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Give Us More (And More) Fried and Fatty!
Do you watch the news with dread? Do you check your phone with trepidation for the next thing that Trump has done? Does the 24/7 news cycle make your days feel like "dog years?" Do you spend your off time arguing politics on Facebook with "friends" near and far? Are you in a divided household, where you watch Fox News and your significant other watches CNN? Do you dread Thanksgiving with the "red" part of the family arguing with the "blue" kinfolks?
By David Wyld7 years ago in Feast
6 Great Natural Sources for Vegan Protein
"Where do you get your protein?" is a question that should be banned from any conversation with a vegan. Only the most malnourished individuals ever suffer from a protein deficiency—if you're eating a well-rounded diet full of veggies, fruits, and grains, you'll never have to worry about it. No protein shakes necessary.
By Haley Booker-Lauridson7 years ago in Feast
What's the Best Food?
In my opinion, the best food is steak. It can be added to anything and tastes great. You can make tacos, quesadillas and so much more with steak. Its even great with mashed potatoes and green beans. I personally like the steak medium-rare to rare. For me, that is the best way to consume my steak. Steak can range in cost. The better cuts, in certain areas, cost more, where as many lower quality meats cost less. No matter what quality your steak is, with the right seasonings and paying attention to how its cooked, your steak can come out juicy, tender, and flavored. Garlic and butter can be added to your steak to make it juicy on the outside.
By Lyn Abrahamson7 years ago in Feast
Vegan Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients Photo by Dan Cook on Unsplash 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup rolled oats 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup soy milk 3/4 cup organic maple syrup (amber) 1 cup pure pumpkin puree 1 1/2 tablespoon flaxseeds
By Brittney Hudkins7 years ago in Feast
A Harsher Truth
I read an article recently that asked why killing animals is moral when killing people is evil. It asked why the Holocaust was a blight on our history of human beings when we will march animals into a slaughterhouse and consume their flesh. The writer holds vegan views, and to a degree, vegan views are valid. While 70 percent of pollution is created by just 100 companies, all these companies are fossil fuel creators. Of course if you switch to green energy, that would be better. The second biggest cause of pollution is animals. Their farming, their farting, de-forestation, etc. A vegan diet will help slow this. However, there can be nothing morally gained from choosing not to eat animals. Whilst depending on your original diet, it may have health benefits, there is nothing inherently moral about it.
By Ceilana Second7 years ago in Feast
Save My Love for a Rainy Day
Autumn's leaves blew hard and fast this weekend, with a threat of winter and summer becoming a distant memory. Salad days have turned into rain and soup days. Days when all I really want to do is get into my PJs, grab a bowl of soul healing soup, and watch Carry on Constable (other Carry On films are available!). However, my wife continually reminds me that I have to go to work! So, on such dreich days I make a beeline to my warm kitchen to rustle up a simple, nourishing, and warming bowl of goodness. I think I am just getting old, but I can't say I'm looking forward to six months of piling on layer upon layer of clothing to go about my daily business. I think my misery has been compounded by the news report this morning that suggested snow may arrive as early as November this year and hang around like a long lost relative "popping in" over Christmas until February!
By Peter Moody7 years ago in Feast
10 Smoothies for Winter
Most people wouldn’t say a smoothie is one of their top choices for a morning beverage when it’s below 50 degrees outside. But the truth is, on some mornings you need energy that you just can’t get from your usual cup of coffee—even if that is what you’d prefer to warm your toes. Fruits and vegetables are jam-packed with iron, fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins that will help you power through your day, and it’s especially important to load up during the winter to get your immune system strong. The best part is, the addition of superfoods, healthy fats, and warming spices will make you actually want to drink these smoothies on the coldest of days.
By Ayah Elbeyali7 years ago in Feast
Cauli 'Couscous', Ras al Hanout Autumn Veg with Sumac Yoghurt
My kitchen is full of such great local produce at the moment that my brain had trouble computing and making a decision where to go with it all. Panic ensued. I wonder who else suffers from "food anxieties"? I have genuine moments of panic when deciding what to cook, how to cook it, and how much of it will satisfy those consuming it! Where does that come from? A notepad and a clear head usually sort me out (along with a pile of well thumbed cookbooks and a glass of wine!). I made the big mistake of taking a trip out to my favourite veg supplier, Bosley Patch, to see what was available and couldn't resist picking up yet more of those luscious borlotti beans I used last week in a soup, along with my all time favourite golden beetroots and a big gnarly lump of celeriac. Focus! Something quick and something slow will do it!
By Peter Moody7 years ago in Feast
The Art of Cooking
For me the joy of cooking started in my early teenage years. I grew up watching all the famous television chefs create these beautiful and delicious meals, but what stuck out in my mind was the families they were surrounded by that shared in those meals once they were prepared.
By Falon Snow7 years ago in Feast
Egg-Sactly What You Need to Know
Many people are squawking about animals and what's happening with them. We've heard many different sides ranging from industrializing more to stopping the use altogether. I stand somewhere in the middle. As you can see by my bio, I am a farmer. I grew up on a production farm for Tyson's and saw everything that happened—and exactly how it happened. I have to say, a lot of the stories are huge exaggerations. The houses aren't as crowded as they make it out to be, chickens aren't filled with steroids, and they certainly aren't brutally hurt at that stage. However, I am still against it. I can imagine some of you are surprised at that after me standing up for it. Let's think about chickens though. The chickens used for meat don't lay eggs. They don't do much, actually. I've experimented a bit, and put some in an outside lifestyle to see what they did. They really just sat around and walked to food and water as they needed then laid back down, even in the event of predators. Within recent years I bought some laying chickens. The difference was phenomenal.
By Aleesa Rudder7 years ago in Feast
