Heat, Not Just Precipitation Changes, a Major Crop Concern

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It’s long been understood that precipitation changes from global warming (i.e. droughts and floods) pose major crop problems. However, what has not been so widely discussed up to now is how much heat, itself, could cause considerable crop problems. Crops scientists are now finding, though, that this is a major problem.. already.

Quick Easy Vegetarian Chili

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The crisp fall weather has me in the mood for hot chili. Try out this quick recipe if you’re in need of a chili fix.

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Recipe

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Instead of heavy eggs and cream, this pumpkin pie uses silken tofu to get its creaminess. The beauty of tofu is that it takes on the flavors of the other ingredients, so when this pie is done you won’t even know it’s there!

Fat Tax — What Do You Think?

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Denmark is instituting a tax on fatty foods to try to combat obesity. What do you guys think about this new “fat tax?”

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Food Stamp Challenge

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The Food Stamp Challenge is intended to call attention to the difficulties of finding enough food in this economy. Forty-nine million Americans are food-insecure. Could you eat for $31.50 a week?

Food Review: Brad’s RAW Kale Chips

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Folks who know me well know that I am crazy for kale! It’s my favorite vegetable, and I’m even growing kale in my fall garden. So, when the folks at Brad’s Raw Foods contacted me about sampling their raw kale chips, I jumped at the chance.

Eating Vegan in St. Augustine, Florida

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Taking a guided tour through the fort, going to the oldest school house and visiting the fountain of youth can whip up a mean appetite. St. Augustine offers up a variety of sightseeing tours but where can a vegan foodie chow in an old timey town? I’ll tell ya!