Eating only what grows around you - Extreme Consumerism- msnbc.com
This is something I am switching too. This has given me the motivation to give up dairy. Dairy, according to the article, is one of the most resource intensive processes. I can reduce my carbon footprint just by using soy milk and soy cheese because that will be less consumption thus less resources used to make less dairy products. And I use allot of dairy products. So unless I have to, I will not be using dairy in my diet at all.
As well, I will be utilizing local farmers markets, apple farms, and trying to buy products that are made within 100 miles of me. It's time to take the next step in my personal evolution.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Tomatoes pulled off shelves for salmonella
Tomatoes pulled off shelves for salmonella - Infectious diseases- msnbc.com
Well this is a bad thing for vegetarians and vegans who don't have their own garden. They don't even know where it originated from, so they can't stop more from being released into the public. I really love tomatoes, in salads, on sandwich's, with salt and pepper. It's rather nerve racking knowing over a dozen people have already died from eating infected tomatoes.
Well this is a bad thing for vegetarians and vegans who don't have their own garden. They don't even know where it originated from, so they can't stop more from being released into the public. I really love tomatoes, in salads, on sandwich's, with salt and pepper. It's rather nerve racking knowing over a dozen people have already died from eating infected tomatoes.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
What Michael Pollan Hasn't Told You About Food
What Michael Pollan Hasn't Told You About Food
This represents all that is wrong with our food culture today. This is a four page article and I encourage you to take the time to read it. It outlines why our culture is so unhealthy. It isn't due to a conscientious choice, we have been had by a corrupt food system!
Its the exact reason that all the food that is good for you costs more than the bad food for you. Only the better off can eat food that is good for you all the time. It is frustrating to read how much of a disadvantage we are at in this battle for our health.
This represents all that is wrong with our food culture today. This is a four page article and I encourage you to take the time to read it. It outlines why our culture is so unhealthy. It isn't due to a conscientious choice, we have been had by a corrupt food system!
Its the exact reason that all the food that is good for you costs more than the bad food for you. Only the better off can eat food that is good for you all the time. It is frustrating to read how much of a disadvantage we are at in this battle for our health.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Beef Enchilada's
Well, not really beef. I used the Morning Star 'ground beef' to make them. They tasted almost like the real thing. I made them too spicy for the rest of the family, like usual. But I loved them. I still use regular cheese because I can't seem to give that up. An odd thing has been happening for a while now. I am starting to really hate non-fresh veggies and fruits. Canned fruit, bagged veggies, I really don't like them any more. I really prefer fresh for all meals.
I wanted to start a garden but I just haven't had time. I am hoping to start one in the next week or too. As well, I want to plant some flowers in the front yard. I am just going to get one of those roll out mats with flower seeds in it. That should cut my time down dramatically while improving the look of the front yard. Starting that garden will be much harder. But I really need some fresh veggies on hand at all times, and I will save money growing them my self. I just don't know if I have time for the up keep.
I wanted to start a garden but I just haven't had time. I am hoping to start one in the next week or too. As well, I want to plant some flowers in the front yard. I am just going to get one of those roll out mats with flower seeds in it. That should cut my time down dramatically while improving the look of the front yard. Starting that garden will be much harder. But I really need some fresh veggies on hand at all times, and I will save money growing them my self. I just don't know if I have time for the up keep.
Friday, May 9, 2008
When will the cravings stop?
I had thought I was done with the craving of meat. It has been five months since I changed my life style. I haven't been sick enough to take any over the counter meds, and I weigh below three hundred pounds for the first time in many years, and my body aches from being over weight are starting to subside. In addition, I am starting to build muscle mass and strengthen my bad back and shoulders, making me feel better over all. There hasn't been a single drawback to being a vegetarian.
But yet, I am still craving meat for some reason off and on. The other day I was really craving something hearty and meaty. Lucky for me I found a couple frozen meals of veggie meat loaf and veggie Salisbury steak. Those helped to satisfy me, but in no way is a substitute for a big greasy cheese burger. I am not going to eat meat ever again, but I really just want the cravings to go away. After thirty years of eating meat, I guess I expect to much for it to go away in less than six months to a year.
But I will keep on. As of right now, I haven't been able to push to be a vegan. But I have switched to eggs that are from free range, uncaged chickens and are organic. They are allot more expensive, but I feel better about it. I also try to by organic milk. Maybe some day I can finish the switch. But right now, its baby steps. Still craving meat, I just can't handle the cravings I get for real cheese and real tasting milk at the same time.
But yet, I am still craving meat for some reason off and on. The other day I was really craving something hearty and meaty. Lucky for me I found a couple frozen meals of veggie meat loaf and veggie Salisbury steak. Those helped to satisfy me, but in no way is a substitute for a big greasy cheese burger. I am not going to eat meat ever again, but I really just want the cravings to go away. After thirty years of eating meat, I guess I expect to much for it to go away in less than six months to a year.
But I will keep on. As of right now, I haven't been able to push to be a vegan. But I have switched to eggs that are from free range, uncaged chickens and are organic. They are allot more expensive, but I feel better about it. I also try to by organic milk. Maybe some day I can finish the switch. But right now, its baby steps. Still craving meat, I just can't handle the cravings I get for real cheese and real tasting milk at the same time.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Arthichoke Sandwhich
Wow, I had an epiphany the other day. I decided to make my own artichoke sandwich. It was sooo good! I will tell you how I made it.
Ingredients:
bread
mayo
onions
garlic
jalepenos
banana peppers
artichoke hearts
tomatos
lettuce
pickles
olive oil
Process:
Place olive oil, artichoke hearts, onions (cut anyway that makes you happy), jalepeno's, and banana peppers into a pan on medium to medium high heat. Grill them up until they start to have some nice browning and the onions are soft. You don't want them sauteed, more of a grilling. When you think its done, add in a teaspoon of fresh garlic and cook a few more minutes. You don't want to add it to early because garlic likes to burn.
Next, toast two pieces of bread. Then put some mayo on your bread to your liking.
Take a spoon and put as much of the artichoke mix on the bread that you like. Place pickles, tomato's, and lettuce on top then place the last piece of bread on it.
Make sure you wear a shirt that can be dirtied, its a messy meal! But oh so good!
Best served hot, the artichoke starts to get hard when it cools down.
Ingredients:
bread
mayo
onions
garlic
jalepenos
banana peppers
artichoke hearts
tomatos
lettuce
pickles
olive oil
Process:
Place olive oil, artichoke hearts, onions (cut anyway that makes you happy), jalepeno's, and banana peppers into a pan on medium to medium high heat. Grill them up until they start to have some nice browning and the onions are soft. You don't want them sauteed, more of a grilling. When you think its done, add in a teaspoon of fresh garlic and cook a few more minutes. You don't want to add it to early because garlic likes to burn.
Next, toast two pieces of bread. Then put some mayo on your bread to your liking.
Take a spoon and put as much of the artichoke mix on the bread that you like. Place pickles, tomato's, and lettuce on top then place the last piece of bread on it.
Make sure you wear a shirt that can be dirtied, its a messy meal! But oh so good!
Best served hot, the artichoke starts to get hard when it cools down.
Monday, March 31, 2008
My First Garden
I don't have a big back yard. In fact, its quit small as I live in a manufactured home. But I need a garden. I eat to many fresh veggies to pay for them all. So I am taking the step to start one this spring.
I will start small. I will be growing broccoli, peppers, and maybe tomatoes. I am nervous as I don't have tons of time, but I really want and need this garden. I eat tons of broccoli and peppers that those two were a natural pick.
I figured I can start a two row garden. One row for broccoli, 2/3 row for peppers, and 1/3 row for a couple tomato plants. I don't know if I can even have a bigger garden next year, but this is a start. I love fresh veggies, so it makes sense to start growing my own.
I will start small. I will be growing broccoli, peppers, and maybe tomatoes. I am nervous as I don't have tons of time, but I really want and need this garden. I eat tons of broccoli and peppers that those two were a natural pick.
I figured I can start a two row garden. One row for broccoli, 2/3 row for peppers, and 1/3 row for a couple tomato plants. I don't know if I can even have a bigger garden next year, but this is a start. I love fresh veggies, so it makes sense to start growing my own.
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