Halloween is over, which means it’s time to start decorating for Christmas. I’m just kidding; please keep the tinsel in that box for a little while longer. It is time, though, to start thinking about your plans for Thanksgiving. Since each year more people are eating less meat, traditions are changing in some families. More meatless dishes are being incorporated, which is great … [Read more...]
3 Easy No-Cook Recipes for the Lazy Vegetarian
I've been a vegetarian for just under two months and I'm loving it - my skin is clearer, I'm drinking more water, and I sleep better. But as someone who already didn't enjoy cooking, switching to a diet that more or less precludes microwavable meals means that I have to step up my game in the kitchen. Luckily, being a vegetarian actually lends itself to being a lazy cook … [Read more...]
Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer (Book Review)
I've been reading a fair amount of food books lately now that I'm doing the vegetarian thing, but Eating Animals is at the top of almost every "Top Books for Vegetarians" list. Now that I've finished it, I can understand why. The book is a poignant memoir by a man who faced the reality of where his food comes from upon learning that he is going to be a father. This was my first … [Read more...]
Revolutionize How You Think About Food (Book Review)
Last week I talked about my new identity as a vegetarian. It started out as a month-long challenge but after reading THIS book, I've decided to do it for life. The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World, which was written by the heir to the Baskin Robbins throne who threw it all away for a healthier life, covers a lot of topics: food, health, … [Read more...]
21 Days to Make A Habit: I’m a Vegetarian
There's a saying that it takes 21 days to make a habit and I'm inclined to agree. Exactly 21 days ago I became a vegetarian. The fact that today is also Earth Day is cool but completely unintentional. So why did I give up meat? Well, I did it for a lot of reasons, but it started out as a month-long challenge simply to see if I had the willpower to try it out and stick with it. … [Read more...]