Amended Hi guys! Guess what?! We have new muuuuuusic! *cackles* The release of my band, The Antique Toy’s, album “When it Started to Begin” couldn’t come at a more meaningful time — at least for me (and it’s all about me, right? harharhar). As a freshly graduated chick trying to take over the world like [...]

Thoughts on the weekend: My feelings on animal-centered amusement parks are evolving. Went to the Long Beach Aquarium with my mom and niece and couldn’t help but feel – gee – is this aquarium just another example of people’s exploitation of animals? I don’t think anyone could argue that it’s not. I know I sound [...]

Hey guys! The only time I ever mention national food “holidays” is if I feel there really is a food worth celebrating or discovering and today, “National Onion Ring Day,” is one of those times (don’t worry, these aren’t real holidays, they’re just marketing ploys & I think it’s fun to follow suit and start [...]

Hey guys! Happy Monday! I hope you all had enjoyable weekends. I don’t think I really left my house since I spent most of my time curled up with Jack, but I’m feeling set to begin the paper-writing process now that the research phase and pre-writing phase are out of the way (yes, a lot [...]

Hey guys! I got a couple requests for a sample vegan meal plan, so I’ve compiled one, below, and also provided some resources should any of you be interested in creating your own meal plans. First, here’s a picture of the vegan “food pyramid”: [source: Busy Vegan] As with any food pyramid, the approach is [...]

On the left side of the ring you have my boyfriend, studly as usual. On the right side…my mochi. He’s vegan, new and hails from Trader Joe’s. And I love him! Fists fly and pieces of mochi splatter across the floor. A close fight, no doubt! Dairy Free Mochi “Filled with creamy coconut milk in [...]

Mmmm get in my belly! It’s raining and gloomy outside, so do the best thing you can do for your mind and tummy….warm ‘em up with some nutritious soup! I made Post Punk Kitchen’s (PPK) “Chickpea Rice Soup with Cabbage” [recipe here]. I used two 10-oz bags of shredded cabbage from Trader Joe’s, instead of [...]

Hey guys! If you’re looking to try some new foods, may I suggest a few of my new faves? Food For Life/Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain English Muffins I love these English muffins! I toast them very lightly (careful when toasting sprouted grain products, they burn more quickly!) and eat them plain. One muffin: 160 calories, [...]

Hey guys! A few of you expressed lack of interest (and fear ) in trying vegan hot dogs in response to my Veggie Link post yesterday (cough *MsFitMint*): MSFitMint @FeedMeImCranky1 I’ve had a pack of those SmartDogs collecting fridge dust. Haven’t been able to wrap my head around a fat free hot dog lol @MSFitMint [...]

Hey guys! New item at Trader Joe’s: whole-wheat gnocchi! Gnocchi are basically soft, yet dense, pasta dumplings typically made from a potato + flour mixture.  I recently became more aware of the food when it started showing up in my boyfriend’s “frozen foods rotation.” He loves the Trader Joe’s frozen version that already comes with [...]