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Every once in a while I run into a meat eater that has read these page E13 newspaper articles questioning the value of soybeans in a diet. Ethical eaters: here’s a link you want to save to your favorites. It may be a handy tool to use should you ever get this question from meat eaters: "But I’ve heard tofu is bad for you because____________(insert myth here).

The Safety of Soy

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When Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 7:00 PM Where Email me for directions to the Animal Rights group meetup. Who should come All are welcome, whether to participate in a campaign, to organize one, or just to learn more about what is going on. Join us! Why Find out what is going on in Chicago animal rights activism and upcoming meetup events. Share ideas and news. Snacks will be served. Expected Attendees 7 people — 4 Yes, 3 Maybe There's still room for 13 more. Organized… Continue

When whipping up a slew of sweets it is imperative that you have good indy rock to help you mix a little KPOW into the back end. I suggest the Scotland Yard Gospel Choir - Aspidestra. Got it playing? Ok, now you are ready to cook.

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup vegan margarine like Earth Balance or Smart Balance, softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder (ghira…

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In this weeks edition of the Economist in an article entitled "The End of Cheap Food" the recent dramatic rise in grains, cereals and agricultural food stocks (nicknamed agflation) is deciphered and some startling information is revealed that affects Vegans and Vegetarians.

Oil rich countries like Venezuela and Russia are feeling the food pinch. Both governments imposed price controls on food prices earlier l…

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The Orange Sesame Tofu adopted from a Martha Stewart Recipe went over well at a recent vegan potluck held here in Logan Square for Veterans day (*gush; I love vegans that support veterans).

The first batch I made a delightful mistake and forgot to add the egg replacer (1 and 1/2 ER and 2 tbls warm water). The Cornstarch, sesame seed, salt and pepper dry mix…

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