*waves hello*
I had such a ball reading your comments in my post on foods you loved as a kid. I think I added about 50 more to my list after reading yours. I can’t believe some of us ate the same things- like sugar sandwiches!?! ;) I think kids lose their teeth for a reason…
Looky who finally got some snow…
Comfort food coming right up…!
Rotini Tomato Pasta with 3 Minute Vegan Parmesan Cheese
I am not a huge pasta fan, but once in a while I do get a craving for it. One thing I have not had since going vegan is Parmesan Cheese. I was excited to find out that making a vegan version is really simple and involves just three ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes! The recipe I used is from Veg Family.
Vegan Parmesan Cheese ingredients:
- 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Directions: Toast sesame seeds until lightly browned and then throw all ingredients into a blender. Process for 30-60 seconds. Enjoy your vegan parmesan cheese!
I cannot even tell you how excited I am over this!!!
It didn’t taste exactly like Parmesan cheese, but I loved it just the same. It made the pasta come alive! I can already see myself sprinkling this on soups, casseroles, lasagna, etc. YUM!
With pita wedges:
You will not regret making this…trust me on this one!
Eric LOVED it…said he liked it just as much, if not more than Parmesan.
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David Leonhardt from Glass Dharma recently sent me some of his hand-made glass straws to review. I was really excited to try out these straws given how many Green Monsters and juices that I drink each week.
Hello, my name is David Leonhardt.
I’ve been a lampworker (glassblower) for over 10 years. My wife, Gail & I recently moved from the Sacramento, CA area, to our dream of living on the Mendocino Coast.
I started doing some work for a local glass shop in town and noticed that the owner had glass drinking straws for sale. I had never heard of these before and I am always intrigued by something made out of glass that I hadn’t thought of. I was struck by the unique elegance in such a simple item.
I immediately recognized that here was a partial solution to our “plastics problem”. Now, granted, there are a lot more plastics in our world than just drinking straws, but bear with me a minute and let me put things in perspective … As of March 2008, McDonald’s serves an average of 52 million meals PER DAY! (Per their website) How many of those served do you think were given a plastic straw? I hope it is becoming obvious just how big of a problem these pesky little plastic straws can be. Remember, this is just from McDonalds!!
Crazy, eh?
Nothing makes me more happy than seeing people follow their dreams! Rock on David.
Today I would like to review the Beautiful Bend Glass Dharma Straw.
In the juice: 1 pear, 1 carrot, 1 cuke, 1 piece ginger…down (up?) the tube!
My review:
I fell in love with the straws as soon as I saw them. They give such a fun elegance to any drink and it made my juice experience really fun. The best part about the straws is that David offers a Lifetime Guarantee Against Breakage which makes the straws risk free. They are also dishwasher safe, which is nice, because we all do enough dishes! I think these straws would make a unique gift for yourself or a loved one- maybe a Green Monster lover, perhaps?
Would you like a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Glass Dharma???
Simply leave one comment below. Open to CAD or US residents only please. Contest ends Thursday Feb. 25th at 8am EST! Goodluck!!
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Size Healthy around the blog world:
- Kristin: http://fitgirlinprogress.blogspot.com/2010/02/size-healthy.html
- Cassie: http://chewandtell.wordpress.com/2010/02/17/what-size-am-i/
- Elle: http://acquired-tastes.blogspot.com/2010/02/size-healthy.html
Glo Bakery:
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I’m in love with those straws! What a cool concept! They remind me of the metal straws I’ve seen on other blogs.
I’ve never seen glass straws before. How beautiful!
They would be perfect for my Green Monster everyday.
love all the photos of food. my two greatest passions…!!!
spent a while this morning ignoring my son…lol, to hop around this blog.
i hardly ever take the time to ‘blog’ read, but i think this site is so super cool and needed…healthy inspiration never hurts!
I’d love to try glass straws! I received some stainless steel ones for Christmas and they are great. I always use straws when I drink so I feel like I’m being a little more responsible to the environment when I use them!
I would love to try those glass straws! They are so elegant and fun
I want the glass straws! Beautiful and very eco friendly!
My husband and I make our own version of Green Monsters after our boxing workouts! Adding these glass straws would be a blast!!!! And then we may not have to use a little rubber spatula to get the last little bits out of our wine glasses…we can just suck it out! :)
your blog always makes me SO hungry and so excited to try new healthy options!!
I would love to win that certificate, i would for sure buy those drinking straws!!
Those straws are so neat!
Love these straws! Definitely classes up the morning. Just checked out the website and you can buy a brush to go along with them for easy cleaning. Perfection!
Oh wow I would love a glass straw!!!
I love the idea of not using/wasting plastic straws day in and day out.
I would love one of these straws!
You always have the best recipe ideas! I’ve always wanted to try one of those straws. They look wonderful!!!
I love how excited we all are for a straw! :) That parmesan looks awesome! I just bought nutritional yeast for the first time last night so I will definitely be trying this.
I’m so intrigued by these glass straws! I love David’s mission, and it’s working one step at a time. How many readers have just read this and will now think twice about picking up a plastic straw?
Those are pretty cool, I had never heard of those!
I absolutely love these glass straws and have been wanting to try them. I think straws make everything taste better, especially smoothies & Green Monsters!!!
Glass straws?!? What a great idea. I love it!
Oh my, this is fantastic. I want one for my smoothies! I say this as I drink my green smoothie out of a mason jar that I never fail to spill on myself! What a great sustainable solution!
I would love using this. I feel bad throwing away all the straws, such a waste. I use a cute glass and this would make me feel really fancy so………please pick me!
I would love glass drinking straws. I have been slowly making changes to my lifestyle to become a more “green” person. These would just be one more thing to add to the changes.
OMG! What an awesome creation! I ALWAYS use the big smoothie straws with my green monster. That is a great reusable alterative. Neat, thanks for sharing!
Oh I LOVE the idea of those straws!
I would love glass straws! I have a green monster every morning and always feel bad about the amout of straws that go in the trash! Awesome giveaway!
I’m curious as to how hard it was to clean though.
so awesome!
anything to cut down on plastic consumption! :)
I put spinach in my blender for this first time yesterday and fell in love!
i’d LOVE to get those straws! i always drink smoothies in the summers for breakfast, and having a straw would make it so much easier with my commute in the morning :)
Wowzzers,I had never stop to consider how plastic straws could be so wasteful!! But it’s true plastic straws are everywhere. The glass straws are definitely a great idea :)
Can’t wait to try the vegan parmesan cheese! And I love the glass straws. I was thinking about ordering a set for myself and a set as a gift!
Those straws are beautiful!
Oh my, I absolutely love to win that, those straws are so pretty! Truly elegant! It would make my daily smoothies glow!
Ana
Who would have thought a simple solution would be so green? I try to recycle my food garbage when I am done, but 80%cannot be recycled. I’d be great to have this straw in my purse ready for use when I am out and about!
Fabulous straw idea.
Go Canada Go !!!!!!!!!!!
Leanne
I’m excited to try the “cheese” recipe…and I totally love the straws! What an excellent idea.
Thanks again for the awesome blog.
Oh my Word! I use straws all the time, and a straw like that has been on my wishlist for some time now! I would love it!
I would love to try those straws!! Perfect for smoothies and juices.
Glass straws, what a great idea!
very cool straw!!
yay for snow! we are supposed to get some this weekend, here in arkansas. SO EXCITED!
Oh my goodness I’m in love with these straws. Obsessed! I surely hope I win.
Neato! I love Mendocino too! One of my favorite places!
glass straws? never heard of such a thing—cool!
Even if I don’t win… I think I might just HAVE to get some sustainable straws.
I love the idea of a glass straw!
Glass straws? GENIUS!
plastic straws always struck me as wasteful…glass straws are a great idea!
Love the straws! I might have to buy some anyway-I HATE using plastic straws all the time!
Less waste, love it! Straws are the only way I can get my son to drink his green smoothie every day, a straw dharma glass straw would be a great addition to our household. Did you know you can also buy little travel bags for them…have straw will travel :)
I would love to get some of those straws, and even if I don’t win might buy one as a gift. :)
I’m from Sacramento, too! I love this straw, what a great review!