Quorn!

So in my efforts to become a green eater, I have found the best product ever! It wasn't around way back when, in my first efforts to be an herbivore, but thank goodness it's here! I present.....
Quorn is a meat-free, soy-free, all natural, low fat, alternative for those of us searching for just that! It is derived from mycoprotien, which is a type of fungi. I had never heard of this stuff before heading over to Whole Foods one day with my good friend Melissa. She enlightened me on its rumored deliciousness so we had to try it for ourselves. It was about $5.00 for a 12oz bag of chik'n tenders. This looks deceptively small, however, I have since made 3 spinach asiago wraps with it and STILL have some left in the bag. It has the flavor, texture, and appearance of chicken. It is great! I can't stop telling people about this stuff. It is the future of food!

They have a huge product line and are always coming out with new products in the US (been around in the UK for awhile). And on their website, they have a store locator based on your zipcode. There is also a great recipe database on their site in case you want to try one of their special reccomendations. I am hooked, and hopefully this green alternative to factory farms will be your new favorite product too!

Lets get Quorny!
GB

2009 Is Here!!!

I can't even believe that it is already here. 2009. Unbelievable....... really....... it is....... but, it just gives us all another reason to make resolutions to stick to in the coming year! I am so blessed that I don't want to change very much in my life. however, I have decided to make a drastic personal change, which was once a large part of my life, thanks to the support and influence of a good friend of mine. I have decided to return to a vegetarian lifestyle. I was previously a vegan and ran into some complications which were my own fault, but I have the strong desire to return to a kinder, healthier lifestyle once again.

Strangely enough, my decision came about when looking to replace my old razor (which is Gillette brand) with a cruelty-free branded one. For those of you that are not savvy in animal-unfriendly brands, Proctor and Gamble (who owns Gillette) is pretty much at the top of the list. I cannot even stomach to watch the videos and such that are displayed on the Internet about their animal testing practices. Check out some of my links to see the friendly/unfriendly brands
you may be using in your own home.

But anyways, here are my two favorite products: the Hok2 Wally, and the Hok2 Squeeze-N-Shave. Check them out. It's an easy way to transition into some basic cruelty-free products! Apparently the SnS is sooooooo popular, I can't find the vanilla in stock right now! Yikes!

Anyways, that is my big resolution for the year. Thought I would share it with ya. It benefits both myself and everything I love (animals and the planet!) So, be sure to make the most of your resolutions, if you make them, of course!

To a wonderful and prosperous 2009,
GB