In the Boston-area and looking for something fun, delicious and free to do? (Yes, I said free!) Then head on over to the Boston Vegetarian Food Festival! You all know I’m kind of obsessed with food. That’s why I love attending and checking out new food, restaurants, and products. This tasty yet informative event features … Continue reading
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Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Hearty Mushroom Tomato Sauce w/ Capellini
When I travel, I often base my itinerary on places I want to dine. As I visited NYC this past weekend, I made sure to eat at TeaNY, Moby’s vegetarian and vegan restaurant. Much to my chagrin, they no longer serve brunch (WTF say it ain’t so!). Instead of my usual order of tofu scramble … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Grown-Up Tomato Sandwiches with Balsamic Dijon Lemon Dressing
Ever since I was a young girl, I loved tomatoes. Actually, that’s an understatement. In fact, I went an entire year eating only tomato soup, green beans and Cheerios. Not kidding. So you might think I’d be sick of them. Nope, I still savor sweet, juicy tomatoes. Biting into those succulent little orbs tastes like … Continue reading
No Such Thing As Bad Publicity? A Feminist Vegan’s Opinions on PETA’s Latest Porn Stunt
Earlier this week, I found out from Feministe that PETA will launch a porn site. Wait, don’t they do that already what with their marketing campaigns chock full of nude women and scantily clad celebs?? Nope, folks…this time they’re pushing past titillation and doing it for reals. The controversial animal rights group’s XXX site will … Continue reading
What’s Cooking: Veggie Galaxy, a New Boston-Area Veg Diner & Vegan Bakery, Whips Up Delicious Comfort Food
One of the perks of being a blogger is that you often have your finger on the pulse of what’s new…thanks to being consumed with your blog and constantly on social media. Because of my obsession, I discovered that there’ll be a new restaurant in town. A sister restaurant to Veggie Planet, Veggie Galaxy will … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: White Gazpacho
When it’s the middle of hot, hazy summer, sometimes the last thing I want to do is be chained to a sweltering stove. That’s what makes gazpacho, a chilled raw vegetable soup, so refreshing. This recipe for White Gazpacho, comes from Vegetarian Times‘ Farmers Market Cookbook 2011, a special edition of the magazine. To me, … Continue reading
What’s Cooking: Review of Vegan Dishes at Boston Restaurant Teranga
As you all probably know by now, I’m a huge food nerd. I watch way too many cooking shows. I love planning excursions to new restaurants. When I go on vacation, I plot my itinerary based on where I want to dine. As the BF flipped through the channels a couple of weeks ago, he … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Strawberry & Spinach Salad with a Basil Vinaigrette
I’m not much of a salad person. There I said it. Probably a strange sentiment uttered from a vegan. While I love fresh veggies and everything from creamy dressings to light vinaigrettes, I usually find salads underwhelming. But with the days warming up, the hint of summer right around the corner, I’m in the mood … Continue reading
10 Tips for Going Vegetarian or Vegan
With the New Year, you might be thinking now’s the time to give vegetarianism a try! Or if you’re a vegetarian, you might want to cut the animal products and go vegan. So here are 10 tips to help you get started in going vegan or vegetarian. Continue reading
World Vegetarian Day Recipe: Quick & Easy Tomato Veggie Soup
I know, I know…you’re all thinking, “What’s The Opinioness doing posting a recipe on a Friday??” But I wanted to share a recipe with all of you in honor of World Vegetarian Day! October 1st isn’t only World Vegetarian Day, it also kicks off Vegetarian Awareness Month. Cutting out meat just one day a week, … Continue reading