*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.
![image[11]](http://images.ohsheglows.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/image11.png "image[11]")
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!!
~~~
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:
- Adore (s’more) Glo Bars are back! As well as more variety packs, Run (pre-workout), Renew (post-workout), and Chi bars. Click for the shopping cart.
It’s Hockey Night In Canada!!!!!!
How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo?
~Jacques Plante
I have heard about these glass straws. What a great idea! Would love to try them out, great giveaway!
That straw would go perfectly with my Bodum glasses!!! =)
ooh, I’d love to get a glass straw for my morning smoothies! didn’t even know they existed!
I LOVE these! My family (not me) uses straws almost every night for milkshakes. Crazy, I know! This is such a great idea and I must hget some. Thank you for introducing them to me!
I am going to try your vegan parm recipe that sounds simple and yummy!
These are awesome! I don’t understand how they wouldn’t break easily though?
I would love to try glass drinking straws. I try and rewash my plactic ones but they get kind of worn out!
That straw is gorgeous. Drinking out of a straw always makes me feel like a kid again. :-D
I love these straws. I use a straw daily and these straws would be great to have!
I love straws, this is such a great way to class up your drink and help the environment!
I love the idea of a glass straw. I hate to be such a waster, but use a straw every morning in my smoothie & toss it.
I would love to have one of those straws so I don’t have a GM mustache every morning! :)
Ooo. I have been wanting one of those straws. I hope I win!
I never do straws, but I love the idea of keeping my pearly whites pretty when I’m drinking tea…. Stylish too!
These straws look amazing! I might just have to purchase one if I don’t win.
I’ve been dying to try those straws. I’ve tried re-using plastic ones, and well, that just doesn’t work well. There’s nothing quite like a smoothie with a straw!
Go Canada Go!
I had never considered how frequently I use plastic straws- I use them EVERYDAY while drinking my green monster! It would be great to have these glass straws so that I can help contribute to a greener world for future generations!
I LOVE GLASS STRAWS
I LOVE GLASS STRAWS
(i love glass straws)
I’ve only ever used one once at a Christimas party, and of course they were a gift the hostess had gotten and she had thrown out the box!!! I haven’t been able to find them since!
That parm recipe is going STRAIGHT to my tummy tonight.
I just stumbled upon your blog and it looks like it was a good day to find you! Vegan parmesan sprinkles AND glass straws? Awesome!
What a great idea! I love to replace plastic products with glass where ever I can.
I would love to try these! I always love new products that you can re-use and don’t have to throw away each time!
It’s close to lunchtime in East TN, and your Rotini tomato pasta pics have me close to starving! Looks delicious!
I’m excited about your giveaway. I have always wanted to try glass straws!
I am a big fan of pasta…one of my weaknesses. :) I love the idea of vegan parmesan cheese! I have all of those ingredients, so I can’t wait to try it out. The glass straw is way cool. I’ve never heard of such a thing. So great!
love them-so unique!!
I cannot wait to try this “cheese”! Thank you!
Also, love the glass straw idea. Straws are great for lipstick but the wasteful plastic is, well, wasteful. Great idea!
I just recently noticed “nutritional yeast” and now need to do a little research on what this is…anyhow, your recipe sounds like a wonderful substitute for parm cheese.
The glass straws are just beautiful! Amazing idea!
ive taken glass blowing classes and think glass straws are a wonderful idea!!
I have a metal straw that I use from time to time, but would LOVE this beautiful glass straw for all my green juices!
Tried one of these Dharma straws in Tampa last month – a really great idea!
Also helps to cure a persons straw-chewing habit…one bite is all it takes ;)
Little kids tend to LOVE straws, everything just taste better if you drink it with a straw… However I’m NOT to crazy about using Plastic and we don’t use straws, which my kids aren’t too crazy about.
These would be great.
Wow, those are awesome! I use straws all the time at home and a glass one would help cut down on my plastic waste.
Oooo I love those straws! What a great idea especially with all of the smoothies and fresh juices I drink. :)
I love the glass straw idea. That is AWESOME! I can’t tell you how many straws I use in a week. Thanks for the Parm Cheese recipe. I’ve been looking for an easy one to try.
That’s awesome that David is finding a way to do what he can to lessen our carbon imprint. I love entrepreneurs. It takes such guts. Anyway, love the straw and would love to try them as would my kids.
I have been wanting to try the glass straws! Go Canada Go!
I love the Dharma straw! I would love to see it in a curly straw format like I used in my youth! How fun would that be?!
The vegan parmesan cheese recipe sounds fabulous! Do you have any book recommendations for someone interested in a vegan lifestyle?
I would love to use glass straws! Drinking out of a straw is so much more fun. :)
I have been wanting these forever, they have just been to expensive to justify!
Love these straws!
I love that the straws have a natural bend – very unique!
I am obsessed with those straws! I would love to win one!!
Glass straws….what will they think of next. Very beautiful, I love them!
I would love a glass straw!! Straws make drinks way more fun :)
Those straws are great! Everything I drink is normally with a straw so this would make me feel so much better about using them. Would love to get at least 1!
I would love to win those straws. I love using straws but always feel bad about the environmental impact of throwing them out.
GORGEOUS!
Those are the coolest straws ever!! I’ve never seen glass straws before. I would love to buy some of those.
I pretty much only drink from a straw, and specifically buy glasses/waterbottles that come with reusable straws… The idea of glass straws is awesome, and I could use any glass! Cool giveaway, I hope I win :)
How great! I’d love those!
I’ve never seen these before! Loving the simplicity, and I’m grateful to have your “place” to go to each morning – it’s a lovely break from work!
Mmm.. I love pasta.. am definitely going to have to try out the vegan parm soon!
I really like the idea of resuable straws.. plus they’re cute! :)