Vegetarian Chili
1/3 c. olive oil
2 c. onions
several cloves of garlic
3/4 c. celery
1 c. green pepper
1 c. carrots
2 c. fresh mushrooms
2 c. tomatoes
1/4 t. cayenne pepper (not enough but a good place to start)
1 T. cumin
3/4 t. basil
3/4 t. oregano
2 T. chili powder
2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
2 c. tomato juice or spicy V-8
3/4 c. bulgur wheat
3 15oz cans of beans, drained/rinsed - we used 1 kidney, 1 pinto and 1 black most recently
1/2 t. Tabasco sauce (also not enough)
2 T. lemon juice
3 T. tomato paste
1 T. Worcestershire sauce (there are veggie versions - the regular Lea & Perrins has anchovies)
1/4 c. dry red or white wine
sour cream, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro for toppings
brown rice or corn bread for underneath
1. Chop your veggies
2. Compile the dry spices
3. Lightly saute onions, garlic, celery, pepper, carrots in the oil.
4. Add dry spices and saute a couple minutes.
5. Add everything else.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes uncovered.
(original source: Frog Commissary Cookbook)
The bulgar gives it a wonderful meaty texture.
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12/01/2009 19:08 #50428
Veggie ChiliCategory: food
11/29/2009 15:17 #50405
Mail orderCategory: music
I haven't done the mail order process in forever. It's so satisfying and hopeful.
jenks - 11/30/09 13:46
I have a penpal, that I've never met, that sent me letters like that. Started out as an email thing... someone for me to practice speaking italian with- and then he sent a 'real' letter, and painted the whole envelope in watercolor. I have saved it for years. :) Nothing will ever replace the joy that comes from a handwritten letter.
I have a penpal, that I've never met, that sent me letters like that. Started out as an email thing... someone for me to practice speaking italian with- and then he sent a 'real' letter, and painted the whole envelope in watercolor. I have saved it for years. :) Nothing will ever replace the joy that comes from a handwritten letter.
joshua - 11/30/09 11:31
Um alright - I'd be blown away if I ever received a letter decorated like that!
Um alright - I'd be blown away if I ever received a letter decorated like that!
heidi - 11/29/09 17:26
Yep. Not bad for 45 minutes of avoiding paperwork ;-) Check these ones out: :::link::: (scroll down). They're pretty amazing.
Yep. Not bad for 45 minutes of avoiding paperwork ;-) Check these ones out: :::link::: (scroll down). They're pretty amazing.
tinypliny - 11/29/09 17:20
Did you do the Peacock rain design?!
Did you do the Peacock rain design?!
11/28/2009 13:15 #50395
Further @ Shea'sCategory: music
Furthur featuring Phil Lesh * Bob Weir *
Jeff Chimenti * John Kadlecik * Jay Lane * Joe Russo
Winter Tour 2010 ticket information:
[snip]
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, NY. Tickets are available via mail order for $60.50 Reserved. Tickets are available via credit card for $64.50 Reserved.
[snip]
Doors and Showtimes are TBA
The first mail in/send in date for these performances is Monday, November 30, 2009. Please do not send in before Monday as your order may be canceled. All orders mailed/emailed/faxed on November 30th will be equally considered.
Please check our websitefor mail order instructions and credit card form.
GDTS TOO will hold yet another fabulous envelope contest for this tour.
The winner will receive 2 free tickets to the show of their choice.
11/12/2009 16:33 #50286
Big Food vs. Big InsuranceThose of you who get the co-op newsletter probably already saw this, but because it's come up in our discussions about health care and obesity, I thought I'd post it.
To put it more bluntly, the government is putting itself in the uncomfortable position of subsidizing both the costs of treating Type 2 diabetes and the consumption of high-fructose corn syrup.
dcoffee - 11/14/09 20:40
our food system is insane. I think stuff like this makes sense. Why do we subsidize corn syrup instead of healthy stuff?
our food system is insane. I think stuff like this makes sense. Why do we subsidize corn syrup instead of healthy stuff?
metalpeter - 11/14/09 16:22
Great Article. It is more then just about one kind of sickness. (maybe I listen to Bill Maher to much) But the stuff we eat if it doesn't make us sick directly it sure contributes. One could write another article on Heart Disease. I think another problem is Drugs. I love Alcohol but it does a lot of nasty stuff like lower the strength of your immune system and a bunch of other stuff. But see in this country we will all ways be taught to deal with things through drugs. Hey if that went away then why get cold medicine when you are sick, or get a script of something to make you happy. So I think it is also a battle with drug companies. I think education is key to all of this, and real education. Is it true that Oranges aren't really orange that a dye makes them that color? That can't be good. I love Sobe Life water is that good or bad, water plus Vitamins but it has sugar. What about low fat stuff? Hey it tastes about the same as the stuff with fat but what is worse the fat or the chemicals that make it low in fat? It is easy to say people should eat better but a lot of people, or just maybe me doesn't really know what that means. One last example Chinesse food, looks healthy and Tastes good. MSG is bad but I thought it doesn't have it any more so then how does it taste the same?
Great Article. It is more then just about one kind of sickness. (maybe I listen to Bill Maher to much) But the stuff we eat if it doesn't make us sick directly it sure contributes. One could write another article on Heart Disease. I think another problem is Drugs. I love Alcohol but it does a lot of nasty stuff like lower the strength of your immune system and a bunch of other stuff. But see in this country we will all ways be taught to deal with things through drugs. Hey if that went away then why get cold medicine when you are sick, or get a script of something to make you happy. So I think it is also a battle with drug companies. I think education is key to all of this, and real education. Is it true that Oranges aren't really orange that a dye makes them that color? That can't be good. I love Sobe Life water is that good or bad, water plus Vitamins but it has sugar. What about low fat stuff? Hey it tastes about the same as the stuff with fat but what is worse the fat or the chemicals that make it low in fat? It is easy to say people should eat better but a lot of people, or just maybe me doesn't really know what that means. One last example Chinesse food, looks healthy and Tastes good. MSG is bad but I thought it doesn't have it any more so then how does it taste the same?
jason - 11/14/09 09:58
Same thing with Tobacco and child health care.
Same thing with Tobacco and child health care.
11/10/2009 10:57 #50264
Argh! Stupak amendmentCategory: politics
Breaking Down Abortion Language In Health Bill
(background: Hyde Amendment)
When Congress Sells Out Women
Democrats face backlash over House abortion limits (they'd better!)
As if this legislation isn't a big enough give-away to insurance corporations, we have to have a give-away to the Catholic Church??
(background: Hyde Amendment
)When Congress Sells Out Women
Democrats face backlash over House abortion limits (they'd better!)
As if this legislation isn't a big enough give-away to insurance corporations, we have to have a give-away to the Catholic Church??
heidi - 11/10/09 19:50
Massive restrictions on insurance company funding of abortion - essentially any plan that has any federal subsidy attached to it cannot cover abortion. This greatly expands beyond the Hyde Amendment's restrictions on federal funding of abortion (ie thru medicaid, which 17 states have created workarounds to fund abortions).
That first link above is super-quick read but NPR is having trouble at the moment. :-/
Massive restrictions on insurance company funding of abortion - essentially any plan that has any federal subsidy attached to it cannot cover abortion. This greatly expands beyond the Hyde Amendment's restrictions on federal funding of abortion (ie thru medicaid, which 17 states have created workarounds to fund abortions).
That first link above is super-quick read but NPR is having trouble at the moment. :-/
jenks - 11/10/09 19:12
ack, no time to check the links- can you give me bullet points?
ack, no time to check the links- can you give me bullet points?
jason - 11/10/09 11:33
We have to come to grips with the fact that we live in a death culture. Trying to be a culture of life is too much work for too little of a return. It never works. Guns, the needle, dilation and extraction, chemicals...I'm all for it these days.
We have to come to grips with the fact that we live in a death culture. Trying to be a culture of life is too much work for too little of a return. It never works. Guns, the needle, dilation and extraction, chemicals...I'm all for it these days.
Very interesting... I need to try it!