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This was my fourth year shooting concert pics at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee for my newspaper, The Memphis Flyer.Each year, my friend and fellow reporter Shara Clark and I camp out in the media area (which is way nicer than the overpopulated and wild general camping grounds) and attend show after show in the blazing hot sun. She writes. I shoot. That means I get to stand in the photo pit right in front of the stage for the first three songs of most shows. Then they kick us out into the crowd. Basically, I have the best job ever.This year's fest featured another amazing lineup — Bjork, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Purity Ring, Wu-Tang Clan, Big K.R.I.T, A$AP Rocky, Billy Idol, R. Kelly, Passion Pit, Pretty Lights, Porter Robinson, Weird Al Yankovic, comedian Bob Saget, and a horde of new indie and hip-hop acts I've never even heard of. And even though I could care less, Paul McCartney (yes, I hate the Beatles, but I do love all he does for vegetarianism), Tom Petty (yes, I hate his music), and The Lumineers (not into it, but people seem to like them) were there too.I got some GREAT shots of the bands, and I'll share a pic from my fave performance of the weekend in a few. But you're here for food, not music. And luckily, Bonnaroo is VERY vegan-friendly. Most every food vendor has a vegan option. When 80,000 hippies gather for a weekend fest, you'd better believe vegan options are a must. I ate some meals at my campsite to save money (oats, instant ramen, and peanut butter and jelly wraps). But I also enjoyed lots of delicious vegan festie food.We arrived at the festival on Thursday afternoon. Even though I had a snack at the campsite before heading to Centeroo (where the action happens), I was hungry again after we watched Purity Ring. These Veggie Samosas with Dal were only $2 each!On Friday, I ventured out in search of dinner after shooting Passion Pit. I'd heard about a BBQ tempeh vendor, but while searching for that place, I ran across Feel Good Foods, which had BBQ Soy Curls & Black Beans! Um, yes, please. Soy Curls > Tempeh.It's easy to get overheated at Bonnaroo, especially when you're trying to drink beer and balance your water intake. There's very little shade in Centeroo, and the average daytime temp this year was 90 degrees. While wandering around Centeroo on Saturday, I started to feel a little crappy. Then I spotted one of the many Bonnaroo smoothie vendors. These are peppered all over Centeroo.I had a Coconut-Strawberry-Banana Smoothie, and I instantly felt better.Later on Saturday, hunger struck while we were watching Bjork's magical show. I hated to leave, so I stuck to the vendors close by where I could still hear her as I ordered this Tofu Bhan Mi. This was amazing — fried tofu, cilantro, crusty bread, and homemade plum sauce.Bonnaroo goes all nearly all night with bands and DJs playing until the wee hours of the morning. I used to stay up until sunrise when we first started going, but I'm getting old, and I don't typically make it past 2 a.m. But that's still pretty late, definitely late enough to justify a fourth meal. I had this Channa Masala (forgive the crappy poorly lit shot) around 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning.Even though we left on Sunday afternoon, it was my favorite day! Why? Because Macklemore & Ryan Lewis played, and I LOVE them more than anything ever. If "Thrift Shop" is the only Macklemore song you know, I challenge you to listen to his other stuff. He has plenty of funny songs, but he also raps the truth on so many important issues — LGBT equality, anti-consumerism, the problems of white privilege, homelessness, addiction. This dude is amazing.I was shooting Macklemore at 2:30 p.m., so I fueled up first with this Funky Farmer Roti Roll from the Food Truck Oasis. That's slow-cooked curried squash, zucchini, and onions tucked inside an Indian flatbread.My roti roll came from a truck of the same name in the oasis, an area where food trucks from across the country park and v

A heated up slice of The Randy Radish Quiche for breakfast...Eggless Egg Salad on a toasted Ezekiel English Muffin for lunch...More Escarole and Lentil Soup for dinner. There is a lot of this soup...PPK Banana Bread for dessert. This is so good, it's almost like VaVa baked it instead of me.Back to the cube tomorrow. Will I bring Banana Bread for breakfast? Stay tuned to find out.

When I was a teenager I simply adored oranges. I’d drink glass after glass of orange juice, not able to get enough of it’s sweet tart flavour.  And I just loved peeling an orange and slowly devouring each segment, it’s sticky juice dripping down my chin. I’d wipe away the juice with my fingers and then greedily lick each one, savouring the last of it’s sweet juice. My Mum claimed [...] Delicieux's feed has moved. Please update your feed reader an subscribe to our new feed here. ©2013 Delicieux. All content in this feed (including photographs and text) are copyrighted to Delicieux and may not be republished in part or full without written permission and appropriate credit. Please contact me for republication or syndication rights. If you suspect copyright infringement please contact me.            More delicious posts Chocolate Roulade with Burnt Sugar Italian Meringue Buttercream Chocolate Macarons Fig and Chocolate Bread recipe  

This one isn't vegan, though there are loads of vegan-, and vegetarian-friendly recipes (marked as such) and often all that is needed in the vegetarian-friendly recipes to make them vegan is a non-dairy milk switch.The book is substantial, has many pictures (though of course some are not vegan-friendly), and a nice introductory section. This looks at both gluten and whole grains in general; touching on soaking and sprouting as well, and includes a nice section relating to each of the grains used in the book in detail; going into forms, history, how to cook and store, as well as nutritional profiles. Interesting reading, and helpful information.I do like that this book does give recipes for a huge range of gluten-free grains, going beyond just quinoa and rice, and that it offers recipes for all meals and snacks. Pity that they aren't all vegan, but I just skipped over the chapters which were completely meat centric.The recipes themselves are laid out one to a page (mostly), with nice introductions, a side bar of tips and hints, and both cup and weight measurements. Each recipe also has a nutritional analysis bar, and notes what the recipe is a source of, for example; an excellent source of iron, a good source of B vitamins and contains high amounts of fiber. Helpful if that is important to you.The recipes I made were a little hit and miss, though with more hits, and the misses were more along the lines of personal taste preferences than anything wrong with the recipe. The recipes I made -Page 74 Fennel-Scented Tomato and Wild Rice SoupThis was OK, but I felt the earthiness of the wild rice didn't really shine with the tomato, and the lovely anise flavours of the fennel got lost a little too. I think the wild rice and fennel combination is a good one, but not to sure about the tomato.Page 88 Cold Soba NoodlesLoved this one! Super simple to make and very tasty. I could see the addition of finely chopped vegetables not going amiss either.Page 95 Cranberry Pecan Millet SaladSimple and tasty. I did need to add a little salt, and also tossed in a few red pepper flakes as the flavours were a little neutral. Nice base to add things too, and the citrus under-notes were nice.Page 158 (Soba Noodles with) Broccoli SauceThough I served the broccoli sauce part over rice not soba noodles. It was very tasty, and I'm sure would be lovely with soba noodles too, but it wasn't very saucy. The sauce on the broccoli was very thick, stuck mainly on the broccoli, I would have liked double the amount to get a really saucy feel.Page 168 Khitchuri with Tomatoes and Green PeppersComfort food this one. Warm and hearty, with just the right amount of spice, this one wraps you in a hug of warm goodness. Very easy, and tasty.Page 184 Gluten-Free Pizza CrustI liked this one but H was not so keen. The crust is quite thin, and while most crisp is a little bit chewy and he prefers soft pillow-y pizza crusts. I'm stoked to have a GF pizza crust recipe which is so simple to make!!Recommended? For the gluten-free, yes, indeed, especially if there are some meat eaters and some vegans in the mix as there are recipes for both. This book would make a great gift for someone who is GF but not vegan, to introduce them to vegan options (and so they can cook for you!!).

Brooks saddles are a big deal in cycling. For many people, you’re not serious unless you have a Brooks. They’re legendary for their long-lasting quality and performance. And, well, for being legendary; it’s that kind of brand. For the past 131 years, all Brooks saddles have been made of leather, and thus irrelevant to vegans, except [...]

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There are, of course, exciting locations throughout the United States to bring your family. But perhaps none of them is more thrilling than Orlando, Florida, Oahu, Hawaii, or the Grand Canyon. And if you’d like to go to one of those places but you’re unsure of where to stay, you might consider a hostel. Hostels offer the lowest rates imaginable and steep discounts on food. What’s more, hostels encourage people to mingle with fellow travelers. Thus, they’re ideal for making friends. But lest you believe that staying at a hostel means sharing a room with others, be aware that many hostels let you reserve a private room and a private bathroom. Check out HostelBookers.com for hostels in Orlando. Image source Orlando, Florida Universal Studios: kamoteus Speaking of hostels, the website hostelbookers.com recently named Orlando among the world’s ten best destinations for vacationing families; you can read that article here. Orlando, of course, is chock-full of theme parks and resorts. These sprawling dreamlands, like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, are bursting with thrill rides and special-effects-laden shows. In addition to the mega-parks, though, there are quieter, less-heralded Orlando attractions. For example, Gatorland is a family-owned park displaying live alligators and many other reptiles besides. It’s worth the trip to Gatorland for the alligator-wrestling demonstrations alone. Image source Walt Disney World: cdharrison Now, while everyone knows that Orlando targets families, many people think of Oahu – the most populous of the Hawaiian Islands – as a romantic getaway, a place for honeymoons. But this paradise provides tremendous opportunities for families, too. Adults and children can go on nature walks, snorkel, take surfing lessons, enjoy water sports, attend luaus, and learn to hula. And that’s just for starters. Especially alluring are the warm weather, the beautiful beaches, the twinkling lights of Honolulu, and the stunning sunsets, all of them impossible to forget. Image source Grand Canyon: grand_canyon_nps Speaking of splendor, Arizona’s Grand Canyon is so stunning it can be hard to catch your breath upon first glimpsing it. This beloved national park likewise offers a range of activities. A bus tour will give you a good overview. Then, if you and your family feel adventuresome, you can hike, rent bicycles, ride mules, or join a whitewater rafting expedition. The Grand Canyon area provides a fine example of a family-oriented hostel: the two-story Grand Canyon International Hostel in downtown Flagstaff, about ninety minutes by car from the Canyon. This hostel opened in 1995, though the building itself is decades older. It’s a gorgeous property, replete with displays of indigenous art. As a special bonus, guests are supplied free breakfasts. The post Great Family Accommodation in the USA appeared first on .

Serves 6 Total time: 40 minutes || Active time: 20 minutes For a girl that lives in Nebraska now, I sure don’t post enough corn recipes! And I must reallllly love corn chowder because there’s a different recipe for it in three of my books. What I dig about this version, is that you really can dress it up or down for any season. It being almost summer and me with a freshly sprung garden, I like to run out and snip whatever fresh herbs call out at me. In this case, basil and chives. A few radishes poking their heads out? Well, great, let’s slice ‘em up and throw ‘em on! I find that coconut oil and coconut milk give this chowder a heavenly richness while providing the perfect backdrop for all that corn flavor. The chowder is thick, rich and creamy with nice chunks of potato and carrot, and a little lime juice to give it a bit of ZING. It’s filling, yes, but also fresh and summery. I like a big pinch of red pepper flakes for some spice, but you can suit to taste. A jalapeno might be nice if you’ve got some around. Some chopped fresh tomato when they become ripe. In the summer, serve with a salad (this Garlicky Zucchini Ribbon Salad, maybe?) and in the colder months, serve with a sandwich or just a nice crusty hunk of bread. Maybe a Banh Mi? It really can be a soup for all seasons. Recipe Notes~ This recipe uses a method that really makes corn chowder shine: let the corn cobs stew in the pot. They hold lots of maize-y flavor, so don't let 'em go to waste. At the end, you remove the cobs and only your delicious soup knows they were ever there. I suppose you can use frozen corn instead, but only if you're really crunched for time. ~ To slice corn from the cob without the corn bouncing all over the place, put the husked corn in a wide bowl and simply use your chef’s knife to slice down each side. The kernels will fall into the bowl. All will be well. ~ Many supermarkets have already husked corn in their produce department! I (shamefully) take that shortcut when I can, because it shaves like 10 minutes off prep time. Maybe more if you’re a little slower than me.Ingredients1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 4 cup fresh corn (from 5 to 6 ears) 1/2 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks 1 lb thin skinned potato (like yukon gold), cut into 1/2 inch chunks 4 cups vegetable broth, divided 1 tablespoon corn starch or arrowroot 3/4 cup coconut milk, regular or lite 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Salt to taste Fresh black pepper to taste To garnish: Chopped fresh chives (1/2 cup should do it) Thinly sliced fresh basil (1/2 cup or so) Thinly sliced radish A few extra fresh corn kernelsPreheat a 4 quart soup pot over medium high heat. Saute onion in oil with a pinch of salt until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute for another minute. Add corn and carrots and cook for 3 more minutes or so. Measure one cup of the broth into a measuring cup. Mix in the cornstarch with a fork until dissolved. Set aside. Add remaining 3 cups of broth to the pot, along with the potatoes. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, break the corn cobs in half and add them to the pot. Lower heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Remove corn cobs. Add remaining vegetable broth and starch mixture, and cook to thicken, about 3 minutes. Add coconut milk, black pepper, salt to taste and lime juice. Use an immersion blender to blend about half of the soup. If you don't have an immersion blender (get one!) then transfer about half of the soup to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth then add back to the pot. If the soup is still steaming hot, make sure to either keep the opening on top of your food processor open, or lift the lid often for steam to escape. If steam builds up in a close container it can explode the lid off. Ouch. Taste for salt and seasoning. Serve garni

Image Source: Flickr/Kevin Lawver Summer is the season when everyone fires up their grills and hosts backyard BBQs. You probably love the warm weather and all-around good time that cook-outs deliver, but do you dread what you will be able to eat? I have some tips that will allow you to attend BBQs this summer stress-free. Bring your own veggie burgers or dogs and have the grill master throw them on the grill for you. I have done this on many occasions and each time the person operating the grill was happy to do it. You could also make veggie and tofu kabobs ahead of time for grilling. You might want to bring some to share. Who doesn’t like grilled vegetables? Bring macaroni/potato/pasta salad to share. Since there’s no mayo, no one will get sick. Bonus! It’s up to you if you want to tell people your dish is vegan. I have gone to many parties and brought dip, just so I knew I would have a snack. I didn’t tell anyone the dip was vegan, yet each time I left with an empty bowl! Sometimes it’s fun to tell people after they’ve already eaten it. Some people might not have tried it if they knew, so this is a good way to show people that vegan food tastes great too. If you are feeling adventurous, why not bring something not commonly seen at a BBQ, such as tabouleh or veggie sushi. People will be so impressed with your creativity and the deliciousness of your food, they won’t care whether it’s vegan. There are no hard and fast rules here. The main thing is for you, the host and the other guests to feel comfortable. It requires a little planning ahead on your part, but isn’t that always the case with vegans? We’re used to it! What do you do as a vegan attending a non-vegan BBQ? Any tips to share?

Coconut Cupcakes with Fresh Mango and Enjoy Life Mini Chocolate Chips, Coconut Milk, Whole Wheat Flour, Spelt Flour, Agave, Fair Trade Vanilla, Coconut Oil, Sea SaltTopped with Coconut Chocolate Ganache and Sugared Dehydrated Mango