tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70577952024-03-18T13:47:39.293-04:00Whirled Peas♥ Keep It Simple ♥Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-3039546028679274992020-03-23T16:36:00.000-04:002020-03-23T16:37:06.702-04:00Thinking of You All<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The world may seem like a scary place right now. </div>
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I hope that you all are staying home, keeping safe and clean, </div>
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and doing the best you can in a very frightening and isolating situation.</div>
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Be kind to each other, help where you can, reach out when you are<br />
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feeling alone and most of all keep yourselves healthy.</div>
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Its a great time to assess your lives, how you eat, dress, shop, live, love.<br />
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It's time to get real about what matters in your life, who matters, </div>
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and that "someday" is a luxury moving forward.</div>
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<br />Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-59984927048588724792019-01-02T13:38:00.000-05:002019-01-02T13:45:46.902-05:00Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Hopefully everyone is happy and healthy and have had all the yummy holiday treats they could handle! This one is always a favourite and since you can freeze it, you can nibble a little when you want!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Life is an adventure and has been busy with lots of fiber art so there hasn't been much sharing here. Instagram is always quick and easy for sharing and sometimes this blog is sadly neglected! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Thank you for always coming back to check if there are new yums, photos and stories. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">All the best to you in this new year 2019!</span></div>
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Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-40989548388094017782017-09-27T18:45:00.001-04:002017-09-27T18:47:27.680-04:00Time Flies...It seems like forever since we had anything to post here but life moves quickly at times and you only have time for this or that. Making time for real world experiences and nature have to be at the top of the list. Instagram makes online sharing quick and easy but makes it too easy to neglect writing deep thoughts about all the things that you might find joy in. A picture is worth a thousand words, sure...but words, those lovely words that can convey so much will always be priceless.<br />
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We were lucky to escape on a canoe trip for a week and meet all kinds of tiny critters and once again spy a variety of mushrooms that make our head spin. There is so much around you if you only take the time to look. And it changes daily. Not only did we see critters and mushrooms, but we were lucky to find an amazing array of feathers each day. Some hailing from mighty impressive beasts.<br />
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We hope you'll enjoy our little collages and forgive the long absence if you have missed us here.<br />
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Some of the most excellent fungi that we found on our morning strolls.<br />
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Lots of little friends that we made and some awesome feathers found!<br />
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The most impressive feather, other than those of the Nuttal's Woodpecker, was this tail feather that we identified through <a href="https://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/" target="_blank">Feather Atlas</a> as that of the Northern Harrier.<br />
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We hope all of our friends are happy and well and that you are having your own awesome adventures. Life is short so get out there and live it.<br />
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<br />Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-44435067618621468332016-11-27T09:20:00.000-05:002016-11-27T09:23:32.816-05:00Birds of a Feather....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We have been off having so many adventures in </div>
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Canoeing, hiking, sitting by lakes with cold drinks & warm campfires </div>
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with tasty coffee & beautiful silence. What better place to be!?</div>
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I've been so pleased with the variety of birds I have seen this year. </div>
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There have been a lot more but here are some to enjoy that maybe <i>you</i> haven't seen! </div>
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There is such peace watching birds, it could be that when you are enjoying them you are in nature, being silent and forgetting all your worries. </div>
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Just enjoying the tiniest of creatures; some not so tiny - see hawk in my cherry tree!</div>
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Top Row - Loon, White Breasted Nuthatch, Coopers Hawk, Male Northern Cardinal, Baby Swallows<br />
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Middle Row - Black Capped Chickadee, Male Downy Woodpecker, Male House Finch, Baltimore Oriole</div>
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Bottom Row - American Robin, Rose Breasted Grosbeak, Blue Jay, Red Bellied Woodpecker, Female Northern Cardinal & Male House Finch</div>
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Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-9652726790166281392016-08-04T10:19:00.000-04:002016-08-04T10:19:32.416-04:00It's Good to Grow!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Who doesn't love succulents? Finally we have had time to give it a whirl; propagating some new plants from leaf cuttings. Being the first time, there has been a lot of uncertainty but as you can see the wee roots are coming along nicely!</div>
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After letting the leave tips "scar" over, I placed them on a shallow bed of cactus & succulent soil. I used a super spray bottle to gently mist them for a few days, then used a more direct stream in the soil in front of each tip - daily. They are in a sunny spot but not direct sunlight & happily more than expected are rooting! Experts said half would be acceptable but we are at a good 70%!!</div>
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It all started with this group that I purchased to beautify my Grandpa's old toolbox; which is likely about 30+ years old. Then the addiction kicked in.....hee hee</div>
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<br />Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-88914331747107955782016-06-26T15:29:00.001-04:002016-06-26T15:29:48.791-04:00When Life Gives You Cherries....Bounce!After dreaming about & planning for when our cherry tree was ripe with fruit, we are finally able to join the <a href="http://outlanderkitchen.com/2012/07/16/the-great-cherry-bounce-experiment/" target="_blank">The Great Cherry Bounce Experiment</a> shared by the lovely mind behind <a href="http://outlanderkitchen.com/about-outlander-kitchen/" target="_blank">Outlander Kitchen</a>, Theresa Carle-Sanders.<br />
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On a very warm 32°C day here in Ontario Canada we didn't mind one bit pulling out the ladder, getting our lovely galvanized pail & carefully selecting the ripest cherries our short little arms could reach. The rest of the cherries still have a few days before we get to the serious work of jam & being jarred in light syrup. Perhaps another batch of bounce with Jameson Whiskey? We shall see!<br />
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For now though, this batch will chill in a nice cool dark place until Hogmany! Perhaps a nip at Christmas? hee hee<br />
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For anyone who thinks that this is something they would enjoy, head over to <a href="http://outlanderkitchen.com/2012/07/16/the-great-cherry-bounce-experiment/" target="_blank">Theresa's page</a> for recipe fun & realizations! Thanks Theresa!Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-9220881240641247842016-03-31T15:06:00.000-04:002016-03-31T15:06:19.875-04:00April Showers Bring May Flowers!One can hardly mind the rain when it will provide the beautiful signs of spring....the greening of grass....the popping up of lovely coloured flowers. However, rainy days can also provide yummy soup!<br />
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A lucky purchase of plum tomatoes at $5 inspired my attempt at a Tomato Basil Soup. Let's see what I did & whether its something that YOU would like to try!<br />
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3-4 lbs of Plum Tomatoes halved<br />
1 tbs Kosher Salt & 1 tsp Ground Pepper<br />
1/4 cup Olive Oil<br />
1 large Onion chopped<br />
4-6 cloves Garlic minced<br />
Sprinkle of Red Pepper flakes<br />
4 cups of Vegetable Soup Broth<br />
1 can of Chopped Tomatoes<br />
1-2 cups Basil Leaves<br />
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Preheat the oven to 375F<br />
Slice your plum tomatoes in half & in a large bowl add the olive oil, salt & pepper. Toss like a pro & place tomatoes onto a baking sheet & pop into the oven approximately 45 minutes. A little smoking is normal! While tomatoes are in oven, prep the onion, garlic, clean the basil & make the soup broth.<br />
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In a large pot add 1 tbs Olive Oil & saute the onions, garlic & red pepper flakes until they are tender. Next add the Canned Chopped Tomatoes, Vegetable Soup Broth & whole Basil Leaves. Grab your tray from the oven and pour the entire tray of Roasted Plum Tomatoes into the pot.<br />
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Bring it to a nice boil & then simmer for 30-40 minutes. Use your stick blender to mix & enjoy! Grilled Cheese on Lentil Bread will be our companion today! Yum! <br />
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<br />Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-82646510485435426952016-03-15T13:39:00.000-04:002016-03-31T15:10:06.534-04:00Happy Spring!Wow, it has been a long while since I was here to post some yummy food! Sometimes life happens that way & the "real" world needs your attention a little more. Time to get back to sharing though! And what better to start with then some super vegan nachos!! Sure you can have nacho chips & salsa anytime, but why not take some extra prep time once in a while & give yourself a fully loaded treat!<br />
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Of course you will need a few things, I love the way <a href="http://daiyafoods.com/" target="_blank">Daiya Cheese Shreds</a> melt so that is my go to for this dish. You can use any nacho chips you like as there are many to choose from. My favourite Salsa is <a href="http://www.campbellsoup.ca/en-ca/products/pace" target="_blank">Pace</a> so I use that & also <a href="http://www.tofutti.com/dairy-free-cheeses/sour-cream/" target="_blank">Toffuti Sour Cream</a>.<br />
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1 vine ripened tomato finely chopped<br />
1/2 red onion finely chopped<br />
1 finely diced jalapeño pepper<br />
1 can of black beans rinsed<br />
1 cup Daiya Mozzerella Shreds<br />
1 cup Diaya Cheddar Shreds<br />
1 can of sliced black olives (optional)<br />
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1 cup of shredded lettuce<br />
1/4 cup of chopped cilantro<br />
1 cup Pace salsa<br />
1 can, or freshly made, refried beans warmed (mashed black beans works)<br />
Tofutti sour cream as desired<br />
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MY GUACAMOLE<br />
diced shallot<br />
small finely diced jalapeño<br />
2 cloves garlic<br />
juice of 1 lime<br />
mashed with 3-5 avocados<br />
chopped cilantro (optional)<br />
I like to refrigerate this for a while for the flavours to blend. And sometimes eat with a spoon! hehe<br />
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Remove from oven, serve with your chosen side dishes & grab a nice cold drink to go with your tasty vegan nachos! Cheers!</div>
Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-73165409477490366482015-05-07T21:24:00.006-04:002015-05-07T21:25:29.575-04:00Happy 26th Year to Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This month marks 26 years that I have not eaten the flesh of another living creature. Whatever it was that day, so long ago, that creeped from my subconsciousness to stop eating meat, I thank it. While this collage shows only a few of the cute and cuddly revered animals in Canada, if you want to know what animals are used for food on the planet, just look in any encyclopedia A-Z. All of them. </div>
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Even the beloved pet that you have with you now.</div>
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I have had the great debates that people like to have with vegans, the ridiculous questions, the what ifs, the whys. I have even had the tasteless few sit across a table from me and exaggerate noises of pleasure while they eat their meat and taunt me how great it tastes. I generally only feel pity for them at that. What they fail to know about me is that I grew up on a farm where cows and chickens were killed, myself splitting open the chickens bodies to remove all of their guts after having dunked them into boiling water before removing their feathers. They don't know that I have helped my uncle prepare wildlife skins for sale and have watched the death of beautiful cows in order to feed a family. All this before age 18. So yes, I feel pity for the fool that sits across from me ooh-ing and aah-ing over the dead animal they are eating having never had to get their hands dirty. </div>
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I truly believe that if someone wants to eat meat, they should have to at least once catch, kill, clean, butcher and preserve one of each of the animals that they "can't live without". Ditto goes to the people who tell me "I'm the biggest animal lover you will ever meet" as they order their burger. No, you are not the biggest animal lover I will ever meet.</div>
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When you look down into the eyes of the animal you have chosen as your loving companion, realize that every animal possesses the same desire to be treated kindly and allowed to live out the time that has been given to experience play, life, love, affection and family.</div>
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To me one life is equal to the next. I do not require the death of any creature, the orphaning of any babies, and the torture of endless numbers of living beings to carry on my own survival.</div>
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Compassion and knowledge is what will guide me through my days on this planet. </div>
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It was lovely to have 6 hungry dinner guests to enjoy the vegan yumminess that is seen on the plate.<br />
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It is easy to become conditioned to eating a specific way when it comes to holiday dinners; the standard meat, potatoes, stuffing & such. <br />
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Even as a vegan, I have to constantly remind myself that there is a world of food to explore & I try to make new dishes as frequently as possible. <br />
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Getting out of your comfort zone to enjoy great health & new flavours is just a tiny way to taste the world & to treat your body to excellent nutrition!<br />
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Happy Easter!<br />
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Starting at the top centre here are the recipes ...<br />
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<a href="http://izjustagirl.blogspot.ca/2012/04/kale-dill-lentil-stew.html" target="_blank">Sweet Potato Lentil Stew</a></div>
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<a href="http://izjustagirl.blogspot.ca/2009_12_01_archive.html" target="_blank">Non GMO Vegan Ham with Apricot Horseradish Dijon Glaze</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.bridgidgallagher.com/blog/56-kale-and-chard-with-wild-rice-a-winter-salad-recipe" target="_blank">Wild Rice Winter Salad</a></div>
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<a href="http://mydarlingvegan.com/2012/10/meatless-loaf-cupcakes-with-butternut-squash-puree/" target="_blank">Walnut Lentil Cupcakes with Garlic Butternut Squash Icing</a></div>
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Try them! You might love them!!<br />
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<br />Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-3905780277192358952015-03-24T10:06:00.001-04:002015-03-24T10:09:31.059-04:00Springtime!<div style="text-align: center;">
Has everyone popped over to my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bubblesnbinx" target="_blank">Bubbles n' Binx</a> page to see the cute </div>
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little animals that are coming to life? It was fun learning how to create </div>
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little bunnies & fluffy chicks.</div>
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These were custom bunnies of Dennis Hopper, Angel Mambo, Deedee & </div>
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Super excited to make more animals & soon have a place to get back to our </div>
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jewellery creations from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorthernJewell?pnref=lhc" target="_blank">Northern Jewell</a></div>
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<br />Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-8483529669129705622015-03-14T19:27:00.002-04:002015-03-14T19:27:32.829-04:00Springtime Sprouts!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, I had it in my mind tonight to make a yummy <a href="http://ca.daiyafoods.com/products/dairy-free-cheese-slices/cheddar-style-slices" target="_blank">vegan grilled cheese</a> & tomato sandwich, but my tomato had other ideas. Upon slicing, each segment revealed that the seeds had been sprouting inside.<br />
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I could hardly eat it when it so obviously wants to be a plant & not a sandwich slice! Pretty darn cool. First time I ever saw this.Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-45484326016774629202015-01-10T18:43:00.002-05:002015-01-10T18:43:57.398-05:00Tomato Onion Masala - Ish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our lovely neighbour Phul hand wrote this recipe down for us one day & its been </div>
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2 onions diced</div>
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1/2 tsp turmeric</div>
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since we weren't 100% prepared!</div>
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Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-51865417708391782202015-01-03T20:08:00.001-05:002015-01-03T20:08:16.487-05:00Vegan Holiday Dinner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Most people would not likely try to make a new recipe at Christmas, never mind 80% of the meal & desserts! I thought I wanted to try something new & treat the people I was hosting to something different. After some research online, this is what I came up with.</div>
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Grandma's Stuffing!<br />
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I was pleasantly surprised, as were my guests, at how well everything turned out<br />
using reasonably basic ingredients. I have linked to the recipes that I used, although I did<br />
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The Aoili was magnificent & could be used as a dip for french fries, nachos, fingers...hee hee.<br />
<br />If for any reason these wonderful sites I have linked to decide to delete their recipes,<br />
just contact me if you would like to know how to make these great vegan treats.<br />
<br />Happy 2015 everyone.</div>
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1 small pumpkin</div>
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1 butternut squash</div>
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Cut squash/pumpkin in half & clean, then brush with oil & season...</div>
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wrap in foil & bake 40 mins </div>
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And ta da...really yummy soup!!</div>
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This time the grand gesture was a rainbow package of sweet peppers. Luckily I had been craving cabbage & thought hey, cabbage casserole! The only twist this time would be ta da, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa" target="_blank">QUINOA</a> rather than rice. So after adding a few more ingredients, a healthy casserole materialized, & along with some spicy <a href="http://www.tofurky.com/tofurkyproducts/sausages.html" target="_blank">Tofurkey Italian Sausages</a>, was a lovely cold fall day vegan dinner!</div>
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After all was chopped, prepped, sauteed, steamed, layered & baked! Here we are! An amazingly healthy fall dinner packed with protein & vitamins! And, pretty darn tasty! Give it a try!!</div>
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1 jalepeno pepper, minced</div>
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3 cloves garlic, minced</div>
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12 mushrooms, chopped</div>
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1 zucchini, diced</div>
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2 cups of cooked quinoa</div>
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While this is going on, you should have a lovely cabbage steaming to peel the leaves from & also 2 cups of quinoa puttering away in a pot!</div>
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This makes 2 casseroles so get your dishes, cut recipe in half if you want one, & put a little tomato sauce in the bottom of dish. I then layer cabbage, tomato sauce & quinoa mix 3 or 4 times as dish height allows with a layer of tomato sauce on top<br />
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The Tofurky Sausage is just cut on an angle & pan friend in a little olive oil until both sides are nicely browned! Hope you will enjoy!! A little tabasco on your personal plate is nice too!</div>
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Happy Fall!</div>
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At 4:03 Atlantic Standard Time on August 25th, the wee Binx passed from this world gently, sweetly & with love. After having a day filled with watermelon, strawberries, dried strawberries & watermelon juice...PLUS his herb salad from his very own garden, he was content that everything had been taken care of & we had shared an enormous amount of touching, kissing & resting in the breeze. He's happy that you all have felt some joy seeing his days unfold, his stories & well, his darn cute self enjoying a good life. Officially 13 years, 6 months & 9 days.</div>
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He asked that you all be kind in life in the spirit of how he lived his. xo friends.</div>
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(Bun may have had a stroke or a seizure that left him laying on one side mostly since Friday morning. Of course he still wanted his yummy salads but we thought maybe that was not so important now. We thank you for the love & support we know you have had & will continue to have for us. xo)</div>
<br />Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-81046622474166178832014-06-03T22:09:00.003-04:002014-11-30T23:55:57.327-05:00The Youth In Asia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Bunbun here....a quick update! We went to visit the loveliest Dr. Agius today & Mummy was obsessed with talking about "the youth in asia". Don't ask me what that meant...but all I know is I left with a brand new shirt!! I have a wonky leg that I prefer to be lazy about & rest on my shoulder instead of use it...even though I have muscles in it & use it when I have to. But sometimes I go flying around like a little drunk person. So, a trip to our favourite bunny doctor has given us some ideas to keep me rollin' down the road & enjoying many a more salads & love sessions....stay tuned!!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As you can see, we are doing well & awesome despite any wobbly legs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Enjoying every breath of fresh air & even on the road to our biggest adventure yet!</span></div>
<br />Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-56825936577733632172014-05-22T13:39:00.000-04:002014-05-22T13:41:02.577-04:00A Little Inspiration....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whoa! Has it really been so long since we were here posting something cute or yummy?? <br />
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Well we hope this makes up for our long absence. Bunbun is thriving at an age of 13 years & 3 months and despite having a little wobble in his walk, he is doing well & loving life! Getting ready for an 1800km drive too! Oh my! <br />
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Happy Spring & Summer friends!! We have so much going on in our immediate future, we may not have time to post anything...but boy, when we do....things will have changed!! <br />
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Stay tuned & stay safe & happy!Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-52186726028197063052014-04-22T20:04:00.000-04:002017-03-15T13:46:31.512-04:00Sweet Potato/Black Bean Burrito<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;">This is my top 5 favourite thing ever!!!</span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;">5 cups of Sweet Potatoes</span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;">2 cans of Black Beans</span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;">1/2 cup of chopped Coriander</span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;">Juice of One Lemon</span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;">8-10 8" tortillas</span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;">3-4 cups of minced Onions</span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;">1 tsp of Ground Coriander</span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;">1 tsp of Ground Cumin</span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;">Salt - just for you!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Vegan Sour Cream<br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;">Salsa!</span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;" /><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;">Ok, so peel & dice up your sweet potatoes & cook them until they are soft. Once drained, mash the sweet potato, black beans, fresh coriander & lemon juice together in a large bowl. Set this aside.</span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;">Turn your oven on to 350C now, must not waste hydro!</span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;">In a frying pan, cook the onions with the ground coriander & cumin until the onions are soft. Once cooked, add the onion mixture into the mashed sweet potato mixture. Have a taste now & add salt until it tastes how you personally like it. Because shouldn't we all have exactly what we want??</span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;">Get out your tortillas & add 1/3 or so cup of mixture to the centre and roll it up! This is something that only gets better with practice. Lay your rolled up burritos onto an oiled pan with the seam side down. Once you have all your burritos finished cover the entire pan/tray/cookie sheet/ with aluminum foil. Put them into the oven for 30 minutes. I prefer to turn them after 20 minutes so that there is a nice toasty tortilla on both sides. When finished cooking, add some yummy salsa & vegan sour cream to the top & enjoy. </span><br style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px;">*A recent mutation took place where I had some leftover filling & leftover brown rice, so I mixed it up & fried it! May work well in the burritos with the rice too!</span></span></div>
Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-74135962171416171672014-03-10T14:29:00.001-04:002014-03-21T23:54:28.587-04:00To Pet Valu - Are Rabbits Pets or Pet Food? You can not have both!!<br />
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<span class="s1"></span>(Letter sent to Pet Valu)</div>
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<span class="s2">RE: SELLING RABBIT MEAT FOR DOG TREATS IN PET VALU STORES</span></div>
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<span class="s1">To whom it may concern (if it will concern anyone at all)</span></div>
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<span class="s1">I went into one of your Pet Valu stores today to pick up an item for my rabbit. My domesticated, part of the family, “pet” rabbit. You sell various items ranging from food, hay, toys, litter, litter boxes and treats for these animals so I get the impression that </span></div>
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<span class="s1">Pet Valu considers rabbits to be a domesticated animal that is part of a home as a </span></div>
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<span class="s1">Upon reaching the checkout I looked around at the various “add-on” items that are placed for last minute sales. I was thoroughly appalled, and confused, to see that right there, where I was about to lay down my money, a product called “Hare of the Dog”. Otherwise knows as rabbit jerky...for dogs. Touting on the label “thanks for supporting the American rabbit industry” on top of it.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">I’m not sure your store grasps the magnitude of rabbit owners that are customers of </span></div>
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<span class="s1">Pet Valu. We are many and we shop with great love for our chosen companion animal. A rabbit. I would imagine that the great thinkers within your purchasing department would immediately have an issue, and a real uphill climb, trying to market dog meat for cats and cat meat for dogs. Why do you feel it is appropriate and conscientious to sell rabbit meat for dogs?</span></div>
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<span class="s1">You sell a good portion of your store to rabbit owners. Deemed a pet/companion animal by your organization you profit on the various items that go with living with, and loving, this increasingly desired animal companion. I will add also that many rabbit owners are multiple pet owners where there are dog, cat AND rabbit are all living nicely together.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">I am disgusted by the ignorance that your company has shown in the selling, and profiting, of one domestic animal to feed another. It is morbid. I will not shop in your stores again and be advised, an army of bunny lovers are a very powerful consumer group. I plan to share this letter with as many who will spread the word.</span></div>
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<br />Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-60394851420301259112014-02-16T00:00:00.000-05:002014-03-21T23:57:27.856-04:00Yup! 13 Years Old Today!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Such an outstanding little cutie. I'm happy & grateful that this little guy has lived such </div>
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a long life with good health, happy travels, & loving friends. </div>
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We'll be lovin' each other up & no doubt there will be healthy, yummy snacks! </div>
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The most lovely belated birthday gift from a very talented 16 year old sweetheart! <br />
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Thank you for this wonderful picture of Bunbun. We will cherish it!Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834012965387622620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057795.post-19918842751799920002014-01-16T11:32:00.003-05:002014-03-21T23:57:27.759-04:00Love for Mr Binx<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another birthday for my wee sweet bunny. Bunbun turns 12 years & 11 months today!<br />
On his way to 13!! Love this picture of him sitting by the lake in the sun enjoying life.<br />
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Let us be introduced to our own true nature. </div>
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realize just how magnificent we are. Let us </div>
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be restored to a way of being that makes </div>
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sense of our existence on earth. Let us be </div>
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re-introduced to living as part of a </div>
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meaningful & purposeful Whole, which </div>
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has given freely of Itself, and which we are </div>
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encouraged to reflect in our lives daily</div>
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