Archive for August, 2010

The Importance Of Soaking Nuts, Grains, And Legumes

August 5th, 2010 - posted under: The Food » Food and Health

I recently wrote an introduction to fermented foods, in which I mentioned the practice of soaking grains. Many readers responded with interest, curious to learn more about this traditional technique. Yay! You guys make me so happy! And that brings us here: the ins and outs, the whys and the hows, an all-around intro to [...]

My Joyful 2-Year Veganniversary!

August 3rd, 2010 - posted under: The Food » Food and Health

Yay Yay Yay! Happy happy day, Happy Veganniversary to meeeeeee!!! Last year I honored the day with a party hat and a piece of spice cake, but to be totally honest, I felt like poo! I was solidly into my first trimester morning sickness, and, well, we took a LOT of pictures to get that [...]

Monday Monthly Mission #13 CONTINUES: ‘Spreading The Love’ Extends And Expands!

August 2nd, 2010 - posted under: Furthermore » Monday Monthly Mission

Well, after overwhelming support, I’m keeping last month’s mission going for another round. Yay! After all, the whole point was to spread the love, and who couldn’t use more love?! A lot of you reported that you were unable to fulfill this mission as completely as you’d hoped, so now’s your chance! Others posted their [...]