Lentil Stew
August 27, 2008
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In a tomato base with fresh curry spices. The chopped parsley and coriander is a gorgeous garnish.
Live By Celebrity, Die By Celebrity
August 27, 2008
(Via Ecorazzi) I have no idea who Sophie Monk is, nor do I care. But she’s plainly famous for doing something, famous enough anyway to pose nude for a PETA ad. But now Sophie’s been photographed walking out of a KFC, with a giant bag of their crappy food in hand.
Here’s a free idea for PETA: if you’re going to feature celebrities in animal rights ads, make sure they’re vegan and are truly dedicated to animals. Otherwise, you can count on embarrassments like this. Link.
Japan May Discard 80 Tons of Whale Meat
August 27, 2008
Bloomberg is reporting that up to 80 tons of whale meat, some from endangered fin whales, may be thrown away. The stuff is already two years old and just sitting in deep freeze. Link.
Earth Balance Moves Into Nut Butters
August 27, 2008
The options for vegans keep getting better. My favorite band of vegan margarine, Earth Balance, is branching out to produce peanut butter and almond butter. The press release I’ve linked to uses the word Vegan four different times. On top of that, these products will contain some ground flax to boost their Omega 3 profile. Link.
Disclaimer: Earth Balance hasn’t paid me a nickel for this mention. If I say a product is sensational, it’s because I personally love it.
Kucinich at the DNC
August 26, 2008
Vegan Congressman and former presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich at Tuesday’s Democratic National Convention. It’s a heck of a speech and well worth watching.
I don’t want to appear partisan, so I hereby promise in the interests of equal time to post YouTube videos of every single vegan who takes the stage at next week’s Republican National Convention.
Smithfield Posts big Loss
August 26, 2008
Meat conglomerate Smithfield Foods just posted a $12.6 million loss for its most recent quarter, as high grain prices continue to undermine the business model of factory farms. The New York Times has an article detailing Smithfield’s many problems:
The commodities market is so volatile, its chief executive said, the company doesn’t even want to try to predict its future earnings.
Investors just love a lack of reliable financial projections. Link.
Tamari Roasted Chickpeas & Sauteed Kale
August 26, 2008
A perfect meal when you want something hearty yet super healthy. The chickpea part of this meal comes from a recipe in Eat, Drink, & Be Vegan.
Help AmEx Award Funding to Vat Meat
August 26, 2008
Got an American Express card and want to make a difference? Nicholas Genovese has started a Members Project by which AmEx cardholders can vote to award funding to vat meat research. I covered the promise of vat meat a few years ago in a podcast, and I’m convinced that scientific research could rapidly propel vat meat toward commercial viability — sparing billions of animals from the ordeal of factory farms and slaughter. So, if you have an American Express card, please visit the Members Project page for this initiative. In order to receive funding, this project needs to rank among AmEx’s top five vote recipients. After reviewing the details and communicating with the organizer I think this project has a real chance to win funding. Link.
Paul Shapiro’s Link Roundup
August 26, 2008
The three million dollars the American Egg Board wants to use in California has been put on hold until September 22, when a federal judge should rule on the matter. The San Francisco Chronicle has a good story about the temporary freeze on the money, and you can also read an interesting blog entry about it written by Wayne Pacelle.
At the same time, the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association just dumped a quarter million dollars into our California opposition’s coffers.
Also, make sure to check out the brand new, much-improved Prop 2 web site: YESonProp2.com.
Finally, Mark Hawthorne did an interview with me that you might find interesting.
Twelve Deaths Now Tied to Maple Leaf
August 26, 2008
Things keep getting worse for the Canadian deli meat producer. Health authorities now say that twelve deaths may be connected to Maple Leaf’s listeria recall. There’s also the suspicion, currently lacking evidence, that other slaughterhouses may also be shipping listeria-contaminated meat.
Given that Hallmark/Westfield was forced out of business this past year following a major recall, it’ll be interesting to see if Maple Leaf manages to stay in business. Link.
