But first, remember that the Girl Scout cookie program is first and foremost a program. Girls are gaining skills like goal setting, decision-making, money management, people skills and business ethics. Ask that Girl Scout what her cookie goal is and how far along she is towards that goal.<br />
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Need to find a Girl Scout cookie booth near you? Here are links to Iowa's two Girl Scout council websites:<br />
<a href="http://www.girlscoutstoday.org/">www.girlscoutstoday.org</a> - Girl Scouts Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois<br />
<a href="http://www.girlscoutsiowa.org/">www.girlscoutsiowa.org</a> - Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa (central and western Iowa)<br />
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<b><i>Did you know that 80% of women business owners were Girl Scouts?</i></b> This isn’t just a national statistic. Girl Scout staff spoke at a Des Moines Chamber event last year and mentioned this statistic. A curious chamber staff person called every woman business owner on the Chamber list, and sure enough, 90% of the local women business owners were Girl Scouts! The number one leadership development organization in the nation has a strong 100 year history of breaking down barriers and helping girls grow to successful women.<br />
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Oh, and while you are supporting Girls and the future they have in their hands, don’t forget to check out this fabulous website dedicated to creating a better future for our daughters: <a href="http://www.togetherthere.org/">www.togetherthere.org</a><br />
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Want to learn more about ABC Bakers? Here is their website: <a href="http://www.abcsmartcookies.com/">www.abcsmartcookies.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194519648598298488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-84863409613498868782013-01-26T02:32:00.001-08:002013-01-26T02:41:43.334-08:00Vegan Super Bowl MenuFootball madness will enter my home in approximately 7 days. As a lifelong San Francisco 49ers fan, I am pumped to throw a Super Bowl Party – vegan style of course!<br />
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Just because it is vegan, does not mean you take out all of the tasty fun! I’ve been trying to decide the menu and thought I would share some ideas and resources I found.<br />
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I'm leaning towards making a big pot of chili and setting out my mason jars with a tray full of toppings like daiya cheese, vegan sour cream, olives, onions, crackers, etc. as a "Chili Bar" With some munchies and sweets on the side, I think this sounds simple enough to prepare in advance without a lot of day of energy.<br />
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<b>Mexi-themed Super Bowl Menu:</b></h3>
Chips & Salsa – Duh!<br />
Chili Bar – with all of the fun toppings!<br />
Southwest Rolls<br />
Fruit Tray<br />
Taco Bites <br />
Football Themed Dessert Dip! (see link below)<br />
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Other Simple Ideas for Snacks </h3>
<b>Croissants</b><br />
Yes… those original Pillsbury treats are *gasp* vegan! You
can roll anything up in these tasty babies… chocolate chips are my
favorite of course, or add a little jam and make them jelly rolls. Get
creative!<br />
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<b>Veggie Tray & Hummus</b><br />
This has been a staple at my weekly football parties, I guarantee it makes everyone smile. <br />
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<b>Roasted Sweet Potato Fries </b><br />
Peel, season and roast those magic orange potatoes and wha-la an instant delicious snack.<br />
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Links & Resources: </h2>
Since it is not quite Super Bowl Sunday, I have not tested out every one of these recipes. However, I thought I would include some links for vegan or easily veganized football foods! <br />
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<b>Football Themed Dessert Dip!</b><br />
Crazy For Crust has a fun recipe you can make dairy free, using some vegan cream cheese and Earth Balance instead of butter.<br />
<a href="http://www.crazyforcrust.com/2012/02/peanut-butter-football-dip/">http://www.crazyforcrust.com/2012/02/peanut-butter-football-dip/</a><br />
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<b>Southwest Rolls</b><br />
Emily Bites has a great recipe that can easily be changed up to use won ton wrappers or tortillas instead of eggrolls!<br />
<a href="http://www.emilybites.com/2012/06/southwestern-egg-rolls.html">http://www.emilybites.com/2012/06/southwestern-egg-rolls.html</a><br />
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<b>Traditional Appetizers </b><br />
Check out these Super Bowl Party suggestions from Green Apple Baby’s Blog including: Vegan Buffalo Bites, Spinach Artichoke Dip and Cheezy Mashed Potato Quesidillas. YUM!<br />
<a href="http://www.greenapplebaby.com/2012/02/3-ultimate-vegan-super-bowl-party.html">http://www.greenapplebaby.com/2012/02/3-ultimate-vegan-super-bowl-party.html</a><br />
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<b>The Mercy for Animals Blog</b> has some fun Super Bowl suggestions and links as well!<br />
<a href="http://www.mfablog.org/2012/02/kick-off-your-super-bowl-party-vegan-style.html">http://www.mfablog.org/2012/02/kick-off-your-super-bowl-party-vegan-style.html</a><br />
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<b>Vegan Jalapeno Poppers – yummy!</b><br />
<a href="http://theveeword.blogspot.com/2011/03/extreme-vegan-makeover-jalapeno-poppers.html">http://theveeword.blogspot.com/2011/03/extreme-vegan-makeover-jalapeno-poppers.html</a><br />
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<b>This is another great list of Super Bowl Party food!</b><br />
<a href="http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=4139&catId=2">http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=4139&catId=2</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194519648598298488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-599790856153739212012-12-28T07:36:00.001-08:002014-05-21T11:58:35.653-07:00New Years Resolution Challenge: Recycle More<span style="font-size: large;">Recycling is a passion of mine. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It always has been, and always will be.</span><br />
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Over the holidays I was going crazy watching the things that were being thrown away as everyday trash. I spoke up a couple of times, and was told to just throw it away. As a disclaimer: I love my brother and his family to the moon and back. However, watching all of the recyclable items that the family was throwing away made me want to scream. They tossed the glass bottles, paper packaging, plastic molds for toys, and wrapping paper away like they were dirty diapers (another pet peeve). There are plenty of things for me to argue with my family about, so standing on my recycling soapbox in their kitchen didn’t quite seem right. After all, they do recycle some things. It is just not quite as much as I would recycle in my own home.<br />
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On my drive back to Iowa I made a totally different kind of New Year’s resolution. <span style="font-size: large;"><i><b> </b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>I’m going to challenge those around me to recycle more.</b></i></span><br />
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There are a few ways I can take action, and hey why not blog and encourage others to do the same? If you are already the king or queen of recycling, there is always more work to be done. So I thought I would share some ideas, and examples of ways you may be able to inspire others. If you have more ideas, please share them!<br />
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Recycling takes time, space, and energy. That's all, just a little bit of your time and energy and a little bit of space around you. Do you know everything that can be recycled? If not click <a href="http://www.obviously.com/recycle/guides/common.html" target="_blank">here </a>for a little recycling 101.<br />
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Do you have a space dedicated to recycling? In my home, I have a large cupboard next to the sink where I installed two bins on sliders. The front bin is for trash, the back one for recycling. Check it out <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_278250-1214-RV-18PBC-5_0__?productId=1078999&Ntt=garbage+cans&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dgarbage%2Bcans&facetInfo=" target="_blank">here</a>. Often times my recycling fills up 4X faster than my trash and I can go a couple of weeks without having to pay for trash tags.<br />
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One of the most common excuses I have heard from people who do not recycle is that their apartment or town does not offer recycling pick up services. This is no excuse at all. This is where an individuals time and energy come into play. Almost every small town in Iowa has a community recycling space. Huge containers where you can drop off papers, plastics, aluminum and glass for free. Make a decision to put aside the time each week or month to take care of your recycling.<br />
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Here are some ideas to increase your at-home recycling habits:</h3>
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<li>Be picky and buy items from the store that are minimally packaged. I love how Apple uses minimal packaging for their computers. But you buy just about any other computer and it comes in a gigantic box, four times larger than the actual CPU and filled with Styrofoam. There are companies that are attempting to lessen their carbon footprint.</li>
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<li>Buy grocery items from the bulk bins. There are bulk bins at Hy-Vee and at the Co-Ops, try it out! I love buying organic spices in bulk. Once you have the little glass jar, the spices themselves are just pennies!</li>
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<li>Bring your own bulk containers to the grocery store. When you arrive, have your jars weighed at register, and then fill them up! (Yes, this takes some time and effort, as mentioned above.)</li>
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<li>Compost your food waste. The City of Iowa City has great free programs to educate the community on composting (you can attend even if you are not an Iowa City resident. In the summer, they offer deals on purchasing compost bins. Hey - why not take action and encourage your town to offer some community education on composting?</li>
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I have been known to drive around with a car full of items that can be recycled because I forget to empty it at home, and I don’t want to throw away a perfectly recyclable bottle! (I know in a perfect world, I would not be buying plastic bottled anything.) <br />
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<li>Get a reusable hot and cold cup. My Starbucks Venti sized plastic cup with a reusable straw goes everywhere with me. If you bring in your own cup when eating fast food, then you save a cup from the landfills! Panera is great, they only charge you something like thirty-cents for your beverage when you bring in your own cup! (and they have great black bean soup).</li>
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<li>Bring your own doggy bag. Yes, I know it sounds weird, but that is one less plastic container or Styrofoam carton that will be sitting in a landfill the next day.</li>
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<li>I’m the conservationist that picks up trash and recyclables while walking through parks. There is no excuse to litter.</li>
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<li>If there is no container for recycling at an event, start one! Throw a couple plastic bottles in there to show people what it is for and wha-la instant recycle bin. I’ve also been known to walk out of places with empty plastic bottles, so I could recycle them at home. </li>
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Take action at work! </h2>
Do you recycle paper? Is there a place to recycle in the lunch room? Make sure the recycling is being used. I have been known to stick my hand in the garbage and pull out plastic bottles, paper bags, cups, etc. and throw them into the recycling that is literally sitting RIGHT NEXT TO THE GARBAGE. Eventually, I hope others will catch on and notice the type of items that are filling the recycling and follow suit. <br />
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I started a new job a few months ago and made a joke about being the recycling nazi that throws everyone else's recycling into the containers. Our property manager looked at me and said that he had noticed there was a lot more recycling since I started working there. <br />
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Well good! I am glad to hear it! One person CAN make a difference.<br />
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You can take the same kind of action on your job. </h3>
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<li>If there isn’t a place to put recycling, ask if you can start one. </li>
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<li>Recycle within your own desk space. Make the space underneath to put a container, and take the time on Friday to carry your recycling out with you. I have friends who work at large corporate offices like Alliant Energy and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics that do this. They haven’t been able to take on the administration, but they make a difference in their own space.</li>
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Schools are the perfect place to Recycle</h2>
Are you a student? What about your school or your child’s school? Educating people about the importance of recycling is one of the simple ways to get others to take action.<br />
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In fifth grade a couple classmates and I took on the school administration and convinced them to stop using Styrofoam lunch trays. Every day we would walk through the lunchroom. There were shiny metal shelves lining the back wall, filled with colorful hard-plastic reusable lunch trays. Somewhere along the line a lazy lunch lady thought it would be easier to just throw the trays away and do away with dishes. So our school began creating tons of waste that would never biodegrade instead of continuing to take the time and effort to respect the environment. The plastic trays just sat on the shelf collecting dust. Getting the school to do away with those Styrofoam trays was a huge victory for a ten year old. <br />
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Take action in your community!</h2>
A few years ago when I worked as Executive Director for Summer of the Arts, I learned that the Iowa Arts Festival and Iowa City Jazz Festival each created over a ton of waste in a single weekend. Meaning over the course of two weekends each summer, four thousand pounds of waste was added to the landfill. This did not sit well with me.<br />
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With a little creative thinking I changed the festival policies. Food vendors would be required to use compostable food ware and water stations would sell refillable water bottles and we would add in water machines. The first summer this was a highly encouraged option for vendors, the second year it was required. Compost bins were added to the festivals, advertising, signs and education items were added for the community. And just like that a new green tradition was created!<br />
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There was a lot of hard work that went in on the back end of things. The Operations Manager helped to coordinate a bulk order and distribution of compostable food ware because there was no place local to order what they needed. Not every food vendor jumped right on board with the new policy either. It was a learning lesson for everyone involved. But there was a lot of support. The City of Iowa City helped us to get containers and then gave ideas on how to improve the process. By the second summer we had diverted nearly a ton of trash by composting. <br />
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Today, the compost program has received grant money for better sorting containers and education programs. The festivals are called upon by other organizations across the country looking to start their own composting program. The program has also helped to establish a new small business. One of the food vendors now has a business selling compostable food ware. Many of the food vendors that own restaurants use the compostable containers as their every day to-go containers instead of Styrofoam.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okay, so now the challenge is back to <u><b>you</b></u>. </span><br />
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What will you do to go green this year? How can you make a difference in your home, place of work, school or community? Are you up for the challenge?<br />
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Share your success stories and ideas! <br />
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Most importantly, have a fabulous new year filled with positive energy and momentum for creating change.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194519648598298488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-91741880153613618332012-11-10T08:19:00.002-08:002012-11-13T17:46:46.397-08:00The GMO Fight is Still in Full Force!<style>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">California’s Proposition 37 did not pass this week. At first
I was disappointed, and now I am motivated to do more. My best friend and I
decided we are going to collect seeds for a time capsule to pass onto our
grandchildren to be able to plant wholesome food in the future. We were just
joking on Facebook, and then I learned there are people who are actually
hoarding Non-GMO seeds in deep freezers across the country!! It made me smile
to know we are not the only ones thinking about what it will take to assure whole
foods for future generations (and I do have a deep freeze that is in need of
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Then, another friend posted a comment on my Facebook page
asking what the big deal was with GMO or Non-GMO labels? </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Well, the big deal is
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is where the motivation comes in… Let the positive
education begin!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Seed hoarding should not be the way we pass on healthy food
to the future. The great thing about California and the masses heading to the
polls with this hot issue is that there are now more educational tools, resources, and
advocacy groups available for people everywhere to learn more about GMO’s. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Just in case you don’t know, GMO stands for genetically
modified organisms. Scientists have discovered ways to make a seed durable
enough to grow after pesticides are applied. So the insects and weeds die, but
not the actual crop. National Geographic has a great little online article (Link
#1 below) defining organic and GMO crops, and explaining the differences. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">GMO’s are in everything. You name it, cereal, crackers,
breads, and yes - even meats. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For years I have avoided GMO foods, mostly because there was
no research on either side explaining what effects genetically modified foods
may have on our body or our environment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">People have made fun of me and called uppity, a hippie,
and well…I just say I have been healthy! There is finally research on the
effect of GMO’s. Sadly, it doesn’t look good for the human body. A group of scientists
in France did a study on the long-term effects of GMO consumption. Natural news
published some of the outcomes and the findings are overwhelmingly negative:</span></div>
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• Up to 50% of males and 70% of females suffered <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">premature death</b>.<br />
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• Rats that drank trace amounts of Roundup (at levels legally allowed in the
water supply) had a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">200% to 300%
increase in large tumors.</b><br />
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• Rats fed GM corn and traces of Roundup suffered <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">severe organ damage</b> including liver damage and kidney damage.<br />
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• The study fed these rats <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">NK603</b>,
the Monsanto variety of GM corn that's grown across North America and widely
fed to animals and humans. This is the same corn that's in your corn-based
breakfast cereal, corn tortillas and corn snack chips.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"></span>The study is entitled, "A Comparison of the Effects of
Three GM Corn Varieties on Mammalian Health." <span style="color: black;">The
pictures of the rats are horrible, and not ones I want to publish. It
tears my heart and then makes me think of all of the sickness, disease and the high rate
of cancer that we have right here at home. Eating organic just became even more
important to me than ever before. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">I’ve
daydreamed about winning the lottery and what I would do with millions of
dollars. The funny thing is that I have been in non-profit way too long and I don’t
imagine spending all of that money on myself. Instead, I would create and fund
a nonprofit designed to advocate, support, expand and sustain organic farming. Not because I am a huger farmer, or come from a farming family. Rather, I see this as one of the ways to make the largest impact on so many of the issues facing the world today including environmental, hunger, and sustainability. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">I would love to be able see farmland that goes up for auction purchased and put in the hands of an organic farmer (a lot of money would be
invested in this). I know that some of the barriers facing young people (well
people of any age) who would like to farm are the costs. The cost of land,
equipment and for an organic farmer the licensing, training, and legal fees is
exorbitant. Legal fees is one area where I have read organic farmers have the
most trouble, especially when going up against corporate giants like Monsanto. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">My
lottery-funded program would loan organic farmers acreages and provide monetary
loans for equipment in exchange for supporting the other parts of the program. In
exchange, farmers participating would help to train and support other young
people interested in organic farming methods. After so many years the land is
theirs, with the stipulation they donate back to the program with their time,
talent, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">and wholesome food to help feed
those in need</b>. It is a daydream, but any time you want to buy me a lottery
ticket, I promise the winnings would be put to good use!<i> </i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black;">((And for people that know me really well, yes this is my
secret plot to feed the hungry and change the world. This program would provide
wholesome, healthy food, directly from farmers to those in need. Low-income
families say that the price of fresh fruit and vegetables are too high and this
program would go right to the source to provide these items to those people who
need it most… Wouldn’t it be great to see crates of fresh vegetables shipped to
the food bank in the poorest counties in the US? …Yeah, I think this program
would rock!!!))</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;">Back to reality from my millionaire daydream
world….</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">While
researching, I found the organization Cornucopia, which is already providing
resources and support to organic farmers! Hooray! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Cornucopia
is advocating and helping to educate the public on organic foods, the effects
of genetically modified crops, etc. They are also helping to raise dollars to support
organic farmers in large lawsuits!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">I
wholeheartedly recommend a nice long visit to the <a href="http://www.cornucopia.org/" target="_blank">Cornucopia website</a>. Become a member,
donate, get involved, and make a difference. The only way we as Americans are
going to be able to stand up to corporate lobbyists is through education and
lobbying efforts <span style="font-size: small;">for what is good and wholesome </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">And - </span>Good news Iowa!! According to a USDA study, Iowa ranks #5 in the
number of certified organic farms in the USA. That is a start, <i><b>Go Iowa!! </b></i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Now, the
big question is: What do we do? What steps can we take to get regulations in
place to label our food and help preserve natural farming methods?</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">How can
we make a difference so the next time a vote comes up to label food, it is
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">National
Geographic Link</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://greenliving.nationalgeographic.com/organic-vs-gmo-2436.html">http://greenliving.nationalgeographic.com/organic-vs-gmo-2436.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Abstract of French Study, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> "A Comparison of the Effects of
Three GM Corn Varieties on Mammalian Health." </span>:<a href="http://www.biolsci.org/v05p0706.htm"> http://www.biolsci.org/v05p0706.htm</a></span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Natural
News – with review of GMO Study</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194519648598298488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-71745659410201302632012-08-22T14:20:00.001-07:002012-08-22T14:20:34.068-07:00Vegan 101 - Part 3<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Connect to Other Vegans!!</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Breathe a sigh of relief now,
because you are not alone on the journey to eating and living a healthy
lifestyle! Iowans are resourceful with great groups of people coordinating
potlucks, teaching raw and vegan food preparation, meeting regularly, and
communicating tips and ideas to each other via social media groups. Hooray!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The third installment of
Vegan 101 brings together all of the resources currently out there - Yes, I will
update this as more are found! If you spot another great resource, give me a
shout out and I will make sure this list gets updated.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="font-size: large;">Vegan/Vegetarian Organizations and Groups<o:p></o:p></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Vegetarian Community of Iowa - <a href="http://www.vegetarianiowa.org/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.vegetarianiowa.org/</span></span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Raw Food Meet Up - Fork in
the Road - </span><a href="http://www.meetup.com/RawFoodDSM/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.meetup.com/RawFoodDSM/</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="font-size: large;">Facebook Groups</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/176076292486290/" target="_blank">Fork in the Road <o:p></o:p></a>- Raw food nutritionist Sheree Clark has a huge group on Facebook!</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/25100525100/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Vegetarian Community of Iowa<o:p></o:p></span></a> - <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Monthly meet ups and other activities are often shared online through the facebook group page</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/desveglife/" target="_blank">Des Veg Life</a> -
A Des Moines area group of vegetarian and vegan friendly people, lots of idea sharing and tips on here!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134734583261154/" target="_blank">Vegan Meating Club</a> - Another great group online for Iowans!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vegan-Diners-of-Central-Iowa/149557778480101" target="_blank">Vegan Diners of Central Iowa</a>
- I think the name of this group says it all!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/176076292486290/" target="_blank">Iowa Raw Vegan Foodies</a> -
Raw Vegans unite! Great resource if you are raw or thinking of going raw with your vegan diet.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.vegweb.com/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: blue;">www.vegweb.com</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">This is a website full of
vegan recipes posted by people from around the world. I like to sort by 5 star
reviews and look at the comment suggestions for other options. It is constantly
being updated and has recently undergone a redesign and facelift. Near
holidays, they have a special section with dishes for the season. I admit to
having spent hours perusing recipes, using the shopping list tool and marking
my favorites on this website! If you do nothing else with any of the
suggestions on this blog – at least visit this website.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="font-size: large;">Vegan Iowa Recommended Websites</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Okay, I know there are TONS of
vegan websites out there but these are just a few of my own personal favorites. (Beyond VeganIowa of course!)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.happycow.net/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: blue;">www.happycow.net</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Traveling? Visit Happy Cow before you hit the road, and download the travel app
onto your phone. Happy Cow has community listings around the world with
traveler reviews on vegan and vegetarian hot spots and grocery stores. Make
sure you add your own personal favorites to the lists!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.vegacommunity.com/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.vegacommunity.com/</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Brendan Brazier, author and founder of the
Vega product line, has a great website! Blogs, communities for support
(recipes, adrenal fatigue recovery, etc.), training advice for athletes, you
name it! Highly recommend bookmarking this page. There are recipes for cooked
and raw vegan dishes, smoothies, energy bars, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.veggywood.com/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: blue;">www.veggywood.com</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Vegan fashion, recipes,
animal activism, this site has it all ~ Features a “Vegan Shoe of the Day”
LOVE!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<a href="http://chicvegan.com/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: blue;">http://chicvegan.com/</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">For the compassion based
shopper – you will find the latest trends, make-up, accessories, new clothing
lines, seasonal recommendations, etc. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.fatfreevegan.com/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: blue;">www.fatfreevegan.com</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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recipes and fun ideas!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.veganlovlie.com/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.veganlovlie.com/</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Musings, recipes and lots more. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://veganmenu.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: blue;">http://veganmenu.blogspot.com/</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">What
the hell does a vegan eat anyway?</i> Ha, ha, I love the title of this blog, it
is one of my favorites!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.nomeatathlete.com/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.nomeatathlete.com/</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">If you are active and vegan/raw then this
fabulous resource is for you! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://veganlunchbox.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: blue;">http://veganlunchbox.blogspot.com/</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> - This is one of the very first vegan blogs I
began following seven years ago. The amazing recipes she produces, and then
packs up to send her son to school with, are fantastic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Looking for more information? Did you check out the first two parts of the Vegan 101 guide?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><a href="http://www.veganiowa.com/2012/07/vegan-101-part-1.html" target="_blank">Vegan 101 - Part 1</a></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194519648598298488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-38952744024118648592012-08-14T18:49:00.000-07:002012-08-14T18:49:31.229-07:00Des Moines Raw Food Week: August 20-26<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Get ready for Raw Food Week in Des Moines!</span><br />
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The perfect way to recover from the deep fried coma induced by the Iowa State Fair is to treat your body to some healthy goodness! A full week of inspirational speakers, classes and networking await anyone interested in a healthy lifestyle during the week of August 20-26, 2012. <br />
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The week starts out with a special screening of <b>Forks Over Knives</b> at Fleur Cinema in Des Moines, Monday night at 7 pm. Forks Over Knives is an eye opening movie providing solid, evidenced based facts about our culture and the current lifestyle we live. <br />
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Skip ahead for the BIG event everyone needs to get out to on Wednesday, August 22. Hear the inspirational story of <b>Dave the Raw Food Trucker</b>. Dave lost over 200 pounds and helped to fight off life threatening diseases like cancer, diabetes, and more simply by changing his lifestyle and diet. Dave will be speaking at Event Center West from 6-8 pm, tickets are $20. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Area restaurants specials will celebrate Raw Food Week:</span></b><br />
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<b>Check out the fabulous restaurants who are offering specials as part of the week's activities: </b><br />
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<li><b>ALBA</b> Chef Jason Simon, 524 East 6th Street, Des Moines </li>
<li><b>CAMPBELL’S NUTRITION</b>, 4040 University Avenue, Des Moines </li>
<li><b>GATEWAY MARKET</b>, Chef Bill Overdyk, 2002 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines </li>
<li><b>LUNA BISTRO + CATERING</b>, Chef Kris Van Tuyl, 621 Des Moines Street, Des Moines </li>
<li><b>NATURAL THIRST</b>, 1000 Grand Avenue, Des Moines </li>
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<b>Plus</b>, there are special raw carry-out meals available all week long at
<b>Fresh Cafe!</b> If you haven't been to Fresh, you need to jump in your car and go!<br />
1721 25th Street, Suite 110, West Des Moines, Iowa or call ahead to 515.440.4700<br />
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You
can get a whole week of meals at one time thanks to Chef Brandy
Lueders. She is creating a menu of entrees, sides and desserts for
pre-order and pickup. For Raw Food Week, Brandy’s menu is entirely raw
and vegan. Orders are due by 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 20. Pickup is
Wednesday, August 22 between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. For details email<br />
luedersbrandy@gmail.com before August 20.<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Schedule of Events: </span></b></u><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">MONDAY, AUGUST 20 Movie Night FORKS OVER KNIVES 7:00 p.m.</span> <b>Fleur Cinema, 4545 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa | $5 </b><br />
Could it be there’s a single solution to all of our health problems? A simple remedy that doesn’t require a prescription or create horrible sideeffects? FORKS OVER KNIVES examines the claim that most of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled—or even reversed—by changing our present diet of animal-based and<br />
processed foods. Join us for an exclusive Raw Food Week screening of this profound documentary. While you’re there enjoy a special concession menu of healthy raw snacks and treats.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, ENDLESS SUMMER: CAPTURING YOUR GARDEN’S BOUNTY, Sheree Clark, Fork in the Road 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.</span> <b> Walnut Ridge, 1701 Campus Drive, Clive, Iowa | $20</b><br />
Wondering what to do with the last vestiges from your garden? Wishing you had healthier snack options for the kids? Or do you simply want to transition to better eating, without a lot of work? There are lots of ways to preserve the current harvest for future use, so you’ll have tasty snacks on hand into the fall. This presentation is sponsored by Women of Worth (WoW), a monthly networking group that charges no membership fees. If you’re a woman businessperson looking for opportunities to meet others, WoW is worth your while.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 DAVE-THE RAW FOOD TRUCKER-ROLLS THROUGH DES MOINES </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6:00-8:00 p.m.</span> <b>Event Center West, 1701 25th Street, West Des Moines | $20</b><br />
Over a period of 13 months, Dave reshaped his life by losing nearly half his body weight: going from 430 pounds to 230. During this time, Dave was successful at weaning himself off 24 of the 25 prescription medications he was taking. Join us for this life-changing live presentation.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 Meals That Heal, Dr. Jean M Lorentzen, MD, DO </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">7:00 p.m.</span> <b> All Play | Master Party Room, 615 Third Street, Des Moines, Iowa | $10</b><br />
Dr. Jean Lorentzen, DO, is passionate about the role nutrition plays in good health. In this candid and invigorating presentation, you’ll hear startling information about how prescription and over-thecounter drugs can deplete your body’s nutritional balances. More importantly, you’ll learn what you can do about it—including which foods can help reverse symptoms of chronic illness and disease.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 Healthy Happy Hour </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5:00-7:00 p.m.</span> <b>Jasper Winery, 2400 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines | $10</b><br />
Did you know that wine is technically a “raw” food and—in moderation—can even provide<br />
some health benefits? Come support a local winery, nibble on some raw treats and mingle<br />
with other Raw Food Week participants. Who says eating healthy is boring?<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 Raw Sunday Brunch; </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 Seatings: 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.</span><br />
<b>Echo Valley Country Club, 3150 Echo Valley Drive, Norwalk, Iowa</b><br />
<b>$29.95 for adults | $14.95 for children under 12.</b><br />
Come celebrate the grand finale of Des Moines Raw Food Week while you treat yourself to a luscious four-course gourmet raw vegan Sunday brunch. Let us capture your heart and soul with this bounty of good food and good health. Join us at either 11:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Wine and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Reservations required and can be made at www.meetup.com/RawFoodDSM.<br />
Call 515.314.2031 for information.<br />
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<i>*All event concessions prepared by Fresh Cafe</i><br />
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Keep up to date on all of the upcoming events: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RawFoodDSM">https://www.facebook.com/RawFoodDSM</a><br />
For more information or to RSVP for an event visit: <a href="http://www.meetup.com/RawFoodDSM/">http://www.meetup.com/RawFoodDSM/</a><br />
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<br />VeganIowahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16087658513830060347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-25425581802949380012012-08-12T06:19:00.001-07:002012-09-03T18:29:53.737-07:00Vegan 101This three part series has links, resources and ideas for anyone curious about veganism. There are links to Iowa based nutritionists, vegan cooking classes, Raw Food Vegan classes, a grocery shopping guide, vegan social networking groups, and more!<br />
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<a href="http://www.veganiowa.com/2012/07/vegan-101-part-1.html">Vegan 101 - Part 1: Vegan Nutrition and Local Resources</a><br />
<a href="http://www.veganiowa.com/2012/08/vegan-101-part-2.html">Vegan 101 - Part 2: Stock Your Vegan Kitchen</a><br />
<a href="http://www.veganiowa.com/2012/08/vegan-101-part-3.html" target="">Vegan 101 - Part 3: Vegan Recommended Websites and Other Tools</a>VeganIowahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16087658513830060347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-6360617431856071312012-08-11T07:46:00.004-07:002012-08-11T07:46:33.392-07:00With Brewed Cafe - CR is Finally Vegan Friendly!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In fact, I consider a nearby coffee shop vital to my happiness
at work. With a new job in downtown Cedar Rapids, I didn't have to look far to find some java joy. Brewed Café just opened in the lower level of the CSPS
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With only a few weeks clocked in at my new job, I
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to Brewed Café numerous times, and it is always a pleasant experience. (Admittedly, most of my upcoming meetings in the next few weeks are also scheduled there.) When you walk in, it is bright, cheery and welcoming. Tall windows overlook the street of the ever expanding and thriving
New Bohemia district, filling the small space with natural light and a great
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I had the opportunity to visit with one of the managers, Nate Marsceau. He mentioned that
the staff are still getting into the groove of things at the cafe. However,
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Brewed Café has great coffee as well as a simple, diverse
menu. Vegan and gluten-free items are clearly marked (Hooray!!!!) You may ask yourself, “What, is this
really in Cedar Rapids?” Yes, I thought the same
thing when I saw the menu! Marsceau commented that an allergy-friendly menu was one of the plans in bringing additional service to patrons at Brewed. The Cafe's chef prepares food on site in the kitchen.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The breakfast menu features a couple of gluten-free and vegan items, including granola and a breakfast cookie. There are several
lunch items that are vegan or can easily be made vegan. Each evening a dinner
special is featured, often times vegan friendly. I also noticed vegan and gluten-free pasta sides in the glass cooler, and other yummy offerings for on the spot snacking. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A small bar inside the cafe offers a different type of brew for the evening
crowd attending a show at CSPS. Brewed Café also caters and hosts
the Carlo bar upstairs during CSPS events.<br />
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I lived in Marion and worked in downtown Cedar Rapids for years before moving to the vegan-friendly Iowa City area. My fear in accepting a job in downtown Cedar Rapids again, was that I would once again be constantly frustrated at not finding good vegan friendly food or coffee. Thankfully, I found Brewed Cafe right away! With Brewed Cafe, Cedar Rapids has finally "grown up" and become a little more vegan friendly. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><br /></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194519648598298488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-44886579969046236072012-08-10T10:49:00.002-07:002012-08-10T11:54:06.051-07:00Vegan 101 – Part 2<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">If you are researching or
curious about a vegan diet then this three-part Vegan 101 guide is for you! In Part
1, the focus was on vegan nutrition. Now we are answering the question everyone
asks, “What does a vegan eat?” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The answer is simple. Think non-processed, good
for you grains, fruits, nuts, beans, legumes and vegetables. There are a lot of
processed vegan foods, and of course they are not quite as nutritious for you.
However, everyone knows where to find Oreos and Nutter Butters, so don’t worry
some of those old favorites are still edible!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">For the most part, the
standard American diet is NOT vegan friendly. However, Mexican, Indian,
Mediterranean, you name it – everyone else in the world seems to have standard
vegan meals that are really fabulous. Make yourself a bean and rice burrito,
and voila it’s Vegan! Hummus, falafel and pita with a Mediterranean salad makes
a full satisfying vegan meal. The question becomes putting together the vegan
meals and learning a new way of buying and preparing foods.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">One of the biggest things a
person adjusts to in looking to add vegan meals to their diet is a new way of
shopping for groceries. PETA actually has put together a really nice comprehensive list of common grocery store items that are vegan. Surprising items like JELLO pudding and Pilsbury Croissonts can be found on this list. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><a href="http://www.peta.org/living/vegetarian-living/vegetarian-shopping.aspx">http://www.peta.org/living/vegetarian-living/vegetarian-shopping.aspx</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">However, it can be daunting to carry a gigantic list of vegan items with you - or to remember all of the items that are vegan. SO, the first step: learn to read ingredients really well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">There are so many hidden
ingredients that don’t actually SAY milk, but actually contain dairy. Look for
things like “casein” which is a milk protein. Some mock meats are made with egg
and milk. Quarn products and Morning Star products are common examples. There
are lots of guides to food ingredients. Here is a site I like a lot: <a href="http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/resourcespre.php?id=1">http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/resourcespre.php?id=1</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Silk uses non-GMO soybeans
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Veganaise</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> – Vegan mayonnaise! I love this stuff.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">There are tons of
homemade cheese like recipes. Most are nut based (yum!) There is only one mock
cheese that I rely on and buy from the store, that is Daiya, the rest I make myself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cheese alternative. Even my non-veg friends love this stuff! It melts and
tastes better than any other vegan cheese available! Find this in Hy-Vee’s
Health Market or New-Pioneer Co-Op. If you are just adjusting your diet, don’t
spend money on a ton of different cheese alternatives go for this one first!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><strong>Clif Builder Bars</strong> – 20 grams
of protein in each bar! The Chocolate, Chocolate Mint, and Peanut Butter bars
are vegan!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><strong>Kind Bars</strong> – Yum! These bars
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of protein filled mock meats out there. I recommend to not rely to heavily on
these, as most are still highly processed products. However, there are those
days when you have little time or energy and want something fast and easy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><strong>Boca</strong> – Boca has vegan veggie
burger patties, mock meat crumbles, mock chicken patties, and more. Check the
ingredients as some Boca products do have cheese or egg.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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brand has some great options that taste surprisingly good. Shop at Target for
the best prices. They are $2-$3 cheaper than Hy-Vee on Gardein products (The
Coralville Target does not have as much of the Gardein products as Cedar Rapids
or Des Moines.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><strong>Tofurky</strong> – Look for mock deli
meats, a Thanksgiving mock roast, and lots of other fun “mock” meat products
that are protein packed!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><strong>Upton’s Naturals</strong> – They have
flavored seitan (a gluten based protein). I LOVE Upton’s products! I have found Upton's products at Wheatsfield Co-op and New Pioneer Co-op</span><br />
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some great mock meat products. Read the labels carefully some of Yve’s products
have egg in them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><strong>Amy’s Frozen Meals</strong> – They have a few vegan meals, organic ingredients, taste great! The Tamale Verde Black Bean is my favorite! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Just in case you haven't seen the first part in this series here is the link!</span><br />
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taking shape when I received a message from a Vegan Iowa reader seeking
advice and resources to get started with her lifestyle change. The timing could
not have been more perfect! Her questions helped to shape some of the
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tools and resources to help make the transition to living vegan a little easier.
This particular blog post will focus on nutrition.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I’m including a disclaimer
here to say that I am not a professional nutritionist. My primary goal, in
sharing the information and resources below, is for you as a reader to seek out
professional advice on nutrition. However, I have read extensively on nutrition
and have improved my own personal nutrition immensely by taking steps to increase
nutrient dense foods in my diet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The reader who emailed me
expressed she was feeling sluggish and had a lack of energy. This is a
common side effect of making a dramatic change to what your body is using to
fuel itself. Think detox! Your body is ridding itself of the chemicals,
hormones and antibiotics ingested when eating factory-farmed meats and drinking
homogenized milk. This sometimes lasts a few weeks, and it is really easy to
fall back to eating these products to relieve the sluggish feeling. As your
body is detoxing, fight back by pumping yourself full of nutrient dense foods
like spinach, sweet potatoes, flax seed, chia seed, bananas, cocoa, and
blueberries. It might help to add a little extra vegan protein powder to a
smoothie to help give you a boost in the morning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">One of the ways to make sure
your body is getting the primary nutrients it needs is to keep a food diary. There
are a few food diaries you can use as apps on your phone. I use My Net Diary.
This tool tracks the protein, fiber and vitamin rich foods your body needs, and
gives you a status update on what you have consumed. In this way you know from
the beginning whether or not you are consuming enough protein, etc.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Food Diary Apps:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">My Net Diary (free download
on an iPhone)</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.fitday.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial;">www.FitDay.com</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">There are tons of
misconceptions about being vegan. There are ways to make sure you are getting
your B12 intake, Iron, Omegas, etc. Personally, I love root vegetables like
organic carrots, potatoes and sweet potatoes. One of the natural sources of B12
is in the soil where they vegetables spend their time growing. When I had my
B12 tested last it was higher than most people who are NOT vegan! My doctor and
I were both a little surprised. </span></div>
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information and begin to change your diet, here are some local resources and
books that you might find helpful:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Burt Family Food Services – Iowa City/Cedar Rapids</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Just getting started on a
vegan diet and trying to figure out what to eat? Look to Chef David Burt,
former owner of the Red Avocado in Iowa City, for fabulous food! Nutritional counseling is available by appointment. Burt Family Food Services specializes in weekly meal
plans, available in single and double portion sizes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Some of the most
amazing vegan food you will ever eat will be available at your fingertips each
week. Chef Dave uses nutrient dense foods and balances out grains, greens and
proteins in his meals. If you are new to being vegan, this is a great way to
SEE wholesome vegan meals and what types of foods go well together. I have a
meat-eating friend who chooses the weekly meal plans as a way to simply add
healthy food to his diet. This very affordable option is just $40 for single
portion sizes or $80 for a double portion. </span></div>
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vegan-cooking classes at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, and at New
Pioneer Co-op in Coralville. I took the Vegetarian Sushi class a few years ago
and it was a lot of fun! </span></div>
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one nutritional counseling as well as group led classes for people looking to
change their lifestyle. Sheree is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative
Nutrition in New York. With the knowledge of what makes your body tick, Sheree
has been providing educational presentations to the community for years. Her
classes are fabulous and I highly recommend the juices and smoothies class for
anyone just getting started.</span></div>
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organic or traditional growing methods. There are some vendors who are not
certified organic because of the long, expensive, tedious process of becoming
USDA Certified. Fresh organic produce really does make a difference.</span></div>
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Agriculture (CSA) groups thrive on YOU! A CSA is the perfect way to get the
seasons best farm fresh produce on a weekly basis. </span></div>
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listing of Farmers Markets, CSA’s and much more. You can search by your
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Dr. Jason Bradley practices
out of Washington Street Wellness Center in downtown Iowa City. Visit Dr.
Bradley to look at your body’s nutritional balance and make sure you are
getting what your body needs to be healthy and active. He has experience in working with patients who are vegan, raw vegan, gluten free, etc. </div>
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Dr. Bradley is the first
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a natural way. After some blood tests, I discovered my Cortisol hormone was
highly elevated, and that my Vitamin D levels were well below what is
considered the “low range.” These two nutritional levels being so far off
balance in my body, were likely the main reasons I was experiencing anxiety and
depression. After one month of adrenal support and Vitamin D, I felt an amazing
shift in my energy and everyday mood. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">From My Book Shelf:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>Thrive</b> and <b>Thrive Foods</b>, Brendan Brazier</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">These books have great
information on combating stress, dealing with adrenal fatigue, and identifying
nutrient dense foods for your body. Brendan has developed some great recipes
and tips for Vegan athletes. The information is helpful whether you are
athletic or not.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://myvega.com/">http://myvega.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>Vegan With a Vengeance</b>, Isa
Chandra Moskowitz</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This is my favorite cookbook
of all time. As proof, my favorite recipe pages are covered with food. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>The Completed Guide to Vegan
Food Substitutions: Veganize it! Foolproof methods for transforming any dish
into a delicious new Vegan favorite</b>, Celine Steen and Joni Marie Newman</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Look for more information coming soon!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">~ Vegan 101 - Part 2: Stock Your Vegan Kitchen</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">~ Vegan 101 - Part 3: Recommended Vegan Websites and Other Tools </span></div>
VeganIowahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16087658513830060347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-31440180799837364132012-06-27T09:18:00.001-07:002012-06-29T09:48:46.152-07:00Plenty of *Vegan* fish in the Sea?<style>
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for the first time in six years has been one big gigantic belly flop. Ouch. </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Wading through the options of meeting someone, then finding someone interesting,
and trying to see if you are compatible as something more than friends…Well, it sucks.</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This time, I have a part of my lifestyle that is scary to some people… </span><i><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">I’m Vegan. </span></b></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">They say there are plenty of fish in the sea, but there are not very many vegetarain fish swimming around out there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I know, to you reading this vegan blog,
it is not a scary thing at all. BUT, to top it off, I am single and vegan in
<b>Iowa</b>, the pork capitol of the world. Iowa is full of hunters, fishers and farm
raised, meat and potato boys. There are tons of guys here who live outside beside their BBQ
in the summer time and put mounds of cheese and bacon on their burger.
Personally, I really don’t care what someone else eats. (<i>That’s right! Eat
whatever you want I don’t care.</i>) However, people seem to care what I eat. And
my opinion of what they are eating. In the long scheme of things you would
think this wouldn’t matter much, but it does.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">To make wading through the
dating pool even harder as a vegan, the bar scene sucks. Plus,
working in an office full of women, landed me a gigantic 0 for eligible
bachelors at work. When I
complained to a friend about the options and responses I got on the dating sites, the
first thing she asked was, “Did you write that you were vegan? You should take
that off.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>REALLY?!</b> Of course I don’t put the fact I am
vegan on my dating profile! I did for a while, and it didn’t help. In fact a guy
holding a gigantic fish in his profile picture messaged me first thing, and I wondered if
he had even read my profile? I may not care what a guy eats, but vegans do not
think dead animals are attractive. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial;">Yes, the girl
who runs a vegan blog does not write that she is vegan on her dating profile.</span></i><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Come on, it’s Iowa people! </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I’ve found that introducing the fact that I am vegan to people is much easier
in person. I can tell them face-to-face; I really don’t care about the fact
that you are eating steak, served with a potato, which which is lathered in sour
cream and cheese. I’m not out to change or judge what a person eats, just
trying to find someone who doesn’t care what I eat! (<i>This may not be true of
all vegans/vegetarians, but true for me.</i>) People have different reasons for
changing their lifestyle, mine was primarily health related.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It would be great and perhaps much easier to meet
someone who is vegetarian or vegan. However, that isn’t really the main thing I am
looking for in a guy. I did put some work into this search option. I
found several vegetarian dating websites, none of which were helpful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">One site had a whole seven eligible people from Iowa.
<b>SEVEN</b>. There were four gay men, two women and an older man in his sixties. Not
very helpful at all for a straight-laced young lady. There is one site that asks whether you are vegetarian, vegan, etc. However, this is not
an option you could use to search for people by. Why does the site even
include it as a question if you can’t search by it?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I have only found one man
who included the fact he was vegan in his dating profile here in Iowa. (<i>Outside
of Iowa you will find thousands of eligible vegetarian and vegan bachelors
ladies, here not so much.</i>) He was a very nice guy, but we were looking for
different things. *<i><b>sigh</b></i>*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">So what is a single, vegan
girl to do? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">For my own profile, I’ve settled with writing that I love cooking
delicious healthy organic meals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I am creative so I had to
think outside the box on other ways to meet guys. Using our savvy social media
skills, a friend and I created a Vegetarian group on Facebook. We were hoping it would
help connect us with single, veg friendly men in Iowa. Of course after a month,
this great idea helped to connect us with 40+ vegetarian women and two married
men. Don’t get me wrong; the Facebook group has grown and is a great local
resource. It just didn’t help expand our pool of eligible, veggie eating bachelors,
like we thought it would. (<i>It was a good try though Steph!</i>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Add to the list a family who can't wait for you to have a baby, and well... Family opinions do not
always help. Last week on vacation my brother and sister in-law told me I
needed to lower my standards. Wanting to find a match who is stable mentally,
physically, and financially, is apparently too much to ask. My sister in-law
told me I needed to find a MUCH older guy, and maybe someone who fit 2 out of
the 3 categories. I rolled my eyes and bit my tongue. Okay, how about someone
who is not morbidly obese, has a job, and isn’t crazy. I’m really not that
picky, am I? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Maybe I am a little picky. After all, this is the man I am looking to spend my life with - Someone to create joyful moments with while exploring the world - Someone to start
a family with me and we will live happily ever after. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">So of course I am going to look for certain things in Mr. Wonderful. In
fact, I admit to taking a lot of time looking at other people’s profiles and
wanting to help them re-write their descriptions. I am just a really nice person, or maybe this comes from the HR
part of my old job. I had to sort through tons of resumes, and didn't call the
candidates who couldn’t spell or write complete sentences. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Some of the men with
horrible dating profiles are probably great guys. They just don’t know how to write in
English. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Seriously! There are people
claiming to have college degrees and their dating profile is written out like a
text message. I HAVE to be going on more dates than the guy who can’t write a
real sentence. Not that I have perfect grammar. In fact, I hate grammar. Comma
splices are my downfall. It was the hardest class I took in college and I
squeezed by with a C. However, it is important, and you should at least try to
pretend you know how to form a sentence. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">My friends and family have
had a few laughs with me at some of the dating profiles we have found online. The pictures are what really
get me. Guys pose with their shirt off, flexing their biceps, holding their
phone up to the mirror for a picture with their dirty shower showing and
raggedy towels hanging in the background. It makes for a good giggle
session. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">So here are my online dating
profile tips for the guys, and hey ladies maybe some of these will help you
too. I made the original list a while ago, but have included a few updates.</span></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Yes, this means you
need a good picture of yourself. </span></b></i></div>
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is a must. If you do not have a good headshot ask a friend or co-worker to
take a picture of you.</span></li>
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wearing clothes and are not standing in front of a mirror when said
picture is taken.</span></li>
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taking a profile shot of your body – make sure you have a body people
would like to see. Otherwise, you are simply grossing people out.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">If you have no friends
or co-workers to take a picture of you, then PLEASE use Photoshop or some
other form of photo editing software to thoroughly erase the image of your
ex-girlfriend/wife/one nightstand from your profile picture.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Smile.</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"> If you are trying to be serious in your picture it may
come across as looking, sad, angry, pathetic, or many other expressions
that may not be intended. Just smile.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Shave, comb your hair
and put a dab of cover up on your zits.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Do not use a group
shot as your main photo. Which person are you??</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">A secondary photo of
you in a group or showing you doing something you love is great. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">If you are athletic
then show this, but PLEASE keep your clothes on.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Try to find a picture
where you are not holding a beer, or two beers. Also avoid shots of you
sitting at a table full of empty beer cans. This is not attractive,
although you may have had a lot of fun the night the picture was taken.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">That picture of the
gigantic fish you caught may be cool to you and they guys, but I don’t
know any woman who has ever been attracted to a gigantic fish. Leave that
picture for later.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">It is fine to put
pictures of yourself with your nieces and nephews, etc. Just state in the
picture that it is your adorable spoiled nephew so the viewer knows you are good with kids.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>DO NOT</b> include
pictures of your own kids in your profile. Yes, there is a difference between nieces and nephews and your own kids, and this matters. My friend who is a single mom
particularly hated this while she was dating online. She thought it was disgusting and at times creepy that guys were putting
pictures of their kids in their dating profile. And if a single mom is turned off by guys
including pictures of their own kids, then yes men, most ladies who don’t
have kids are also likely turned off. </span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">One
guy had a picture of his ex-wife after delivery with him posed next to her holding his
newborn baby. I cannot fathom what made him think this was a good dating
profile picture. And in the back of my mind would almost like to see the
reaction of his ex when she found out he posted that picture of her in
the delivery room online in his dating profile.</span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Write your
description in English…PLEASE!</span></h3>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Unless you are
Spanish, in that case, please message me in English with your description
interpreted for me to understand.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Going back to Rule #1
– Make a good first impression.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">R u sure u want 2
impress me w/ur stupidity or lack of education? Or the fact youdontknow
howtousethespacebar?</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Read a
profile thoroughly before messaging someone</span></h3>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">If a person mentions
they are vegan in their description and your profile picture shows you
hunting or eating ribs do you really think you are compatible?</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">If a person says they
do not drink or only drink occasionally and your profile picture shows you
with a beer in each hand – you may not be the best match.</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Only message
someone whose profile matches what you are looking for...</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">A spin off from Rule
#3, but serious advice. If you are looking for a one-night stand and the person
you message has written down they are looking for a relationship - don’t
expect a response to your message AND don’t message a second time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Be truthful about
your body type</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I won’t expand very
far on this one – only that your picture usually ends up telling the truth so –
go back to rule number one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">You need a Car</span></h3>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Unless of course you
are super eco-conscious, in this case, talk about your eco-friendly life
style in your profile. This way potential mates understand why you don’t
have a car and that you love biking and obviously are in shape and healthy
(see picture tips).</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Otherwise, the
question naturally arises, how can you afford to take someone out on a
date if you don’t own a car?</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-top: .1pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Yes, one of the
primary questions Plenty of Fish asks is if you own a car. </span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Be realistic –
life happens</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It is understandable
to wish for a life without drama. However, I don’t know anyone who actually has
a drama-free life. So writing in your profile that you do not want drama,
simply tells a person that you don’t know how to handle stressful situations,
or that you do not know how to avoid the people who drag you down. No one
openly admits to being a drama queen – so seriously, be realistic. If by drama,
you mean you do not want someone who has 10 brothers and sisters and 50 nieces
and nephews because that is stressful; then write that you are looking for
someone from a small family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Be honest and open
– but not too honest</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">You don’t need to
share all of the lessons you learned in past relationships in your allotted
2,000 word profile description. Please do share some of your hobbies and things
you enjoy doing in your spare time. Are you a musician or artist? Do you like
going to concerts, or are you a symphony person? These are great descriptive
things to share. <b> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>BUT</b> if you have not dated in a while or are just testing the
waters…this is not exactly attractive language. No one wants to be someone’s
rebound person, and since this is a first impression – remember rule #1: Do you
really want to tell someone you are rebounding before you even have a
conversation with them?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Just remember to come up for air, and try to be a little more patient than I am.</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194519648598298488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-8268105309702578612012-05-24T14:59:00.003-07:002013-03-01T16:46:06.002-08:00I Was a White Knight...Once<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><style>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitXO9p0lyMhgSgzGpNXHoLTNgbygGP_zj3NLxbSrlSNfEX5tW9S8n0FLM_M95lPtCoW6gca-kGA5B4gbPLSsZqKu5q4U-W36kIYuRCQaSnAZe7dwmo4ey3BxeSziw4rcan3JMDvRoJgK0/s1600/Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitXO9p0lyMhgSgzGpNXHoLTNgbygGP_zj3NLxbSrlSNfEX5tW9S8n0FLM_M95lPtCoW6gca-kGA5B4gbPLSsZqKu5q4U-W36kIYuRCQaSnAZe7dwmo4ey3BxeSziw4rcan3JMDvRoJgK0/s320/Cover.jpg" width="207" /></a>So, when a friend asks you to write a review of their book,
you should read it right away. Don't delay! Don’t procrastinate and let those
little things like…life, moving homes, losing your job, or getting lost in
a steamy romance novel, distract you from what is really important; reading a
friends creative work. That is my lesson learned! This is a long overdue review
of, <u><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">I Was a White Knight…Once: An
Uncommon Memoir</i></u> by Nathan Timmel. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Timmel is a good friend, professional comedian, and an
excellent writer. Having followed his blog for quite some time, I knew this
would be a great book. However, I was surprised at the candor and openness he
displayed in writing his memoir. If you have ever sat and wondered, “Am I the only one who has held
onto a crazy doomed relationship like this?” Or, if you have ever sat and
listened to a comedian and wondered, “Where the hell does he get this stuff?”
Then, you are the perfect person to pick up this book and settle in for a great
read. Nothing is held back as he bares his soul in
reflection. Somehow he manages to make you laugh in one sentence then he draws you into
the frustration and anxiety experienced in the next part of his story. Timmel takes you through his growing
up, his parents divorce, crazy stalkers, horrible relationships; this book has it all!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Intermingled in the tale of his upbringing, you will hear stories
from a different side of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Timmel has traveled
numerous times overseas to entertain our troops to help lighten their heart
and mind, if only for those moments; doing his part to support the troops. It
is different reading the perspective of the war from someone who steps into the
active war zone for brief periods of time in a totally different role. He ends
up being witness to active attacks, dizzying helicopter rides and real moments
of emotion with those he encounters. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I’m not one who regularly reads memoirs and this would not
be my normal choice in reading material. In fact, I admit to reading this
purely because it was Nathan. I’ve seen him perform numerous times, and love
how his routine has changed and grown over the years. He is one of the best
comedians I have ever seen and so I wanted to read his book out of curiosity.
As a reader, you get sucked into the emotion and realness of his story. Sitting
in my reading chair, I was giggling to myself through parts, rolling my eyes at
his crass nature and shaking my head in wonderment. I challenge you to pick up
this book and promise you will enjoy it whole-heartedly, just as I did.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Purchase your copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Was-White-Knight-Once-Uncommon/dp/0615539890/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top" target="_blank">I Was a White Knight…. Once: An Uncommon Memoir</a> on Amazon.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">And check out Nathans blog and upcoming performances at:
<a href="http://www.nathantimmel.com/">www.nathantimmel.com</a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">PS~ In case you were wondering, Nathan is a vegetarian so he earned his spot on this blog.</div>
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Okay, so I love buying lots of fresh
fruit because it looks delicious and is tasty this time of year. However, I am not always great at eating it before it becomes overly ripe. I end up
with browning bananas, bruised apples, and berries that do not look
quite as appetizing as the perfect shiny new ones. Faced with the high price of
organic fruit and loathing letting it go to waste, I have found a few ways to
save that fruit! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are some
time and money saving tips to take care of your fruit.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkWLSlFZbb-4h2wQfeMCBnPxC3G_5ASopgqXm7mNhRA4PCbVnCQR2FkuO4dj_LsuNcmKe2JZELpE6IoyMNVM1XWpWJ9tXvjdow9zPTWcvQVR-YLZ6rscc0fvRa74rvrVx5C89oKLPrB4/s1600/IMG_5915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkWLSlFZbb-4h2wQfeMCBnPxC3G_5ASopgqXm7mNhRA4PCbVnCQR2FkuO4dj_LsuNcmKe2JZELpE6IoyMNVM1XWpWJ9tXvjdow9zPTWcvQVR-YLZ6rscc0fvRa74rvrVx5C89oKLPrB4/s320/IMG_5915.jpg" width="213" /></a>Freezing is a great solution for bananas, strawberries,
blueberries, etc. Make sure you wash your berries and trim any spots that may
be worrisome. Peel the browning bananas and put the fruit into a zip lock
freezer bag or other freezer container. Frozen fruit is perfect for morning smoothies.
If you have lots of fruit you can portion it out into a few days worth of
smoothies with a mixture of bananas and berries in each Ziploc. </div>
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Eating a healthy vegan diet means making sure you get enough
fruit and vegetables in your day. When the season is right and your organic
favorites go on sale buy them in bulk! Why pay $6 for a pound of organic
strawberries* when you can get them fresh on sale during the summer, and freeze
in all of those delicious nutrients for later. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve had some fun bagging up an entire case of fresh
delicious peaches for freezing. They make for great winter cobblers and crisps.
If you do this, make sure you put a date on your frozen goods. </div>
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Ripe berries also make for fabulous sauces ~ <a href="http://www.veganiowa.com/2011/06/time-for-strawberry-shortcake.html" target="_blank">Strawberry Shortcake</a> is one of my favorite summer time treats. Preparing the sauce is really simple. Clean fruit, slice it up, sprinkle some sugar, let it sit, and wha-la you have berry goodness. </div>
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Apples and pears are delicious when baked. If your fruit is
a little bruised, go ahead and cut out the brown spots and make dessert! Here
is my quick and easy apple or pear dessert solution:</div>
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1-3 Pieces of fruit halved</div>
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½ cup water or apple juice</div>
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1 tsp of cinnamon</div>
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1 tsp sugar</div>
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</span></span></span>Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.</div>
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</span></span></span>Wash and prepare fruit, slice off any bruised
areas. Cut in half and core center.</div>
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</span></span></span>Place fruit along with ½ cup of water or apple
juice in a shallow pie pan.</div>
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</span></span></span>Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar over fruit. You can
leave out the sugar but I find it helps create a “syrup” that is great over the
baked fruit.</div>
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</span></span></span>Bake for 40 minutes until fruit is soft</div>
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</span></span></span>Serve hot over soy ice cream or alone with the
juice drizzled over the top</div>
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Do you have a favorite way of putting your fruit to good use? Please post other ideas and recipes in the comments section!</div>
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<i>*Always buy organic strawberries, this is one of the top fruits you want to spend the extra money on for the organic label. </i></div>
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<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/032173_strawberries_pesticides.html">http://www.naturalnews.com/032173_strawberries_pesticides.html</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194519648598298488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-30625179658745782752012-04-29T17:54:00.004-07:002012-04-29T18:22:51.048-07:00Zuppa Tuscana – Veganized<style>
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My favorite lunchtime treat was always soup, salad and bread sticks at Olive Garden. I could eat endless bowls of Zuppa and basket upon basket full of bread sticks. So after reading through tons of recipes online, I have figured out how to make my favorite soup VEGAN! I promise this dish delivers flavor and will satisfy any hungry soul! Enjoy!!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Zuppa Tuscana!</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">5-6 potatoes – cut into small squares</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">4-6 cups vegetable broth (I use 3 cubes of vegetarian broth
and water)</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">1 cup chopped onions</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">2-3 cloves of garlic chopped</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">2-3 Cups of chopped greens – Kale or spinach</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">1 package Italian tempeh (Upton’s Naturals or season your
own sausage style tempeh)</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">1 can coconut milk</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">1 tsp salt</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">1 TBSP Italian Seasoning</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">1 tsp red pepper flakes</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Boil potatoes, onions, garlic and spices in vegetable broth
until potato is soft. Add tempeh and coconut milk and let simmer ten minutes.
Add chopped greens and simmer another ten minutes and wha-la! Delicious and
wholesome tasting Italian soup!</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194519648598298488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-55493481984975922882012-04-10T18:37:00.004-07:002012-04-11T05:03:17.302-07:00Quinoa Fruit Salad<style>
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few friends over for dinner. One of
my friends enjoyed the dish below so much she had seconds and thirds and took
home a container of leftovers! I love rocking a vegan dish that satisfies a room
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<br />Are you as angry as I am about the new "Ag Gag" bill passed by both the house and the senate here in Iowa yesterday?! I cannot believe in a state that has one of the worst reputations for puppy mills and huge factory farming of animals that we would silence and punish people trying to help bring animal abuse to light. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Take Action: Silent Protest organized by Mercy for Animals</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Des Moines Capital, Thursday, March 1</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">10:30 am - W. Mall of the Capital Building, corner of E. Grand and E. 9th st.</span></div>
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<b><u>Details from Mercy for Animals:</u></b></div>
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A Silent Protest will be held outside of the Capitol building in Des
Moines, against this dangerous and secretive "ag-gag" law. We are
looking for <b>as many people as possible</b> to attend our protest tomorrow, <b>Thursday March 1st</b>. We will be meeting at <b>10:30 a.m</b>. on the <b>West Mall of the Capitol building</b>, at the corner of <b>E. Grand and E. 9th</b>. </div>
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<b>We ask everyone to please wear all black. </b>We
will provide signs and be wearing tape over our mouths and blindfolds
over our eyes to symbolize what these bills do - they prevent people
from speaking out and exposing factory farms, and they prevent society
from seeing what goes on behind the closed doors. </div>
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This ag-gag law will make it a felony to take a
video or photograph of a factory farm, or do any kind of undercover
investigative work like MFA does - which often result
in criminal convictions, corporate animal welfare policy changes, the
advancement of animal welfare laws, and heightened public awareness
about cruelty to farmed animals.</div>
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<b>This is the first ag-gag bill to pass in the
U.S., and would set a dangerous precedent for other states to pass them
as well. Currently, nine other states have ag-gag bills pending. </b>Doing
a demo would likely garner national media coverage as this would be the
first passage of such a controversial, precedent-setting bill.</div>
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If you or any friends and family you may have
interested in attending the protest, please call or email Kenny
Torrella, Chicago Campaign Coordinator at <b><a href="tel:773-971-3895" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+17739713895">773-971-3895</a></b>, <b><a href="mailto:kennyt@mercyforanimals.org" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">kennyt@<wbr></wbr>mercyforanimals.org</a></b></div>
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<b>Feel free to post about this on Facebook to get the word out. <a href="http://mercyforanimals.org/events.aspx?state=other" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://mercyforanimals.org/<wbr></wbr>events.aspx?state=other</a> </b></div>
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We appreciate your time and support!</div>
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Sincerely,</div>
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I LOVE potatoes. Cook them any way you want and I will eat
them. When I was a kid my mom made scalloped potatoes as a side dish, or added
vegetables and meat and made it a meal. It is one of those comfort foods from childhood that I have missed since going vegan. Up until last night, I had not been able to master a tasty vegan recreation. I searched through different recipes for inspiration and then looked
at my fridge to see what I had. The result: a creamy, perfectly seasoned,
“cheesy” potato heaven. Coconut milk for baking is my favorite thing in the
world and it is perfect in this recipe.</div>
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Also, add in a protein of your choice, it should bake really well. We added
some of Upton’s Italian Sausage Seitan and it was really delicious. If you add
anything else, share to let everyone know how it works!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194519648598298488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-57595060496178561082012-02-19T05:56:00.001-08:002012-02-19T05:56:53.399-08:00Vegan Iowa Restaurant Guide!I get to travel all over the state for work and this can make eating out a bit of an adventure. A project I have been wanting to tackle for a really long time is a
comprehensive list of restaurants that are vegan, vegetarian or veg
friendly here in Iowa.<br />
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I've added pages to this site (located on the top right hand side) directing readers to restaurants near you that are great vegan options. However, one diner cannot make the list alone and I need your help! (I really do not eat THAT much) Share your favorite vegan places to eat in Iowa City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Mason City and across the state! Your hot spots will be added so we can share the vegan love with everyone.<br />
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Thanks so much!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194519648598298488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244472178161402496.post-40162320704616089462012-02-12T06:05:00.000-08:002012-02-12T06:05:26.136-08:00Red Avocado for Valentines Day!!!The best gourmet vegan restaurant in the world closed last month. Developers gave the Red Avocado 30 days to vacate and shut down the business which has thrived for the past 12 years. Petitions circled and voices raised, but the development won. The restaurant has not announced plans for reopening or relocating. However, special meals are being planned for the faithful vegan followers of this cherished Iowa City restaurant.The first, is a Valentines Day meal!<br />
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Chef Dave is planning A Valentines Day 4-5 course meal to be served at the Hillel House. Reservations can be made by emailing dave@theredavocado.com. There are more details on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/notes/red-avocado/valentines-2012/10150545908665353" target="_blank">Red Avocado Facebook page. </a><br />
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Also, if you are a busy person on the go and are interested in the Red Avocado meal plans they are also still available.<br />
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Red Avocado has always been that special place for me where I shared birthdays, New Years, Valentines, Solstice, and many other special memories with friends and loved ones. It will always hold a special place in my heart. My favorite dish was the College Green Sunset with cup of steamy spiced hot chocolate. <br />
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A toast to the Red Avocado, Dave and the staff who made it a vegan icon in Iowa City. Thank you to the Red Avocado staff and chefs who served up wholesome, organic, vegan goodness for the community to enjoy. Thank you for supporting the community month after month and year after year with your goodwill and donations. The award winning restaurant deserves to be remembered. Many blessings to the staff and their families as life moves forward with new endeavors.<br />
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If there are any other special community meals or holiday feasts, I will be sure to share them here!!<br />
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