Monthly Archives: December 2008

Animal Marshmallows

December 29, 2008
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Animal Marshmallows

Recently I was researching cheeses to see if we, as vegetarians, could still indulge in Pizza King. We can, by the way, as explained in an earlier post. But, in my search I ran across something disturbing. Gelatin is in many foods unbeknownst to consumers. I guess it would be knownst if you could interpret the ingredient lists on packages and if you could actually read it without artificial magnification. However, in this particular case, I am at fault. I believed I knew what was in marshmallows. It’s just sugar…

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In Search of Vegetarian Cheese

December 29, 2008
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In Search of Vegetarian Cheese

One of the things I’ve noticed since joining my daughter in being vegetarian is the complete lack of good, consistent information on ingredients in cheese. Some cheeses are vegetarian, but since it only lists “enzymes” in the ingredients, you can’t trust it. Better safe than kill a baby cow. Enzymes, for those who don’t know, can come from the lining of calves and pigs stomachs or from non-animal sources. Non-animal sources have become popular of late, not because of vegetarians, but because they are cheaper to use. Enzymes are the…

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Good to the First Cup Update…

December 11, 2008
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Good to the First Cup Update…

About a week ago, my husband went with me to purchase my Keurig B70 Platinum Single-Serve Coffee Brewer. It’s my Christmas present, but I wanted it before my family came over for a Christmas party at our house. You know – so I could show off. We purchased it at Bed, Bath & Beyond since we had a 20% off coupon that saved us $40. Once home with my prize, my husband unpacked it for me. I had him do this in case I hated it and wanted to return it.…

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Amazing Grace

December 11, 2008
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Gaddelpo the Christmas Elf

Sparky and the ‘Cuda

From My Window

Bermuda’s Triangle