If a fellow vegan wanted to copy Deschanel’s style without emulating that creepy, Single White Female role, it wouldn’t be hard because Marie Claire knows all!
What the Pluck?, a candle made by A Scent of Scandal, has got our attention without even sniffing it.
Made from 100% soy wax, A Scent of Scandal candles were created by Ari Solomon, who’s made contributions to the Huffington Post on animal issues.
There’s also EcoTools, the earth friendly make up kit and bag with Alicia Silverstone‘s name attached to them.
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"Put On Your Crown" Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah has authored a book about empowering girls and women, Put On Your Crown.
Good self esteem starts by eating healthy and the Queen begins chapter one of her book reflecting on a moment after she’d finished her yoga class and ate a vegan breakfast.
Yes, she even specified vegan.
Sure would have been nice if she gave more details.
Granola over soy milk?
Tofu scramble with vegetables?
If you’re treating yourself like a queen, there are dozens of breakfasts you can consume that are free of milk and eggs and EatDrinkBetter has suggested 10 ways to start your day with a vegan meal, some traditional, some you may have never considered breakfast food.
Like banana boats.
“Split each banana length-wise and spread each half generously with peanut butter. Top with raisins, drizzle on the agave nectar, and dust with cinnamon.”
But she does have an interest in what she calls animal “health” and “welfare” and those interests have led her to support the Morris Animal Foundation for 45 years.
Betty told Starpulse, “Oh I think helping the animals is – that’s the lovely upside of any celebrity that happens. I’m not an animal activist. I’m not into anything political, demonstrations, or anything like that. I’m just into animal health and welfare. And have been with the Morris Animal Foundation, a health organization for 45 years, and with the Los Angeles Zoo for 45 years. Over the years of enjoying show business we’ve been able to help the animals.”
The foundation conducts research to improve the health of animals.
The Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ) is used to assess the behavior and temperment of relinquished dogs, but it is also very lengthy and as a result, shelters often don’t use it.
Behavioral scientists from the University of Pennsylvania have developed a shortened version that will allow shelter workers to determine an animal’s ability to successfully live in a home.
Results showed the shortened test is reliable, which could mean more returned dogs may find homes again.
Erin McKenna is busy cranking out another cookbook, but if you’re still navigating your way through her first one, BabyCakes: Vegan, Gluten Free and (Mostly) Sugar Free Recipes from New York’s Most Talked About Bakery, there is help available on her website.
If you’ve ever wondered if potato starch can replace potato flour, you’re in luck.
Over the months since publishing the book, she’s compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked questions about her recipes, and she’s created an FAQ list.
BTW, potato starch and flour are TOTALLY different and you have to use what the recipe calls for.
Here are a couple of other commonly asked questions.
Q: What if I can’t have gluten or bean flours? Is there a substitute?
A: You may substitute rice flour for the recipes that call for Garbanzo-Fava bean flour, but not for the recipes that call for Bob’s Red Mill All Purpose Gluten Free Baking Flour or Spelt Flour.
Q: What is Evaporated Cane Juice? Is it liquid or granular?
A: It’s granular and relatively easy to find. Try Florida Crystals. You may also use Rapadura.
Davina Reeves, Miss New York USA, was caught in the kitchen with an equally enthusiastic vegan foodie from IEatGrassTV making a dish with potatoes and red lentils
Reeves revealed she loves mushy vegetables, similar to the consistency of dahls.
After the chef asks “Why?” as if Reeves has gone off her asparagus for wanting mushy vegetables, Reeves replies, “Don’t judge me.”
To each his own, including his preference for vegetables!
Indiana Jones and his lady have adopted a few mixed breed dogs that were abandoned after their mother was hit by a car and left to fend for herself in the cold.
Troy Jackson, executive director of Northwest Animal Companions, had been given permission by the owner to nurse the dogs back to health, but something wacky happened and the owner filed grand theft charges against him.
After much media attention, including from Oprah and Ellen DeGeneres, all charges against Jackson were dropped.
Requests from animal rights activists convinced authorities not to return the dogs to the owner.
“They’ve gone from rags to riches,” Jackson said. “They’ll live a better life than you and me ever will.”
Tal Ronnen, author of The Conscious Cook, will make an appearance near Seattle at the Whole Foods Marketplace at 888 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 on May 7 from 12-2PM.
Ronnen will be demonstrating recipes using Gardein, a meatless substitute he frequently uses in his recipes from The Conscious Cook.
Guest will be able to sample items made from the cookbook and have the opportunity to purchase a signed copy.
If you’re buying a copy of The Conscious Cook, pick up a bunch of beets.
