Anatomy of a Green Kitchen is on the air! The show has been airing all week on Channel 61, ECTV, but don't fret my dears if you don't have channel 61, it should be on the web soon for your viewing pleasure! For the big premier, of course I had to throw a party! I invited friends over for a viewing, hors d'oeuvre sized samplings of the recipes from the show, and thirst quenching Cucumber Cosmos! It really turned out to be a great soiree and  I hope everyone is enjoying the show. 

Cucumber Cosmos

2 oz. Rain Organic Cucumber Lime 

Vodka

1 oz. triple sec

splash of fresh lime juice

1 1/2 oz. fresh cucumber puree

serve over ice or chilled in martini glass

garnish with thinly sliced cucumber

enjoy responsibly or not!

 Anatomy of a Green Kitchen would not be possible without one person, Heather Davis. She is ECTV's Wonder Woman. She taped, edited, produced, and made  everything freakin' awesome! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING HEATHER!!!!!

So, the first episode was "Tackling Tofu". I find in the NEPA area, tofu is a little misunderstood. Many people don't realize the myriad of ways tofu can be used.  I really tried to show recipes that even someone who would 'never touch that stuff', could enjoy.  We started with Tofu Scrambles and used them in a breakfast burrito. This is a really easy and tasty recipe, great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a quick snack on the run! Next, I made a Cream of Carrot Soup. Using tofu instead of cream, really brings down the cholesterol and calorie content, and it takes 20 minutes to make. And for dessert, Tofu Cheesecake. I topped mine with kiwis and strawberries, you can easily top it with your any of your favorite fruits! I will be posting those recipes in my next post, very soon, along with the link to view the show!

Additionally in NEPA vegan news, Charlotte Lewis' benefit at the Vintage Theater was a success! I had a stand 

with vegan chili and cupcakes, and Eden - A vegan Cafe also donated cupcakes and cookies and we were able to raise an additional $200 for the benefit. It was really great to see so many talented people come together and work towards helping a friend. The entire day was a blast, I even sold out of chili! Even though Charlotte is getting better everyday, 

she still has a long way to go, so look out for upcoming benefits to help Charlotte!

Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 10th, and just because you waited until the last minute, doesn't mean you can't keep your Mom's gift green or local! Here are some great Green Mother's Day Gift Ideas that any Eco-Mommy is sure to love!

1. Gorgeously Green: 8 simple steps to an Earth-friendly life by: Sophie Uliano

This is an awesome book filled with green tips for beauty, food, gardening, style and 

much more! You can buy this book at Anthology Books, 515 Center Street, Scranton, PA, 18503 

(570)941-9630. And if it's not in the store something better and cooler will be! Anthology is also more 

than happy to special order any of your booking needs.

2. WINE! You can grab a bottle of your mom's favorite wine, always a pleaser! You can check

out what wine, beer and liquor is vegan friendly at barnivore.com!

3. Any mom that loves to cook, would love these ADORABLE aprons 

sold on ETSY.com. It's a place for handmade and vintage wares. There 

is even an option to browse local sellers!

4.Gift certificate to Everything Natural, 426 State Street, 

Clarks Summit, PA, 18411 (570)586-9684

It is one stop shopping for fair-trade, organic, vegan, green cuteness! 

She can indulge herself in beauty products, food, handmade wares and

jewelery!

I hope everyone is enjoying the spring! I look forward to your questions, comments and suggestions!

22 reasons to go vegan this April 22nd!

Earth Day is upon us again.  Chances are you already recycle, bring your own bags to the grocery store, eat organic produce, maybe even drive a hybrid or utilize public transportation. So what could you do this Earth Day that would have a HUGE impact on our environment? GO VEGAN! Here are 22 Reasons why to go vegan this Earth Day.......

1.  Pigs are more intelligent than dogs and have the intelligence of a three year old.

2.  1 acre of land yields 165 lbs. of beef or 20,000 lbs. of potatoes.

3.  25% of Central America's forests have been destroyed for cattle grazing since 1960.

4.  The 1.3 trillion cattle in the world emit 60 tons of methane per year

5.  It takes 25 gallons of water to produce 1 lb. of wheat, but 2500 gallons to produce 1 lb. of meat.

6.  A fisherman's net kills 10 times as many other animals as the fish they are trying to catch.  Then those fish and animals die a slow death of suffocation.

7.  Male chicks are gassed or pulped (because they cannot produce eggs), while female chicks go on to be de-beaked without anaesthetic and crammed into cages so crowded they can't sit or open their wings.

8.  95% of poultry suffer injuries before being killed.

9.  The average vegan cholesterol level is 128; the lowest level for a heart attack is 150.

10. Hey GUYS, cholesterol can cause impotence!

11. MEAT is FLESH, yum.

12.  Vegans live an average of 6 years longer than non-vegans.

13. Many lower cost furs that are imported are that of domestic dog and cats, German Shepard and golden retriever fur is most popular.

14. Veggies and tofu are cheap!

15. Your Veganism can save 35 animals a year!

16.  You'll have more energy to do ALL the things you love!

17. Hey LADIES, Vegan diets have been found to ease the symptoms of PMS and menopause.

18.  Poop with ease, a vegan diet is high in fiber, and you will lower your instances of constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticulitis. 

19. It's easy to maintain a healthy weight!

20. We are the only animals that consume another animals milk, and consumes milk in adulthood. Also, studies have found that dairy does not necessarily help with osteoporosis.

21.  Its cool and sexy!

22. The animals and the environment will thank you! GO VEGAN this earth day!

To get a vegan starter kit just go here.

                                                                             In other news, there is a very important benefit going on this Sunday, April 26, that I am more that happy to be a part of. Charlotte Lewis was involved in a serious bicycling accident, leaving her in a coma for over a week.  Anthology Books will be hosting a Benefit for Charlotte at the Vintage Theater.  I have only had the pleasure of meeting Charlotte a few times, but someone who is as genuine as her, has a tendency to make an impression on you.  I will be selling Vegan cupcakes and chili, all proceeds will be donated to Charlotte. SO, please come and support a great person, the door charge is only $5 and there will be plenty of bands, Raffles, improvs, and of course Vegan food!      

        On the Anatomy of a Green Kitchen (AGK) front, I have seen a rough cut and I am so excited to share it with everyone! It will be premiering on May 3rd @ 7pm on ECTV (channel 61). Here is the rest of the schedule that it will be showing on ECTV:

• Monday 5/4 @ noon
  
• Tuesday 5/5 @ 10:30pm
  
• Wednesday 5/6 @ 6:30pm
  
• Thursday 5/7 @ 10am
  
• Friday 5/8 @ 9pm
  
• Saturday 5/9 @ 11am and 6pm
  
• Sunday 5/10 @ noon
  

For those of you not in NEPA, I will be posting it on myspace, you tube, and pretty much anywhere else I can, so I will definitely give everyone the links! 

Now, I will leave you with some shots of food I have been cooking up........Happy Earth Day!