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You Know You’re a Raw Foodist When…

charmedquark — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:45:41 +0000

… your microwave oven has been converted into a sprout and herb garden.

… you can’t remember the last time you visited the “other side” of the grocery store.

… you measure the time since your last illness in decades.

… you spend more time thinking about digestion than sex.

… you consume your own body weight in less than a month.

… you believe that $5 is a fair price for a 3-oz piece of chocolate.

… you feel confident that you could survive on Gilligan’s Island — and you know you can make a better coconut cream pie than Mary Ann.

… your diet is a combination of the diets of bonobos, cows, and plankton.

… you can identify every item in the produce section.

… the grocery checker has to look up the codes for half of your items; the other half she must ask you to identify.

… you gladly offer to “help out” any friends with fertility problems; they decline because they just want one baby, not a litter.

… you fantasize about a raw foods version of Costco.

… you store produce in your oven.

… you’ve turned down lunch invites for logistical reasons.

… your blender costs more than your car (and has a better warranty).

… you own functional kitchen equipment made of bamboo.

… you weight train by grocery shopping.

… your last remaining addiction is a bean.

… you spell juice fasting with an extra e.

… you don’t believe in pre-detox sex.

… you can make a salad from your backyard, even if you don’t have a garden.

… you know how to cure cancer, heart disease, and diabetes… but no one believes you.

… something in your kitchen is currently underwater.

… you know the difference between raw and really raw when it comes to foods like almonds, tahini, and agave nectar.

… it disturbs you when people start talking about really, really raw.

… you want to try solar gazing soon.

… you refer to the Food Network as the Horror Channel.

… your diet helps restore the hearing you lost from using your blender.

… you call yourself a chef and/or coach even though you’ve never been to school for either.

… you know what Cassandra felt like.

… your first name is an emotion, an adjective, or an insect.

… you shop for clothes in the children’s section.

… your bathroom is devoid of reading material.

… vegans ask you, “But where do you get your protein?” (Some things never change.)

… you qualify potential dating partners based on their level of toxicity.

… your job title begins with the words raw, eco, or alternative.

… your health care practitioner’s job title ends in -path or -ist.

… your crackers cost more than $1 per ounce.

… you meet a breatharian and have to ask, “But where you do get your protein?”

… your breakfast smoothies contain items from six continents, four oceans, and a volcano.

Found this gem and I had to share!

Courtesty of Steve Pavlina :)

Raw Kitchen Blows Away Preconceptions of Raw Food as Bland

charmedquark — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:37:40 +0000

So I’ve been looking into the Raw food movement recently and doing some research into the validity of their claims that eating raw makes you feel more energised, healthy etc.

Along the way I found out about the Raw Kitchen, a Raw and Vegan cafe in Fremantle. Since I didn’t have much experience in the way of raw food, and my attempt at raw spaghetti earlier this week turned out quite bland, when the opportunity to visit Freo arose today it was first in my list of destinations to visit.

The cafe took a while to find, it’s located in the Piazza arcade on South Terrace and tucked away. The first thing my boyfriend and I noticed was that it was thriving, we ended up sharing a table with another couple so that we could sit down.

We each ordered a slice of the raw ‘pizza’. While we were waiting we had a look at the menu and also ordered the raw ‘nachos’, and a slice each of cheesecake. While the food wasn’t cheap, it wasn’t unaffordable either.

Considering the nutritional value of the food, the cost of ingredients and the fresh produce required, it’s good value.

The only thing I can say about the food was that it was absolutely amazing. The pizza was much better than any vegan pizza I’ve tried, and the nachos were unbelievable. I was blown away – I usually know how to replicate dishes when I try them at restaurants but I was baffled. The cheesecake was decadent and rich – I ordered the chocolate and my boyfriend got the lemon and berry (his was better, mine was too rich).
A warning – the food is very filling. While we ended up spending about $50 total between us, we both felt we’d eaten too much. Remember even their desserts are wholesome and nutritious and should be counted as part of the meal. We could have easily gone without the nachos, which would have brought the bill down to around $35.

I will definitely be revisiting this cafe and definitely recommend it to anyone, whether you’re omni, veg or vegan. It will change your perspective on healthy food.

Raw Kitchen Website

How to keep your feet dry without looking like a Dork

charmedquark — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:37:02 +0000

We all know how awful it is to have soppy wet feet in winter – in Australia it’s inevitable because we get used to dry weather and flimsy shoes (see rubi shoes). Then when the rain starts to pour (like tonight or March 22nd) we start going over our options. Wellies? They look ghastly no matter what prints they have on them. Boots? Most aren’t waterproof or durable enough to get through torrential rain, and those with heels and platforms to get you out of the way of puddles really aren’t practical for uni or a day out just in case it rains.

Well I think I’ve found a solution. A cute, quirky solution that is a cross between boots and wellies and bubblegum. Enter Melissa VW ankle boots.

Delicious, aren’t they? They come in a range of colours and two styles – either the button design shown above, or with a cute bow on the front as shown in the pictures below. Check out www.melissaaustralia.com.au for more info and for more delicious bubblegum scented shoes. All vegan, all awesome.

PS. these do fit a tad snug, might be worthwhile going a size larger as with wellies, space doesn’t hurt. Either way, the girls at Melissa are happy to do exchanges.

ARA Forum : Animal Experimentation Under Scrutiny

charmedquark — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:32:29 +0000

Presented by Animal Rights Advocates, Inc. and Andrew Knight
1-3pm, Sunday 5 July
Citiplace Community Centre, Perth Train Station (Upstairs)

Until recently, critical evaluations of the accuracy of claims that animal experimentation is essential for the advancement of biomedical knowledge have been rare. Several large-scale systematic reviews of the value of the animal experiments have now been published in scientific and medical journals and the outcomes have been consistent: animal experiments have contributed far less than advocates would have us believe.

The purpose of this forum is to discuss those reviews, and outline the alternatives to invasive animal experiments in biomedical research, toxicity testing and education.

ARA is a volunteer-run not for profit animal rights organisation that campaigns for the abolition of animal exploitation.

Andrew Knight trained to become a vet at Perth’s Murdoch University, holds a post-graduate Certificate in Animal Welfare Science and is a Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics. He’s the President of Animals Count: a UK political party for people and animals; the Director of Animal Consultants International, which provides multidisciplinary expertise for animal issues; and the Founder of the Extreme Vegan Sporting Association.

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Original post at ara.org

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PAWS 2: Return of the Monday Night Dinner

charmedquark — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:47:52 +0000

Whether you’re new to the Perth Veg*n Social Scene or just agoraphobic (the only two examples I could come up with in my head) and haven’t yet heard about PAWS or their food distribution program, here’s the skinny:

The People & Animal Welfare Society’s new HQ is located at 110 Beaufort Street in Northbridge, a mere 5 minute power walk or 10 minute stroll from Perth train station. The PAWS building is home to a Cruelty-Free Shop, MacCafé (Perth’s first Apple-only internet café), library, conference centre and dining hall. The former PAWS building, located at 112-114 Beaufort St is now emergency accommodation for the down-and-out willing to volunteer.

Resuming a couple of months ago and going stronger than before, PAWS’ Monday nights are something of an institution amongst Perth’s vegans & vegetarians and are open to everyone. Starting at around 6PM, dinner is served by donation. It’s usually a number of dishes of different cuisines, always vegan, most often accompanied by friendly conversation and sometimes followed by halva for dessert.

Whether you want to expand your social circle, or see a vegan in real life, this is the best way to do both. The regulars are friendly, welcoming and informative. (NB: Vegan-watchers are given the option of grabbing a plate and joining a table, coming in a group and eating in the corner, or just observing from afar. So it’s really your PAWS visit, to experience it how you will.)

paws.org.au

PETA’s banned Super Bowl Advertisement

charmedquark — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:05:56 +0000

Apparently this ad by PETA was rejected from being aired during the Super Bowl on account of being too risque. I’m not sure if I approve of PETA spending heaps of donations to air an ad during the Super Bowl, but a nice advertisement none the less. Vegans taste better

I want to be a queen, eat Cornetto’s and drink breast milk!

charmedquark — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:50:29 +0000

Hi everyone

This is my very first post. Woo! There is so much to talk about so picking what to write about first was a dilemma!

One night, when I was on my computer looking for something unnecessary to buy on ebay and eating chocolate bullets, I came across this brand of vegan and environmentally friendly designer label handbags which nearly resulted in me choking on the chocolate bullets. The bags are not available in Perth as far as I know, but you can order them online. They are simple, elegant and gorgeous….and expensive. We’re talking a good couple of hundred for one of these gems. Worth it? Maybe. One of the benefits of this not being available in Perth is that if you do happen to buy one, I can guarantee you will be the only one who has one!

To find out about the “Vegan Queen” range head to http://www.veganqueen.com/
Speaking of vegan bags, something completely unrelated came to mind. Would you drink human breast milk as a vegan? Just put aside the idea that it is gross and think of it from an ethical perspective. We do not drink cows milk because it is unnecessary and cows cannot give consent and we have no right to steal from them. But, humans can give consent. So does that make it ethically sound? PeTA approached Ben & Jerry’s and asked them to use breast milk instead of cows milk. Now I really dislike PeTA because of their sexist ways, but they managed to make me dislike them even more today when I heard their spokesperson on the radio talking about how we should drink human breast milk instead. I just thought, as if they are going to get public support for that. Why didn’t they suggest soy milk, instead – something less likely to gross people out? But what took the cake about this whole issue is a statement by Ben & Jerrys spokesperson – “We applaud PETA’s novel approach to bringing attention to an issue, but we believe a mother’s milk is best used for her child,”…now hang on a minute, aren’t cows mothers also? Don’t they have children? A fine display of speciesism right there, quite sad.

If I got you thinking about icecream then never fear, I have some news which will wet your tofu! For those who are unaware, there is a store on Plantation Drive in Menora called Kosher Mart. I bet you’re thinking “ohhh not some religious crap”. YES! They are religious, but we can take advantage of it! Jewish people cannot eat dairy with meat – so what do they do? They make dairy free dairy products! I highly recommend the dairy free MAGNUMS, CORNETTOS and VIENETTA ICECREAM CAKE by our very own Streets. Yes, streets make icecream from Tofu. This icecream is not just any crappy vegan icecream…it really tastes like the real thing. There is no way anyone could guess it is vegan. It is perfect to take to your next omnivore gathering to impress their pants off! Kosher Mart also sell Tofutti Cuties, several tubs of icecream in amazing flavours, spreads, dips, bagels, cookies, chocolate (lots of it), ready to go meals, pies, rolls, tomato flavoured chips (anyone miss atomic tomato like me?) and much more. If you are vegan and have been missing good junk food then you need to head to Kosher Mart now!

Anyway time for me to get back to work and for you to travel to a suburb with an overwhelmingly high number of old people homes to get icecream.

Amy

AMY’S FEATURED PRODUCT:
Everytime I make a post I am going to feature either a food, clothing or miscellaneous vegan item that you can purchase in Perth!

These beautiful shoes here to the left are available at MAME. They are made of all synthetic materials according to the nice and excessively pierced lady at the counter. You can buy this at Mame Clothing 575 Wellington St.

new graff in Perth

charmedquark — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:36:12 +0000

(click on any of the thumbnails to see a larger view)

The side of Paws recently got a makeover as some cool guys came and did an awesome mural type thing. Graffiti at its best.

Paws is a not-for-profit animal rights group that is really cool. Lots of vegan food like icecream and chocolate for sale, organic vegetable market on saturdays and one world cuisine for sale from 11 tuesdays to fridays.
They also have an internet cafe as well. Everyone is really nice and inquiries are welcome.

Located at 112 Beaufort st.
Official site

ICBTDEM! #5: The Black Kids

charmedquark — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:44:27 +0000

I haven’t done one of these in a while, but I thought a little snippet in the latest peta2 E-mailout tied in quite nicely with charmedquark’s last post:

Win Signed Black Kids Stuff!
[peta2] catch up with Owen from Black Kids to chat about music and why he went vegan. Check out the video, and enter to win signed Black Kids prizes!

ICBTDEM! #4: Terence Stamp

charmedquark — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:38:00 +0000

Following the deviation from music in the ICBTDEM post about Oprah, I thought I would express my shock in finding out about Terence Stamp being vegan.

If the picture (from “Haunted Mansion”) on the left isn’t immediately recognisable, think “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” – in the film version, Stamp plays the drag queen turned transsexual, part of a troupe travelling to the centre of Australia to mime the words to other peoples’ songs for truck drivers and soon-to-be liberated country-folk.

If you’re one of a few owning a copy of The Smiths’ “What Difference Does it Make?” you either have a picture of Stamp holding a chloroform pad (a publicity shot from “The Collector”) or of Morrissey in the exact same pose, looking very much like him but holding a glass of STFU. (Morrissey is vegan too, so one would assume the white liquid isn’t cow’s milk.)