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A new way to eat your broccoli!
I adore broccoli. I had to take a week off of broccoli because it turns out a lot of the broccoli we have here in Canada comes from the USA. If you’re not following Canadian news, lots of people are reacting to the trade war and the “51st state” talk by boycotting products made in…
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Reflections on pet abolition
Full disclosure: I have two cats who were rescued from a feral cat colony when they were just days old. The rescue agency spayed their mother and fostered the kittens, then adopting out to me. I love them and think they have deepened my humanity. As far as I can tell they love me right…
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Vegan comfort food: the sweet potato fries edition
I will not presume that you need comfort food as much as I need comfort food this week. But if you do, I’m here to help. I haven’t been feeling especially picky with what I reach for as comfort this week. Anything with carbs will do. So far that has included a fair bit of…
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Discovering grapes as if for the first time
I’m not sure if it’s just me, but lately the grapes seem bigger, firmer (without being hard), and more tasty. Whether red or green, over the past few months I’ve had some absolutely delectable grapes that are the size of small plums. In case there are any people out there who are still “meh” about…
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How compelling are ethical reasons?
As a moral philosopher maybe I live in a bubble where I feel more uncomfortable than other people when my actions depart dramatically from my considered beliefs. I’m not saying moral philosophers are necessarily more ethical than the average person. And I’m not saying other people don’t have strong moral convictions. I’m suggesting that maybe…
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Vegan pizza — yes yes yes
Fridays on the blog are fun days where I talk about food. What better Friday food than pizza? I know people who have pizza every single Friday. Some order it in. Others make it lovingly at home, no longer even needing to consult their favourite dough recipe, each family member selecting toppings of choice. Or…
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For the vegans who miss creamy, this post is for you
Among the more frequent obstacles people cite that get in the way of moving from vegetarian to vegan, missing “creamy” is probably second (missing cheese is the main contender for the blue ribbon). Who doesn’t love a creamy dessert like chocolate mouse or trifle, or a creamy salad dressing like ranch, or a creamy pasta…
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Some ideas to help you plan ahead for Meatless Monday
Sometimes trying something new is daunting until you have a plan. Then it becomes easier. As promised earlier this week, today I’m offering a few ideas for easy Meatless Monday meals and snacks. I’m definitely a three-meals-a-day person, plus snacks, and so today I’ll cover breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Breakfast: A quick and easy…
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“Meatless Monday” is two-thirds there, once a week
You’ve probably heard about Meatless Monday, a campaign or, as the Mondays folks call it, “a global movement,” that encourages people to reduce their meat consumption “for their health and the health of the planet.” It’s a great idea and easy to do. It’s true that a plant-based diet has health benefits. This message has…
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Favourite Vegan Recipe Sites
Last week I blogged about my favourite cookbooks. Having access to the right resources is a hugeThis week I want to give a shout-out to my favourite recipe sites. There are countless sites for good vegan recipes. They don’t replace cookbooks. No long-since hardened batter on that oft-made cookie recipe page. No decades-old annotations about…
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