3/22/12
You can learn something new every day.
There are times when I despair of changes that seem to happen so frequently. Every time I go to visit my nephew and niece in DC, they seem to grow a little taller, and a little heavier. Just this last trip, I was barely able to lift up my nephew into my arms, because he'd gotten so big. I remember when I could carry him around as easily as my backpack, and he'd fit right there on my hip, quite content to hang out with his uncle. Now, the little runt is growing like a weed, and I fear he'll be too big to pick up some day.
However, part of being an adult is embracing the changes that life sends your way. Not all changes are bad, and no new learning is wasted. Even in the books that I re-read a million times (Anne of Green Gables, I'm looking at you!), I notice subtle nuances and vocabulary that I didn't see the first (few million) times around.
I guess, in a small way, it's reassuring, because it shows me that I'm actually capable of learning new things, and that the universe has given me the ability to take it in and share that.
3/18/12
This is how you start dinner at Sacred Chow!
A Week In The Belly of NYC: Sacred Chow.
That is how you start dinner at Sacred Chow, 227 Sullivan Street, NYC.
These way-more-interesting-than-usual drinks were followed by
the best raw kale we've ever consumed ('massaged' with salt
and covered in Dijon mustard - a crispy, salty, oily mystery),
and a black olive seitan sandwich with low-key crusty bread.
And juicy, strangely fleshy meatballs; Korean tofu cutlets
with garlic, ginger and chilli; tofu with dill;
root vegetable latkes made of dates with date butter;
and barbeque seitan.
Puds were ridiculous with lavender and chocolate cheesecake
(like 'eating soap with a bar of chocolate, in a good way')
which came with a cumulonimbus of coconut creme fraiche
lounging on the top
(unfinished but escorted home through St Patrick's Day
staggerers in doggy bag).
Sarah stuffed in only two thirds of a peanut butter
and chocolate torte, bit delicious,
and Jating's heroic consumption of a Dutch apple pie
with vanilla ice cream and that slightly salty bake-sale crust
embarrassed us both.
We got all this at http://sacredchow.com/ 227 Sullivan Street, NYC.
...oh and the waiter deserves props for barely being able
to conceal his excitement about the food,
but holding it down till he got to the lavender cheesecake.
3/14/12
Gorgeous weather, lovely feeling.
3/2/12
NYU Animal Legal Defense Fund & Sacred Chow!
Meatless Mondays Launch at NYU
The launch of Meatless Mondays marks the beginning of the
Climate Change: It’s What’s For Dinner campaign
Connecting the dots between the environmental impacts of the meat industry
and the choices we can make to lower our carbon impact every day, one meal at a time.
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Supported by a Green Grant from the NYU Office of Sustainability and in collaboration with the Wagner Food Policy Alliance, the Wagner Climate Coalition, the Department of Food Studies at Steinhardt and NYU Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of Meatless Mondays at NYU
NYU MEATLESS MONDAYS LAUNCH
MONDAY, MARCH 5TH | 12-2PM
Rudin Forum, Puck Building 2nd Floor
295 Lafayette St. at Houston
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Why Meatless? Why Monday?
What exactly are Meatless Mondays? Find out why they’re sweeping the nation, who’s taking part, why they’re doing it, and how you can join them. Take 3 minutes and check out this video, currently a finalist for the TED “videos worth spreading”: Meatless Mondays in a Nutshell
I know, I know – change is hard. But once a week is very doable and your pledge will be counting towards a wider NYU movement to measure our climate impact. Be a part of powerful collective action. (Also known as peer pressure with a cause.) You can be a Monday vegetarian, a weekday vegetarian, a flexitarian or a long-time committed vegan, it all makes a difference. Come join us THIS MONDAY and dig into some free veggie eats.
Never tried fake meat before? OR maybe you’ve tried it and you weren’t impressed? No matter where you fall on the spectrum, (ahem - yes, even if you love meat!), forget the bland tofu and come on out to taste fake meat done right with some seriously delicious food from a popular local vegan bistro, Sacred Chow.
We didn’t skimp on the selections, so come hungry and fill a plate with:
- Indonesian Roasted Tempeh
- Orange Blackstrap Barbecue Seitan
- Root Vegetable Latkes with Indonesian Date Butter
- Griddled Shiitake Mushroom
- Shredded Tofu Spa Salad
- Sliced Ginger Soba Noodles
- Dijon Marinated Raw Kale
- Cesar Salad
- Steamed Brown Rice
- Banana Pound Cake
Besides the free lunch, come to check out the vegetarian food prep workshop by our very own Wagnerd and Food Policy Alliance Co-Chair, Ryan Brown at 1PM. Then make your pledge (!) and join the movement to cut the meat once a week. You’ll get yourself a fancy button to flaunt your MM-veg status, tasty recipe ideas and tips on sustainable eats around NYU.
Help us spill the beans: invite your friends!
See you there,
Christina
and the crew behind The Climate Change: It’s What’s For Dinner campaign