tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64123387849264540312011-12-04T00:15:49.757-05:00Wacky Vegan World is the place where you'll find all the wacky vegan information you're looking for...information on how to get started, healthy vegan diet and recipes, vegan skin care, hair care, cosmetics and more...wackyveganworld@gmail.comnoreply@blogger.comBlogger281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412338784926454031.post-36443552070134831352018-12-20T17:36:00.040-05:002010-06-27T22:46:10.489-04:00

Why Follow a Vegan Diet?                                                                                                                                                                    The best reason for following a vegan diet is because it's good for every living thing on the planet. A vegan diet makes you feel alive and healthy. The essence of the human soul is peace and tranquility and

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SO DELICIOUS COCONUT MILK YOGURT REVIEW Wow, we were really craving yogurt so we tried some soy yogurts but they were just ok. Then...we stumbled upon 'So Delicious Coconut Yogurt' in 6 different flavors. We were really impressed with this one. The coconut milk adds such a wonderful, but mild flavor. You know, more and more people are turning up with food allergies so it's great that Turtle

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FANTASTIC TABOULI SALAD REVIEW You know, tabouli salad isn't really hard to make from scratch. It's just, sometimes you've had a long, hard day at the office and you want to have something for dinner that tastes like you made it from scratch, but didn't. Fantastic Tabouli Salad is just one of those dishes that tastes homemade. We've tried several brands and Fantastic is the one we keep coming

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SUNSHINE GARDEN HERB BURGER REVIEW We had been eating veggie burgers since before we became vegetarian and then became vegan. I think we just wanted something different than a regular hamburger from time to time. The one we felt tasted the most like regular meat was Boca Burgers. It's safe to say we've been eating Boca's for around 10 years. Most everyone has heard of or seen Boca Burgers in

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BAHAMA SOY FREE RICE MEATBALLS REVIEW If you have been vegetarian or vegan for a while, you have probably tried to either make “meatballs” or bought the premade kind in the store. The biggest challenge that they face is not the flavor or texture, it is the consistency, in my opinion. I have noticed that they break apart much easier when they are cooked in the sauce. But that can be remedied by

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AMY'S MACARONI AND CHEEZE REVIEW   Recently, on a trip to our local Whole Foods Market, we needed a quick meal. So, what better place to head to than the frozen section? Yes, I know, it’s not the healthiest choice in the world. But when you’re in hurry, you gotta do what you gotta do. So, we noticed something we had not been able to buy, in a grocery store, since becoming vegan….Macaroni

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SMOKED CHEDDAR SHEESE REVIEW  From Bute Island Foods     Whether you have been vegan for a long time or have recently made the switch, you know that there are certain things that we give up for the good of the animals, the planet, and ourselves. Most of us do this lovingly and without regret or a second thought. The family here at Wacky Vegan World understands this. So, we do the same as

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THE BEST EVER CHOCOLATE CAKE WHICH JUST HAPPENS TO BE VEGAN! 2 Cups Flour2 Cups Sugar1/2 Teaspoon Salt1 Cup Soy Margarine1 Cup Water3 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder2 Egg Replacers1/2 Cup Soy Milk Plus 1/2 Tablespoon Vinegar1 Teaspoon Baking Soda  In a large sized mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar and salt. In a medium sized saucepan, bring margarine, water and cocoa to a boil. Pour over sifted

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DAIYA SHREDS REVIEW If you are vegan or in the process of becoming vegan, you have to try Daiya (pronounced day-yah) Shreds! They will change your life. Okay, maybe that is a bit too strong a statement, but they will definitely change your diet. Those recipes that you have gotten rid of or altered in order to become dairy-free, will find their way back into your menu rotation. Daiya Shreds

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VEGAN "CHEESE" SAUCE 1/4 cup nutritional yeast1 teaspoon sea salt1/4 cup rice flour or all-purpose flour (rice flour blends very well)1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon dry mustard1 cup water (or 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup plain soy milk)1 1/2 tablespoons soy margarine1-2 tablespoons turmeric Mix dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl, whisk water in to dry ingredients, mix together

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MARGIE'S EMPANADAS 1 bag Morningstar "burger" grounds or 1 box Boca "burger" grounds1 green bell pepper - chopped 1 red bell pepper - chopped 1 onion - chopped 3-4 cloves garlic - mashed 5 tablespoons tomatoe sauce 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp white vinegar 1 tsp adobo (found in the ethnic section) 1/8 cup fresh cilantro - chopped 1 packet Goya Sazon con Achiote (orange box-found

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CREAMY HERB "CHICKEN" IN PUFF PASTRY  1 sheet of puff pastry 4oz of vegan cream cheese 1-10oz pkg Gardein Chick’n Scallopini 1 TBS of oil 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of garlic ½ tsp of onion power ¼ tsp of pepper 1 TBS of Italian Seasonings Defrost pastry at room temperature. In a skillet, brown chicken in oil. Leave chicken to cool while preparing the rest. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  In a bowl, mix

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BLACK BEAN AND CORN QUESADILLAS 2 tsp olive oil ½ cup diced red bell pepper½ cup diced onion1 cup canned corn1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed1 tsp ground cuminsalt and pepper1 TBS lime juice8 seven inch whole wheat tortillas2 Tb fresh chopped cilantro¾ cup grated vegan mozzarella cheese (optional)Cooking Spray Directions:Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a medium sized sauté pan over

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VEGAN "CRAB" CAKES 2 1/2 cups zucchini, grated Substitute for 1 egg 2 tablespoon vegan margarine, melted 1 cup vegan bread crumbs 1/4 cup onion, minced 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 1 teaspoon kelp powder (at health food stores) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying Place zucchini in a colander or strainer. Strain all moisture from grated zucchini by placing a clean dish

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CARROTS ELEGANTE' 1 Pound Carrots, sliced thin1/4 Cup Golden Raisins1/4 Cup Vegan Margarine3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice1/4 Teaspoon Ground Ginger1/4 Cup Sliced AlmondsSteam carrots until tender. Place in a 1-quart baking dish. Stir in raisins, margarine, maple syrup, lemon juice and ginger.Bake uncovered in oven for 35 at 350 degrees. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.Serves:

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VEGAN RANCH DRESSING   12 ounces firm tofu, drained 10-15 minutes 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup vinegar (any type is okay) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 teaspoons dill weedIn a blender, place all ingredients except the oil. Process until smooth. Drizzle the oil slowly through the hole in the lid. Blend

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YUMMY STUFFED MUSHROOMS                                                                                                                                                         20-30 mushrooms 1/2 teaspoons mashed garlic 2 tablespoons soy margarine 8 tablespoons vegan cream cheese  Preheat oven to 300 degrees.  Remove mushroom stems and chop. In skillet, melt margarine and add stems and garlic.

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VEGAN TOFU ALFREDO   1 package silken tofu 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast 1/3 cup olive oil 3-4 cloves garlic, mashed 1/4 sweet onions, minced 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional) 1/2 tablespoon dried Italian seasonings 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Salt and pepper to taste 1 pound pasta Optional: fresh broccoli, mushroom, red peppers, etc. While

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ASPARAGUS PESTO PASTA SALAD 2 pounds asparagus, sliced 1/8 cup lemon juice 3 gloves garlic 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1/4 cup olive oil 1 pound spiral pasta 2 medium ripe tomatoes Salt and pepper, to taste Steam asparagus until tender and then rinse in cool water to stop cooking process. Bring water to a

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YUMMY FRUIT SMOOTHIE WITH SPINACH (Spinach is extremely rich in antioxidants, vitamin A (and especially high in lutein), vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, manganese, folate, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, vitamin B6, folic acid, copper, protein, phosphorus, zinc, niacin, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids) 3/4 cup vanilla soy milk, almond milk or rice milk3/4 cup apple juice2

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MARGIE'S YUMMY ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP 4 corn-on-cob, cut in half1 can corn, drained1 cup lentils3-5 carrots2 potatoes1-2 sweet potatoes1-2 yucca (can substitute fresh for frozen) 1-2 malanga/dasheen (if in season)1 can coconut milk2-3 vegetable bouillon1-2 tablespoons Goya Adobo seasoning (found in the ethnic section)2 packets Goya Sazon con Achiote ( orange box-found in the ethnic section)3-4

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SUPER VEGGIE AND HUMMUS SANDWICH Hummus Vegan Mayonnaise Tomato, Sliced Cucumber, Sliced Lettuce Sprouts Avocado, mashed Onion, sliced Spike Seasonings 2 Slices of Crusty Bread Toast the bread. Spread the hummus on one piece of the bread and vegan mayonnaise on the other side and add mashed avocado. Place the tomatoes on the side of bread with the hummus, then sprinkle with salt, pepper

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Why Use Vegan Skin Care, Personal Care and Cosmetics? So, what's the big deal about what kind of skin care, personal care and cosmetics we use and why should we use products with vegan ingredients?                                                                     Well, let's consider the fact that our skin is the largest organ of our entire body. And it's also porous, which means that

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Why Should We Replace Meat and Dairy? Why do we want to substitute meat, dairy and other animal by-products? Well, even though meat and dairy may taste great, think about what they are doing to us. Is it worth the diseases we are experiencing when, in all reality, we could safely replace meat and dairy, not sacrifice the flavor and avoid the risk of diseases, becoming vegan all at the same time

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What's in Your Pantry? Ok, let's start out by throwing out all that junk we used to eat! Or, better yet, let's give it away to a shelter. Although we may not want to promote all those foods we have decided not to eat, there are others who may need it. That way, we're re-cycling rather than adding to our landfills. It's certainly ok to take not-so-great-for-you foods and replace them with

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What Do Vegans Eat? Vegans eat anything which does not contain animals, including animal products or by-products, such as eggs, dairy, Casein, Whey, gelatin, lard, pepsin, rennet, stearic acid, cetyl palmitate or urea. There are so many awesome substitutes for all those meals or ingredients we used to eat! So, you never will feel like you're craving something you can no longer eat. Check

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Is A Vegan Diet Really Healthy? Well, let's consider protein and what our body needs as opposed to what we've been told to see if a vegan diet is a healthy one.

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