Summer 'Side Dish' Recipes - KitchenDaily fyi

Summer Side Dish Recipes - KitchenDaily

I've cooked up quite a cornecopia for you today!! Talkin' food always gets me goin'!

Firstly, I'm experimenting using the great cyber technology to forward these pretty much Vegan 'side dishes' that caught my attention when I was opening the internet this morning. With very few substitutions, I'm impressed that I can enthusiastically recommend them to my readers - for quick - highly nutritious - fresh fair -- I would serve them as a main course -- and many are great for picnics! Let me know your review of a dish or two -- Just click on the title as a link to all the recipes and great photos - and what I especially appreciated is the panel giving details on all nutrients for each recipe. Check it out and do share your comments below!!

Secondly, Our local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm has begun delivery of our first locally grown vibrant veggies and herbs -- and I'm looking forward to exercising my creativity when presented with a potpourri of ingredients -- This week sooo much Rosemary -- I'm gonna have to give some away -- although I love it, it's contraindicated for enlarged thyroid conditions (as is lavender, by the way) so I'll use it just once a week. Also included this first week, a bit of rhubbarb -- just enough for a garnish/flavoring of a dish, mucho pea shoots --- a pretty new food for me --and plenty of lettuces that are promised to continue -- and with me - again trying to grow some on my balcony -- abundance now!!

Have you had experiences with a CSA /local fruits & veggies and recipe-creating that you'd like to comment on here? I'm all ears!! And, if you make a great dish and have a digital camera (on my wishlist) I'd love to post it here too!!

And lastly, and certainly most importantly, I'm also taking this opportunity to highly recommend the North American Vegetarian Society extraordinary SummerFest of superb deliciouso vegan fare and timely speakers all hosted on the Johnstown campus of The University of Pittsburgh -- please click on the banner above to go to their website and see for yourself how much they have to offer --even though the air-conditioned dorm rooms are sold out -- don't hesitate to reserve your spot - if you are ready/getting ready to invest in your health and the health of our planet.

Dates: July 7 - 11. My hero, Dr. Neal Barnard is speaking!

so stay tuned for some upcoming posts that will feature timely info from his PCRM site (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine)

There is even a ride share page that may help out some overcome an obstacle to getting there. Click on the banner for all the skinny!

Many Species...One Planet...One Future

Yours in Wellness, Gratitude and Reverence for All Life,
Suzen Sharda Segall

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More Homemade Good Eats:Reviewing 2010 annual Global Vegan Waffle Party

Global Vegan Waffle Party:

More adventures celebrating planetary, personal and community inner healing in vegan gourmand paradise!

Enjoy a glimpse from the recent Global Vegan Waffle party Abhai and I joined in on with our Pittsburgh Vegan Meet-Up group hosted annually in the 'burgh by Dave and Jen -- it was a gas to see Dave juggling six waffle irons -- with joy and -- grace!!! Enjoy with the Happy Healthy 'burghers -and know that next year there can be a waffle party near you! What follows is a partial repost with permission of Dave W. at waffleparty.com:

We again had great fun with our vegan waffle party, with around 40 neighbors, friends, and Vegan Meetup Members bringing creative waffle toppings. The conversation was great, and individuals with a range of dietary preferences shared an abundance of vegan treats that all could enjoy.

The array of vegan waffle toppings included the following: Agave-Coconut-Cinnamon-Date Topping, Apple Butter, Apple Cinnamon Raisin Topping, Beans ‘n’ Front-Yard-Garden Greens, Blueberry Sauce,bruschetta, Carob Halvah Spread, Chocolate Cranberry Relish, Coconut Almond Granola, Dark Chocolate Waffle Syrup, Fitr Harr (spicy hot mushrooms), Fresh Strawberries and Pineapple, Fresh Walnuts, Hummus, Maple Nut Sludge, Mint Chocolate Chip “To Die For” Homemade Ice Cream (ed. note I must acknowledge Ann Lynch founder of The Three Rivers Vegan Society and vegan chef who's now branching out to vegan ice creams -- of course I put a plug in for Coconut milk base!), Mushroom Medley, Mushrooms with Squash, Papaya Cranberry Topping, Papaya Strawberry Fruit Salad, Raw Chocolate Agave Spread, Raw Strawberry Sauce, Savory Kalamata Sauce, Sesame Lime Yogurt Dip, Vegan Caramel Sauce, and several I’m probably forgetting because the topping labels went home with them. At points it was difficult to choose what to try next.

This year’s waffles included Molasses Yeast Feast Waffles, Buckwheat Barley Malt Waffles, and gluten-free Zero Excuse Rice Coconut Waffles, served hot at two arrival times: 6 PM and 8 PM. (Ed. notes again -- Dave later reported he is aware of over 70 parties that took place this year --and some are scheduled for later -- never doubt the power of one!! Hands down - the best tasting to me were the Brown rice Coconut Waffles - sweetened with Molasses -- hot, crispy and light - exactly what sweet Mama Florence would say is essential in a Belgium Waffle!)

Read more at http://www.waffleparty.com/


Also just for fun, I'm including some wafflebliss original music from Dave's website too:

It’s Waffletime!” live performance excerpts
Courtesy of the Waffle Girlz ‘n’ Boyz Choir from Waffle Party 2001 Dave said:
I believe the waffles made us delirious that year! The below recordings illustrate what happens when you get a bunch of creative, fun-loving people together in a small room. Instruments include chorus, a human beatbox, kazoos, and various household objects. Dave said they ended up using this music in an invitation for a later Waffle Party.
Waffle Party Music

And if that's not enough fun -- Hear Dave being interviewed by Vegcast host Vance Lehmkuhl at
http://www.vegcast.com its interview #63 -- another new Veg cyber resource I found through Dave's website: http://waffleparty.com. And, if you go to the Vegcast home page and scroll to the bottom you'll find a number of other Veg podcast sources thanks to Vance. Who knew?!!!

Many Species...One Planet...One Future
Yours in Wellness, Gratitude and Reverence for All Life,
Suzen Sharda Segall

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Posted by Suzen Sharda Segall at 8:55 AM

Wish you were there.........

I had to laugh -- I just realized with all the postings of 'Postcards from Paradise' I sent during the Holistic Holiday at Sea the last week of March, I never gave my blog followers a glimpse of the actual snail mail postcard designed to share with my fellow voyagers while onboard.

You can refer to the March archived posts to learn more of what I wrote home about--body-mind-spirit --
So -- TADAAH! Here it is-- the front side -- designed by my mentor, The Techno Granny of the 'burgh...very soon to be awarded the prestigious American Business Stevie Award in NYC. Here's what I learned about this special honor:

More than 2,700 entries from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration in more than 40 categories, including Most Innovative Company of the Year, Management Team of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year, and Corporate Environmental Responsibility Program of the Year.

Joanne Quinn-Smith's PositivelyPittsburghLiveTM Talkcast is competing as a finalist in the Web, Talkcast, and Blog category for Media.

The American Business Awards are the nation’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit entries,public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small. More than six-hundred executives from across the U.S.A. are expected to attend. The event will benefit Oceana (http://oceana.org), the largest international organization focused on ocean conservation. The ceremonies will be broadcast on radio nationwide by the Business TalkRadio Network. As one of the finalists, the creative staff of PositivelyPittsburghLiveTM Talkcast will be attending and also covering the event and spread the good news about Pittsburgh. PositivelyPittsburghTM Radio and TV goes to New York City.


In 2007, Joanne Quinn-Smith, aka, the TechnoGrannyTM and host of PositivelyPittsburghLiveTM Talkcast created an internet radio Talkcast which has evolved into a total product, the Positively Pittsburgh Live Alliance which includes
PositivelyPittsburghLiveTM Talkcast, PPL Blog, PositivePittsburghersTM Networking site and PPLMag.com. As a result of this unique first to market Community Talkcast, blog, networking site and online community magazine, she was awarded the 2009 National Small Business Administration Journalist of the Year Award. She became the first person to be honored for this award who totally used Social/New Media. PositivelyPittsburghLiveMagazine.com is a syndicated Pittsburgh internet radio and TV network with accumulated national and international listeners of over 200,000.

The goal of PositivelyPittsburghLiveTM (PPL) is to disseminate only GOOD NEWS about Pittsburgh, often topics that are missed by major media outlets. In this mission of the PPL Talkcast, Good News Reporter, Joanne Quinn-Smith has interviewed over 800 Positive Pittsburghers -- including me ---(see the Press Room link to the right) representing the best news about Pittsburgh. I'm looking forward to future joint projects with Joanne.

Joanne hosts a weekly PositivelyPittsburghLive internet radio talk show and podcast, net-cast live, where listeners can text questions to her from their computers anywhere in the world. And potentially hundreds of people can call in to talk in Joanne’s radio-talk-show-meets- conference-call roundtable format.

Jo Ann Forrester, syndicated PPLMag.com radio host and Creative Director of PPLMag says, "Since 2007, Joanne Quinn-Smith and PositivelyPittsburghLive Talkcast have been the unofficial Pittsburgh Good News Ambassadors. Long before G-20, Joanne was touting Pittsburgh’s laurels to the world." Those of you who've known me long before internet consciousness, won't be suprised that Joanne and I found one another and are a dynamic duo!

Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com. Open the link to the right in my Wellness Resources to listen to all of Joanne's syndicated talk shows.

Many Species...One Planet...One Future

Yours in Wellness, Gratitude and Beauty,
Suzen Sharda Segall

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The Pittsburgh Story: World Environment Day 2010

This post, I really feel justified focusing on the hometown, since WED is of global importance. What a blessing for us all that on October 15, 2009, the United Nations Environment Programme announced the selection of Pittsburgh as the North American Host City for World Environment Day on June 5, 2010. Building on the success of The G-20 Pittsburgh Summit in September, the selection of Pittsburgh reaffirms the region's place as a thought leader in regional innovation and transformation.



Here's the skinny taken from the WED website:

The people of Pittsburgh, perhaps better than most, understand that restoration of the natural environment and increasing biodiversity play an important role in economic recovery.

The story of Pittsburgh's transformation can best be told by our three (four) rivers — in our journey to reclaim them and to embrace the biodiversity they bring to our community.

As a long-standing innovator in energy and the environment, the Pittsburgh region is uniquely positioned to provide the sustainable solutions for the future.

Our region is addressing the legacies of acid mine drainage and antiquated water and sewer treatment facilities that pose ongoing challenges to water quality.
We are innovating sustainable solutions to permit emerging industries to create jobs.
Pittsburgh has known and addressed these challenges throughout its history.

Water Matters! In representing North America on World Environment Day, the Pittsburgh region will use its common, global dependence on water to advance the common goal of increased sustainability.

We will issue a collaborative, regional call to action across all sectors and the public at large to create an effort that will:

Celebrate the progress we have made to date in restoring the biodiversity of our region as we have transformed our economy, building on the position established during the G-20 Summit;

Connect other communities in the North American region in a conversation about the importance of water to increased biodiversity, economic development and environmental stewardship; and engage our citizens in actions they can take to be better stewards of our environment;

and Change our region for the better by developing a water-quality action plan and capacity for follow-through.


World Environment Day events
Sunday, May 30, 2010
By John Hayes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The United Nations' choice of Pittsburgh as the 2010 host of World Environment Day might help to allay the city's lingering global reputation as a polluted industrial center.


With a mission to promote sustainable and equitable development, World Environment Day, June 5, is expected to draw the world's attention to environmental issues. Dozens of recreational activities are planned, including an attempt to field the world's largest flotilla of kayaks and canoes. Many of the activities overlap with the Three Rivers Arts Festival and are located near The Point and North Shore.

JUNE 5 PADDLE AT THE POINT
Kayaks and Canoes World Record Attempt
Motorized boat traffic will be blocked in the Pittsburgh Pool of the Ohio, Allegheny and Monongahela rivers as Venture Outdoors and other groups attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the world's largest kayak and canoe flotilla. More than 1,200 kayaks and canoes are needed to beat the record. (Already accomplished!)
9-10 a.m. Boat renters arrive at launch under Clemente Bridge
9--11 a.m. Boaters drop off boats and prep gear
11-11:30 am Staging and safety briefing
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Boats launch and raft up at the point
12:30-1 p.m. Record attempt!
2 p.m. Rivers reopened to motorized boat traffic

OTHER EVENTS
June 3-6 Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh Rivers Sojourn
June 4 1 Annual International Children's Painting Competition
June 4 Water Matters to Youth Too! Student Water Workshop with Dr. Mae Jemison
June 4 Three Rivers Arts Festival Kick-off
June 4-13 Convergence: Art & Environment at the Three Rivers Arts Festival
June 5 Earth Extravaganza!
June 5 Tours of Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
June 5 World Environment Day at Carnegie Science Center
June 5 Water Savers Competition Awards Ceremony
June 5 The Elements of Exploration
June 5 From the River to the Faucet: Knowing our Water
June 5 Opening of Earth House
June 5 Millvale CleanSweep II
June 5 "Love Your Watershed Day"
June 5 WED 2010 San Francisco
June 5 Pirates Game & Fireworks
June 5-6 World Environment Day Building an Outdoor Classroom
June 6 Hive and the Honey Bees with Bill Kopar (Apiarist)
June 6 World Environment Day Films

June 12: Mindful Walking and Chinese Yoga with the Tai Ji Dance of the Five Elements

at the Allegheny River - in Oakmont's Riverview Park with Suzen Sharda Segall

sponsored by Venture Outdoors (register online at http://www.ventureoutdoors.org/)


All Species...One Planet...One Future
Yours in Wellness, Gratitude and Reverence for All Life,
Suzen Sharda Segall

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World Environment Day: Pittsburgh June 5 2010

Paddle at the Point registration tops 1,400!

Celebrate World Environnment Day with a World Record! Venture Outdoors is setting a world

Record for the largest raft of canoes and kayaks on the waters of Downtown Pittsburgh!

If you are in the 'burgh, why not join in on the fun -- come witness history in the making or sign up to join the ranks on Saturday, June 5th.

Check out other World Environment Day events including the Water Matters! Global water conference at http://www.pittsburghWED.com. I'm so impressed with the community building that's taken place here with this historic designation of our City of Four rivers hosting not only the events on June 5th but all throughout May and continuing forward we will ripple out inspired actions focused and fueling reverence for all life. I'm delighted to partner with Venture Outdoors to bring a Mindful Riverwalk with The Tai Ji Dance of the Five Elements to Riverview Park in Oakmont the following Saturday June 12 --to continue celebrating the inner healer: Many Species...One Planet...One Future.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10150/1061503-140.stm#ixzz0pPel2J6V

Many Species...One Planet...One Future

Yours in Wellness, Gratitude and Reverence for All Life,
Suzen Sharda Segall

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Reviewing World Tai Chi Day Pittsburgh + 70 cities worldwide

The April 24th worldwide Tai Chi Day heralded many community-building events -- I want to give you a glimpse of both local and global examples from that day. I'm also dedicating my upcoming June 12th Venture Outdoors Mindful Walking with Qi Gong and Tai Ji event to the mission of WED World Environment Day and Water Matters Global Conference here in Pittsburgh on June 5th. Watch for more on WED in upcoming post















Here are 9 pages of CNN videos from around the world documenting WTCD events:

http://www.ireport.com/search/ireports?q=tai%20chi
You can further catch the wave of enthusiasm and harmony on http://www.worldtaichiday.org/





















PURPOSES OF WORLD T'AI CHI & QIGONG DAY:

1) To educate the world of the profound health & healing benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong for individuals, communities, and nations

2) To thank Chinese culture for creating and sharing these profoundly valuable gifts with the world

3) To bring together people across racial, economic, religious, and geo-political boundaries, to join together for the purpose of health and healing, providing an example to the world.

4) To give a powerful example of how the power of the internet can be used to foster global health & healing.

I'm in awe of how well these intents were accomplished -- shared vision is powerful chi!

I'm happy to report, BodyArts Therapeutics hosted a very sweet WTCDay gathering in Pittsburgh -- and though the threatening rainy weather kept us from The Point, we were very aware of the blessings of our waters as we danced and played at another favorite natural setting - Boyd Community Center. We had a few magic moments -- starting off as we walked silently,mindfully up the path to the entrance and enjoyed the small grove of flowering trees that began showering us --welcoming us --- blessing us with sweet pink blossoms!!! Concluding our practice - we learned that two of the players had birthdays that week-end - so we ended singing happy birthday to each and every one of us - deeply celebrating the inner healer in harmony with the nature within and around us.


Linked: One breath...One World.
Namaste, I See You
Yours in Wellness, Gratitude and Oneness,

Suzen Sharda Segall

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