Masala Chai Tea Time

cloves can be used to add spice to any tea, any time

pepper

ginger root

cinnamon

cloves

nutmeg

anise seeds

masala spice

1/2 tsp raw organic cane sugar

fresh coriander, chopped

Bring to a boil on the stove and serve alone or with 1/4 soy/almond/rice millk!

Fall Be Kind Apple Chutney

5 organic northern spy apples, quartered and chopped
2 tsps veg oil
2 tsps mustard powder
1 red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large green chilli, sliced
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp masala spice
3-4 prunes, chopped
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp agave nectar
1 tsp vinegar
1 cup water
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp lime juice
1 small handful of cloves
1 handful of chopped coriander
1 1/2 tsp cinnmon
1 1/2 tsp nutmeg

Simply combine ingredients while simmering contents on low. Sitr consistently, bring to boil on high and then on medium heat until thoroughly cooked. Pair with veg samosas, soy cheese and toast or eat alone! Many of these ingredients were inspired thanks to Savvy Vegetarian and the International Vegetarian Union.

This Sh!t Is Bananas: Raw Pudding and Vegan Whipped Cream

Raw Banana Pudding

2 bananas, mashed
cinnamon
vanilla extract to taste
raw cane sugar to taste
apple sauce

mash by hand, let sit in freezer for a few hours
(stirring until desired consistency)

Vegan Whipped Cream

almond extract
nutmeg
almond milk
vanilla soy yogurt
spelt flour

whip by hand, adding ingredients for desired consistency

vegan baking doesn't always have to be a bitch

Vegan Banana Bread

1 tsp vegetable oil

4 ripe bananas

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 cups spelt flour

1tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

3/4 cup almond milk

1/2 cup apple sauce

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

1/2 chopped walnuts

Makes two loaves!

Top with chopped walnuts and bake for 30 minutes at 350F!

The Common Denominator

The commons represent both the naturals systems (water, air, soil, forests, oceans, etc.) and the cultural patterns and traditions (intergenerational knowledge ranging from growing and preparing food, medicinal practices, arts, crafts, ceremonies, etc.) that are shared without cost by all members of the community; nature of the commons varies in terms of different cultures and bioregions; what has not been transformed into market relationships; the basis of mutual support systems and local democracy; in the modern world the commons may be managed and thus kept from becoming enclosed through private and corporate ownership by being managed by local and national government—municipal water systems and state and national parks are contemporary examples of the commons.

-EcoJustice Education

Canadian Carbon Chaos

Tar Sands Blow
Council of Canadians
http://www.canadians.org/

Purposeful Perspiration: a curry of a morning

Curry Potato Mash & Cuke Salad with Always Special Sauce

A solid breakfast is a portal to a day of balance and happy bellies! This vegan recipe was made for me the other day, I made it for my friends for brunch - now I pass it on to you:

In a pan on the stove with vegan margerine and/or vegetable oil, cut potatoes into discs, cubes and strips. Variety is the spice of (vegan!) life. Take a cue from an Eastern European tradition - put shredded potatoes into the skillet as well. Fry on low while adding chopped yellow zucchini, fresh peppers and red onion. So important to remember to wash those pesticides off your to-be-breakfast unless it's an organic effort! Here is a post from the blog Creative Lifeskills to assist you in thoroughly cleaning produce. Also throw in a handful of chopped coriander/cilantro while continuously sprinkling curry powder to your preferred taste. If you are trying to beat the heat and don't think that getting a curry-sweat on sounds appealing, note that purposful perspiration from spicy cuisine is actually a method of self-cooling in hot climates! Serve Cuke Salad with Always Special Sauce on the side. Enjoy your I-can't-believe-this-is-vegan meal!

Suggested Ingredients:

Curry Potato Mash

vegetable oil
potatoes
yellow zucchini
pepper
red onion
coriander/cilantro
curry powder
tomatoes
hemp seeds

Cucumber Salad

cucumber
parsley
dill
red onion
lemon juice

Always Special Sauce

Blend and add to Cuke Salad...

oil

tofu

veganaise (nayonaise)

basil, parsley and/or dill

soy milk (regular, not vanilla!)

nutritional yeast

adopt a personal ethic of pascifism!

In the use of civil disobedience as testimony against the despoiling of the environment, a credo of nonviolence is all-important. It is embodied in the Peaceful Direct Action Code many environmental protesters affirm before taking part in a road blockade or tree-sit:

1- Our attitude is of openness, friendliness and respect toward all beings we encounter.
2 - We will use no violence, verbal or physical, toward any being.
3 - We will not damage any property and will discourage others from doing so.
4 - We will not run.
5 - We will carry no weapons.

from Christopher Manes' Green Rage:

Radical Environmentalism and the Unmaking of Civilization