spork-fed

Get Spork-Fed!

Saturday, December 24, 2011

I recently caught up with the sisters of Spork Foods, Jenny Engel and Heather Goldberg, to discuss their first cookbook, Spork-Fed (out now!).  I’ve known Jenny and Heather for years and have always been a fan of their super fun cooking classes (now... 

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Prem Soaps: With Love from Brooklyn

Saturday, December 24, 2011

I got a great box of soaps and candles last week from Prem Soaps, a new Brooklyn-based company started by a vegetarian and two vegans.  They make all the products in their kitchen using only raw, organic, and 100% vegan, cruelty-free ingredients.... 

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Vegan StrEAT Menu at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills

Sunday, November 13, 2011

  I was quite surprised a few weeks ago to get an invite to a private tasting at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills for their new vegan menu.  Created by Executive Chef Ashley James (who is not vegan himself), the “street-inspired” vegan... 

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Vegan Tiramisu – Finally!

Monday, July 19, 2010

After a bunch of tests, I finally am pretty sure I have mastered the holy grail of vegan desserts – tiramisu.  The lady finger recipe is in part inspired by the one on Insomniac Chef, along with a combination of “traditional” recipes... 

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Baked Mac n’ Daiya Cheese!

Monday, August 3, 2009

Here is a pretty simple Mac & Cheese recipe that I veganized.  You are warned — it’s easy to eat the whole thing yourself…. Want to try it out? Here you go: Ingredients 1/2 package (about 8 oz) of large elbow macaroni 2 cups coarsley... 

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Adoptable Pet of the Day

Adoptable Pet of the Day: Meet Parker, Mochi & Sydney

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Parker (#12-01400) is a one year old Chihuahua mix. How adorable is this little guy?? In his own words:  Look at me!  I am an energetic little fellow who would love a home to call my own.  My doggie manners are excellent and I walk very nicely on a leash.  Since I enjoy being active, a basic obedience... Read More

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vegan shoe of the day

Vegan Shoe of the Day: Lace It Up

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Mellony Black Lace by Madden Girl, $59.95 at Steve Madden HERE 5 inch heel 1 inch platform Man-made upper Man-made sole Share on Facebook Read More

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vegan cuisine

Dr. McDougall’s Vegan Soups

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       It’s dropping belong 65 in So Cal these days so that must mean…. it’s Winter!  Luckily I have a whole cabinet full of soup thanks to the kind folks at Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods.  All their soups are vegan, and they have a selection of low-sodium,... Read More

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Vegan Sweater Guide ’11

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I’m quite happy to take requests, and one for some vegan sweater suggestions came in from Bethany via the Veggywood Facebook Page.  Here are some cool, cruelty-free sweaters that will keep you warm this winter (or, as we call... Read More

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Vegan 101

Vegan 101: My Favorite Cookbooks

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One of the easiest ways to get into being vegan is to treat yourself to a few good cookbooks.  The market for vegan cooking guides has exploded over the last few years, and without some direction, typing in “vegan cookbook” into Amazon will yield a laundry list of authors that is overwhelming... Read More

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life in veggywood

I Know It’s Over: RIP QuarryGirl.com

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Is it really so strange that last week my friend and fellow vegan blogger Quarry Girl decided it was time to stop updating the wildly popular QuarryGirl.com – and announced it with little fanfare or self-congratulations?  To some the site may have appeared inflammatory, even arrogant, in its... Read More