tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68140978075911423112024-03-14T05:35:23.149-07:00The Vegan Nurse PractitionerMusings from a vegan nurse practitioner living in semi-rural Oregon. Information provided here should not be taken for medical advice as each person is unique. Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727844948479652544noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814097807591142311.post-66890498234488923152018-09-28T00:59:00.001-07:002018-09-28T01:02:30.789-07:00Vegan MoFo Day 28 - Sandwich Joy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every time I feel like it's been an extra trying time in American politics over the last couple of years, it does a really good job of outdoing itself. This week has been no exception. It's a very challenging time to be a woman, a sexual assault survivor, a person of color, or even just a person with basic decency and compassion. I hope you are doing whatever you need to do to take care of yourself right now. </div>
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Being exhausted and emotionally drained, I decided to have a simple dinner last night. A sandwich with one of those pretzel buns I bought recently at Food Fight. I am so happy these aren't super salty like the ones I tried a couple years ago. </div>
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A good sandwich is a comfort. We grew up eating them. They are portable and can feed us on our travels, while hiking, kayaking or such. And a well crafted sandwich is delicious. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am a big fan of </span><a href="https://tofurky.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Tofurky</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> vegan deli slices. Hickory smoked, original, peppercorn - I like them all! Tofurky is actually made in Oregon not far from Portland. They are a great company and I see a lot of their donated items and coupons at events. They also sponsor an annual </span><a href="https://tofurky.com/trot/sign-up/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Tofurky Trot</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> fundraiser in Portland on Thanksgiving. This year's </span>recipients<span style="font-family: inherit;"> are: </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(29, 33, 41); color: #1d2129; font-family: inherit;">Northwest VEG, Wildwood Farm Sanctuary, Out to Pasture Sanctuary, Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary, and Green Acres Farm Sanctuary. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I volunteered last year and it was fun! I think I might sign up to walk/wog it this year. Looks like there is also one in LA the Saturday after Tofurky Day. </span></div>
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Did you notice the Tofurky shortage last summer? That's because of the wildfires that were near the factory. The shelves got pretty bare around here for a bit. </div>
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Not far from the Tofurky factory is Multnomah Falls which is one of (or the?) most famous falls in Oregon. Maybe because it's so accessible? You can actually see it from the parking lot if you aren't up for walking/hiking. The fires last year came very close to the falls (basically fires were right at the falls) and the historic building there, but the firefighters managed to keep this landmark safe. Thank you, firefighters!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Earlier in the month I shared my <a href="http://www.vegannp.com/2018/09/vegan-mofo-salad-time.html" target="_blank">easy tofu method</a> which I love to have on salads. Even though some people seem to think all vegans eat are salads, it's still ok to love a salad. Kind of like how I didn't want to become a nurse because I didn't want to do any traditionally female jobs. Then I realized as a feminist I can do whatever job I want! So enjoy your salad! </div>
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The key to a great salad is a variety of fresh ingredients - and a tasty dressing! I keep a couple store-bought dressings on hand, but prefer the taste of the ones I make from scratch. They are super easy as well - provided you have a blender. </div>
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I've really come around to fruity salad dressing. I started off as more of a ranch girl. Start with a tasty vinegar, some juice like orange or pomegranate and add in some soaked cashews or hemp seeds to make it a little creamy. </div>
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One of my favorite dressing is about a cup of pomegranate juice, handful of cashews, 1tbsp to 1/4 cup of berry vinegar and enough blueberries to thicken it up. So fresh! </div>
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If you want to get a little fancier (and need actual measurements) you can't go wrong with the Orange Peanut Dressing from Dr Fuhrman. He has written several books and works with patients to reverse and manage chronic diseases like diabetes. I highly recommend his book Eat to Live and it has a meal plan and recipes in it. Of course if you have medical conditions and/or take medications, consult with your healthcare provider when making big lifestyle changes. Your medications may need to be adjusted - down!</div>
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1/2 cup orange juice</div>
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1/8 cup peanut butter</div>
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1/8 cup raw cashew butter or almond butter</div>
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1 teaspoon Bragg Liquid Aminos or low sodium soy sauce</div>
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Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.</div>
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This recipe is excellent on kale chips! Wash and spin your kale and tear it into bite size pieces. Then mix the dressing onto it evenly. Either dehydrate or bake at low temperature until dry and lightly browned (if cooking in oven). It's also wonderful as a dip for salad rolls.<br />
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Do you have a can't miss dressing recipe? Or a favorite vinegar? As you can see, I buy a lot of mine at Trader Joe's. They really should be sponsoring this blog!<br />
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Oregon is an amazing state. Portland gets the most accolades, but the whole state has so much to offer. We have high desert, rocky coasts, mountains, painted hills, and more hiking and waterfalls than I think you could see in your lifetime. </div>
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The first two years I lived in Oregon I lived in Coos Bay. This is a small town which borders North Bend - another small town. You can barely tell when you cross from one town to the other. All told they have roughly 25k residents. It used to be a big logging and fishing town, but the economy has dropped off in both those areas. But if you find yourself in Oregon with time to drive 4 hours away from Portland, I highly recommend a visit to the South coast including Coos Bay. Better yet, make a weekend out of it and drive down the 101. </div>
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In addition to the beautiful scenery, you will find a surprise - a vegan restaurant! Originally opened in Coos Bay, but about a year later <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thetinthistlecafe/" target="_blank">The Tin Thistle Cafe</a> relocated to North Bend (to me they should pool their resources and be one town). The atmosphere is lovely and the food is tasty! And it's all vegan and made with love by owner and chef Paula. Open Tues-Sat from 11-4 it's a great lunch spot. I used to get take out all the time when I lived there. Now I make it a point to swing by when I'm in town. </div>
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The food is fresh and the desserts are made from scratch. Pie anyone? I usually have either the housemate veggie burger or a pasty (pass - tee). This is a savory pastry pocket with different fillings tucked in. So yummy!</div>
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I don't know why I don't have any pie pics! Sorry I can't taunt you with them! </div>
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When I eat out I like to have dishes I wouldn't normally have at home. Pasties definitely fit the bill!</div>
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My apartment in Coos Bay had the most amazing view of the bay and the McCoullough Bridge. One weekend the tall ships (think Black Pearl from Pirates of the Caribbean) were in town and I got to watch the ships maneuver complete with cannon fire! </div>
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Hard to imagine what it was like before the bridge when people had to take the ferry. I leave you with some pics of my former view. </div>
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Smoothies are one of my favorite things. Most days I have one for breakfast. Usually it is chock full of greens and then a couple handfuls of fruit. It's an easy way to start the day with some nutrition. By doing that I start my day with more fruit and veg than the average American eats all day! There are some plant based physicians who eschew smoothies given that they are sort of pre-digested and the body can easily convert them into sugar. I do caution those with blood sugar issues to focus on veg and only a small amount of fruit in theirs to make it palatable. </div>
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If you haven't added greens to your smoothie before then I suggest starting with just a handful or two of baby spinach. This is a mild, forgiving green. As you get used to it you can add more or add stronger greens such as Swiss chard, kale, Romaine lettuce, etc. Banana, mango, or other sweet fruit add sweetness. Berries are a nice low sugar addition. </div>
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Today I was feeling more decadent though and had a smoothie without greens. One of my faves - banana, peanut butter, and cocoa. </div>
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You don't need a high speed blender, but it is a nice perk. I waited years before buying one and after I did I regretted not getting one sooner. Worth the money if you like to make sauces, soups, dressings and such.<br />
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Regular banana, some chopped frozen bananas, nondairy milk, cocoa powder, peanut butter. Or as I've used here, some defatted peanut butter powder. I used 2 heaping tablespoons, 1 scant tablespoon cocoa powder, and enough milk to get the blender moving. <br />
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Another favorite combo of mine is banana, apple, half a lime, and water. It tastes like a limeade!<br />
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What are your favorite combos?<br />
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It's already the last week of vegan mofo? How is it possible??? It's been an interesting month and I'm glad I've finally done this after thinking about it for so long. Maybe I'll do it again next year and follow the suggested themes? Maybe! </div>
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Today I thought I'd share some apps I like. No, not appetizers. Useful smartphone apps for vegans...or anyone really. Only one is veg specific. </div>
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Food waste is a terrible problem in our country. Some estimates are that 40% of food is actually thrown away and not eaten. This wastes tons of money and resources. I think we've all been guilty at some point of forgetting about something in the back of the fridge or pantry that then goes bad. I recently started looking for apps to help me keep track. I downloaded the free versions of Fridge Pal and Pantry Check. I scanned a bunch of the same food items with each app. Pantry Check was hands down better at identifying the food items I scanned. This included some bean pasta, teas, peanut butter powder, and other items. I'm still playing with it and haven't scanned my whole pantry yet, but so far I'm liking it. I am now getting notifications from my pantry (sort of) telling me a particular item expires in a month or so. </div>
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Have you used an app like this? Any you like? </div>
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Another app I am trying to get back into using is Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen. Dr. Greger brings us the website <a href="https://nutritionfacts.org/" target="_blank">nutrition facts.org</a> and his book How Not to Die. His app condenses that information and helps you focus on at least the basics. You check off during the day when you have a serving of beans, water, or cruciferous veggies for example. When you check off everything you don't win a prize - unless you count taking steps toward your best health as a prize! Sure, eat some soy ice cream or a vegan donut, but try to get these healthy foods in also! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lastly one of my most trusted apps - Happy Cow! I have used this all over the US to find me tasty vegan food. Even in unlikely places! When I moved to Oregon I drove from NC up to Ohio and then across on I-80 through states like Wyoming and Nebraska that are not exactly vegan meccas. I found a vegetarian restaurant in Wyoming and a raw, vegan restaurant in Nebraska! I didn't always find a plethora of options, but I always found some. This user driven website and app is terrific. And you can add your finds and reviews to it to help out others. Happy Cow is one of my best friends! </div>
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Today's post is more of a review. In March I met my friend Cherry in Chicago for a long weekend trip to see Pink. Chicago has many wonderful vegan options and we ate our way through many! One of our faves was Upton's Breakroom. <a href="http://www.uptonsnaturals.com/" target="_blank">Upton's</a> makes things like yummy seitan bacon and packaged jackfruit dishes. The <a href="http://www.uptonsnaturals.com/breakroom?" target="_blank">Breakroom</a> is a small cafe at the factory. We ate there for brunch and then for dinner. </div>
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While walking around town we went into a natural foods store and saw some Upton's packaged items I hadn't seen before. One of them being a cheesy bacon mac. I vowed to someday try this tempting dish! </div>
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Yesterday was that day! The mac comes basically prepared and you just have to add the two pouches together and heat it up. It took me about 4 minutes. </div>
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One thing that I really like is that it has the same number of calories as it has sodium. A good rule of thumb for not overdoing sodium is to have it match or be less than the calories in a dish. So this passes that test! </div>
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While I didn't find it amazing, it was easy and tasty. I would take it camping for sure as it was so quick cooking. This won't be a regular part of my rotation, but this kind of thing isn't anyway. </div>
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How is it day 20 already?? This month is flying by and Autumn is almost officially here. The weather in my part of Oregon really feels like fall and that puts me in the mood for soup! </div>
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And what could be better than a minimal effort tasty tomato bisque? I can't remember who I got the basis for this recipe from in order to credit them. It was someone I know online, not a book or a blog. I think maybe from Dr Fuhrman's group. I am sorry. Whoever you are - if it's you let me know and I'll give you proper credit!</div>
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Everything about this recipe is very forgiving. I rarely measure anything in it. Use 1/2 cup cashews or use 1 cup. Or 1/4 a cup. It will still taste good! You decide how creamy and how thick you want the soup. Add a little vodka and put it on pasta and now you have a vodka sauce. Really, you can't do this recipe wrong.</div>
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But here are the general directions: Soak the cashews in enough water to cover them. How long? I usually do either 20 minutes or maybe a couple hours if I've started doing other things and forgotten about them. If you're having an emergency soup need, skip the soaking. </div>
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Dump the cashew water, then puree the cashews with 1/2 to 1 cup water in your high powered Vita-mix. Don't have one of those? But I thought you were vegan? Just kidding! A regular blender will be fine especially if you did the soaking. </div>
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Once the cashews are well blended, pour in the jar of tomato sauce (or only pour in half and reserve the rest until the end to make it more chunky). Also add a big handful or two of fresh basil or 1 to 12 teaspoons of dried basil. You have all the power in how much basil! Keep adding until it tastes good to you. I like a lot of basil! But I am joking about the 12 teaspoons. That's probably too much!</div>
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Your soup probably needs a bit more water. Or not - you decide! I add water to the mostly empty sauce jar to rinse it and get the rest of the sauce in the blender. This also gets you ready to reuse or recycle your jar. Go you! Now give your soup a last little blend. Only briefly if you want it a little chunky. Or go for smooth and run the blender until it heats your soup - if you've got one of those expensive, fancy pants blenders. If not, transfer your soup to the stove or microwave and heat until it's warm/hot. </div>
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There it is! Have you ever heard of an easier vegan soup recipe? I mean, really. Have you? I'd like to hear about it! </div>
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Portland, Oregon is a vegan mecca. Everyone knows it. But did you know Portland has a vegan mini-mall? </div>
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Have you ever imagined what it would be like if vegans took over a block? A magical place where you could buy cool vegan clothing and accessories. Then pop in to the vegan grocery store to purchase the latest nondairy cheeses and tasty snacks. Feeling peckish? Then stop into <a href="http://sweetpeabaking.com/" target="_blank">Sweetpea Baking</a> for a cup of joe (or chai) and a tempeh BLT. Finally last stop - memorialize your outing with a vegan tattoo at <a href="https://www.scapegoattattoo.com/" target="_blank">Scapegoat</a>. Didn't realize not all tattoos are vegan? It's true! </div>
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I headed into Portland yesterday (about an hour drive) to get my hair done at <a href="https://www.akemisalon.com/" target="_blank">Akemi</a> which uses all cruelty free products. I met my new stylist Bri and she's vegan! Yay! This made up for my morning experience where my massage therapist mentioned having 20 of her chickens 'processed' that weren't laying. Ugh. </div>
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Anyway, before my hair appointment I stopped by <a href="https://www.herbivoreclothing.com/" target="_blank">The Herbivore Clothing Company</a> (now with shoes) and <a href="https://foodfightgrocery.com/" target="_blank">Food Fight! Grocery</a> at the vegan mini-mall. I like to pop by now and again and leave all my disposable income for them. </div>
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I've loved Herbivore designs for years after discovering them at an Animal Rights conference in DC. One of the perks of moving to Oregon was shopping in the store instead of ordering online or waiting for them to come to a festival near me. Owners Michelle and Josh have always struck me as authentically good people. And they do a lot for the community. I return the favor by shopping and more shopping. </div>
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I have so many of Herbivore's shirts, but I had to have this reboot of one of their classic designs - Praise Seitan! And I loved the cut of this 'The world used to be cooler. Fight climate change. Go vegan.' tank top. Yes, they can put all those words on a shirt and make it look good!<br />
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Next I popped over to Food Fight! mainly to get some dog treats. I use their vegan jerky as a high value treat for my girls. </div>
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Back row: 2 bags dog treats, produce bags, pita bread, Uptons bacon mac, 1 bag dog treats<br />
Middle row: 2 hazelnut cups, pretzel buns, Cocomels salted caramels<br />
Front row: BBQ jerky, Violife feta and mozzarella cheeses<br />
I put all this on my stove for the photo op. That's safe, right? 😳<br />
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So Food Fight! is not where I go to get produce as you can see. They do have a small produce section. But did you see my cart of greens from yesterday's post? I'm covered for now!<br />
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Have you had the Uptons mac? I've been wanting to try it since I saw it in Chicago in March. I went to the Uptons factory and ate at their cafe. So yummy! If you like caramels, these Cocomels are a game changer!<br />
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Food Fight! does a lot to support the local community and each month they feature a nonprofit you can leave a tip for when you pay. Such a great idea! They also do a 10% day for the featured nonprofit.<br />
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After shopping and getting my hair done, I went out to dinner. For now I'll share this sunset as I dined, but I'll post about dinner another time. <div>
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Ugh, I really got derailed by that illness. Several days of fevers will do that to a being. I'm still tired, but feeling much better. I even went back to work yesterday! On the plus side I'm completely caught up on Call the Midwife. If you're already congested and sniffing, you might as well watch a few episodes, right? That show makes me cry! </div>
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Sunday I hadn't been anywhere in days and was feeling very stir crazy. So I headed down to Salem to meet a friend for brunch and run some errands. I needed produce!</div>
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Salem has some veg friendly places and I already did a post <a href="http://www.vegannp.com/2018/09/veganmofo-day-2-here-i-am-posting-2.html" target="_blank">about Venti's</a>. But to my knowledge it only has one all vegan eatery. The Space! <a href="http://www.spaceconcertclub.com/" target="_blank">The Space</a> is a combo restaurant and music venue. I really like the DIY vibe of the place as it reminds me so much of Durham. They do weekend brunch and dinner every night. Most nights they have live music or other events happening. Their prices are very reasonable for food or drinks. And don't forget - all vegan!! </div>
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I have enjoyed their satay tofu wrap, tater tots (nice and salty), and their bowls. But as you may notice, I have a real love for brunch - and waffles!</div>
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After you go in this door, you go down a hallway, then thru a door to the outside and down a flight of stairs. Then you have officially arrived! They have both indoor and outdoor seating. And games available to play after you eat.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My friends Julie and Charlie got the loaded tater tots.<br />
Greens make them healthy, right?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I went for the sweet waffle - loaded with black and blue berries!</td></tr>
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I really just love a good waffle. Why don't I have a waffle maker? Because I can go places like this, enjoy a waffle, and do no clean up! Also featured here are the chickpea sausages. Very tasty! I do wish they had some tempeh bacon, but this sausage will do! And I don't know what whipped cream they use, but I really like it!<br />
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They also feature a savory waffle and had a Hollandaise burger on special that sounded yum.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These black and blue berry donuts had to <br />
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After a tasty brunch and visiting with friends, I decided to stop by <a href="http://www.lifesourcenaturalfoods.com/" target="_blank">Life Source</a> for the first time. Life Source is a locally owned natural foods store. I got some great finds! Their local kale was only $1.50 a bunch on sale! I also got some fresh made green juice and very tasty red grapes.<br />
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Then I couldn't help myself. These almond and peanut butter cups were super marked down and a bag of each came home with me. Have you tried these? So yummy!<br />
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After Life Source, I picked up a couple things at Trader Joe's. The employees at TJ's are always so nice! When I was checking out the cashier asked if I was having a good day. When I said yes, he asked what I'd been up to so far. I told him I'd been to The Space to have brunch. "Space?!?", he exclaimed. I said yes as I'm very good friends with Elon Musk. We had a chuckle and as I was explaining what The Space was another cashier overheard and said he really liked it there. Another asked what kind of food they had. They said they were both interested to try it. And no spaceship required!<br />
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I love this kind of informal activism. If I see someone uncertainly looking at the vegan deli slices for example, I'll see if they would like any suggestions. Everything we can do to reach out and normalize vegan foods - the better!<br />
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Hopefully I can stay on track with posting now. We are over halfway thru Vegan MoFo already! Have you checked out the other blogs? Some really great posts! Here's a link to the <a href="http://www.veganmofo.com/veganmofo-2018-week-2-roundup/" target="_blank">Week 2 Roundup</a>! Any favorites I should check out? </div>
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I've been sick most of the week. There seem to be two strongly held opinions about vegans and illness - one being that we are all sickly humans moments from death and the other being that veganism will protect us from any illness. Neither is true. </div>
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Vegans can be strong athletes. Some of them hold records for lifting or endurance racing. Some of us just do the occasional hike and call it good enough. </div>
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Vegans also get sick. They can even get cancer...and die of said cancer. There is no magic cure all. We do a disservice to the animals when we build up this idea that going vegan makes you invincible. We create self doubt and shame in vegans that get sick or don't get to what society thinks is an ideal weight. Then when they get sick maybe they figure they are doing it wrong and abandon their ideals. </div>
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Do I believe that a well balanced heavily non processed vegan diet is best and can even reverse some illness? Certainly! I've seen it happen and read about many instances as well. </div>
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But I also go the flu this winter (first time in probably 20 years) and I'm sick right now. This doesn't make me a bad vegan. I'm not sure an extra ounce of kale in my smoothie would have prevented this illness. </div>
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Tomorrow's post may or may not happen. I get a couple days ahead and I'm now caught up. I thought I was feeling better (and told a colleague so), but now my temp is back to 101. </div>
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Luckily having the flu this winter taught me I needed to be better prepared. I have ginger ale, basic meds, and a stockpile of trail mix. I may make some instant ramen if I get a burst of energy. Or not. </div>
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What do you do as a sick vegan? Any go to foods you keep on hand? And how have you seen shaming around illness or weight in the vegan community? How do you deal with it?</div>
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Here I go, continuing to disregard the suggested themes!</div>
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Some that come to mind: Letting someone read your diary. Showing someone your Hulu/Netflix watchlist. Letting people see inside your fridge. </div>
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Really? Inside your fridge? I'm not sure why that feels so vulnerable and personal to me. Perhaps in part because the vegan community can be judgmental (often worse in regards to each other). Perhaps in part because of how hard I am on myself. Not sure entirely. </div>
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Does it feel a bit scary to think about posting your fridge? Well, I'm diving in! Be kind. :) </div>
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Have you had the pesto Vegenaise? I love it! Really classes up a Tofurky and spinach sandwich.<br />
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There are lots of greens in the crisper too. I promise! Also cucumbers and a few green beans. So what do you think? Would you feel vulnerable showing the world the inside of your refrigerator? I'm a big fan of doing things I find scary (within reason). It's liberating! What do you do that scares you?<br />
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Today we return back to ultra healthy vegan fare. You may notice I vascilate wildly between healthy meals and vegan comfort food. That's how I roll. For now at least! </div>
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This recipe is a long time favorite of mine. I've been making this for years and it's always a crowd pleaser. </div>
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Are you familiar with Susan Voisin's blog <a href="https://blog.fatfreevegan.com/" target="_blank">fatfreevegan.com</a>? Susan is one of my favorite people even though we've never met in person. I love her recipes and food pics. I tell a lot of people about the blog including some of my patients. She has delish recipes which feature ingredients most people are familiar with and they are healthy. Don't be fooled by the fat free title - this food is yummy! Her recipes do contain fat, but in the form of whole foods, not oil. And in many cases the recipes can be modified to be even lower in fat if desired. </div>
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You can search her recipes on the blog by ingredient or recipe name, but also <a href="https://blog.fatfreevegan.com/recipes/tags" target="_blank">by tags</a> such as pressure cooker, vita-mix, or asparagus (I love her <a href="https://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2010/05/roasted-asparagus-soup.html" target="_blank">roasted asparagus soup</a> recipe). </div>
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I often make little tweaks to her (and everyone's) recipes, but I have never been disappointed. She even includes nutrition facts label info on the recipes. For this recipe I usually use a lot more nutritional yeast and turmeric than she calls for and less cayenne, if any.</div>
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<b>Swiss Chard Pie </b>from<b> </b><a href="https://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2009/06/savory-swiss-chard-pie.html">https://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2009/06/savory-swiss-chard-pie.html</a></div>
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<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">12</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">ounces</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">chard</span> , 340 g</li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">medium onion</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="opacity: 0.7;">, chopped</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cloves</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">garlic</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="opacity: 0.7;">, minced</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">12</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">ounces</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">lite firm or extra-firm silken tofu, drained</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="opacity: 0.7;">(1 package Mori-Nu is 349 g)</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">plain soy milk</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="opacity: 0.7;">(60 ml)</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tablespoons</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">nutritional yeast</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tablespoon</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">potato starch or cornstarch</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">heaping tablespoon</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">raw cashews</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="opacity: 0.7;">, optional*(1/2 ounce or 15 g)</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">teaspoon</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">onion powder</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/8</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">teaspoon</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">turmeric</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">3/4</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">teaspoon</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">salt</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="opacity: 0.7;">(or to taste)</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">pinch nutmeg</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/8</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">teaspoon</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cayenne</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">teaspoons</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">fresh thyme leaves</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="opacity: 0.7;">(or 1 tsp. dried)</span></li>
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Preheat oven to 375F. Spray a 9-inch ceramic pie pan lightly with non-stick spray.</div>
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Wash the chard but do not dry. Remove the center stem from each leaf. Set the leaves aside and chop the stems into small pieces. In a large skillet, sauté the onion and chard stems until softened (about 5 minutes), adding a tablespoon of water if necessary to prevent sticking.</div>
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Meanwhile, cut the chard leaves into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the pan along with the garlic, reduce heat, and cover. Cook until all chard is wilted. Remove from heat. If any water has accumulated, drain it; then spread chard in bottom of prepared pie pan.</div>
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Place tofu and remaining ingredients in a blender, and puree until very smooth. Pour over the chard in the pie pan. Use a spoon to gently open holes through the chard so that the tofu mixture penetrates it. Smooth the top so that tofu layer is even and covers all the chard.</div>
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Bake for 30 minutes, or until center is set. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.</div>
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I took yesterday off blogging! I looked at the guidelines again and our goal is 20 posts this month. I was really tired this weekend and got caught up on a lot of sleep - so no post Sunday. </div>
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The first restaurant I ever dined at in Oregon remains one of my favorites. When I flew out here for my initial job interview I was supposed to fly directly to the coastal town of Coos Bay. But after missing a connection due to mechanical problems and then missing my rebook because I was helping with a medical emergency at the San Francisco airport, I instead flew into Eugene two hours away. Eating a delicious vegan meal within 30 minutes of landing sure didn't make me hate Oregon. </div>
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An adorable old school diner, <a href="http://cornbreadcafe.com/" target="_blank">Cornbread Cafe</a> is all vegan and focuses on comfort food. Warning - if you're allergic to cashews you can still eat here, but several things will be off limits to you. You can dine here for breakfast, weekend brunches, lunch and dinner (except Sunday). Lots of delectable options. Some of my friends feel the food is too greasy or heavy here, but I wonder if we order different things. I don't usually get anything fried. I leave feeling full, but not that icky full feeling. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sometimes it's sunny in Oregon. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even the menu is cute!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am such a fan of their French toast!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BBQ seitan, mac uncheese, potatoes and cashew gravy, cornbread.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Strawberry milkshake with cashew ice cream. </td></tr>
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I've eaten at Cornbread Cafe many times since moving to Oregon, but that first time is still special. After being in airports all day I stuffed myself on vegan comfort goodness and I remember thinking, Oregon might be good. Then I drove a rental car the 2 hours to Coos Bay. It was one of the most gorgeous scenic drives I've ever done and I passed park after park. So many trails, campgrounds and such. I fell in love with Oregon. There is no place like it. I hope if you come visit you will get a chance to explore more than just Portland!</div>
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<br />Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727844948479652544noreply@blogger.com2Eugene, OR, USA44.0520691 -123.0867536000000143.8695016 -123.4094771 44.234636599999995 -122.76403010000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814097807591142311.post-49370466130949884012018-09-08T12:09:00.000-07:002018-09-08T15:45:36.878-07:00Vegan MoFO Day 8 - Let's get spicy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Being vegan is a revolutionary act. You are rejecting what society tells you is normal. You are rejecting how your mother fed you and thereby rejecting a way she loved you. You are rejecting the industries that are most heavily subsidized. You are rejecting most major corporations. Make no mistake, every day of your life involves rejecting societal norms. </div>
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So it's no wonder that while there are vegan Republicans (Yes, really. Though in my experience they tend to be mainly fiscally conservative), we skew mostly progressively left leaning. And the last couple of years have been difficult political times for us American vegans. They also have the potential to become much worse. </div>
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It's exciting when a company decides to take a stand and put our country and our people before profits. No, I'm not talking about Nike. Instead I'm talking about <a href="https://www.penzeys.com/" target="_blank">Penzey's</a>! While they are not a vegan company, the majority of their spices are of course vegan. And since the 2016 Presidential election, they have been very vocal about where they stand. They have supported the Affordable Care Act, been very clear on being against Nazis (why is this controversial again?), vocal supporters of diversity, and have done fundraisers for victims of Hurricane Harvey among other things. They also do lots of giveaways and theme spice mixes. And discounted boxed sets. </div>
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The best part is - their spices are terrific! I am in no way compensated for this endorsement (though I wouldn't turn down any herb blends they want to send me!). I just think we have to lift up and share companies that are speaking out and doing the right thing in this turbulent time. As you'll see from the pics, I'm doing my part to balance out at least one conservative that is boycotting Penzey's because of their liberal politics. Though how basic human rights became liberal I will never understand! </div>
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As I was getting ready to publish this post, I came across <a href="https://medium.com/@ProtestKitchen/the-anti-trump-diet-you-need-now-a0da57ead326" target="_blank">this article by Carol Adams and Virginia Messina</a> on the The Anti-Trump Diet You Need Now. It has some great basic tips for surviving and thriving in this challenging time. Have you checked out their new book yet? It's called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Protest-Kitchen-Injustice-Planet-Resistance/dp/157324743X/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1536432948&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=protest+kitchen" target="_blank">Protest Kitchen: Fight Injustice, Save the Planet, and Fuel Your Resistance One Meal at a Time</a>. I think I need to get a copy! But then I am rather addicted to vegan cookbooks.<br />
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Today we are taking a ride in the way back machine and I'm sharing a recipe I've loved for about 7 years or so. It's the perfect combination of Spring and Autumn as it has basil and spaghetti squash. So fresh and easy! Basil makes everything great! </div>
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Have you cooked spaghetti squash before? This recipe was my introduction to it. It's so cool using the fork and seeing the 'spaghetti' magically appear. </div>
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Cook spaghetti squash by preferred method. I like to pierce it several times and microwave for 4 minutes, then cut it in half & scoop out the seeds, put the halves face down on a dinner plate & microwave for another 8 minutes or so, until soft.</div>
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Spread pesto across the top of the spaghetti squash and place in preheated oven. Bake at 350* for 30 minutes, until pesto seems to have firmed up some.</div>
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I think this will forever be one of my staple recipes. I love the way the baking basil makes the house smell!<br />
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Happy Friday from the Pacific Northwest!<br /><br />
<br />Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727844948479652544noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814097807591142311.post-53207896448032294462018-09-06T04:00:00.000-07:002018-09-06T04:00:05.165-07:00Vegan Mofo Day 6 - Lazy Pasta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Reflecting on my MoFo posts so far, I realize my blog should be called The Lazy Vegan. Or perhaps Too Fast, Too Furious (at the Animal Industrial Complex)? </div>
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I do have plans for more in depth posts with fancier recipes that actually require chopping veggies and even some health info (I am the vegan NP, right?), but this easy meal is brought to you mostly courtesy of Trader Joe's. Well, courtesy of me, but mostly purchased at Trader Joe's. :)</div>
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TJ's has so many vegan options! They even <a href="https://www.traderjoes.com/dietary-lists/vegan" target="_blank">post a comprehensive list online</a> of said options! What could be easier? I still read the ingredient lists though - old habits die hard. </div>
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I recommend fusilli pasta not just because it gives you a Seinfeld reference (Fusilli Jerry, It was one in a million, doc!), but because it holds onto the sauce well. You could do this as a one pot meal by making the pasta, draining and then adding sauce and grounds to the pot and heating, but it will taste better if you let the sauce simmer a bit with the grounds. Still an easy meal with simple clean up!<br />
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I've been eating a lot of bean pasta lately, so whole wheat pasta has become like junk food to me. Tasty and a bit decadent! I remember when I thought whole wheat pasta was mealy and gross. Or maybe it was and they just make it better now? </div>
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Does anyone talk about food as much as vegans? Does anyone anticipate food as much as vegans? I know there are a lot of foodies out there, but vegans are the only ones I know that constantly drool over future meals, tell others about meals or new food products like they are a hot new band, and talk about past and future meals while eating current meals. We get so excited! With good reason I think, because vegan food is amazing. </div>
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Recently my friend Martha was in town for a few days. We headed up to Portland for brunch one morning at <a href="https://www.offthegriddle.com/" target="_blank">Off the Griddle</a>. This is one of my favorite brunch places - I haven't eaten there for dinner yet. They have these awesome blue corn waffles. Their menu is mostly vegan and all vegetarian. </div>
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Martha and I arrive about an hour after opening and to our horror there is a wait! Of course it's brunch and we should have expected that. I knew it would be worth the wait. So we found a shady spot to wait outside for about 30-40 minutes and finally get seated. I want to order everything on the menu!</div>
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Then the most torturous part - waiting for your food. Every time waitstaff walks by you are looking at the plates wondering if it's your food! We joked about it being like insects with their feelers out. MMM, what are they eating over there? MMM, is that mine? I feel like Dan Pirarro needs to do a comic about this feeling. I cannot do it justice in text. But picture me wiggling my fingers below my chin like feelers or tentacles. Like Zoidberg from Futurama!<br />
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Finally when we are about to lose it and start eating other people's food or flipping tables over (just kidding!), our food arrives! Crisis averted! It wasn't that long of a wait, but we were just so excited. nomnom!</div>
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It was all amazing and as expected worth the wait! I always get the pumpkin cheesecake waffle. It's not overly sweet like you might expect. And the abundant hazelnuts really take it next level!<br />
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After brunch we rushed to Newberg to go to <a href="https://wildwoodfarmsanctuary.org/" target="_blank">Wildwood Farm Sanctuary</a>'s Barnyard Bingo Fundraiser. I didn't take many pictures, but this was my second time at this fun event. The animals wander around while we play bingo and pretty much everyone wins! Especially the animals since it's a fundraiser for their upkeep!<br />
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V-Dog vegan dog food was there and I picked up a treat sampler and some snazzy bandanas for the girls! Don't they look stylish? </div>
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I love watermelon. No, really. I don't care if you think you love it or if you know someone you think loves it, no one can compete with my deep and abiding love for watermelon. My parents have this pic of me about age 2 sitting on top of a picnic table in Panama with my face full in a wedge of watermelon larger than my head. I have never looked back.</div>
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Even when I was 5 and I believed if you swallowed a watermelon seed that a watermelon would grow in your belly and take over, I continued to eat as much of it as I could. I relished becoming an adult and buying as many as I wanted and...not always having to share! When I find a good one I will go back to that store and buy 2 or 3 more. I consider a full size seedless watermelon 2 servings. Pro tip - cut it in half and eat it with a grapefruit spoon. Trader Joe's often has the best price and they are usually good. </div>
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This delicious fruit may even help you <a href="https://nutritionfacts.org/video/watermelon-for-sore-muscle-relief/" target="_blank">prevent muscle soreness from working out</a> and could help one <a href="https://nutritionfacts.org/video/watermelon-as-treatment-for-erectile-dysfunction/" target="_blank">spice things up in the bedroom</a>. Watermelon is a good source of Vitamin C and pre-Vitamin A. At a minimum it will get you hydrated - don't eat a lot of it too close to bedtime!</div>
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But even without any health benefits, it's delicious and I'm hanging onto the last vestiges of summer by indulging! I say indulging, but the following recipe is super healthy. </div>
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This simple and tasty cold soup recipe was shared (I think) in Dr Fuhrman's newsletter several years ago. They served it at one of his retreats which I haven't been able to attend yet. The recipe suggests blending your watermelon and cucumber and then straining it. I hate straining, so I just use my juicer. The watermelon makes a bit of a mess, but I still think it's faster and easier. </div>
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1 seedless watermelon, 1/2 cubed and 1/2 diced</div>
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Puree cubed watermelon and chopped cucumbers in a blender. You will need to work in batches. Strain juice and allow it to chill at least one hour. Add diced watermelon and cucumber to the juice along with lime juice, zest and mint.</div>
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And now I'm really going to blow your mind. Take a bunch of watermelon and cut it into large chunks. Put it in freezer safe containers in 2 cup amounts and put it in the back of your freezer. Do your best to forget it is there. </div>
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Then when you are in the midst of winter despair, come upon said watermelon and make a watermelon frosty! It may just help you survive until Spring! I got this recipe from a now defunct blog so I can't credit it. Note - I use just a dash of maple syrup or none. The fruit is already so sweet!</div>
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<a href="http://www.veganmofo.com/" target="_blank">VeganMoFo</a> has done a great job of providing theme prompts and ideas for posting. I plan to follow some, but likely will mostly do my own thing. Partly because I procrastinate instead of planning! </div>
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I'm new to blogging. I've mainly blogged in the past to share with my friends my trip to St Vincent and the Grenadines where I spent the last 5 weeks of my residency. Those posts are still up and there are some about eating vegan in a small island country. Check them out if you like! </div>
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But being pretty inexperienced at blogging I didn't even add the subscribe links (top right column) until I was looking over the blog for Vegan Mofo. So thanks for being kind! I do welcome any tips or constructive feedback!</div>
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One of the suggested themes for this week is inspiration. I don't know what could be more inspiring than fresh, local produce. Nothing beats a fresh tomato right now. Especially if you grow it yourself. I just bought my house in the winter and didn't feel prepared to get a garden in the ground by Spring, so I did container gardening again this year. So easy and no weeding! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hazel supervises early planting.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I kept buying more containers. It was addictive!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First strawberry harvest, 2 plants are still producing 4 months later. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I bought these lettuce starts and they thrived! Ate off them a couple months.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tomatoes, lettuce, herbs, cucumbers, strawberries, and more!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I always plant marigolds to keep aphids away. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Regular and chocolate mint.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Early tomato harvest - plus one yellow cuke!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plant a variety of tomatoes to get more flavors and prolong harvesting!</td></tr>
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Many people think all vegans eat is salad. And that is FAR from true. But I'm not going to lie. I love a good salad with some fresh summer produce. And when you grew it somehow it tastes even better!<br />
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One of my favorite simple meals is to prep a fresh salad with whatever veggies I have on hand. Then I press some firm or extra firm tofu (I have a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Super-Tofu-Press-Original-Amazon/dp/B00507GC96/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1536006525&sr=8-5&keywords=tofu+press&dpID=413Y5s6d2FL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch" target="_blank">tofu presser</a> and love it) and dice it into small squares. On a hot skillet I spray a small amount of oil using a pump. Then I sprinkle herbs directly onto it - whatever you like works, but I usually use an Italian herb blend. Put the tofu in the pan, then sprinkle more herbs on the top. Sauté while rotating so several sides of the tofu get brown. I usually put half of the tofu block on my salad warm and then eat the rest the next day cold. I love it either way.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My dogs love tofu!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I often make my own dressing, but keep some on hand for when I'm feeling lazy. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sorry Hazel - all gone!</td></tr>
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Many of my tomatoes never even made it in the house. Most of the sungolds and black cherry tomatoes I ate while standing next to the plant! There are so delicious while warm from the sun!<br />
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You can container garden on a patio or even just put some basil in your window. Do you garden or have a small space you could add some containers? Now is the time to plant for fall and winter gardens! Many greens do great late into the year. </div>
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Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727844948479652544noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814097807591142311.post-71678273268509769882018-09-02T12:14:00.002-07:002018-09-03T13:55:48.298-07:00Vegan Mofo Day 2 - Dinner in Salem<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here I am posting 2 days in a row! It's almost a roll, right? Yesterday I volunteered here in McMinnville at the Walnut City Music Festival. I had a blast and even went to the after party to see Scratchdog Stringband whose set I'd missed. I was up pretty late, but here I am posting!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">As I mentioned in my intro post yesterday, one of the things I'd like to highlight is how Portland is not the only great place in Oregon and not the only place for great vegan food. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Recently I was in Salem celebrating the birthday of my friend Marcus. Now he is definitely not vegan nor is his son. His wife, my friend Julie, is mostly vegan and of course I'm strict vegan. So where to eat? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://ventiscafe.com/" target="_blank">Venti's Cafe</a> has two locations in Salem and has a separate vegan menu! They also have a gluten free menu but I love the gluten so I didn't look at it to see how much overlap there was. The vegan menu has burgers, tacos, tots, bowls, wraps, and more. They also have kombucha and beer/cider on tap. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I decided to go old school and have a burger and fries. Followed by a marionberry hand pie. So yum!</span></span></div>
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</span> <span style="font-size: small;">It was all very yummy! I was really too full to have dessert, but it had to happen. I think the pie is from Willamette Valley Pie Company based in Salem and they have other vegan options in their shop. I need to go by and check it out soon! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">So there's one example of tasty vegan eats in Salem, Oregon. What do you think? Have you had the Beyond Burger? Did you like it? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. </span></span></div>
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Ok, so here it is - my first real post in 2 years and my first Vegan Mofo post! I'm nervous and not sure I have anything to say worth reading, but I'm looking forward to sharing - and hopefully interacting with you!<br />
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Today's post goal is to get acquainted. Who am I? I'm a 40-something longterm vegan living in Oregon about an hour west of Portland. Yes, there are great places to live and eat in Oregon besides Portland! This month I plan to share some of the food options including, and besides!, those in Portland.<br />
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I've been an RN since 2006 and a Nurse Practitioner since 2015. I've very passionate about nutrition and how good nutrition positively impacts our health. But my veganism is most important to me for the positive impact it has on the animals and our environment.<br />
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I have two vegan puppers I adopted earlier this year after not having a companion animal for almost 4 years. I'm so happy to have dogs back in my life full time. Ellie and Hazel are a lot of fun and love to go for long hikes. <br />
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My cooking varies from the simple and lazy to the more complex. I rarely use difficult to find ingredients and most of my meals are healthy. But that doesn't mean I don't indulge and I am certainly a fan of chocolate. This month I plan to share meals from around Oregon, home cooking, health tips and some of my favorite resources.<br />
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I'd also love to hear from you. What would you like posts on?<br />
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<br />Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727844948479652544noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814097807591142311.post-2214488927381893032018-08-24T20:56:00.000-07:002018-09-03T13:59:39.641-07:00Vegan Mofo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've wanted to do this for so long. Am I really finally doing this? Do I have anything anyone wants to hear? I guess we'll find out!</span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727844948479652544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814097807591142311.post-14318771802556006662016-08-04T23:37:00.001-07:002016-08-04T23:38:57.586-07:00August 4, 2016 (2015 Flashback)<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's hard to
believe it, but a year ago I was taking a road trip from North Carolina to Oregon to
start my new life as an NP. It's been a long, crazy year. I've learned
so much and continue to learn every day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Facebook has
helped me stay connected to my friends on the other coast and everywhere
in between. I've also been enjoying looking at Facebooks 'On this day'
feature and seeing how my life has changed in the last couple of years.</span><br />
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the posts about my trip has also reminded me I intended to do some
posts about eating vegan on my cross country trip. I used <a href="https://www.happycow.net/" target="_blank">Happy Cow</a>'s
app and found so many treasures! Now that I have a bit more time I will
try to recap using the magic of Facebook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After a wild
night of cocktails in Fredericksburg, I headed north but didn't make it
very far because I was so tired. I mean really I don't think I drove 4
hours. But hey, a girl had just packed up her whole life in 9 days, I needed
rest!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I spent the night in Bedford, PA where I
finished my credentialing paperwork for my new job and applied for my
DEA number online. The next morning I slept in and headed to lunch at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/green.harvest.94/" target="_blank">The Green Harvest</a>. Not a veg restaurant, but had good options. I went for the vegan house made chickpea burger with quinoa cranberry side salad.</span><br />
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lunch and dropping off my paperwork to the post office, it was north to
Ohio to meet up with my dear friend Wendy. We met in a small town the
name of which I've forgotten. The point was friend time, not the food.
We met at a little diner that was not exactly veg friendly. I think I
had a plate of iceberg lettuce and some fries? No pic!</span><br />
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some laughs and hugs, I took I-80 and made it to Indiana for the night.
I remember having to drive longer than expected to find a hotel. But
since I didn't plan day to day that kind of thing happens!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The
theme of the trip was to see any sights I came across that drew
interest, to take my time and enjoy the journey. This led to some fun
experiences that I hope you will relive with me!</span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727844948479652544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814097807591142311.post-82239453763206194622015-04-28T20:44:00.000-07:002015-04-28T21:46:25.225-07:00Dreams of Brighter Days<span style="font-size: large;">The music here is just wonderful. And it seems to come from everywhere. Walk around any village and you will hear it coming from multiple houses or floating across the valley. I've long been a fan of reggae/Caribbean music, but have never seen it up close as a way of life, of coping, of dreaming, of having fun. I was walking from the ferry to the Leeward bus stop to come home this evening and at one point a man walking nearby randomly sings out just one line of a common song. I am going to miss so much about this experience, this place, and the music is high on the list. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This song has been one of the most frequently heard. It's by a couple of Jamaican artists and it's so darn catchy! I hope you like it, too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But I am getting ahead of myself - and I am so behind on the blog! Let's see, last time we left off after scubadiving...that takes us to Walliabou!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday, April 12, 2015</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Some of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies were filmed here in SVG. Walliabou is one of the locations. In particular I know the early scene where they are about to hang Captain Jack on the pier was filmed there. Things look a little different now! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It can be hard to get a van on Sundays as so many drivers take off. Shamin and I decided to give it a try and head further leeward to check out the movie set and a small waterfall park we heard about. As we started to head up to the gap, we found one of our new friends waiting for us. We met John Friday night and he is full of energy. The three of us got a van for $5EC pretty close to the site. We walked down to the beach and I could not believe the movie had ever been there. Apparently much of the set was destroyed in some flooding and a hurricane. Plus I am hearing conflicting reports on whether the government removed some of it or whether or not they just didn't do a good job protecting it. Either way, it's a shame that this site wasn't better preserved to be a tourist spot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After we spent a few minutes on the beach, we left just as a vanload of people were arriving to be baptized. We started toward the waterfall park. We didn't make it back to the main road though before a man came out of a building and started talking to us. This is a very common occurrence. He entreated us to come inside his building and that we would be surprised. This is a moment I probably would not have investigated if we weren't with a local! But we go inside this non-nondescript building and find a bar that is...well, surprising. The man said he goes by Shadow. He served in the US military and then came back home to retire a few years before the filmed Pirates. He had lots of photos and displays about the movie. There were also bras and caps decorating the place! Apparently at night it turns into a dance club and if you dance on the bar you leave something. We found SVG's Coyote Ugly. After listening to some reggae and hearing his thoughts on the government (they were critical) and hearing about how he is off the grid (he solar charges batteries to run his place and gleefully said he runs as much power as he wants with no connection to the government), we said goodbye to go to the park. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was a small park that has a water feature, lots of shade, small cafe. It is free to residents and only $5EC for us. It was a nice oasis and we were the only visitors. At one point the employee was taking a nap, so everyone was relaxed! We walked around and John pointed out some different trees and picked us some cocoa. You can eat the sweet fruit off the seeds, but grinding up the seeds is how you get chocolate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While we were relaxing I got a chance to read a local paper. Very interesting and always good insight into a community. There was also an article about the Cuban partnership to use a drug to treat foot ulcers caused by diabetes. We went to a meeting presenting this new offering on our very first day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We were super glad John was with us when he got a friend to pick us up to head home. We had waited for a van quite a while and Shamin had to get back to town to catch the ferry to Bequia. Thanks to his help, it went smoothly! It was a good day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's Monday and clinic time! I headed back to Barrouallie. I was able to participate in part of the wound clinic. Patients come to the local clinics to get their wound dressings changed. I saw a guy who had dropped a brick on his foot a couple weeks before and now had a massive wound. It looked so painful. Sr Allen had me take a photo, but I will spare you from it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next I observed one of the Community Health Associates. She (I didn't write her name down and it has now escaped me) was doing foot care for diabetic patients. She cleaned and trimmed toenails, oiled and massaged the lower legs. It looked like a pretty nice treatment! There is no podiatrist in SVG, so you can imagine how important this preventive care is for diabetic patients. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The rest of the clinic I spent wrangling 4 year olds. We were doing a bunch of physicals so they could get checked out and start school in the fall. I did quite a few eye exams and it's a challenge in this age - you have to keep their attention while you go through the chart with both eyes and then each eye individually. And there was a lot of distracting activity in the clinic. I was tired for sure when finished!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After clinic I stopped for some groceries and then headed home. The walking, the sun and the children wear me out! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tuesday, April 14, 2015</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Sr Allen had meetings and it is such an event to go to town and get the ferry to Bequia that I instead took the day to stay home, do schoolwork and job hunt. Unfortunately the internet was up and down, but I got a few things done. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Wednesday, April 15, 2015 </b> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Today I got to go to clinic near home in Questelles! Sr Allen and I met at the local primary school and did physicals on the 6th graders. This is a requirement before they can go into secondary school. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We set up in a computer room on the second floor of the school. She took the mattress from the office and placed it on a table. Sr Allen brings her otoscope and other supplies. The students are all very polite and a little nervous. I try to reassure them they are just getting an exam and no shots! Sr Allen and I took turns. I would do an exam while she charted hers and vice versa. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Circumcision is not the norm here. Part of the exam included checking for phimosis which is when the foreskin doesn't retract. A couple of the boys only had a very small opening just large enough to urinate through. If this conditions continues, they will eventually require surgery. You can also do stretching exercises and steroid creams in the early stages. Doesn't sound too comfortable though. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was nice to have a clinical experience so close to home and to see what the school was like. The kids meet in their homeroom at the start of the day and they sing their prayers. There is definitely no separation of church and state here. Very different! All the students also wear uniforms whether it's a public or private school. I think it makes them look sharp.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As hot as it is the kids wear multiple layers. Most wear a white tank top (which they call 'vest') under their shirt and the girls all wear 'tights' (which are actually like hot pants) under their jumpers, plus a white button-down shirt. All the layers done seem to bother them and the tights let the girls be active in their skirts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Most of the kids were very healthy. A few had asthma or eczema. A few had a lot of ear wax. I did lots of teaching about eating fruits and veggies as well as brushing your teeth and how to care for your ears. It was a good day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm going to sign off now. It's getting late and I have my last clinic day tomorrow!</span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727844948479652544noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6814097807591142311.post-77293374031670262132015-04-16T20:59:00.000-07:002015-04-16T21:19:05.833-07:00Stop - SCUBA time!<b><span style="font-size: large;">Friday, April 10, 2015</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Before fun, there is work! That is actually why I am here, right? Today I got a van at 'the gap' (this is the name of the little area in Questelles where the petrol station and van stop are) and headed to clinic in...Vermont! The clinic here is the only one I have been to that has a name different than the village. This one is called Retreat. I didn't take a pic of the building as there was no name painted on it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh, and stepping back to Layou, I forgot to tell you about my impromptu diabetes education. When I arrived at the clinic, the staff nurse was surprised to see me and know that Sr Allen was coming. She actually called Sr Allen to see if she should start her end of the clinic or not. She usually does vital signs and get blood glucose readings. I have met no one that has a glucose meter at home. The patients come into the clinic once in a while to get it checked. Anyway, she was concerned that patients would just leave after she got their readings and not wait for Sr Allen. So Sr Allen gets on the phone with me and tells me to go to the waiting room and do a diabetes education session with everyone! Um, ok! Sure, I know all the stuff backwards and forwards, but here I am in front of a group of strangers with cultural barriers. But I sucked it up and went out to talk to them. I introduced myself and told them we were going to talk about diabetes. I started by asking questions and initially got blank looks. Slowly they started having an exchange with me. We were connecting! We talked about the different problems caused by high blood sugar and everyone said they knew someone with partial limb loss or other damage caused by diabetes. It was going really well! They seemed interested and not just like - who is this white woman and why is she talking to us. Partway through my 'talk' Sr Allen arrived and joined in. We talked about healthy eating, exercise and more. Then it was time for clinic!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ok, back to the present...or at least the day I was talking about. In Vermont we were to do an asthma clinic. I arrived before Sr Allen (this usually happens in part because I pad a lot of time in case I get lost or it takes a while to get a van). An older woman who was on the van with me showed me where the clinic was - as I said there was no sign. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vermont is the most tropical area I have seen so far and has a river running through it. In 2013 there was a devastating flood and some of the bridges are still being rebuilt. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It started raining and since the nurse had not arrived to open the clinic, the patients and I took shelter under a couple building's awnings. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When Sr Allen arrived, it turned out no asthma patients had arrived yet. So we did another impromptu education session in the waiting room. There is no HIPPA here. Sr Allen just asks people - who here has diabetes and who has hypertension? What she actually says is roughly 'who has de sugar or de pressure or de both'? People just raise their hands or share verbally. Privacy does not seem to be a concern, which makes sense when you live in a place where everyone knows everyone. I don't imagine there are many secrets here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After talking to the patients in the waiting room for a while, some asthma patients arrived and we started clinic. We saw an older woman with well controlled asthma and several children. Most were well controlled, some less so, but almost everyone was using their inhalers incorrectly. Most people are using both their long and short acting inhalers only as needed - which does not work for long acting. Most of the kids also had improper technique. We did assessments on each patient and took a lot of time doing teaching and inhaler demos. A young schoolteacher in Questelles had actually died at home from an asthma attack the week before and Sr Allen used this example to stress how important it was to carry your inhaler and use it properly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Apparently a local past-time is burning stuff in your yard and this is difficult for many asthma patients. Fortunately there is little other air pollution here. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After I got home from clinic I took a little nap and waited for Shamin to arrive from Kingstown. She came onto the mainland to finish her dive certification and did part of it Friday. The plan was for me to go into Kingstown with her Saturday and dive some as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After she arrived, we headed up to 'the gap' to check out the local scene. There are several bars and a pool hall that I had not been brave enough to check out on my own. So we went to get some beer and meet some locals. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We attract so much attention being white. Almost everyone seems to want to meet us and say Hi. Some are more shy and you see them glancing looks and listening to our conversation. But everyone is completely friendly. We bought a beer and then went to stand outside and chat. Brief rain would pop up time to time and everyone just moves inside. Later we headed down to the pool hall which has one pool table. Tat, the owner, is friend's with my landlord and she also serves foods like sweet potatoes and yams. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I haven't played pool in so long and was not as good at it as I am at dominoes. :) And it didn't help that I attracted an admirer that was staring and getting too close to me. The other patrons told him to back off, but he was too intoxicated to reason. I didn't feel physically threatened at all, but it was not a pleasant experience. A nice young man named Ziggy tried to intervene, to no avail. Thankfully he eventually passed out sitting on the bench and was no longer a problem. After he passed out, the owner Tat then put white pool chalk on his face to get him back for how he treated me! It was so funny! We also met John Asquith, saw Marcos 'Melody' one of the men that helped me get the van to Layou, met a guy called Black who works at the market here, and met a tall rasta guy called Heavy D. Heavy D turns out to be a huge Duke basketball fan and made Shamin and me give him our autograph. He was so excited to meet someone from Duke! I have a surprise for him next time I see him - I'm going to give him the Duke basketball shirt I got at the game I attended. We also met a musician who plays reggae and calypso who said he was big in Germany in the 70s and 80s. So many characters! It was a fun night! We walked home in the dark with no street lights and Ziggy escorted us home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Saturday, April 11, 2015</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Time to get our scuba on again! What an amazing time! I did a short dive with Shamin and her instructor, Dave from Indigo Dive, and then hung out on the boat while she did some skills checkoffs. After that and an appropriate 'surface time', the three of us did a dive of about 45 minutes to about 50 feet. It was just such an experience. I can't imagine walking on the moon could be better. It's like being on a beautiful alien planet. I got to 'hold' an arrowhead crab (which is spider-like because it's thin), saw lionfish (an invasive species), a lobster, schools of small fish, and lots of coral and seaweed. So fantastic! Here come a lot of pics as I had such a hard time picking my favorites.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We dive at Turtle Cove. There are no turtles though.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I don't know what any of this is called. :) Do you?</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b>Right after this last picture, Dave offered to take a pic of all of us, but my camera battery had died. :( Maybe next time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After diving, we made our way by van back to Kingstown and walked around for a bit. There was outdoor music from the gospel festival. We also stopped by the grocery store. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then we headed back to Questelles. We went upstairs to my landlord Smoker's place. He is called Smoker because is a lightening fast football (aka soccer) star. He used to play all around the Caribbean and other places and was named Saint Vincent's best player. He is a super nice guy. We went to get his advice about getting a van to the set of Pirates of the Caribbean the next day. Getting a van on Sunday can be tricky as a lot of drivers take the day off. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was surprised to find our new friend Black had been by to bring me some fruit! The bananas are usually only available at the local market a couple days a week and I had talked to him about trying to get some soon. He surprised me with a gift of bananas, two papayas and a bunch of limes. How nice and what a great way to end the day! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yummers! Thanks to my new friend!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next post - Pirates of the Caribbean set and waterfall!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you are enjoying my posts! Please feel free to post in the comments if you have questions or would like to hear anything in particular about the culture here!</span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03727844948479652544noreply@blogger.com2