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
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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
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Portabella Mushroom Burgers
It’s that time again…Happy Meat-Free Monday! As today is Memorial Day, many people have cookouts to celebrate. So I thought it would be a great idea to share this portabella mushroom burger recipe. Portabella mushrooms are the “steaks” of the vegetarian/vegan world. They are so delish! A versatile dish, you can either eat them grilled, … Continue reading
Wonder Women?: The Myth of Action Heroines in Film Shattering Gender Stereotypes
Does watching powerful women fight crime and kick ass on-screen inspire other women? Does it shatter barriers of gender roles? Last month, my fave blogger Melissa Silverstein at Women & Hollywood explored this very question: do women in action films break gender stereotypes? She came across a new study that emphatically said no. Silverstein examined … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Thai Curry & Vegetables with Jasmine Rice
Happy Meat-Free Monday, Everyone! Sorry for the late post…you can blame it on my date with the series finale of LOST…sigh…such a wonderful episode and show, but I digress. Onto the cooking! This is an incredibly easy and tasty dish. It’s not an authentic Thai recipe but it does have the requisite ingredients of coconut … Continue reading
Guest Post: Interview with Author of ‘Bad Mother’
Interview written by Sarah Hudson. Originally published at My Ideas Is Just Better. Reprinted with permission. As my last post discussed the supposed battle between single women and mothers, from my own perspective as a single lady, I thought I would provide the opposite view…that of a mom. My fellow blogger Sarah Hudson (My Ideas … Continue reading
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