The Vegetarian Gazette

Just what the world needs. One more vegetarian website.

Actually when you think about it… Couldn’t hurt.

So here’s the deal. This isn’t a “do as I say” or “do as I do” preach-athon.

 At its best (and hopefully that may happen once in a while), it’s a bit of a clearinghouse, a discovery center.

 I will share all kinds of vegetarian and vegan-related stuff — news, recipes, ideas, information, tips, activities, etc. — as I come across them.

 I hope to inform, support, entertain and serve. This will be chock full of plant-based info for carbon-based units. And, remember kids, these are for entertainment purposes only. 

We’re here because of a New York Times restaurant review. Once again, the reviewer omitted mention of any vegetarian options.

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Liquid Treats for Cinco de Mayo and Beyond

Cascade Ice, the bottler of sparkling essence-enhanced waters, has a lifestyle tip for us. When celebrating Cinco de Mayo (or any other occasion), use flavored sparkling water. Oh the calories you’ll save. Here are a few examples provided by the company

Pink Grapefruit Lemonade. Pour 6oz of Pink Grapefruit Cascade Ice and 2 oz of Lemonade Cascade Ice into an ace-cube filled glass. Squeeze the juice from a fresh lemon into the glass. (no seeds please). Garnish with slices of fresh lemon.

Watermelon Slushie. combine a few handfuls of ice, several seedless watermelon chunks and 8oz Blueberry Watermelon Cascade Ice in a blender, Add 6oz of club soda. Blend to desired consistency and partake.

Skinny Daiquiri. First, chill a glass. Then, throw 1.5 cups of ice and 1.5 cups frozen strawberries into your blender. Add 8oz Cascade Ice Wild Berry and your choice of rum (amount? Use your judgement). Blend until smooth. Pour into that chilled glass. Garnish with fresh fruit.

For more information about Cascade Ice, click here.