My friend Deb asked me to provide a vegan mac and cheese recipe…my first request!! Of course I was happy to oblige. Most people are skeptical about vegan mac and cheese. And I can’t blame them…a lot of it sucks. There are loads of recipes out there…many using cashews or vegetables for the sauce. I’ve … Continue reading »
Monthly Archives: June 2010
Films / TV / Women and Gender
Mean Girls: Cattiness in Media Pits Women Against Each Other
Catfights have always garnered TV ratings and box office dollars. Last week, Bravo aired the Real Housewives of New York City reunion in 3 parts (I mean seriously, did they really need 3 episodes?!) dishing and rehashing their verbal catfights from the past season. On Hell’s Kitchen with Gordon Ramsey, chef Autumn continually told the … Continue reading »
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Tomato & Black Bean Empanadas with Chimichurri Sauce
Happy Meat-Free Monday…and Happy Summer Solstice, aka the first day of summer! For some reason, Latin cuisine always reminds me of summer. This dish is more like a “lazy” empanada as I don’t make the dough from scratch. For this recipe, I prefer to use store-bought tortillas. Instead of the half-moon/semi-circular look of most empanadas, … Continue reading »
Talkin’ Bout a Revolution: New Documentary ‘FRESH’ Provides Hope on Sustainable Food Movement
As you all know, I love movies and I love food. This past Friday night, I fused those two passions as I saw the new documentary FRESH playing at the Brattle Theatre in Harvard Square. Directed and produced by Ana Sofia Joanes, it focuses on the shift away from industrialized factory farming and the farmers … Continue reading »
Kiss Me Kate: Singer Kate Nash’s New Album “My Best Friend is You” is a Feminist Anthem
I am a huge fan of Kate Nash. I loved the first album from this spunky, outspoken Brit. She’s the kind of woman you want to grab a beer with and whose closet you want to raid. Starting out by garnering a devoted following on MySpace, the singer/songwriter’s first album was a unique blend of … Continue reading »
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Broccoli, Mushroom & Tomato Tofu Quiche
Happy Meat-Free Monday, Everyone!! This is a lovely dish for brunch, holidays…or anytime!! With the filling, you’ll get a nice array of colors with the green broccoli, red tomatoes and a yellow “egg” color from the turmeric. And while it’s all about the taste, a nice presentation never hurts. Most people are intimidated by … Continue reading »
10 Myths About Vegans
As I’ve been living veg for 15 years now, I’ve encountered many assumptions about veganism. So I’ll be your vegan ambassador and dispel some pervasive myths out there. Continue reading »
Gone with the Rue: A Look Back at Actress & Activist Rue McClanahan & ‘Golden Girls’
A child of the 80s, I grew up watching TV shows like Murder She Wrote and Love Boat. Living with my grandparents for 6 years clearly influenced my viewing pattern! But my favorite show of all was Golden Girls. Humorous and feel-good, I didn’t realize at the time it was such a cutting edge show. … Continue reading »
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Linguine with Broccoli and Peanut Sauce
Happy Meat-Free Monday!! Here is a hearty recipe that is so easy and quick to make. You’ll want to use a thick pasta like linguine to retain its texture against the thick and creamy sauce. Use any vegetables you like but I would recommend sturdy veggies like broccoli and cauliflower. The mixtures of salty, sweet … Continue reading »
Queens of the Desert: ‘Sex and the City 2′ a Fun, Campy Ride
Sex and the City is one of my all-time fave shows. I simply adore it. As a result of watching it over and over, I can and do quote lines from each episode. I’ve even been on the SATC tour in NYC (which I highly recommend!). While I was thrilled to see the first movie … Continue reading »
