@ Aron – Thanks!

@ Cary M – mmmMm! yes! How about the best of both worlds with a potato-corn chowder? I’ll start working on it (with pleasure!)

@ EroSan – I’m loving all your experimentation! I need to look into ginger ale, that sunds so cool (and quick! how crazy!) I’m adding it to the ever-expanding list.

Good luck with the anatto project and definitely keep us updated!

@ April – WOW congrats lady! What are the odds? I always love the dynamic between a mom and all boys. Seems like a lot of work and a LOT of fun. Do you have a female cat or dog or something? You need a little more estrogen up in that house (I understand – it’s just me and the chickens here, haha) Congrats again, that’s so awesome!

@ Melisa – Yes! Great question, I am a podcast junkie and listen to a lot of vegan/AR related stuff. All are available free on iTunes

My absolut favorite is ‘Vegetarian Food For Thought’ by Colleen Patrick Goudreau. She talks about cooking, vegan philosophy, a lot of animal stories, etc. She is calm and intellectual and super compassionate. Very inspiring!

I also like ‘Vegan Freaks’ which is sort of totally the opposite. They are rude and snotty and over the top, but it’s still really fun and sometimes it’s a great pressure-release for the frustration that can build. Unfortunately, they haven’t updated in forever, but their archive is still worth listening to.

‘The Alternative Vegan’ is cooking/food related. The author Dino is south Indian and most of his food is thusly influenced by his upbringing, which is great. But the episodes are very hit-and-miss for me. Still, worth checking out.

‘Animal Voices’ is a radio show of of Canada. They mostly do interviews and often are just ‘meh’, but then there’s some real gems that will come along. If nothing els check out the amazing Interview with James McWilliams on his book Just Food, and also the episode on being vegan in vet school. Great stuff.

‘Vegan Radio’ and ‘Vegcast’ are both shows I just started listening to, but I’m liking them so far. Both pretty straightforward, covering a wide variety of issues and guest interviews.

Whew! I should turn that into a post. =D

For my skin I wash with water 99% of the time, use a mild cleanser maybe 2-6 times a month. The cleanser rotates (I’m testing brands for a review) I lotion my whole body every day using Nature’s Gate. I am addicted to body lotion. (see: this article). I also use a moisturizing ‘good quality’ cream for my face, but this changes too as I’m collecting for an article. But as far as washing I’m a plain water kind of girl (I don’t wear foundation or face makeup though)

@ Richard – Yay! Someone else who’s heard it! I do agree on the repetition though. Do you listen to ‘Food For Thought’?

My chickens are semi-friendly. They’re not interested in cuddling or anything, but they’re certainly not afraid of us. Petunia was raised from a few-day-old chick. Princess is a Craigslist rescue, and she is a lot more wary of people. I’ve had chickens that enjoyed being held and played with (even did tricks!) It all depends on how much time you spend with them. My attitude towards these girls is mostly to just let them be and enjoy them from afar.

@ Sarah – Milk-amole! Love it! Did you ever read that book ‘Avocado Baby’ when you were a kid?

@ Michelle – Aw, thank you so much again! And I’m so glad you like it here. =)

I’ve been thinking about that torte recently. Need to make it again, muahaha . . .

@ GrowingRaw – Thanks! He is pretty spectacular. =) And Eating Animals is on my list. I’m in line to borrow it from a friend – I’ve heard nothing but great things about it.

@ Kelly H. – Haven’t heard of that until now, but it looks very interesting! I’d be curious to see the details of her argument. If you do read it then definitely let me know what you think!

Btw…have you seen, heard or read of this??: http://www.organicmanifestobook.com/uof/organicmanifestobook/ps/?keycode=124362

also, mini update on anatto tatooing… I might’ve commited a couple of mistakes, but my first try didn’t worked out so great. But I’ve learned a couple of things and am still willing to try once more.

I agree with Sarah on the avocado baby food thing, bananas and pears are also good after you’ve done the veggies.

I saw an interview on Aussie tv a month or so with the writer of ‘Eating Animals’. (Jonathan Safran Foer) If you haven’t already read it you might be interested in squeezing it in during feeds.