Veggie and Vegan bible

I got this incredible list from a friend of mine. I don't it should be kept secret, so I'm laying it all out for my readers.

Enjoy!

FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
www.pcrm.org
(Medical doctors who provide excellent veg nutritional information)

On-line vegan grocery store:
http://store.foodfightgrocery.com

Everyday grocery store food that you never knew was vegan: www.peta.org/accidentallyVegan

Hundreds of reviewed recipes:
www.vegweb.com
www.vegsource.com
www.theppk.com

Fabulous DVD that shows how to cook and shop cruelty-free: www.compassionatecooks.com

With this video/DVD, adding tofu to your diet has never been easier: www.deliciousadventures.com

Ridiculously tasty, soy meats delivered right to your door:
www.vegieworld.com
www.auraprofoods.com

Scrumptious cookies, brownies, and chocolate:
www.allisonsgourmet.com
www.TheGroovyBaker.com
http://www.vegantreats.com
www.babycakesnyc.com
www.sweetavenuebakeshop.com
www.madamebutterflycakes.com
www.ambrosiamystique.com

Dr Cows Vegan Cheese to die for:
www.dr-cow.com
(read this <http://thediscerningbrute.wordpress.com/2008/03/03/the-best-cheese-on-earth-dr-cow/> cool article about it too!)

Follow your heart cheeses (Amazing for melting/ sandwiches) http://followyourheart.com

Amazing raw food snacks: http://oneluckyduck.com

Incredible (the best!!!) grain based meats: http://www.fieldroast.com

Ice Cream & Vegan yogurts: http://www.turtlemountain.com

Instead of butter: Earth Balance spread (much yummier than butter!)
Instead of eggs: Tofu Scramble - try the one at Bliss in Brooklyn or Curly's in NYC, or make:
http://www.chooseveg.com/tofu-scramble.asp

Instead of mayo: Nayonaise http://followyourheart.com

"Cheese" recipes for cheese lovers: www.aboverubies.org/health/cheese.html

The Post Punk Kitchen is home to Isa Chandra Moskowitz and her INCREDIBLE cookbook (my favorite) Vegonomicon. Check it out for hipster style and dope recipes: http://www.theppk.com

RESTAURANTS:
Lists all vegetarian restaurants worldwide Vegan Restaurant Guides for NYC, LA, San Fran, Seattle, Portland, and D.C.:
www.vegdining.com
http://www.friendsofanimals.org/programs/vegetarianism/restaurant-guides/index.html
www.supervegan.com (An ambitious website made by vegans for vegans primarily in NYC)

A few personal favorites (note I said PERSONAL – there are thousands of veg restaurants, these are just some of my faves);
Los Angeles:
http://www.madeleinebistro.com
http://mcafedechaya.com
http://www.realfood.com
http://www.nativefoods.com

New York: Candle 79, Hangawi, Blossom, Kate's Joint, Counter, Caravan of Dreams, Bliss (Brooklyn), Candle Café, Angelika's Kitchen, Curly's, Gobo.
Private vegan chef's (NY AREA):
"Gabrielle Brick" wildandraw@gmail.com
"yoli" yoli@ouiya.com
"Joshua Katcher" joshuakatcher@earthlink.net
"Ella Nemcova" www.theregalvegan.com

Vegan Cooking Classes LA taught by two hip awesome girls: http://www.sporkfoods.com

Lagusta's Luscious is a meal delivery service that specializes in organic, vegan food in NYC, upstate New York, and New Jersey http://www.lagustasluscious.com

FOR THE FAMILY:
www.vegfamily.com
www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/pregnancy.html
http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/veganpregnancy.htm
www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/veg_diets_for_children.html
www.pcrm.org/health/prevmed/building_bones.html
http://www.andrews.edu/NUFS/vegathletes.htm
Nutritional information on vegan diets for athletes
www.cyberparent.com/nutrition/osteoporosisimpotencecancer.htm
The low-down on how dairy products aggravate osteoporosis, not prevent it
www.choiceusa.net
For parents who want to get vegan meals into their children's schools
www.perhapsmedia.net/p4_portfolio.html
A Short on Vegan Kids!

CLOTHES TO MAKE UP TO HOME:
www.veganstore.com
www.veganessentials.com
www.thevegetariansite.com
(Each of these provides an array of vegan products)
www.petamall.com/index.asp
www.alternativeoutfitters.com
www.animalrightstuff.com
http://www.herbivoreclothing.com
www.motivecompany.com
(Coolest message-related clothing, buttons, etc)
www.mattandnat.com
www.mooshoes.com
www.beyondskin.co.uk
Oh so stylish vegan handbags, wallets, shoes, boots, and belts
www.crystalynkae.com
Luxurious handbags created with buttery-soft glazed vegan leather
www.vegetarianbelts.com
www.urbandecay.com
www.dupreycosmetics.com
www.smashbox.com
Totally fun and sexy makeup lines
http://thediscerningbrute.wordpress.com
Great ethical, green high fashion advice for men by men
www.ahappyplanet.com/ahpstore/bedding/prblank2.html
Organic and animal-free bedding and blankets
www.kidbean.com
The first all-vegan, eco-friendly, fair labor online children's store
Natalie Portman shoes for Te Casan Stella McCartney's shoes.
www.minkshoes.com
http://www.beyondskin.co
http://www.elezar.com/Collections/vivi/index.html
http://simpleshoes.com
www.ascentofscandal.com

BOOKS/ MAGAZINES/ FILM:
www.tribeofheart.org
Extraordinary documentaries on animal issues – we highly recommend seeing all of these
www.vegnews.com
Hands-down, the best veg eating and lifestyle magazine

The Food Revolution by John Robbins

Skinny Bitch by Rory Freedman www.skinnybitch.net

The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health— Seminal study documenting link between animal food & disease, and industry influence - http://www.thechinastudy.com/about.html

Becoming Vegan : The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant-Based Diet —GREAT book on how to make sure you get all your vitamins and nutrition as a veggie lass or gent
http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Vegan-Complete-Adopting-Plant-Based/dp/1570671036/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1213368101&sr=11-1

Vegonomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz – my most FAVORITE cookbook!!

Healthy Eating Series: PCRM books on vegan diets for children, women, cancer, and diabetes http://pcrm.safeshopper.com/13/cat13.htm?53

Eat to Live and Disease-Proof Your Child - www.drfuhrman.com/book.html

Vegan Freak - by Bob and Jenna Torres - http://veganfreak.net

Living with Meat-Eaters - www.triroc.com/caroladams/#living

How to deal with questions from meat-eaters once you go veg
Raising Vegan Children in a Non-Vegan World www.vegfamily.com/raising-vegan-children/index.php?src=lbinfo
A great guide for helping your child easily adjust to going vegan

Vegan World Fusion Cuisine: www.veganfusion.com

How It All Vegan and The Garden of Vegan: www.govegan.net

The Vegetarian Meat and Potatoes Cookbook by Robin Robertson

Vive le Vegan!: Simple, Delectable Recipes for the Everyday Vegan Family www.everydayvegan.com/vive_le_vegan.htm


The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook— Favorite "cheese" dishes without the cholesterol, animal products, and dairy allergens
www.vegsource.com/jo/books/ultimate.htm

Simple Treats: a dairy-free wheat-free guide to scrumptious baked goods www.simpletreats.com

Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days, a feature documentary about the healing powers of live foods. Fascinating short film online here free: http://www.rawfor30days.com/

TRAVEL:
Green Earth Travel is the one stop travel service for all of your travel needs. Their specialty is meeting the vegetarian/vegan needs of their clientele. http://www.vegtravel.com

Healthy Highways: A Traveler's Guide to Healthy Eating www.book.nu/1886101108

http://www.healthyvoyager.blogspot.com - great blog on veg traveling

MORAL SUPPORT/ MAILING LISTS:
www.dawnwatch.net
http://www.farmedanimal.net
www.chloejo.co
www.veganbabe.com
www.veggieboards.com - Great way to get advice, commune with others
www.famousveggie.com
www.veggiedate.org
http://www.earthsave.org/
educates, inspires, and empowers people to shift toward a plant-based diet. EarthSave was founded by John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America. Look for an EarthSave chapter in your area. http://www.earthsave.org/chapters.htm

ANIMAL PROTECTION GROUPS:
www.hsus.org
www.farmsanctuary.org
www.cok.net
www.humaneusa.org
The only national organization focusing on electing humane-minded legislators and lobbying for animal protection laws
www.peta.org
http://www.veganoutreach.org/
http://www.veganstreet.com/
http://www.farmusa.org/
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now some links (not all. yeah, there's more in the book!) from the Skinny Bitch book:

http://foodforlife.com/
http://www.healthy-eating.com/
http://www.uncleeddiesvegancookies.com/chip.html
http://www.rosecitychocolates.com/
http://www.rawbalance.com/
http://www.vegieworld.com/
http://www.chocolatedecadence.com/
http://www.leaheyfoods.com/
http://www.goodbaker.com/
http://www.healthy-eating.com/
http://www.vegcooking.com/
http://www.veganpeace.com/
http://www.vegoutguide.com/

Doggie info

I recently adopted the most amazing dog in the universe. She's a rescue from a puppy mill and adopted from the Louis Animal Foundation, Inc (off of Petfinder.com). Her name was Sunrise, but now goes by Emmie Loo Skeris. She was incredibly scared at first, but with only over a month of training, Emmie Loo has come out of her shell.

Emmie Loo is my very first dog. I had to sift through a lot of stuff to find all the things I need as a pup owner. I'm going to list as many things as I can so if you're ever interested in ADOPTING, it'll make your process easier.

Please adopt and don't buy from a petstore. The animals in petstores come from many abused facilities. If you must buy, please go through a trusted breeder who has all their background information readily availabe for you.

Places to adopt in NYC:
www.petfinder.com
MightMutts
Humane Society
Animal Haven
SOS Dogs

Things you MUST buy:
Harness (pull from the front NOT the back)
Wee wee pads
a Crate that's big enough for him/her to stand up and lay down (don't get one too big)
LEATHER leash
Apple Bitters (for things you don't want him/her to chew on--like your hands)
Healthy food - Life's Abundance and Natural Balance

Training and More:
Kate Perry is an awesome trainer! Plus her rates are completely reasonable.
The Dog Wash will completely poop out your dog if you need a doggie daycare.
D is for Doggie is a much more upscaled daycare.

More Fun Stuff:
Fancy Doggie Clothes — Trixie & Peanut
Whitener for tear stained dogs — Eye Envy
Toys!
UrbanHound
training tips
seperation anxiety

....and please remember that your DOG is a DOG and not a human!

C'mon Tiffany

I've always liked Tiffany. They used to be a little old fashioned, but now they have designers that do gorgeous work. So when I see this:







I'm a little dissapointed. The person would really need to be into aviation, or just plain ugly jewelry.



Then I saw this guy:








I thought it was a robot at first. Turns out it's a buggy.



But Tiffany still has the goodies. Since I am in a price-conscious mode, most of the stuff I'm listing is under $200. I'm a simple gal, for now.

News that's easy to read

I am jealous of people who can retain a lot of information because I am not that kind of person. I want to keep up with the news, but I find most of it dry and boring. A pal of mind recommended that I check out THE WEEK magazine. It has saved me. THE WEEK picks up articles from various newspapers and compresses it so it's easy to read and understand. Yes, it's "Cliff Notes" for adults. I love it. Plus it's super cheap–like $1/per mag if you subscribe.


www.theweekdaily.com

Val Day Gifts

We, as Americans, have this holiday. Valentine's Day. It's a day where couples feel obligated to do something for each other and singles wonder "what they've done wrong" to remain single. It's a bummer. I ask you to flip your views for yourself and for the people around you. Take this day and embrace it as a day that you are happy to have such wonderful people in your life. If you are in love, celebrate that love. If you're in like, embrace a new beginning. If you're alone (like me) spoil the shit out of yourself because you are awesome and you deserve it.

Maybe it's a day where you realize, I don't love you. I want something more. Or it's a day you realize, I am ready for marriage. Or maybe it's, I love my family....those people are my valentine. Try and work it in a positive spin. And then take a bubble bath with lavender and epsom salts.

Here are my gift recos, whether they be for yourself or a loved one.
JEWELRY!
I have a few friends that make jewelry. These are the ones that I have info on.
My friend Peter was a jewler a long time ago and has recently repicked up the craft.
As a professor in Lit, he also makes pretty things and one that I was lucky enough to get as a gift. I love his unique design and his exploration with different materials and stones. I LOVE my necklace (shown below). He's incredibly talented: peterhelff <> yahoo

My other pal Kim make an array of beautiful jewelery. I pretty much stare at her website in awe. http://www.krittjewelry.com/
I love the Collage and Web Necklaces. It's a tiny pict, but I really like this one:

For men?
PLANTS!
I love my Bonsai and Bamboo plants. It's not too feminine and can spruce up any apartment! They're just plane cool looking.


http://www.bonsaiofbrooklyn.com/tip22.html
http://www.bonsaigardener.org/ficus-bonsai-care.html

Are you sick too?

I've already been sick twice in one month already. Once with a cold and the second with a cold/fever/flu thing. This winter has been nasty on the illness and it's going around to EVERYBODY. Here are a few things I've learned along the way.

SNOT COLOR
clear: not infected, take clariton
yellow: infected, but fightable (go on antibiotics)
green: infected, will be hard to fight (go on antibiotics)
brown: super infected, you're screwed (go to the hospital)

TEA
Do ginger tea with honey for colds.
This particular tea ROCKS for colds and sore throats:

I found this in Korean town food store on 32nd & 6th
Honey Citron Tea


TAKE YOUR VITAMINS!
I have been neglecting mine. Vitamins are different for different folk. Don't be afraid to try different brands out. This is my preference:

I found it at my healthy food place
New Chapter Organics/Every Woman's One Daily

PREVENTION!
A lot of people do the airborn or the zinc chews, this puppy is my favorite. It has kicked many a sickness out of my system:

Wellness Formula found at GNC

Shop it to me!

Who doesn't love a sale? I am big time into bargain hunting. I am also lazy. Shop it to me helps me to continue my laziness while still getting the bargains. First you sign up for an account, choose the name brands that you like, choose the sizes you're interested in, and they'll send you an email (timing is of your choosing) letting you know the who/what/where of bargains. I think the best part is you can get this stuff in YOUR SIZE!

Make sure you keep a budget. You can buy a lot of stuff, but it adds up yo!

Sign up now:
http://www.shopittome.com

MBT Shoes

I have 2 herniated discs in my neck. I have been doing PT for over a year and the chiropractor for 6months. They have both helped with the pain but my MBT shoes have been AMAZING. The pain in my torn ACL diminished instantly and my back felt better. I can wear these shoes for an entire day and not be sore. That's seriousness.

I bought the black sandles and got the blue shoes for the fall. They are a bit on the pricey side, but it's worth every penny. You can buy them at BLISS, online and ebay.

You can also search for stores that sell their shoes on their website so you can try them on first. They all run around the same:
www.swissmasaius.com

They're for both men and women!

Animated Closet

I love this line. I came across it in Bryant Park, I was trying to find an awesome gift for my bestie and spotted this amazing bag:
They also have adorable shirts and skirts. They'll be in Bryant Park until Dec 30th.

You can also shop online:
www.animatedcloset.com

I recommend heading to Bryant Park ASAP! Some of their stuff is ON SALE!!!!!

August: Osage County

It took me a bit to settle into the story, but it was good once it really started to flow. There is a lot of conflict among the characters (between themselves and each other), this isn't a peachy happy family. The language sometimes gets a bit wordy, but the humor is how the words are played among the characters.

I loved Barabara Fordham (played by Amy Morton) as soon as she stepped onto that stage. For me, the play really started with her. Amy was a breath of fresh air to watch as an actor. She completely gets lost in the character and the environment. LOVED her! I also loved watching Mr & Mrs Aiken (Rondi Reed & Francis Guinan).

This is a nitty gritty play that laughs at the world and the characters within it. There are a lot of layers that unfold as the acts go by, as long as you have the patience for it...it is worth to see.

my favorite scene; the family dinner

Dang it's Chilly. COVER UP!

My coat is the bomb. I get so many compliments on the color (it also comes in boring colors, if that's your thing). The outer pockets (which are lovingly hidden) are lined in fleece so you don't really need mittens. There are 2 inside doubled pockets on either side of the front. Plus the hood is detatchable via snaps. The best part about the hood is how it's designed, it doesn't mess up your hair and it won't fly off when the wind hits it. The coat sorta looks poofy, but it's REALLY light weight.

Also, Land's End is the bomb, cause if the coat gets damaged, you can mail it in and get a new one FOR FREE! It's a pretty dang affordable coat on top of all this awesomeness, plus Land's End has other great coats if this one doesn't fit your style.

www.landsend.com
http://www.landsend.com/pp/DownChaletLongCoat~148651_59.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::RIB&CM_MERCH=IDX_00002__0000000142&origin=index

Scary Olsen Picture

I was searching for movies playing in theaters and there was a Mary-Kate Olsen headline.
She looks crazed.

Toothpaste that makes you BRUSH

Toothpaste lasts forever. You buy a tube and it lasts for like, 6 months. I ran out last week and bought Colgate Luminous Mint Twist toothpaste, 2 tubes for $3. Not bad. The taste of the toothpaste is normal toothpaste minty taste BUT the aftertaste is HORRIBLE! I'm not talking direct aftertaste. I'm talking, after I've had breakfast and maybe lunch, I noticed that my mouth tastes gross. Guess what that makes me do? BRUSH! Now, I not only brush a lot more during the day (I usually do once in the morn and once at night), but I've been flossing more too. It's toothpaste with motivation! I want to say don't get this toothpaste, but it's been making me brush more and floss. So I'm conflicted. I don't want a bad taste in my mouth or bad breath, I don't think I have nasty breath or anything. I think I'm just not used to the left over flavor.

So get this toothpaste if you want inner conflict and cleaner teeth:
And get these individual Glide floss picks (I love them! I don't feel like I'm gaging myself when flossing the back teeth):

More info - Writer's Strike

From Greg Fitzsimmons myspace video:

Why We Fight (The WGA)

Add to My Profile | More Videos

Support the WGA Strike

Flyers that were being handed out while I was helping out today.

Free 1/2 hour massage

My chiropractor has a team of massuers in his office. They're really great. Right now the office is offering a free 1/2hr massage with NO follow-up obligations. They do have a membership if you want to join.

2 Half Hour Massages $39/mo
2 One Hour Massages $79/mo
4 One Hour Massages $149/mo
(no initiation fee)

Call Tina to make your free appointment: 212-688-2900
235 East 49th Street (and Lex)

Chin Tucks

I have two herniated discs in my neck. As you probably have guess, they hurt a lot. My physical therapist (pt) has me do this exercise to alleviate the pain. She thinks that everyone should be doing this exercise because most people’s posture is messed up. Think about it, look at all the bad postures around you. I’m guessing that 90% of the people you know work at a computer and lean forward. That leaning puts a strain on your back and more importantly, your neck. Your neck is abnormally pushed forward which throws your whole body out of balance.
Your head is not light and your neck should have a curve where your head lines up with your shoulder blades (which also have a tendency to hunch forward). The following exercise will help get your body back in place and will strengthen your neck muscles. It is my physical therapists dream to see everyone doing CHIN TUCKS while she’s waiting for her train to arrive. Let’s make this dream a reality!

My fave YouTube Kitties

Face Time

This time of the year is terrible for me and my skin. So I want to post my favorite products to share.

MURAD

I break out like mad crazy, ever since I was 4. Murad is the first product that has cleared up my skin immediately and kept it clear. I use it only at night, during the day I use their Energizing Pomegranate Cleanser along with their Vitamin C eye and skin lotion.

You can get Murad at Sephora and online: www.murad.com

SERIOUSLY, I BREAK OUT

It's gross. I hate it. I've tried everything (even the Murad stuff). The ONLY stuff that's worked on my full body parts is a wonderful product by BLISS. I actually got this product with last year's Christmas gift package. I effing love it. It's the only thing that's scrubbed my body clean for good! BLISS SUGAR SCRUB (sweet orange + spearmint) I can't find it on their US site, only their London site: http://www.blisslondon.co.uk/shop/detail/BLISS-014/

DRY SKIN? BABY OIL!

No joke people. I have not broken out from doing the baby oil thing after the shower...you think you would! It's so easy: After your shower, slab some baby oil on and then lightly towel it off. Don't go for the skimpy generic brand, spend the extra dollar and get the good stuff.

These products are also helpful:
For chapped lips (I don't have to reapply 5 times throughout the day. It's great.)
Fresh's Sugar Lip Balm - Neosporin for dry cuticles - or Bliss's Manicure's best friend, for dry cuticles:

Then, when you're done pampering, get these socks. They rule.
www.worldssoftest.com

Tori Amos

She is still amazing. It boggles my mind how one person can keep being a genius for so long. This woman has been writing and signing since, forever. Tori was the first concert that I got to choose to see (my parents have taken me to a lot of country concerts since I was a kid). I saw her in Madison, WI in 2003 and she really made a dent in my inspirational bubble. I decided to see her again this past weekend. I'm in the middle of a big career change with things piling all around me in a mess. Tori did it again. The concert was awesome. She beat the crap out of that piano. The stage lighting is amazing. It was great to see her having so much fun doing what she loves. I even got to run up to the pit!

Tori Amos.
Unstoppable.