Posted in General VEG! on 30. Aug, 2010
We’re excited to report that Carrie Underwood — one of our favorite eco/veggie gals — has been nominated for a 2010 Inspirational Country Music Award. The award ceremony celebrates artists who perform music inspired by faith, family, and country.
Besides being a rockstar (literally), Carrie is all about giving back. The singer regularly takes part in [...]
Posted in Animals on 30. Aug, 2010
Bullfighting is so nasty and I fucking* hate it! So I was very glad when Meave reported that an amendment to the animal protection laws in Catalonia, Spain passed! Bullfighting is so over, jack!
I was totally happy about this animal victory but on Facebook today, one of my Spanish friends criticized the motives behind the [...]
It’s always nice when a recipe you like seems to “take off” with other bloggers. This has been true recently of my sweet potato and chickpea burgers, which Matt and Katie have made recently, as well as a bunch of other bloggers and readers who have emailed me or left comments on the original post. [...]
Posted in Animals on 30. Aug, 2010
It was five years ago Sunday that Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast, with the waves and winds thrashing this vulnerable region. It was a calamity of monumental proportions for the people and animals of the region. And for those of us who deployed to the Gulf Coast, the images still flood into our minds—the [...]
For the first time this summer I indulged in a big bowl of watermelon - and the first thing that came to my mind: why didn’t I do this sooner?! How did I wait until the last month of summer to munch on this red, juicy, hydrating seasonal fruit treat?
…I’ll blame the idea of having to hull a giant heavy watermelon home to [...]
Posted in General VEG! on 30. Aug, 2010
Brendan Brazier
Vegan professional triathlete, author of fitness books and creator of the all plant-based nutrition line Vega, Brendan Brazier gave his five tips for eco-friendly eating to the Calgary Herald. Obviously not consuming any animal products is the best advice for sustainable eating, especially considering the amount of land set aside to harvest food just [...]
Posted in General VEG! on 30. Aug, 2010
Urban gardeners know that you don’t need sprawling green acres of land to harvest heirloom tomatoes, Italian onions, and dinosaur kale—all you really need is a fire escape. Whether sowing seeds in a neighborhood community garden or growing organic herbs on a living room windowsill, the local-foods movement brings herbivores even closer to the food [...]
Posted in General VEG! on 30. Aug, 2010
Here at GGA we love our girlfriends. One of our good friends is Certified Holistic Health Counselor and Vegan Chef/Cookbook Author Alexandra Jamieson. She’s been on Oprah and she has been giving us health tips on staying lean-and-mean for years now. We love her non-judgmental approach to food. It can taste good and help you [...]
Posted in Animals on 27. Aug, 2010
Ten-year-old Bobby Connell has spent the last six months plagued by nightmares after witnessing Tilikum the killer whale batter SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau to death right in front of his eyes. Bobby’s father, in a suit filed against SeaWorld, said his son “saw the look of horror and desperation on Dawn’s face as she was [...]
Posted in General VEG! on 27. Aug, 2010
The evolution of my veganism is something I’ve touched on before, most notably in my Thanksliving post, wherein I spoke at length about how my veganism was morphing into a lifestyle, rather than a mere way of eating. I also touched on veganism and its impact on my habits as a consumer here. But it’s [...]
