Why Love One But Eat The Other?

I really love this billboard put out by Mercy For Animals; have a look! Give it some thought..
Why Love One But Eat The Other?

I'm Thankful For This Life I'm Living And For Every Soul Who Has A Part In It

Today is Thanksgiving Day. It's the time of year when I tend to take a closer look at where I'm at in my journey of life and appreciate all that has made me fortunate enough to be where I am on the path. I have a beautiful family and carry on a lifestyle that reflects who I really am inside....who could ask for anything more? My dreams are my reality. I'm thankful for this life I'm living and for every soul who has a part in it.

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."  ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Pigs Give Thanks for Vegans - Fearmans Slaughterhouse Protest

Facebook Event:

Join us west-enders, along with Toronto Pig Save, for a protest on Thanksgiving weekend and help give these sweet pigs something to be thankful for.

Fearman's Pork Inc.(formerly Maple Leafs Pork) is the largest pork-processing facility in Ontario, slaughtering upwards of 45,000 every week and primarily servicing Toronto and the Eastern United States.

As a point of interest, there's also a poultry-processing facility just down the street.






DATE/TIME

Saturday, October 8th
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Appleby Line & Harvester (Fearmans is on the corner at 821 Appleby Line)
Burlington, ON



LOGISTICS

We'll position ourselves on each of the four corners of the intersection with various signs. It's mostly going to be vehicle traffic with few pedestrians but anyone who has literature to hand out, do bring it in the event there are people walking by. If anyone has a megaphone, please feel free to bring it as well!! I will work on some chants.

For anyone coming by transit, the protest is about a 10 minute walk from the Appleby Go Station. You want to take the North or Harvester exit out of the train station. Then hang a left once you get out of the Go Station parking lot.

For anyone driving, there's Wendy's/Tim Horton's where you can likely park without any issues.



SIGNAGE


We'll have a few signs but please bring one with you if you can. I also have a new pig costume which will make its debut at the protest!

Sweet Pepper Soup

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp butter (I use Earth Balance)
1 onion finely chopped
2 stalks of celery finely chopped
2 yellow bell peppers
2 red bell peppers
2 tbsps chopped parsley
1 tsp chervil
4 tbsp flour (or to keep it gluten free, I use the equivalent in cornstarch/water mix)
9 cups of vegetable stock
Salt, Pepper & Paprika to taste
5 tbsp of heavy cream (if I make it to freeze I don't add the cream until it's thawed & heated through)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat butter in a large pot over low heat. Add onion, cover & cook 4 minutes.
2. Stir in celery, cook another 5 minutes.
3. Add peppers, season & add parsley, chervil & paprika. Cover & cook 5 minutes over medium heat.
4. Mix in flour, cook 3 minutes on low heat uncovered.
5. Pour in stock & mix well. Bring to a boil & reduce heat to medium. Cook 20 minutes partly covered, then puree. Incorporate cream & serve!

Fruit and Kale Smoothie

2 bananas
1 Gala apple
1 pear
1 cup of kale
1/2 cup water
This makes 2-3 servings, but don’t feel bad downing the entire smoothie by yourself. It is that good.

Green Smoothie

2 bananas, frozen
2 HUGE handfuls spinach (you won’t even taste it)
1 cup milk (almond or soy is even better than moo juice)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Add all ingredients into a blender. Blend until mixed. Serve.

Peanut Butter and Bananna Smoothie

4-5 apple bananas (2-2 1/2 regular banana)
4 spoonfuls of peanut butter (creamy preferred) (or 2 spoonfuls if you have a big spoon)
1 can of sprite
7-15 pieces of ice (depending on how thick you want your smoothie)
You mix together the bananas, peanut butter, and sprite first.  then when that is fully blended together you add in the ice.  I like my smoothies more on the liquidy side so I put in less ice so its still smooth but you also have that crunch.

Granola Smoothie

Ingredients:
1 banana
1 cup milk (I use skim or 1%)
2 Tbs. of honey or sugar-free honey substitute
1/2 cup granola
1/2 cup of ice

Breakfast Smoothie

While just about all smoothies are packed with vitamins since their ingredients are usually fruits and vegetables, there are some healthy smoothies that are healthier and more rich in vitamins than others. This is one of the best healthy smoothies I have come across and its taste can’t be beat. I usually prefer frozen fruit for a better texture and consistency, but frozen or fresh this will be a delicious and healthy breakfast smoothie or anytime smoothie.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup strawberries
1/2 cup blackberries
1 medium carrot
1 cup low-fat milk
1 cup pomegranate (cranberry is an okay substitute)
2 cups ice
Easily 2 servings, but don’t feel too guilty if you finish it by yourself, it is that good.

POM Smoothie

Ingredients:
1 cup POM wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
3/4 cup soy or low-fat milk
2 ice cubes
1 large banana
2 tablespoons almonds
3 table spoons protein powder (optional)
1 teaspoon honey or stevia sweetener
In a blender combine all ingredients. Cover and blend on high for at least 30 seconds (make sure the almonds aren’t visible) then pour into two glasses. Makes 2 servings.