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A Vegan’s Ode To The Chickpea

By on July 10, 2009 in Uncategorized

I have very few brilliant ideas of my own and must admit that this one—a poem about chickpeas—was inspired by some friends on twitter—ReluctantVeggie and LeafyV. You can find links to their work and words of wisdom at the end of this post. But first..my ode to everyone’s favorite bean. A Vegan’s Ode To The [...]

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Great Vegan Bean Cuisine

By on February 20, 2009 in Uncategorized

The absolute best meal I’ve ever had was a platter of chickpeas and fresh tomato sauce; it had simmered all day on the open hearth of a restaurant in Sicily, and—along with a little pasta, escarole, and Chianti, of course—created a meal that could never be rivaled by even the most expensive cut of meat! [...]

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Beans for Vegetarians and Other Smart Eaters

By on February 19, 2009 in Uncategorized

I’ve got beans on the brain. I’ve been thinking about them a lot because—like everyone else—I’m trying to cut back on expenses. But even in the best of financial times, beans are nearly always on my menu. I love and adore them. Here is what’s so great about beans: They are central to all kinds [...]

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