Vegan Sweet Potatoes Macaroons
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| 'sweet potatoes macaroons fresh from refrigerator with mulberry topping' |
Ingredients:
4 palm size sweet potatoes
1/3 cup unrefined organic brown sugar
1 tbs wheat flour
1 tbs corn flour
1 tbs all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 cup fresh shredded coconut
2 tbs ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tbs water
1/2 tsp virgin coconut oil
The making:
1) Peel off the sweet potatoes skin and soak in water. Then, slice the potatoes into cube to ease the steaming.
2) Steam for 20 minutes and smash the potatoes properly.
3) Hand-roll the smashed potatoes into 1 inch size ball. Put aside.
4) Mix in the salt, shredded coconut, wheat, corn and all purpose flour together. Mix well.
5) Add in the flaxseed that already stired well with water and virgin coconut oil into the shredded coconut mixture and stir well until everything turn into a paste-like mixture.
6) Then wrap the ball shape sweet potatoes with the paste. Try to coat the potato just nice with the paste mixture.
7) Finally, roll them over the brown sugar. Try to likely coat them with sugar by spreading the sugar in large pan size plate.
8) Preheat the oven at 170degC and bake for 25 minutes.
Remark: I am using Sharp Healsio Water Oven, so you might want to adjust the baking time if you are using convection oven.
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| 'after short bake with oven' |
High IQ link to being vegetarian
Posted on BBC NEWS, 15 December 2006
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/6180753.stm
 Vegetarianism has been linked to better heart health |
Researchers said it could explain why people with higher IQ were healthier as a vegetarian diet was linked to lower heart disease and obesity rates.
The study of 8,179 was reported in the British Medical Journal.
Twenty years after the IQ tests were carried out in 1970, 366 of the participants said they were vegetarian - although more than 100 reported eating either fish or chicken.
Men who were vegetarian had an IQ score of 106, compared with 101 for non-vegetarians; while female vegetarians averaged 104, compared with 99 for non-vegetarians.
 |  We've always known that vegetarianism is an intelligent, compassionate choice benefiting animals, people and the environment  Liz O'Neill, of The Vegetarian Society |
There was no difference in IQ score between strict vegetarians and those who said they were vegetarian but who reported eating fish or chicken.
Researchers said the findings were partly related to better education and higher occupational social class, but it remained statistically significant after adjusting for these factors.
Vegetarians were more likely to be female, to be of higher occupational social class and to have higher academic or vocational qualifications than non-vegetarians.
However, these differences were not reflected in their annual income, which was similar to that of non-vegetarians.
Lead researcher Catharine Gale said: "The finding that children with greater intelligence are more likely to report being vegetarian as adults, together with the evidence on the potential benefits of a vegetarian diet on heart health, may help to explain why higher IQ in childhood or adolescence is linked with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease in adult life."
Intelligence
However, she added the link may be merely an example of many other lifestyle preferences that might be expected to vary with intelligence, such as choice of newspaper, but which may or may not have implications for health.
Liz O'Neill, of the Vegetarian Society, said: "We've always known that vegetarianism is an intelligent, compassionate choice benefiting animals, people and the environment.
"Now we've got the scientific evidence to prove it. Maybe that explains why many meat-reducers are keen to call themselves vegetarians when even they must know that vegetarians don't eat chicken, turkey or fish."
But Dr Frankie Phillips, of the British Dietetic Association, said: "It is like the chicken and the egg. Do people become vegetarian because they have a very high IQ or is it just that they tend to be more aware of health issues?"
Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes: VEGAN SUBSTITUTES
Written by Vaishali
Posted on: Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes
Finding substitutes for animal products is perhaps the trickiest part of vegan cooking, both for a new conscious-eater, and for someone who's been doing this a while. But it can also be a lot of fun to upend some long-held traditions on cooking and baking by using cruelty-free products and getting results that are just as good and usually healthier than their animal-infested versions.
Here is a list of the substitutes that always work for me. I've tried to group them by the animal product they replace. I will add to this list as I experiment with new substitutes, but meanwhile rest assured that I've tried and tested them for years now in my vegan kitchen. They work!
If you don't find something here and have a question about what to substitute in a particular recipe, feel free to write at myveganworld@gmail.com.
1 EGG
(To replace more than one, just multiply)
1 tbsp of ground flax meal + 3 tbsp of water
I use this most often for baked bread-cakes, like my Banana Nut Bread and Zucchini Bread, and in cookies and muffins.
1/4 cup tofu
(I usually blend my tofu so it is smooth before using it. If you add it as is to a recipe, you might never be able to break the lumps. Tofu works especially well in quiches and pancakes and pastas. It is also a great replacement in scrambled eggs).
1/2 banana
(I usually don't use banana unless I want the recipe to be banana-flavored, as in my Banana Cake.)
1/4 cup applesauce
(Applesauce also makes a baked good really moist, so it allows you to cut down on fat in the recipe. It works great in my Carrot Cake.)
Commercial powder substitutes like EnerG
(I don't use these a lot, but they are handy at times, especially in lighter cookies, like Amaretti. Read package instructions for measures.)
**
1 CUP MILK
(With all the alternatives available, there is really no excuse to use dairy milk. I love soymilk with cereal and in cakes and muffins etc, and I use almond milk instead of milk in many Indian sweets)
1 cup Soymilk
1 cup Rice Milk
1 cup Almond Milk
1 cup Hemp Milk
1 cup Hazelnut Milk
**
1 CUP YOGURT(Yogurt substitutes work great in raitas and other Indian foods like biryanis which call for yogurt Commercial soy yogurts are also available in the United States and other parts of the world.)
1 cup silken tofu blended with 2 tbsp lemon juice + 1/4 tsp salt (use more or less lemon juice if you don't want your yogurt to be too acidic.)
Commercial soy yogurts available around the United States. Look in the regular refrigerator aisle alongside regular yogurt.
**
1 CUP BUTTERMILK
(Buttermilk substitutes can be used in any recipe that calls for it, including cupcakes, pancakes, and southern-style biscuits)
1 cup soymilk or almond milk + 1 tsp vinegar (I use any I have on hand, from plain vinegar to balsamic to apple cider. Mix and set aside for a couple of minutes to curdle.)
**
1 TBSP BUTTER
(Butter substitutes, like milk and yogurt substitutes, replace all the cholesterol with healthy fats that are better for you. Of course, vegan fats also contain the same number of calories as animal fats, so don't overdo the use of fats of any kind.)
1 tbsp vegan margarine or "butter" (Earth Balance is the one I most use)
1 tbsp flavorless oil
1 tbsp vegetable shortening (vanaspati in India)
**
1 TBSP CHEESE
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
(This is most commonly used in pestos, pastas etc. as a cheese substitute and it adds a wonderfully cheesy flavor. It has all the yumminess of cheese minus the bad fats, and, cherry on the icing, it is packed with healthy B vitamins.)
1 tsp miso
(I am a die-hard fan of this Japanese seasoning and use it all the time instead of salt and in place of cheese in pestos and soups. I even add it to quiches, sauces, etc. Always add miso at the end of cooking, since heating miso can kill the wonderful enzymes it has that regulate your digestion).
**
OTHER DAIRY PRODUCTS
There are commercial brands of vegan cream cheese and vegan sour cream (like Tofutti) that taste and acts like the original thing.
**
1 TBSP HONEY: 1 tbsp maple syrup (Maple Syrup can be a great flavor-enhancer in some treats like oatmeal cookies and even nut breads.)
1 tbsp agave nectar (I love the caramelly taste of agave nectar, and it can be delicious in almost any baked good. Agave nectar also has a low glycemic index and makes a healthy sugar substitute)
**
1 TBSP WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE: 1 tbsp soy sauce with a smidgen of vinegar to add a slightly tangy note. Vegan versions of worcestershire sauce are also on the market, but be sure to read labels carefully.
**
THAI CURRY PASTES: Thai curry pastes are great to have on hand for quick curries, but vegans need to watch out because most off-the-shelf products contain animal ingredients. The pastes are super-easy to make at home, and you can't beat the flavor. Get my vegan, homemade version of the red curry paste and green curry paste. They store forever in the freezer.
Posted on: Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes
Here is a list of the substitutes that always work for me. I've tried to group them by the animal product they replace. I will add to this list as I experiment with new substitutes, but meanwhile rest assured that I've tried and tested them for years now in my vegan kitchen. They work!
If you don't find something here and have a question about what to substitute in a particular recipe, feel free to write at myveganworld@gmail.com.
1 EGG
(To replace more than one, just multiply)
1 tbsp of ground flax meal + 3 tbsp of water
I use this most often for baked bread-cakes, like my Banana Nut Bread and Zucchini Bread, and in cookies and muffins.
1/4 cup tofu
(I usually blend my tofu so it is smooth before using it. If you add it as is to a recipe, you might never be able to break the lumps. Tofu works especially well in quiches and pancakes and pastas. It is also a great replacement in scrambled eggs).
1/2 banana
(I usually don't use banana unless I want the recipe to be banana-flavored, as in my Banana Cake.)
1/4 cup applesauce
(Applesauce also makes a baked good really moist, so it allows you to cut down on fat in the recipe. It works great in my Carrot Cake.)
Commercial powder substitutes like EnerG
(I don't use these a lot, but they are handy at times, especially in lighter cookies, like Amaretti. Read package instructions for measures.)
**
1 CUP MILK
(With all the alternatives available, there is really no excuse to use dairy milk. I love soymilk with cereal and in cakes and muffins etc, and I use almond milk instead of milk in many Indian sweets)
1 cup Soymilk
1 cup Rice Milk
1 cup Almond Milk
1 cup Hemp Milk
1 cup Hazelnut Milk
**
1 CUP YOGURT(Yogurt substitutes work great in raitas and other Indian foods like biryanis which call for yogurt Commercial soy yogurts are also available in the United States and other parts of the world.)
1 cup silken tofu blended with 2 tbsp lemon juice + 1/4 tsp salt (use more or less lemon juice if you don't want your yogurt to be too acidic.)
Commercial soy yogurts available around the United States. Look in the regular refrigerator aisle alongside regular yogurt.
**
1 CUP BUTTERMILK
(Buttermilk substitutes can be used in any recipe that calls for it, including cupcakes, pancakes, and southern-style biscuits)
1 cup soymilk or almond milk + 1 tsp vinegar (I use any I have on hand, from plain vinegar to balsamic to apple cider. Mix and set aside for a couple of minutes to curdle.)
**
1 TBSP BUTTER
(Butter substitutes, like milk and yogurt substitutes, replace all the cholesterol with healthy fats that are better for you. Of course, vegan fats also contain the same number of calories as animal fats, so don't overdo the use of fats of any kind.)
1 tbsp vegan margarine or "butter" (Earth Balance is the one I most use)
1 tbsp flavorless oil
1 tbsp vegetable shortening (vanaspati in India)
**
1 TBSP CHEESE
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
(This is most commonly used in pestos, pastas etc. as a cheese substitute and it adds a wonderfully cheesy flavor. It has all the yumminess of cheese minus the bad fats, and, cherry on the icing, it is packed with healthy B vitamins.)
1 tsp miso
(I am a die-hard fan of this Japanese seasoning and use it all the time instead of salt and in place of cheese in pestos and soups. I even add it to quiches, sauces, etc. Always add miso at the end of cooking, since heating miso can kill the wonderful enzymes it has that regulate your digestion).
**
OTHER DAIRY PRODUCTS
There are commercial brands of vegan cream cheese and vegan sour cream (like Tofutti) that taste and acts like the original thing.
**
1 TBSP HONEY: 1 tbsp maple syrup (Maple Syrup can be a great flavor-enhancer in some treats like oatmeal cookies and even nut breads.)
1 tbsp agave nectar (I love the caramelly taste of agave nectar, and it can be delicious in almost any baked good. Agave nectar also has a low glycemic index and makes a healthy sugar substitute)
**
1 TBSP WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE: 1 tbsp soy sauce with a smidgen of vinegar to add a slightly tangy note. Vegan versions of worcestershire sauce are also on the market, but be sure to read labels carefully.
**
THAI CURRY PASTES: Thai curry pastes are great to have on hand for quick curries, but vegans need to watch out because most off-the-shelf products contain animal ingredients. The pastes are super-easy to make at home, and you can't beat the flavor. Get my vegan, homemade version of the red curry paste and green curry paste. They store forever in the freezer.
Vegan Egg Replacer Powder Recipe
Posted on: http://www.veganbaking.net
Omitting the almighty egg in recipes can lead to serious baking disasters. It's rumored that the Romans put eggs in their concrete to improve it's strength. Egg Replacer Powder is a very effective egg replacer that's great for replacing eggs in most vegan baking recipes where heat is involved. It's an important piece of weaponry in your vegan baking arsenal. When I ran my baking company, Enchanted Oven Baking Co, I used this egg replacer extensively in my cookies to make them soft, dense and chewy.
This binding powder consists of a blend of starch, vegetable gum and a leavener. Arrowroot is used as the starch because it performs well and is one of the most tasteless starches. Baking powder is used to mimic the slight leavening properties that an egg would contribute. Guar or Xanthan gum improves emulsification of fats and oils much like an egg would. Use Egg Replacer Powder as a more affordable direct replacement for Ener-G Egg Replacer.
This recipe is for a large batch of Egg Replacer Powder that can be used for many recipes.
2 ½ cups arrowroot powder or tapioca starch
½ cup non-aluminum baking powder
1 Tablespoon guar gum powder or xanthan gum powder
Whisk together the arrowroot powder or tapioca starch, baking powder and guar gum or xanthan gum powder in a large mixing bowl. Transfer this mixture to a glass jar and shake vigorously so it's thoroughly mixed. Label the jar accordingly.
To substitute for one egg, add 1 ½ teaspoons of Egg Replacer Powder to 3 Tablespoons of water and whisk into a slurry with a small whisk for fork.
Omitting the almighty egg in recipes can lead to serious baking disasters. It's rumored that the Romans put eggs in their concrete to improve it's strength. Egg Replacer Powder is a very effective egg replacer that's great for replacing eggs in most vegan baking recipes where heat is involved. It's an important piece of weaponry in your vegan baking arsenal. When I ran my baking company, Enchanted Oven Baking Co, I used this egg replacer extensively in my cookies to make them soft, dense and chewy.
This binding powder consists of a blend of starch, vegetable gum and a leavener. Arrowroot is used as the starch because it performs well and is one of the most tasteless starches. Baking powder is used to mimic the slight leavening properties that an egg would contribute. Guar or Xanthan gum improves emulsification of fats and oils much like an egg would. Use Egg Replacer Powder as a more affordable direct replacement for Ener-G Egg Replacer.
This recipe is for a large batch of Egg Replacer Powder that can be used for many recipes.
2 ½ cups arrowroot powder or tapioca starch
½ cup non-aluminum baking powder
1 Tablespoon guar gum powder or xanthan gum powder
Whisk together the arrowroot powder or tapioca starch, baking powder and guar gum or xanthan gum powder in a large mixing bowl. Transfer this mixture to a glass jar and shake vigorously so it's thoroughly mixed. Label the jar accordingly.
To substitute for one egg, add 1 ½ teaspoons of Egg Replacer Powder to 3 Tablespoons of water and whisk into a slurry with a small whisk for fork.
Simply Be Vegan and We Are Love & Light
"Slaughter and justice cannot dwell together « vegan animal liberation alliance"
Rich Roll “25 Fittest Guys in the World”
"The Rise of the Power Vegan: Plant-Based Strong Ultraman"
To know more about Rich Roll, visit http://www.richroll.com/
Funny :) World Saver?
"Don't Give Up Everthing to Be World Saver"
"Funny :) yet it is Simply the Fastest and Most Efficient Way to a Cooler Planet"
Akinori Kimura "What I Learn From The Apple Trees"
"当所有人都做错，你是否有勇气做对？ 借着苹果，改变了整个地球的男人"
Akinori Kimura is a brave & wise man who insisted to grow his apple tree in harmony with nature, without fertilizer and pesticide.
You can find the english translated version here [http://imaginepeace.com/miracleapples/?p=112] Thanks to Takuji Ishikawa for the English translation of this book.
"Interview with Akinori Kimura-san"
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| "Akinori Kimura's apple farm" |
"Arigatou Gozaimasu Akinori Kimura-san (ありがとうございます）"
How to Save the World - Trailer
"A films about the farming revolution in India and one man, out to save the world."
Genetic-Modified (GM) farming is a destruction to the world of agricultural as well as the environment, and as a consumer, we can choose Non-GM product when we are buying our daily food.
Russian Film on Human Value - "MY LOVE" (part 1)
This cartoon was made by 'finger' painting, simply an amazing and wonderful master piece! Bravo Alexander Petrov! Watch the making of "My Love" by Alexander Petrov: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bwe03WdeAI
Genetically Modified Pets
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| "Feel like adopting a pet, think wise!" |
As a vegan, we enjoy fresh vegetables & fruits including nuts or beans daily. So, we started to question the source of the crops. Then, we came across genetically modified (GM) crops. Our mind go upside down when we think of the scientist putting in some animals/insects/virus genes into our food! I will share more about GMO food in near future.
I am more surprise when I read an article from Care2 (http://www.care2.com/greenliving/genetically-modified-pets.html#) where scientists even genetically engineered (GE) our lovely pets genetic!
Save Our Planet - Go Green
Some basic steps to start with:
You can "Save the Water"
Practice "Energy Saving"
"Recycle"
"No Plastic Bag"
"Reuse"
"Reduce Green House Gas - Carbon Emission"
"Reduce Green House Gas - Methane Emission"
Thanks to Animal Planet
Forgiveness
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| "Forgiveness" |
Can you imagine when a piece of meat from our animal friend was prepared as a meal. Do human seek for their agreement? Not to say forgiveness. How to express apology to them? and how would them forgive human for torturing them since the day they were born? and finally killed them with the reason to enjoy?
May all the animal live the life of freedom and joy...
May animal friends forgive...
"Happy Veggies" 港星曾志偉 - 開素食餐廳作公益
Hong Kong actor, producer cum director, Eric Tsang and friends just launched the opening of their new vegetarian restaurant called 'Happy Veggies' last month, 5th Oct at Hong Kong. Appreciate that the trend to promote vegetarian lifestyle is flowing merrily.
Vegan: The Fastest Way to a Cooler Planet
When you see this post, you know are on the right track.
The 'Part 1' video clip for the 'fastest way to cool our planet'.
The 'Part 1' video clip for the 'fastest way to cool our planet'.
Find out more series of this video clip at http://suprememastertv.com/sos-global-warming/Vegan-The-Fastest-Way-to-a-Cooler-Planet.html
Penang Island Meatless Day
Good news for vegan travelers and local Penang island vegan friends! Penang island, one the most beautiful and historical city in the country of Malaysia is having the 'International Meatless Day Charity Carnival, 2010' on 21st Nov 2010.This charity carnival venue is located beside a sunny beach. So you might wish to enjoy your Sunday with delicious vegan meal and feel the sea breeze.
On the same day, the awaited yearly 'Penang Bridge International Marathon 2010' event will also be held. (http://www.visitpenang.gov.my/portal3/component/events/?task=view_detail&agid=342&year=2010&month=11&day=21)
What is science without compassion
With compassion and loving care, the world will evolve to a brighter and beautiful living planet!
When i was browsing through some wonderful vegan websites for tasty recipe for tomorrow breakfast, i found a group of people that are powerfully making changes to the world. They are PCRM! PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) is a group of doctors and layperson that work together for compassionate and effective medical practice, research & health promotion.(http://www.pcrm.org/about/index.html)
PCRM touch my heart when they said: "What is science without compassion?"
I am a scientist that was exposed to western and eastern medical world. Nonetheless, to stay healthy is what you eat and what you do! There's no way to have a joyful and blissful life without love and compassion.
My deepest & sincere thank to PCRM for taking the empowering lead by opening the door of science to compassion.
When i was browsing through some wonderful vegan websites for tasty recipe for tomorrow breakfast, i found a group of people that are powerfully making changes to the world. They are PCRM! PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) is a group of doctors and layperson that work together for compassionate and effective medical practice, research & health promotion.(http://www.pcrm.org/about/index.html)
PCRM touch my heart when they said: "What is science without compassion?"
I am a scientist that was exposed to western and eastern medical world. Nonetheless, to stay healthy is what you eat and what you do! There's no way to have a joyful and blissful life without love and compassion.
My deepest & sincere thank to PCRM for taking the empowering lead by opening the door of science to compassion.
Finally Vegan
From being a part-time & full-time vegetarian for the past 7 years, finally i am a vegan.
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