Monthly Archives: July 2012

Instagram Vegans Unite!

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One thing I like about Instagram is being able to unite with others like us- VEGANS!

I have had Instagram for 2 years now, and I think it’s a pretty neat app. I like being able to see and share food !!! I love being able to connect and follow other Vegans in their everyday eats and adventures. Being able to follow people from all over the world means, different foods, from different cultures; From the countries of Spain, Australia, and Scotland to states like California, Texas and New York! We are all different. Each countries and states have their different cultures, and I love being able to see them through food, especially Vegan dishes!

Two of my top followers are VEGANFOODSHARE and VEGANSOFIG. These names speak for themselves!

Instagram Vegan Community Unite!!!

VeganFoodShare  share daily pictures of meals tagged #veganfoodshare. They also feature many different individuals to explain the main dish they have chosen along with a little bio of themselves. Neat, no? It almost feels like winning an award!

Vegansofig [Vegans Of Instagram] shares tips, where to shop, talks about nutrition, animal cruelty, activist work, fashion, and simple ways to help others have a sane walk into Veganism. Vegansofig has got you covered.

Even I have learned a few things. I love being able to help others, it’s nice to be surrounded by people that share the same likes and interests. I love food, I love cooking, and I love being able to show my cooking skills, hehe. I have made some great friends along the way. Don’t be fooled by an app! I have seen people fall in LOVE through Instagram, if people can fall in love  through Instagram, we can encourage others to better their eating habits  through a dash of curiosity and few pictures!  A picture is worth a thousand words!

Some of the most popular tags I use are #WhatVegansEat #VeganFoodShare #Vegansofig #VeganProblems. Be ready to be mesmerized with beautiful, vibrant, and healthy pictures. I always say this, Veganism is form of art. When it comes to cooking, the fruits, legumes, nuts and seeds become our pallets. We have the gift to nurture and take care of our body the way it should be taken care of, why not have fun with it?

Don’t miss your chance on the wagon. Lurk, comment, and follow! Come see what the BUZZ! BUZZ!  is about!

Curious to see what I am doing? Follow me on Instagram!

Follow me, @Veganadian!

I’m going to leave you with a few links, for those of you that don’t have IG, here are other ways to reach!

VeganFoodShare:

www.VeganFoodShare.com

Twitter: @VeganFoodShare 

Vegansofig:

http://www.vegansofig.tumblr.com/

Twitter: @Vegansofig

-TheTravelingPinkLips

It’s A Wrap!

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There comes a day where you just don’t feel like being in front of the stove for too long. I love cooking and spending time in the kitchen from soaking beans to chopping vegetables and all, but sometimes, I get lazy and just want to keep things easy.

Here is an easy wrap I made this week. Preparation time? Not even 20 minutes.

Veggie World!

So here’s what you’ll need.

-Half a cup of Spinach

-1 Wheat Wrap [I used a Stone Ground Wheat Pita]

-1 Head of Broccoli

- Hummus Spread of your choice

-1 Tomato

I told you it would be easy.

I steamed the spinach for about 10 minutes along with the broccoli. I like the taste of steamed vegetables. It’s the fastest to cook and easiest way to keep all of the nutrients, plus I just love the crunching sound of broccoli!

Once your vegetables are steamed and tomato sliced, it’s time to add your hummus spread, I used a Roasted Red Pepper Hummus spread for my wrap. Spread the hummus as much as you want then add your vegetables!

It’s a Wrap!

Wrap it in and Voila! IT’S A WRAP! Easy, healthy and flavourful! I added a little Sriracha sauce to seal the deal. As for a final bite, I took a banana and sliced it in the plate. I enjoy eating cold wraps during the summer, they’re not too heavy and hot. They’ve become the perfect meal.

Enjoy!

-TheTravelingPinkLips

No, It’s Not Mos Eisley Cantina but Tin Lizzy’s Cantina!

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One thing I love most about summer are the open terrace!  All you need is a couple of your girlfriends, a sundress, an open rooftop and great food. Located in Grant Park, Tin Lizzy’s Cantina is that perfect place. I used to always peep it next to Republic House, so I thought why not give it a try? Oh man, was I glad we did!

Vegan Tacos with Avocados!

There’s nothing like some good tacos on a hot day! I ordered 2 tacos. They consisted of Veggie Mexican rice and Veggie Black Beans. *Side note, what I like about this place is that it tells you what is Vegetarian friendly. Beware, a lot of Mexican Restaurant uses chicken stock in their rice and pork in refried beans. Nicely ask your server to double check for you and if a Vegetarian friendly option is offered. Continuing… Grilled peppers and Onions with slices of Avocado.

I loved every single bites of it! The rice was seasoned to perfection and the grilled peppers and onions steaming hot and juicy! The perfect meal for a hot day. The tacos weren’t too heavy or filling, but just enough for me.

I can genuinely say that Tin Lizzy’s has the best tacos in Grant Park.

But wait, there’s more!!!!!! They serve TATOR TOTS!!

Bucket full of TOTS!

Yes ladies and gents. It’s a dream come true. A bucket of Tator Tots. I almost fainted when my server mentioned them to me, or maybe it was the heat. No! It was the Tots! Look at those golden beauties, ready to be digested!

Tin Lizzy’s Cantina!

Tin Lizzy’s Cantina offers 4 different locations over Atlanta; Buckhead, Midtown, Grant Park and Perimeter.

Need a taco or two? Craving a bucket of tots? Wait no more, Tin Lizzy’s got you covered!

Everyone knows Holly has to have her TOTS!

Grant Park

415 Memorial Dr
Atlanta, GA 30312

-TravelingPinkLips

Mighty Mighty Scramble!

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I woke up this morning with a song a friend sent me “The One” by Twin Shadow and the urge to scramble!

Not everyone  has the power to wake up with a beautiful smile in the morning, I never take mines for granted. Be happy in all that you do. On that note I ran downstairs went in the fridge and picked up my ingredients!

-Seitan Strips

-4 Mushrooms

-Half an Onion

-Half a block of Extra Firm Tofu

The Mighty Mighty Scramble.

In a separate bowl I seasoned the Seitan strips with hoisin and sriracha sauce and added ground pepper. I let it sit for 5 minutes, while the tofu is sizzling in the pan. I usually cook with Earth Balance but I sometimes use Olive oil. After the 5 minutes I mixed in the Seitan strips and Tofu and let it fry together. I added seasoned salt, ground pepper and herb’s seasoning while it cooked. After letting it get a little colour, I added the sliced mushrooms and onions and let it sauteed.

More Sriracha on the top and Voila!

What I like about Tofu, Seitan and Tempeh is that you are free to do anything with it. You can season it any ways you desire. Let it be your blank canvas!

Enjoy!

-TheTravelingPinkLips

Product Review- Yes To Cucumbers Facial Towelettes.

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Now, if you know me you know that I don’t wear any make up. But one thing I can’t go anywhere without is my lip balm- Crazy Rumor or nothing! Make up or no make up, a daily facial cleansing is always in need ! I won’t lie to you, I always thought that’ “Oh, I wash my face with soap and water, that should be enough” card, until… I discovered Yes To Cucumbers Hypoallergenic Facial Towelettes. SOLD!

Yes To Cucumbers Facial Towelettes.

Yes To Cucumber Facial Towelettes are 100% Vegan, Hypoallergenic, Oil-Free Cruelty-Free with no animal ingredients. They have  also won Allure Award Winner “Best Of Beauty” 2011. They are made with Biodegradable, natural cloth; FSC fabric. The minute I used them, I knew I was hooked! They are the softest cloths and smell great.

Yes To… Certified Vegan!

All you need is one wipe, there is no need to wash your face afterwards. It leaves you with a soft skin, and also great for sensitive skin. They are enriched with Aloe Vera and Green Tea.

Yes To… Also carries a line of Body Care, Hair Care, Lip Care, Baby Care and SPF. You can find different variety of scents, from Yes To Blueberries, Yes to Carrots, Yes To Tomato and Yes To Cucumber. Now, I don’t know if all other products are Vegan as I noticed the lip balm contains beeswax. Do read your labels if you’re purchasing any of their  products. You can find Yes To Carrots, almost anywhere facial care is sold. The package comes in with 30 pre-moistened facial towelettes.

It’s Even Friendly!

Have you tried any of their products? If so, which ones and how do you like them?

http://www.yestocarrots.com/

Where To Find?

http://www.yestocarrots.com/find-a-store-us.html

** Forgive the quality of my pictures- It may be time I upgrade this Iphone 3G// my camera has been acting funky. Oi Technology**

-TheTravelingPinkLips 

Unrequited Submersion.

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es·cape : to slip or get away, as from confinement or restrain.

“Je conduis, avec but, mais sans destination. Fenêtre ouverte pour me garder en contact avec la réalité que je passe à une vitesse inconnue. La légère odeur, mais familier de l’herbe fraîchement coupée danse nonchalamment autour de mes narines, d’abord avec beaucoup de réserve, puis avec la vigueur massive; rappelle la manière dont je veux vous le donner. Cependant, ma passion indéfectible pour vous obtient le meilleur de moi et je le laisse me pilote automatique en vous; la moitié instinctivement contrôlée, la moitié désir incontrôlée. Je l’ai laissé me alimenter, de prendre sur moi.

Tous ces événements qui se déroulent dans mon cortex tous au même moment, en tandem; un diagramme de Venn de la dévotion résolue avec l’espace d’intersection remplis avec un seul fait biologique solitaire … J’ai besoin de toi”

My life in high school was not much different than it is now, in terms of literature; however, now I read for leisure. Then, I read nonfiction out of necessity; to break up the mundane, to win a war of attrition with a tyrant. I lived with my grandfather during those times. In a bubble of plenary isolation, I existed. According to my grandfather I didn’t have “friends,” I had “associates” and thus couldn’t see or talk to anyone outside of the school building. But along with that, I was forbidden to read anything secular. So, as a genetically predisposed dissenter, I read secretly. Anything from Hemingway to King to Klosterman; it was my secret I relished in, escaping my prison. My senior year I had a French teacher who didn’t just go through the motions; she actually cared. It was with Mme Williams I learned to appreciate French prose through reading and writing my own essays, en français. With Lautréamont and Camus in my repertoire, I became obsessed with how beautiful the French language was; how it seems to have an infinite capacity in astonishing me with it’s intricacies.

I love writing in French, not only for the nostalgia, but also because in a way I’m discretely paying homage to Mme Williams while keeping my love of literature secret from my grandfather. Even now, I guess I’m still that naive kid who believes literature is my best-kept secret. – Taji Harris

Seeking  for more?

Follow Taji on Twitter – @FUfittedME

-TheTravelingPinkLips