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My Meatless Life: Spring Dating Dont’s & Fried Sweet Plantains

Ayinde, March 11, 2013
plantains

The other nice thing a about spring is that thing that releases in the air and makes us humans a bit more flirtatious and friendly. That thing whatever it is pheromones, the warmies, kundialini, mojo, whatever you want to call it – it is powerful. But you have to be careful not to get stung in all this people pollen. Continue reading →

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iEG Charity Event Feb. 20: The Lusty Vegan Comedy Mixer

elyssa, February 1, 2013
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We are excited to announce iEG’s upcoming charity event: The Lusty Vegan Comedy Mixer. Come join in on the fun and enjoy drinks and eats prepared by Chef Ayinde. All proceeds will go to Project Green Up. Continue reading →

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My Meatless Life: LA

Ayinde, January 21, 2013
Runyon LA

I guess it’s called kinetic energy. I feel like I was shot out of a cannon last week. It all happened so fast. I looked up and I was in LA. Yes, Los Angeles, CA. Let me backtrack a little. It’s a place I’ve said I wanted to live for the last five years. I was waiting for everything to be perfect and in place; the money, the connections — all that stuff, but life is rarely perfect. Continue reading →

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My Meatless Life: Me, Mom, and No Microwave

Ayinde, December 3, 2012
MML leftover

I took my mother to the theater Saturday night. It just so happened that we went to see a play by Tennessee Williams called the Glass Menagerie. The play is about an overbearing mother who has a troubled relationship with her son and wants her daughter to get a man gentleman caller. The catharsis kicked in about 15 minuets into the play and she leaned in and said “are you sure you didn’t know what this play was about?” I nervously answered “Nope!” Continue reading →

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Meatless Monday: Summer Salad-The Waldorf

Ayinde, July 16, 2012
Waldorf

The funny thing about my relationship with Granny is I still find out things about my grandmother even though she passed a few years back. Yes, my Grandmother is the Tupac of my family…. Continue reading →

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Meatless Monday Idea: Poor Man’s Spicy Peanut Ramen

Ayinde, February 27, 2012
photo from: http://culturekitchensf.com/ingredients/bean-thread-noodles

Try this easy, cheap noodle recipe. Why do I recommend it for those new to the meat free lifestyle? Noodles are fun to eat and a great comfort food in the cold Winter months. Continue reading →

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