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
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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
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Zucchini & Mushroom Panini with Romesco Sauce
I generally don’t eat too many sandwiches. Not that there’s any particular reason as I do happen to love my carbs. But lately I’ve had a hankering for a good tasty sandwich. So I came up with this panini with romesco sauce. As zucchini is in season now until the end of August, this is … Continue reading
Papa Don’t Preach: Is Forever 21’s New Maternity Line Glorifying Teen Motherhood?
At work the other day, my pregnant co-worker looked up from her computer aghast and cried, “Did you know that Forever 21 has a maternity line?!” Although women far older than 21 (ahem…me!) certainly shop at the trendy clothing store, women aged 21 and younger comprise the store’s demographic. While my coworker was bothered by … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Artichoke & Olive Pasta
Happy Belated Meat-Free Monday, Everyone! I apologize for my ridiculously tardy recipe post…I had a culinary catastrophe. The recipe I had intended to post was a train wreck, ending up looking like mushy dog food. (Yikes!) See this is why I always test out recipes for you all first…so you don’t have to go through … Continue reading
Man, I Feel Like a Woman: Angelina Jolie Goes on the Run in Her Gender-Bending Role in ‘Salt’
Never one to pass up a film where a woman kicks ass, my bestie John (blogger at Latest Issue) and I headed out to the midnight showing of Salt on Thursday night. I’ve been writing a lot about tough women in films lately. After reading, watching and adoring hardened heroine Lisbeth Salander, Salt had a … Continue reading
Black Eyes, Blue Tears: How I Survived Domestic Violence
Domestic violence has dominated the headlines lately. Mel Gibson spewed a sexist and racist violent verbal tirade on ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, telling her she deserved to be hit. Last month, Feministing posted an article on how texting contributes to dating violence and Gender Across Borders (GAB) posted an article on the link between domestic abuse … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Vegan Blueberry Pancakes
Breakfast food tastes so good. But it’s tricky for me as a vegan since so many dishes are laden with meat and/or dairy. So these pancakes are my culinary salvation! The recipe comes from vegan goddess Colleen Patrick-Goudreau’s cookbook The Joy of Vegan Baking. They’re light and crispy on the outside, with a slight hint … Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Me! My 3-Month Anniversary
Today marks my three-month anniversary blogging! I posted my very first blog entry three months ago. It’s crazy how time flies. I want to take this opportunity to thank you all from the bottom of my heart (and wine glass!) for taking time out of your hectic schedules to read what I write and interact … Continue reading
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