Oxidation
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For the past year or so, I’ve suspected that I have a gluten sensitivity. When I eat bread and baked goods, not only do I have a much harder time losing and maintaining weight (even if staying in my calorie … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2009
Swapnplay (or Do Something)
This past Saturday, my family spent our morning at the Open House for the cooperative community sharing and playspace, Swapnplay, located in the North Portland neighborhood of St. Johns. After my 10 minute tour, I felt so overwhelmed with relief … Continue reading
The Almighty Bowl
Karla’s post the other day combined with Julie and Jay opening the Native Bowl cart really drove the message home for me that if there is a recurring theme in Portland vegan cuisine, it’s definitely the “complete meal in a … Continue reading
Top 5 Favorite Snacks
I’m not going to list “a piece of fruit,” because, come on. 5. Primal Strips. You guys, how did these get so good? I only get the seitan ones because they have better mouthfeel than the soy ones, but I … Continue reading
Top 5 Favorite Breakfasts in Portland
I think I’ll be doing top 5 posts this week. I know it’s lazy, but it’s also fun. I mean, let’s be honest here, which would you rather read: a long heartfelt history of my problems with my lady parts, or … Continue reading
Native Bowl Opens
I’m proud to say that I was the very first customer of the brand-spankin-new vegan food cart in Portland, Native Bowl, run by friend Julie Hasson and her husband Jay. Milo and I showed up at a little after 11:30 … Continue reading
Soy
Appropriately, I spent the entire first day of the (annual) Vegan Month of Food cooking. My pal Katie Jane came over this afternoon and drank hot toddies with me as I hurled myself around the kitchen, knocking out seven different … Continue reading