Happy belated Meat-Free Monday!! The Opinioness has been swamped with work and socializing (which of course involves drinking wine!) so I’m a tad late in my recipe post. To make up for it, I have three recipes…huzzah! As I’ve been mingling lately, I thought it would be fab to include a menu fit for a … Continue reading »
Monthly Archives: August 2010
What’s Cooking? Review of Boston-area Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant Red Lentil
You all know my obsession with food. I mean, I write and cook recipes, incessantly watch cooking shows like Top Chef and Cupcake Wars and I love to eat. As two of my 15 fave vegan restaurants in Boston closed earlier this year (Grezzo and Wheeler’s…sniff), I’ve made it my mission to go out and … Continue reading »
Iron Jawed Angels: Women’s Equality Day Celebrates Battle for Women’s Suffrage
Happy Women’s Equality Day, Everyone! Designated by Congress in 1971 and initiated by Congresswoman Bella Abzug (D-NY), Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th amendment, women’s suffrage, which the U.S. government ratified on August 18, 1920. Last week marked the 90th anniversary of women earning the right to vote. The National History Women’s … Continue reading »
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Jamaican Pepper Pot Soup
Happy Meat-Free Monday, Everyone! I’m back in the U.S. after a week-long vacation in balmy Montego Bay, Jamaica. As I perused a gift shop searching for trinkets and souvenirs, I discovered the book Vegetarian Cooking Jamaican Style by chef Ayesha Williams. Always excited to add to my burgeoning cookbook collection, I bought it. Inspired by … Continue reading »
Vacation, All I Ever Wanted: Film ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ Shows One Woman’s Journey Around the World To Find Happiness
I’ve been looking forward to watching Eat, Pray, Love ever since I saw the trailer. I read the book a couple years ago as its popularity piqued my curiosity. The prospect of leaving life behind to travel for a year intrigued the armchair traveler in me. I picked the book up…and couldn’t put it down. … Continue reading »
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Upscale Warm Potato Salad with Mashed Avocados & Sauteed Veggies
Last week, I went to one of my fave restaurants in the Boston area, Upstairs on the Square. While not a vegan or even vegetarian restaurant, Upstairs on the Square in Harvard Square always custom makes me a vegan dish upon request (just be sure to call or email a couple of days in advance). … Continue reading »
Lost in Translation: Texas School Board’s Sexist & Conservative Rewriting of History Affect Entire U.S.
My fab friend Sarah H. recently posted an eye-opening article on Facebook: “Is the Texas School Board Rewriting History?” The piece, including a video clip, aired in March on PBS’ series Need to Know. It outlines the Texas School Board’s vote to eliminate and rewrite information in textbooks. Every 10 years, the school board reviews … Continue reading »
The Devil Wears Fur (and Prada): Documentary ‘Skin Trade’ Exposes the Truth about Fur in the Fashion Industry
The exquisite Chanel jackets…the lush Prada bags…the sexy Jimmy Choo shoes…I love watching the movie The Devil Wears Prada; getting lost in the eye candy whirlwind of NYC and high fashion. Like many people, flipping through the glossy pages of fashion magazines excites yet soothes me; it’s escapist fun. But I also know that there’s … Continue reading »
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Baingan Bharta (Mashed Eggplant)
Happy Meat-Free Monday! I love being an epicurean adventurer and trying different delicacies. One of my favorite ethnic cuisines is Indian food. I adore the rich textures and seductive spices. I’ve been watching and rooting for the adorable Aarti, a competitor who whips up mouth-watering Indian food on The Next Food Network Star. As a … Continue reading »
8 is Enough: As Prop 8 Gay Marriage Ban is Overturned, It’s Time to Recognize LGBTQ Couples’ Equality
In a landmark decision yesterday, Proposition 8, the ruling in California that deemed gay marriage illegal, was deemed unconstitutional. In Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker’s historic ruling he wrote, “Proposition 8 singles out gays and lesbians and legitimates their unequal treatment. Proposition 8 perpetuates the stereotype that gays and lesbians are incapable of forming … Continue reading »
