I know that e-books are the future, but I will continue to wander bookstores until they disappear.  Walking through a bookstore is a sensuous experience.  The sights, smells, and feel of countless books of different shapes and sizes, and different ages, simply cannot be replicated by… Read full post »

Anything you can moo I cashew better, I cashew anything better than moo!

Tiramisu, which means “pick-me-up," is a popular Italian dessert.  The first time I tried it was in an amazing dessert restaurant called “La Dolce Finale” in the Woodley Park section of Washington, D.C.&n… Read full post »

I love dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), and one of my favorite soups is Tuscan white bean & kale soup.  So, when I read about this week's SKC, I thought, why not combine the two?

This dish starts with Mark Bittman's  inspired take on dolmades, in which he substituted collard greens… Read full post »

This Open Salon citrus challenge dish is made with fresh oranges and lime.  The main ingredient is tempeh, a fermented soy product very popular in Indonesia.  Tempeh has a delicious nutty flavor and firm texture, and is a good source of protein.

Mrs. Beans & Greens declared this meal d… Read full post »

[This post was inspired by Francis Lam’s article, “A Peek into the Thrilling, Exotic Diet of a Food Writer”] 

The other day at the supermarket checkout line, the young woman scanning my purchases asked me if I was vegan.  When I answered yes, she asked a question we ve… Read full post »

I first met Boo at our local animal shelter in June 1995.  My wife -- then my girlfriend -- and I had moved into a new apartment that allowed pets, and we decided to adopt a pair of cats.  The shelter was crowded with both people and animals.  We walked up… Read full post »

Like anyone else, people who are vegetarian primarily for ethical reasons have pets.  In fact, it is fair to say that ethical vegetarians and animal rights advocates in general are likely to save as many animals from the shelters or streets as they can, whether taking them into their own homes… Read full post »

Who woulda thunk it?  Our cheeseburger and barbeque loving former President Bill Clinton has adopted a near-vegan diet.  This dietary change was prompted by Clinton’s desire to lose weight before daughter Chelsea’s wedding, and he did:  24 pounds, in fact.  Her… Read full post »

When people learn that I am a vegan, the most frequently asked question is, “Where do you get your protein?”  Rarely am I asked, “Why are you a vegan?”  Salon has invited its readers to share their personal stories about being a vegetarian or vegan – or not &nd… Read full post »