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Replacement plate

Have you seen the new nutritional tool for Americans?  The pyramid has been replaced!  [source] I’m a big fan of Michelle Obama’s campaign against obesity…when she added a garden to the White House so soon after moving in, I knew she meant business.  It seems she’s been working overtime to make changes to the old model.  I have to say, this tool has seemed outdated for quite some time, so I’m glad that a new image will take over.  As you can see, it is now a plate, divided into the sections: vegetables, fruit, grains,… Read more >

June 2, 2011 Uncategorized Read more >

Adios and bonjour

As promised, here comes the Euro flashback series…out of order, mind you, but better late now than never. Paris day 1: May 20th Once upon a time, two girls left Madrid to play in Paris.  Ok, I’ll cut the sh!t.  Laura and I said adios to Spain and the rest of our fam and headed off to enjoy some fun in France.  We woke up crazy early, long before the sun was even aware of it’s being a new day.  In the chaos of packing and stressing about what I was forgetting, I only managed… Read more >

May 30, 2011 hummus Read more >

Feliz apple pie oats

There are one million reasons my mom deserves a party.  The most obvious one is that today is her birthday, but the most important one is that she deserves it.  She had the grueling task of raising three kids who didn’t say no to a single activity.  I love you mom.  I will never be able to thank you enough for the years that you devoted to raising us.  Beyond being my girl scout leader, class volunteer, and team mom; the hours you clocked as my personal chauffer, paper editor, lunch packer, and cheerleader are… Read more >

May 28, 2011 oatmeal, peanut flour, trader joe's Read more >

Back in the states

My flight(s) home were a disaster, but I’m here now! 🙂  I’ve actually been back for a couple of days, but I’m still trying to readjust to the time change. I was sad to leave vacation mode, but if I’m being perfectly honest, I was very ready to return home. I plan on doing more detailed posts (most likely in flashback fashion) about my trip and being vegan while traveling through Spain and France, but for now, I’m going to soak up everything I missed while I was away. Shockingly (or not shockingly, depending on… Read more >

May 27, 2011 bragg's, Kombucha, oatmeal, stir fry, tofu, tropical traditions Read more >

“not very good”

I gave France multiple chances.  One, two, three seven strikes you’re out… I wanted very much to prove that you can in fact be a vegan in a country that celebrates meat and cheese.  And maybe it’s easier if you speak the language, or aren’t in touristy places, but knowing how to say "sans fromage" and "je suis vegetarienne" didn’t seem to help much.  Even smiling and saying in my sweetest, non-American accent "je voudrais une salade" wasn’t working out that well for me (how many boring salads can a girl eat!*).  But trying to… Read more >

May 25, 2011 seaweed, sushi Read more >