tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81927744963951842502012-02-16T06:13:13.223-08:00amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-21015523051546333152011-02-07T18:33:00.000-08:002011-02-07T18:36:58.457-08:00

When people find out I am a vegetarian, they usually respond as follows: "Oh, I could never become a vegetarian... I just love the taste of insert their favourite food here too much I could never stop eating it." For a large marjority (read: mostly everyone I know) the thought of giving up their favourite food is one of the top reasons they would never, ever become vegetarian. You know what? I

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-71327423529192066302010-11-19T22:49:00.000-08:002010-11-19T22:56:56.024-08:00

Portobello mushrooms are the perfect addition to any entrée in my opinion. If you're not a mushroom fan, this post won't change your mind, but for those who do enjoy mushrooms you know how MEATY (HA!) portobello mushrooms taste. So, if you're a budding vegetarian and not really sure how to round out your dinners so you feel really full, stuffed portobello mushrooms will do the trick. The recipe

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-89255865611922674572010-11-19T22:15:00.000-08:002010-11-19T22:54:46.964-08:00

Do you love sandwiches as much as I do? When I became a vegetarian I didn't think I could ever replace my beloved Turkey-Swiss sandwich. It turns out my most favourite vegetarian sandwich is incredibly simple to make, but still satisfying and full of flavour. I was inspired to start making this sandwich at home after having a much more expensive version of it at Zingerman's Delicatessen in Ann

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-66538452856876667452010-05-21T19:21:00.000-07:002010-05-21T19:21:47.615-07:00

I recently watched a video about being "Weekday Vegetarian" (posted below). What does that mean exactly? Mondays through Fridays you abstain from eating red meat, chicken and fish and enjoy your favourite burger, steak, or -heaven forbid- KFC Double Down on Saturday and Sunday. Seems simple enough, right? At first, this plan greatly irritated me. The TED speaker, Graham Hill, lists the many

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-4324822279627037412010-05-13T13:14:00.000-07:002010-05-13T13:24:30.134-07:00

Yes, another post about purses. I just can't help myself sometimes. I stumbled upon Melie Bianco while reading Peta's Twitter page and am now totally obsessed. These purses use FAUX-leather, affordable, fashionable and most importantly...animal friendly! Check out their website - they have a LOT of different styles and colours to suit your personal style. Fab. Bright Yellow is perfect for

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-73702148551881580302010-04-29T13:19:00.000-07:002010-04-29T13:21:52.810-07:00

I've got the perfect recipe for you and your family. Many omnivores I know roll their eyes when I say I'm cooking a vegetarian meal for dinner. Vegetarian meals can be filling and hearty and this recipe is that and so much more. Found in May's Real Simple magazine, I cooked this delicious pasta dish for dinner and both me and my husband loved it. It was flavorful, cheesy, filling and most

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-36122715128179218282010-04-24T11:50:00.000-07:002010-04-24T12:21:49.420-07:00

It's hard incorporating the latest fashion trends into an animal free lifestyle. A lot of what's considered new and hot often involve the use of leather or animal skin. I'll admit it, even though I would never consider eating a cow or shearing a sheep, I wouldn't blink twice picking up a beautifully crafted leather purse or trying on the latest Uggs. Being fashionable and animal friendly is

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-15399945918610884042009-09-05T17:19:00.000-07:002009-09-05T17:31:42.994-07:00

I love Thai food, but going out can get pretty expensive so I decided to make my own version of one of my favourite dishes - Stir Fried Vegetables with Green Curry Sauce. My vegetables of choice: Red & Yellow Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Broccoli and Carrots with the addition of Tofu for protein.I picked up a jar of Green Curry cooking sauce from No Frills, which cost about $3.00 as well as a package

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-21554308153370303962009-08-30T14:43:00.000-07:002009-08-30T14:52:40.952-07:00

The Villa Japanese Restaurant in Whitby is great. They do not offer All You Can Eat, which can deliver mixed results depending on how busy the restaurant is, but what they DO offer is a delicious vegetarian sushi combo I plan on ordering again and again.For $15.00 with tax, I got 6 Avacado/Cucumber Rolls, 2 Shiitake rolls, 2 Seaweed Rolls, 2 Tofu Skin rolls, Salad, Miso Soup and a side order of

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-36947948747151201212009-07-30T17:50:00.000-07:002009-07-30T18:03:28.589-07:00

In the concrete jungle, stumbling upon a farmer's market during your walk downtown is a really refreshing experience. Luckily for me I work directly next to a weekly farmer's market right in the heart of downtown Toronto. Located in the Entertainment District, the Indulge Your Senses Farmer's Market is held every Thursday during the summer to October 15 2009.Unfortunately for us Torontonians the

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-75507351400387098122009-04-09T15:06:00.000-07:002009-04-09T15:50:08.713-07:00

Vegetarians and Vegans need to be aware of what is in their food when dining out. Not all restaurants take it upon themselves to specify which dishes are 100% vegetarian/vegan, so it's up to YOU to ask the right questions and find out what you're eating.East Side Mario was a favourite restaurant of mine back when I was a meat-loving carnivore. Not long after I became a vegetarian I had lunch with

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-13725909894200121892009-04-06T17:26:00.000-07:002009-04-06T17:42:34.115-07:00

In honour of my husband, who is currently at Fort Benning in Georgia *MISS YOU*, I made myself a Mexican (yes, I know, I was just in Mexico and should be sick of Mexican)themed dinner. The tortillas expire tomorrow so I figured what better time to use them! After considering a few options I decided on the quick and easy vegetarian quesadilla (please hold the ham).Usually I only put cheese, or

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-42935353842031649032009-04-06T16:58:00.000-07:002009-04-06T17:26:37.132-07:00

After eating fried foods most of last week I'm declaring this a "DETOX WEEK." Fruits, vegetables and whole grains will be a priority - they should be a priority all the time but we can't be perfect 24/7. My mom bought a TON of fruit, so I decided to utilize the fresh ingredients and make a delicious fruit smoothie for lunch. Click read more for the recipe: Note: You can substitute whatever fruit

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-47278327541232546722009-04-04T16:26:00.000-07:002009-04-04T17:35:44.699-07:00

I'm back from Vacation! I had an awesome time in Mexico with my family and believe it or not my trip provided me with a great blog topic. What happens when a Vegetarian eats meat? What are the implications, especially if it is accidental. Let me set a situation up for you and think this over: The Riu Santa Fe is a 5 Star All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico. Awesome hotel, clean with a friendly staff

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-20713045314676851212009-03-25T10:02:00.000-07:002009-03-25T10:16:40.552-07:00

I'm going on vacation to Mexico tomorrow and have a LOT of vegetables left in the fridge. My father will most likely skip all vegetable intake while the rest of us are away, lounging on a luxurious beach, so it's up to me to eat up all the veggies before we go.I have a ton of asparagus (two full stalks) just waiting to be gobbled up, so I decided to prepare a quick and easy asparagus snack!

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-68057699718374303962009-03-24T06:22:00.001-07:002009-03-24T06:41:21.113-07:00

Italian is one of my favourite cuisines (minus all of the veal, chicken, lamb ... you get my point). Finding the perfect gourmet pizza has been a passion of mine, especially as Toronto has a ton of Italian restaurants to choose from. Ever since my Switzerland-Italy adventure way back in 2003 I've loved "Traditional" Italian pizzas. Meaning, pizzas that have a thinner-crust, simple but flavourful

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-40102427552930899782009-03-19T16:23:00.000-07:002009-03-19T16:35:46.774-07:00

Whitby has a brand new Sushi restaurant! YAY! Richard and I love going out for sushi, especially if it's "All You Can Eat." We've been frequenting Sushi Mountain in Whitby for quite sometime, but recently we noticed a new restaurant in the Kendalwood Plaza, where the Golden Griddle used to be. My sister and brother-in-law highly recommended we check it. It's called "GO BELIEVE SUSHI!" (I added

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-38977563770616484672009-03-18T13:30:00.000-07:002009-03-18T14:05:33.605-07:00

Like most of us, I really only bust out the complicated recipes when I'm cooking for others. When I'm at home alone I really couldn't be bothered to get all fancy with my cooking, so tonight I'll be making a delicious Tofu smoothie and a vegetarian wrap for myself. I plan to work out this evening so the protein from the Tofu smoothie should help me do an excruciating 30 minutes on the elliptical

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-29825269019376091782009-03-16T17:57:00.000-07:002009-03-16T18:22:31.583-07:00

I'm in a mixed relationship... my husband is a non-apologetic carnivore and I'm a relatively new vegetarian. On September of this year I will be celebrating my second anniversary as a veg-head. I must admit now, before things get serious between us, that i DO eat fish. I haven't completely mastered the art of vegetarian cooking and neither has my family - eliminating fish would essentially

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192774496395184250.post-80546061811560506532009-03-15T05:28:00.000-07:002009-03-15T05:47:49.900-07:00

Finding a restaurant that has truly authentic vegetarian menu options can be very difficult, especially if you classify yourself as a vegan (no meat, dairy etc). Even in big metropolitan cities vegetarian restaurants can be hard to find and are not as numerous as you may think. On Friday, March 12th I visited Fresh Restaurant in Toronto and experienced a re'fresh'ing (sorry...) dining experience

amberherselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15924381341369669618noreply@blogger.com3