Pigging Sans Pig

Always Hungry

this little piggy — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:41:07 +0000

So B and I are on our 5th straight day of being vegetarians. So far, so good. No uncontrollable urges, no weeping fits over missing pork chops, and instead of dreaming about them at night, I only...

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Why Gourmet Magazine Should Hire My Friend, Melissa

this little piggy — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:10:30 +0000

My friend Melissa, who's an incredible writer AND chef, just got her hours cut. But instead of weeping, she wrote an open letter to Ruth Reichl, Editor-in-Chief of Gourmet Magazine. It's hilarious,...

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Heat May Spark World Food Crisis

this little piggy — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:14:30 +0000

In a new report, US scientists warn that half the world's population could face a food crisis by 2100 due to extreme climate conditions. 2100 seems so far away--I know B and I would be six feet under...

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Veggie Meal #4: Zucchini and Asparagus Quiche

this little piggy — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:22:13 +0000

Verdict: Good, but could be better. I think next time, I will add minced walnuts for added texture.

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Veggie Meal #3: Ratatouille Pasta

this little piggy — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:05:53 +0000

B and I are so used to eating pasta with sausages and meat sauce, but this one was delicious even without. Definitely worth a comeback later on.

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The Virtues of Shutting Up

this little piggy — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:36:03 +0000

The more I talk, write and chip in my two well-worn cents in one forum or another, the more I realize that words are (largely) meaningless. It's not that words aren't useful--we still have to...

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Why?

this little piggy — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:59:55 +0000

Why is it so important for Israel to remain a Jewish state as opposed to just being a state of its citizens? Why is Hamas so hell-bent on replacing the state of Israel with a Palestinian Islamic...

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Best Vegetarian Scene in a Movie?

this little piggy — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:17:04 +0000

Jonathan Safran Foer rocks. "Everything is Illuminated" rocks. Understanding the future through our past rocks. And yes, being vegetarian rocks. Rock on!

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I Can’t Have Children…

this little piggy — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:31:03 +0000

If this is what it's like when we have a pet, what more when we have a kid?

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Conversations With X

this little piggy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:07:19 +0000

B: So, just to let you know, we've finally decided to go vegetarian. X: Really? B: Yes. Remember? We were talking about it over Christmas. X: Yes, yes. (pause) But you'll still eat fish, right? B:...

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What Kind of World Do YOU Want?

this little piggy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:43:00 +0000

Be careful what you wish for. History starts now!

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Veggie Meal #1: Broccoli and Endives

this little piggy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:34:32 +0000

Verdict: Broccoli and endives actually taste good. The rice, however, could use a little salting.

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Detox? Schmitocks!

this little piggy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:36:16 +0000

Scientists have come to the conclusion: You're being screwed.

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Pharaoh, Pharaoh

this little piggy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:57:38 +0000

Here's a tale of two pyramids. And a tomato.

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Do Meat-Eaters Have More Sex?

this little piggy — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:12:46 +0000

A recent post of mine has made me curious…and curiouser. It’s Gerard Depardieu (or at least, his character), and his theories about sex, booze and eating meat, in the film Green Card. To...

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It’s Not Trash. It’s Art.

this little piggy — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:06:34 +0000

Let the hot air blow. And blow. And blow. There's beauty in waste if you care to look.

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Do You Really Think We’re Boring?

this little piggy — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:08:25 +0000

A light bulb explodes in B's head. He turns to me: "We'll be one of those!" "One of what?" I say. "One of those pale, thin, boring people no one really wants to invite to parties because they don't...

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Play. Blow. Eat.

this little piggy — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:08:25 +0000

What is something that you play with, blow on and eventually eat? Apparently, the answer is not what you'd expect.

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Lovable, Gruesome Roald Dahl

this little piggy — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:21:08 +0000

For an author well-known for his novels about children, Dahl sure doesn't mince words. Which makes me *heart* him even more.

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Just Call Me SuperWoman

this little piggy — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:22:54 +0000

In just one click, I helped fight world hunger, global warming and cruelty to animals--plus, I made a pledge that will undoubtedly help me stay slim and sexy (or at least, that's what hubby tells...

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If They Do It, Why Shouldn’t We?

this little piggy — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:52:19 +0000

If animals themselves eat other animals, why should we--B and me--consciously exclude ourselves from the carnivorous clan?

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In Good Company

this little piggy — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:01:43 +0000

Before this, the only famous vegetarians I knew were Drew Barrymore, Alicia Silverstone and Phoebe, from Friends. But apparently, there are veggies galore in celebrity-monde.

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Not Quite There Yet.

this little piggy — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:35:50 +0000

Apparently, the more energy one spends in restricting certain urges, the less energy one has in avoiding other temptations--as seen from the cookie boxes and huge tub of Panettone that "jumped" into...

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Eeny-Meeny-Miney-Moe? Well, no.

this little piggy — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:37:38 +0000

I always knew there's more than one type of vegetarian, but eight? Whoa.

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For the Love!

this little piggy — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:09:08 +0000

Why is a primitive, inarticulate form of suffering less urgent or uncomfortable for the person who’s helping to inflict it by paying for the food it results in? And my answer is, it shouldn't be....

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