Happy New Year

As I begin my first complete year of vegan living, (I went vegan around my 51st birthday in Nov. 2009), I want to recommend a book that is changing my entire life. Not only about veganism, it sheds light on such diverse topics as the development of patriarchal societies, childhood indoctrination of beliefs by parents and society (usually with the best of intentions), and the ongoing environmental holocaust. The book is Dr. Will Tuttle's The World Peace Diet. You can get the book at the World Peace Diet website.

Dr. Tuttle's main thrust is that world peace is impossible without eliminating the violence that meat eating entails. He carefully explains why he believes a transformation of humanity's eating habits is necessary to end terrorism, spousal abuse, drug abuse, and many other societal ills. His writing is very well thought out and convincing.

As I read, I find myself considering my beliefs about religion, male/female roles, child rearing, the ethics of having pets, zoos, and circuses, and many other aspects of modern human society.

I really can't recommend this book highly enough.

On another note, I want to give you an easy easy easy vegan recipe that uses leftover rice (don't you love that?).

Eggnog Rice Pudding

2 c. cooked brown rice (or white rice, whatever is left over)
2 1/2 or 3 c. silk eggnog soy milk

Put both in saucepan, bring to boiling. Turn down heat and simmer until it's a little thinner than you'd like (it will thicken as it cools). Serve cold with cinnamon or nutmeg sprinkled on top.

Try it with chocolate soy or almond milk, or add raisins. Let your imagination run wild! Eat it for breakfast with a piece of fruit - it's healthy!

Happy New Year to all you vegans and future vegans!