Punjabi Style Cabbage (Band Gobi) from "Vegan Indian Cooking" book. Gluten Free Chickpea Flour Crepes (Besan Poora). Vegan "ChickFilet" Recipe from PETA. Jane Velez Mitchell, Walmart, Cruelty. Steven Colbert on Dogfighting, CongressMan Steve King, and D-bags.

Punjabi Style Cabbage Recipe Here.  (Band Gobi)

I must have made at least a dozen recipes from this book, "Vegan Indian Cooking" by Anupy Singla, since it first arrived on my doorstep.  Love this one because cabbage is so healthy and also incredibly cheap, even organic.

Vegan Indian Cooking: 140 Simple and Healthy Vegan Recipes

Finished Punjabi Cabbage.  So delicious!

Ingredients for Chickpea Flour Crepes. 

Besan Poora

Think they should be thin crepes, in/on which you can scoop up your dals, chutneys, or whatever other delight you may have in front of you.  I made them thicker because of my attempts at making without much oil and also I really stink at making anything resembling pancakes.

Love that  Bob's has Certified Gluten Free products-not everything, but a decent line.

I made these in a cast iron pan, just because it resists burning that way.  First attempted with zero oil, but then I had to add a touch, just to get the pan oiled a bit.  If you have some spectacular, green, safe non stick type of cookware-then you could probably do it sin oil.

Seitan (Or Gluten Free Tempeh) Mulligatawny Soup

Link to Seitan Mulligatawny Soup post, from "Vegan Indian Cooking"

Other News:

 CNN on Walmart Pork Supplier-with Jane Velez Mitchell

Jane Velez Mitchell, fellow vegan, is unafraid to tackle the big stuff.  No one would touch these types of stories years ago, but with social media and increased awareness, it is now becoming actually "okay" to discus this.  Of course "they" want to make laws that make it illegal to photograph factory farms, and of course do any type of undercover work.  So no photos of the farms please folks, but apparently in the states anyone with any type of mental record or hate group involvement can buy any type of gun/assault weapon.  What I love is that you can't grow sustainable hemp, say anything about the agricultural industry that would affect their profit, or not wear seatbelts in your car.  But green light on the guns.  We are very pragmatic people.

Vegan Chick-fil-a CopyCat sandwich from PETA recipe.

If wanna be Vegans, Wanna be Cholesterol Free Sandwich eaters, Fast Food Addicts, or people who are boycotting the "Eat More Cock" place want a "Chicken Sandwich"-this link is for you. Vegans always boycott Chick-fil-a because of the suffering they cause animals.  So we didn't alter any routines in either direction for the hoopla about "traditional" marriage.  From what I can tell, "traditional" means marriage between a man and a woman.  The man spends hours a day surfing online porn, tweets his privates, gets hookers across the state lines, has multiple mistresses, and hanging out at lesbian bondage clubs on the RNC's dime.  Traditional Marriage of Politicians.  So obviously, all other marriage is flat out wrong.  

 And another Jane Velez Mitchell spot.  Yes.  The ChickenDisaster again.  What is so ridiculous about all of this is that we have a lot of issues going on in our country (U.S.) and that most Americans don't ever protest anything.  But that the largest "protest" that I have seen in awhile, across that nation, that is actually publicized (Democracy Now not included)-is to eat fast food for a day.  It's like drunks "protesting" a vote by drinking a bottle of JB.  But fried chicken suddenly makes everyone an activist.  I think Weight Watchers should have just had free signups right there-to work the line.  Or maybe Dr. Oz could have done his surprise "checks" and get some vitals on the protestors.  Slightly apathetic if "protesting" in the States is to eat at a fast food joint.

And Steven Colbert on Steve King, who appears to be a major D-bag and not really have an issue on dogfighting.  Because as humans, we don't have the ability to want to reduce the suffering of people and OTHER animals.  

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Save New York's Whole Earth Bakery! Juices, Smoothies, Vegan Eats, Raw Foods, Gluten Free Options in the East Village. Pig & Dog.

Whole Earth Bakery
130 Saint Marks Pl # 2  New York, NY 10009
(212) 677-7597
Whole Earth Facebook

So we were wandering about the Village one evening, and finally I was able to "find" and check out the "Whole Earth Bakery". We had tried to make it there once before, but they were closed for remodelling.  An all vegan bakery on St. Marks, in the heart of the  East Village, open 7 days a week.  Peter Silvestri is the owner & has been serving up vegan goods since 1978.  Think they have been at their current location since about '91 and apparently they are having major problems with their landlord.  It is New York.  I picked up on a few pieces of conversation & got the feeling that this place is in pretty extreme danger of getting kicked out of their current location.  They have had a lot of public support before, at the last minute, to try to save this gem in the village. But they need it again.  They need money.  They need you to go buy their food.  And we need them.  This place offers community.  To all.  This place was here when the whole "eat closer to earth" movement began.  The owner & the people in the bakery are the salt of the earth.  Places like this gave birth to the "trend"  of juicing, eating whole foods, eating vegan.  And they are still on top of it!  Their juice list is great and they are even offering "living" crackers, puddings, smoothies, juices, etc....Gluten Free too.  

When you walk in the place, it is easy to see that this is the "bakery" that all the new, yuppier  health food versions modelled themselves after.  Except this bakery has been doing it for decades.  Whole grain flours, No refined sugars, loads of gluten free options and an incredible selection-including raw foods!  All without animal ingredients.  You can have your vegan pizza, cheesecakes, raw flax crackers, chia seed puddings, green juices (they even have collard!), smoothies, locally roasted coffee, wraps, and more-without any cholesterol.  And without the pretentious attitude or the overly hip ambiance, or prices.

The Cinnamon Raisin Buns looked absolutely amazing.  Appease the craving, with zero animal fat.  This cinnamon bun gives you energy.

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Gluten Free Poppy Seed Lemon Muffins.  Locally Roasted Coffee.

Almond Biscotti, Cookies, Brown Rice Crispy Treats.

Ginger Snaps.  Major Omega Blasts with Hempseed, Flax, and Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Adorable interior.

Savory Lunch dishes.  There were lots more in the main display as well.

Amazing Smoothie & Juice Selection.  Just that morning I paid 10 bucks for a small juice at Pure Food & Wine (because I was right there).  This place has juices way cheaper.........

They even have fresh coconut!!  Goji, Spiralina, all types of vegan proteins.

Yep.  Several types of Vegan Pizza Slices...

Mouth Watering Soup Selections.

One pound of soup for 4.50?  Of real food?  That's a coffee just down the street.

Skillet Corn Bread.

The cheesecakes all looked very tempting.  Gluten Free, Sugar Free, and of course, Vegan.

Apple Blueberry Scones.

And Raw Flax Crackers.

Kalamata Olive Bread Sticks.

Berry Pie, Trifles, and Brown Rice pudding with cashew milk.

Wraps.  Yum.  Portabella, Roasted Peppers, Onion, SunDried Tomato.

Lots of color!  Love the "Gluten Free" on the door.  Not everything is gluten free, but it is certainly a place with a lot of GF options.  

You can get whole pies or order cakes, food for events.

Loved this place.  Reminded me of when I was a little girl & our family belonged to a co-op.  My folks were into eating recipes from  "Diet for a Small Planet" and they also had to be pretty frugal.  We would go about once a week and help out with orders, sorting food, and cleaning at the store.  This was the most spectacular time to me, because it was in the city, and we got to hang out with all types of people, all incomes, all colors, all religions, and all ages.  And all these people just wanted to eat healthier and establish a sense of community.  It bummed me out so much when my folks decided they didn't really have to time to do the co-op anymore.  They were working full time and it just kind of fell out our lives.  We lived in a really small midwestern town (the co-op was in the city, maybe 10 miles away), and we didn't get that weekly mix of people anymore.  We walked into Whole Earth, you could tell that people hung out here.  No matter how hip & uber cool it is to eat flax crackers, drink green juices, or eat vegan now, no "new" eatery can really recreate the atmosphere & community that places like Whole Earth Bakery have cultivated for nearly 35 years.  If you are in the area-please give them your business!  You can also donate money to them & maybe if we bug them enough, they might deliver outside of New York (mail order)?

Eat Vegan.  

Cute Pig & Dog.

Sacred Chow. New York Vegan, Kosher, and Gluten Free Goodness.

Sacred Chow.
100% Ethically Kosher * 100% Low Carbon Code * 100% Eco-Vegan * 100% ♥ Healing
227 Sullivan Street, NYC 10012 (b/w W3 & Bleecker)
212.337.0863 * ABCDEFM to W 4, 6 to Bleecker
Open 11 AM - 10 PM Sun-Th, 11 AM - 11 PM F & Sat 

NY Vegan Peaceful Eating.

We had been walking by this place for years and it looked really sweet and cozy.  However, our hours and Sacred Chow's hours rarely met.  But we had a free lunch hour so we decided to finally try this place out!  Appreciated how the menu was very clearly marked.....

Starters $5

Sunflower Lentil Paté, Hummus Of The Day (Ks, Sf, Ns, Gf) with veg served with crostini
Curried Steamed Broccoli (Gf, Ns, Sf)
Sesame Steamed Collard Greens (Gf, Ns, Sf)

Tapas

Ea $7.50 / (3) $18

Griddled Shiitake Mushrooms (Gf) with toasted sunflower seeds and south indian dressing
Root Vegetable Latkes (Ks) with indonesian date butter
Dijon Marinated Kale (Gf, Ns, Sf, Ks)
Peanut Soba Noodles Cold (Ks) with sweet & spicy peanut sauce
Grilled Western Tofu (Gf, Ks)
Orange Blackstrap Bbq Seitan (Ks)
Indonesian Roasted Tempeh (Gf)
Korean Tofu Cutlets (Gf, Ks)
Shredded Tofu Spa Salad (Gf, Ks)
Black Olive Seitan (Ks)
Mama's Soy Meatballs (Gf) with sicilian sauce
Veg, Grain, Protein, Beans & Rice Of The Day: Please See Specials Sheet Extra Sides: Bread, Crostini, Rice: $3

We went kind of between lunch and dinner and it was super nice & quiet at that time.  Just one other couple was taking refuge from the city in the tranquil space.  Small space but utterly charming.

Salads

Sm $8 / Lg $12, (Ks, Sf)

4 Seasons shredded beets, carrots, julienned apples & crunchy yuba (soy milk skin) strips with dijon vinaigrette gf (for ns: omit yuba)
Shiitake Mushroom & Spinach Gf with toasted sunflower seeds and south indian dressing
Sacred Caesar* with garlic croutons
Kale Caesar with tofu "croutons"
Tapa Salad (Large Only) Greens & Tapa (Gf, Ns) with dressing
*For Gf Ask For Veggies.

Heroes $10

Our Proteins Are Served On Toasted Hero Bread Or Corn Tortilla (Gf) With Chow Slaw & Pickle. Vegan Cheese Add $2 (Daiya Mozzarella Or Chow Oat Chevre)

Grilled Western Tofu* (Ks) thick-sliced juicy western tofu, dill-soy mayo, greens.
Spa Salad* (Ks) shredded tofu & celery with dill- soy mayo and greens.
Mama’s Soy Meatballs* savory meatballs with spicy sicilian sauce
Olive Seitan (Ks) say-tahn. tender black olive seitan, dijon vinaigrette, mixed greens.
Bbq Seitan (Ks) chunky seitan & onions in thai bbq sauce.
Tempeh Reuben* tem-pay. ks roasted tempeh strips, sauerkraut, caramelized onions, sacred chow russian dressing.
Hummus Salad Hero* (Ks, Ns) hummus, shredded beet & carrots, sacred chow dijon vinaigrette, mixed greens.
Soup Of The Day (Ks) gf unless indicated			8.00
Souper Hero soup, 1/2 hero, small salad (until 4pm)			(choose two) 12.00
Not Dog on a toasted whole wheat bun			6.00
With Browned Onions Add			1.00
With Sauerkraut Add			1.00
With Cheese			2.00
*For Delicious Gluten Free Option, Please Request Corn Tortilla. That's A Wrap!

Mon-Fri, Until 4Pm, Other Times $12
Build A Power Bowl Lunch $10

Protein meatballs, bbq seitan, with tofu, beans. choose 1 from each
Grain soba noodles or brown rice.
Veggie broccoli, collard greens, or both

Sides

Dressing peanut, russian, dijon, caesar, south indian			3.00
Bread / Crostini with tofu, olive seitan, or tempeh			3.00
With Salads			6.00
Substitute Kale Or Spinach For Lettuce			2.00

Bbq Seitan (Ks) chunky seitan & onions in thai bbq sauce.

Hubby ordered the seitan........with a delicious carrot slaw and fresh pickles.  He was really happy!  They didn't skimp on the fillings and the bread looked delicious.

Desserts

Brownie (Gf, Ks) held together with chocolate and hope! contains cocoa, melted chocolate and ganache to give that extra edge of chocolate.			6.75
Brownie Sundae (Gf, Ks) our famous triple chocolate brownie topped with hot fudge sauce, vanilla ice cream & sprinkles			9.75
Chocolate Truffle Cake (Gf, Ks) dense, rich chocolate cake, filled with strawberry ganache & topped with chopped house made pralines			8.75
Crisp Of The Day (Ns, Ks) seasonal fruit with oat crumble. wf (oats)			8.00
Scoop Of Soy Ice Cream (Gf, Ks)			3.75
Pound Cakes (Ks) orange chocolate chip or banana			5.00
Vanilla Cupcake (Ks) with sacred chow chocolate cream frosting & sprinkles.			2.75
Sinner Bar (Gf, Ks) candy bar made of toasted coconut caramel dipped in chocolate gf, ks			4.00
Jammies (Gf, Ks) oat & sunflower seed cookie w/dates & strawberry preserves sf, ns, wf (oats), ks			3.75
Macaroon (Gf, Sf, Ns, Ks) made from toasted coconut and sweetened with brown rice syrup			4.00

Something about travel always makes we want to tow the line with the food.  Just to avoid upset tummies and I knew I was going to be heading to the Jivamukti Studio later.  So ended up with a nicely sized Kale Salad.  And below, the "Grain of the Day" with a sundried tomato tapenade.  Gluten Free Polenta.  Loved the salad and the polenta & tapenade combination was really comfort food.  It was healthy (not greasy or heavy) and earthy with subtle flavors.  Really nice for a chilly day.  The funny thing about ordering the "Grain of the Day" is that the waitress (who was a doll and reminded me of one of my favorite Persian friends) wrote on the tab "GOD".  

Frozen Smoothies $8.25

Gf. For Ns, Coconut Milk

Very Berry bananas, berries, & soy milk or apple juice
Gym Body bananas, almonds, cinnamon, ax, & soy milk or apple juice
Iced Coffee Wake Up bananas, espresso crystals, & soy milk
Charlie Brown bananas, peanut butter chocolate, & soy milk

Fresh Juice $8

Orange
Apple
Carrot
Celery
Beet
Broc
Add Ginger $0.50, Add Greens $0.75

Blue Sky Sodas

Pellegrino Water cola, root beer, cherry vanilla, ginger ale			3.00
Coffee, Tea*			(16 oz) 4.00
Chai Latte, Latte, Cappuccino make any beverage			4.50
Iced Add			.75

Caff Teas

Green
Jasmine Green Tea
Black
Oolong
English Breakfast
Darjeeling
Earl Grey
Bancha toasted green
Twig Kukicha

Herbal Teas

Chamomile
Peppermint
Ginger

Brunch Weekend

Sat & Sun 11Am-4Pm

Peppersteak Hero grilled seitan strips, peppers, onions, & cheese, served on whole wheat baguette, with a side of home fries.			13.75
Waffle Gf made with rice our, sunflower seeds, & freshly ground ax seeds, with pure maple syrup or blueberry sauce, fresh fruit and coconut crème fraiche.			13.50
French Toast a thick slice of our banana pound cake grilled up warm and crisp, with blueberry sauce.			12.75
Soy Buttermilk Biscuit			2.00
Add Earth Balance Or Jam			.75
Both Earth Balance & Jam			1.25

Sides

Fresh Fruit, Salad, Or Steamed Greens (Gf)			5.00
Home Fries (Ns) Or Tempeh Strips (Gf)			6.00
Blueberry Sauce, Maple Syrup, Cheese (Gf, Ns)			3.00
Earth Balance Or Jam jam is sf			2.00

Prix Fixe

Served With Garden Salad.*

Frittata (Gf) tofu omelette filled with sacred chow sicilian tomato sauce and vegan cheese, rolled up, slow cooked, and topped with sauce & cheese.			13.75
Tempeh Hash (Gf) crumbled roasted & seasoned tempeh with hash browned sweet potatoes and spanish onions.			13.50
Tofu Scramble (Gf) made from crumbled tofu, sautéed spanish onions and our special seasonings; served with home fries.			13.75
B’fast Sandwich soy buttermilk biscuit piled high with tofu scramble, cheese and seasoned roasted tempeh strips.**			12.75
Biscuits & Gravy two biscuit halves w/tofu scramble & steamed greens, smothered with southern style gravy.			13.75
For Gf Option, Ask For Corn Tortilla. ** Sub Fruit Or Steamed Greens If Preferred.

Wine By The Glass

All Alcohol On Premises At Sacred Chow Is Sustainable, Kosher Pareve And Vegan. Whenever Possible, Sacred Chow Sources From Wineries Or Breweries In New York. Please Ask Your Server For A Full List Of Wines, As They Do Change Periodically. Beers On Tap Do Change Out, Depending On The Season And The Demand, So Get Your Favorite While It Lasts!

Red Wines

Red By "W", California a proprietary blend of syrah, zin, and black muscat (respectively) bring berry, spice, and a touch of sweetness.			7.50
Baron Herzog Old Vine Zinfandel, California rich, floral, and lightly fruity.			10.00
Ramon Cordova Rioja, Spain full-bodied, deep purple wine filled with blueberries, spices, chocolate and a perfect balance of tannins.			11.25
Barkan Petite Syrah, Israel delicious wine with hints of persimmon, chocolate and olive. delightful with sacred caesar or mama’s soy meatballs			8.25

White Wines

Alfasi Chardonnay, Chile a lively white with flavors of apples and spices. plays well with our complex carb tapas and salads.			7.50
Don Alfonso Sauvignon Blanc, Chile zesty wine with a creamy feel and tons of pear, apple, & spice. pairs well with sacred caesar or griddled shiitake mushroom & spinach salad.			7.50
Baron Herzog Chardonnay, California a true california chardonnay. a perfect balance of fruit, oak and tannins. will stand up to any dish on our menu.			9.75
Bartenura Pinot Grigio, Italy lemony, minerally and a balance of soft spices matches up well with our hummus and tofu.			9.50

Featured Beer

Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale bottle

(16oz.) 12.25

Bottles Beer

Bard's Tale Dragon's Gold			(12oz.) 8.00
Blue Point Toasted Lager			(12oz.) 7.50
Crispin Hard Cider			(12oz.) 7.25
Doc's Hard Apple Cider			(12oz.) 11.25
Full Sail Premium Lager			(16oz.) 6.50
Full Sail Session Black			(16oz.) 6.50
Samuel Smith Organic Lager			(12oz.) 8.50
Young's Double Chocolate Stout			(16oz.) 9.00
Gf = Gluten Free, Wf = Wheat Free, Ns = No Soy, Ks = Kosher 4 Shabbos

It's a quaint spot.  It's not full of pretentious nuevo foods, but just simple yet wholesome plant based goodness.  A nice refuge from the hustle and bustle of the Village.  Our food came quickly, yet we didn't feel rushed at all.  I personally can't stand it when they keep coming to clear your plates when you aren't finished eating.  This is a place you can linger with dim lighting.