Eating Consciously

Hello, to all my faithful readers!  :D   I am writing to let you know that within the next few days, this feed is going to be moving over to my new  Tumblr .  Now, before you freak out, allow me to explain.  I have realized I have not had the time to write long, formal blog posts in recent time, but I noticed I have had time to make short updates on Twitter and Facebook no matter how busy I am.   So, I am moving everything to my new Tumblr, which will allow me to make more frequent posts and cover a wider array of topics than you are currently used to.  That being said, this blog will ALWAYS remain here and you can always reference old posts, recipes, etc.  I think you will be very happy with the new transition and it will give you much more to read and think about!   I wanted to let you know this was going to happen, just so you wouldn't be surprised to see more frequent updates or be confused when eatingconsciously.com is suddenly directed to the Tumbl

Yes, that's right.  Veganism is not a new idea and as the video explains, the term and ideology were coined in 1944.  Check out this fascinating piece that aired back in 1976 on the BBC. Even more interesting...  read the first "Vegan News" magazine from 1944 , which coins the term "vegan."  It was written on a typewriter and the logo is hand-drawn! Part I Part II Part III Don't miss another post!  Subscribe to Eating Consciously by Email Find me elsewhere... www.veganfacebook.com www.vegantwitter.com www.veganexaminer.com www.veganyoutube.com

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, it’s probable that you are at least remotely aware of the video that’s been sweeping the nation, Kony 2012 .  Produced and released by the nonprofit, Invisible Children (IC), the film is clearly compelling and has an almost hypnotic vibe to it.  The video does an excellent job at persuading the unthinking youth of the US with vivid images, emotional storytelling, techno music, and colorful Kony 2012 kits that come complete with signs and bracelets.  For only a few bucks a month, you can feel like you’re making even more of a difference for this tremendous cause, which over 77 million people have tuned into at most recent count. So, who exactly is Kony?  What’s the deal with Invisible Children and is there something we aren’t being told about this cause?  Since the videos release, the have been numerous, credible criticisms of the film.  So many, that the CEO of Invisible Children even released a video to dispute them.  IC also has a “ critiq

I figured it's been a while since I've posted a recipe, so I decided to share one with you that I just created for the autumn season.  I also have some more recipes to post soon, like Boston Cream Pie, White Bean and Rice Soup, and Butternut Squash Stuffing.  Stay tuned (and subscribe !) for those recipes, among other things.  Also, there will be a new Eating Consciously Podcast episode in the very near future (featuring an interview with TimmyFan !), as well as a piece about communicating with non-vegans over at veganexaminer.com . If you try the Pumpkin Mac and Cheese, leave a comment about how it came out! 1 lb macaroni (I used whole wheat) 1 block extra-firm tofu 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup unsweetened soymilk 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground 1/2 tsp nutmeg, ground (or 1/4 tsp if freshly grated) 1 tsp salt (or more to taste) 1/4 cup Earth Balance (or olive oil) 1, 15 oz can cooked pumpkin  1 cup nutritional yeast Cook the macaroni according to the instructions on the bag.  Stra

While a raw food diet truly makes no sense for an ethical vegan , there’s another unethical consideration that should be taken into account. There’s a lot of evidence that many males in the raw foods movement are flat out homophobic. Not only homophobic, but also ignorant and disgusting bigots. Take the Raw Brahs for example, who recently made an extremely homophobic video featuring the self-proclaimed “ Life Regenerator .” The video features them taking a shower together and making homophobic statements and gestures to each other. The Raw Brahs are, to their own admission, “ solar powered Christian raw food radically honest nomadic elitist minimalist brothers .” In a book entitled, The Raw Controversies , page 118 cites that, “According to David [Wolfe] , Durian was a gay guy that went raw, and then 'left the dark side' and decided to go for women. David and Stephen [Arlin] were convinced that homosexuality could be 'cured' by the raw food diet. More speci

Most homosexuals eschew the discrimination and prejudice towards them known as heterosexism . In order to be consistent with our morals and ethics, we should make a conscious effort to reject all isms which result in similar discrimination and prejudice towards others. Actions speak louder than words and we can most effectively implement change by living through example. Oppressive ideologies all hold the position that one group of individuals is superior to another. The same discriminatory thought patterns that allow some heterosexuals to see themselves as superior to homosexuals are also inherent in other discriminatory belief systems such as sexism and racism. Sadly, these hateful beliefs too often end in violence towards those being oppressed. Since there is clear commonality among all forms of discrimination, it would make sense that those pushing for justice and equality would embrace the plight of others who are suffering similar injustice and inequality. While many wo