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57 articles from the archive, 2013 onward.
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Greetings from Cornville, Arizona. Yikes! Last night the wind was howling so strongly that I almost felt like I was going to be blown over as I was putting a cover over my garden in an attempt to...
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Marigold in full bloom Thought I'd give you a quick update on the goings-on here in Cornville, Arizona. The summer was busy in the garden with a wonderful harvest.
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garden · 7 min read
Will The Real Garden Volunteers Please Stand Out? Back in my June 15 blog , I introduced you to my garden volunteers, who at that time had yet to reveal their identity to me.
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garden · 6 min read
Ready. Set. Glow https://youtu.be/V0jXfB6vj_A Concurrent with my efforts to learn more about and implement veganic gardening, I have been working on creating an outdoor oasis in my backyard with the...
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tomatoes · 9 min read
Welcome to My Backyard I hope you just watched and enjoyed my introduction to the perennial bed that’s in my backyard.
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Growin' a Garden With myself retreating at home, I’ve been spending lots of time basking in yard work, and thoroughly enjoying every moment!
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cake · 1 min read
Valentine's Day may have just passed us, but shouldn't we show that V-Day love to those around us, and ourselves, all year? Why don't you treat yourself or someone special to a post V-day night in!
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american vegan society · 1 min read
Hello All! Did you know that February is Vegan Cuisine Month? This is a great time to really dive in and see what amazing food this lifestyle has to offer, and to encourage those around you to give...
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Are you planning a Holiday gathering for a bunch of family and friends and feeling overwhelmed? Here’s where the adage “Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail” couldn’t be more appropriate.
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cookbook · 8 min read
What a Great Question! The following was copied from the October issue of Healthy World Sedona's monthly Newsletter.
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Today is a Special Day Today is World Vegan Day and the first day of World Vegan Month.
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cookbook · 3 min read
A Good 'ol Chili Cook-Off Earlier this month I participated in the Cornville Chili Cook-Off with my mole-inspired chili, and I won Second place!
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cookbook · 2 min read
I’m back home and feeling ever so grateful! It seems like forever ago, but in December, I traveled east to New Jersey to spend the Christmas Holiday with my family.
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The desert ... no grass to water ... but these weeds! When the monsoons hit, and when the winters have been wet, the little weedy boogers are EVERYWHERE! So what is a Vegan girl to do?!
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The other night, a friend of mine was at home watching "Death to Smoochy" - a dark comedy, but a comedy none the less (which also happens to star not only Ed Norton but also one of my favorite...
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I was reflecting on life the other day. Looking back on what steps I have taken to get to where I am today and the philosophies I keep and practice daily.
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The world is in a sorry state due to greenhouse gas emissions. You know to recycle, reduce and reuse, but a girl can't go around looking like a tree-hugging hippie; you must look chic at all times.
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As some of you know, I've had to travel back to the Land of Jersey due to a family emergency. Well, the emergency has turned into a semi-long term stay so I can help my parents.
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vegan · 6 min read
Source - Greeting cards - Davno.ru Doesn't Get Much Better! I’m writing this blog on a cool Sedona winter’s day in the comfort of my home retaining last night’s flannel pj’s, heavy socks, and a...
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vegan · 5 min read
Living a Cruelty-Free Life I have been a vegan for a very long time. I try to encourage others every day to live a cruelty-free life and consume only plant based nutrition.
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vegan · 4 min read
Elote Pizza from Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen in Sedona, AZ PIZZA! PIZZA! PIZZA! Who doesn’t LOVE a great vegan pizza? I know I do.
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While I was searching the internet regarding World Farm Animal Day, I was shocked and appalled at how many images said “Happy World Farm Animal Day”.
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A Fun Update! Last month I sent out a newsletter letting my peeps know Ahimsa Wellness, LLC dba?
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ahimsa · 4 min read
What does “Ahimsa” mean? While you know me, Linda Voorhis , as Veganification, the name of my company I formed which is the umbrella for all that I do is called “Ahimsa Wellness, LLC”.
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Vegan Night Out - May, 2018 Another successful Vegan Night Out is officially in the books! I had such a great time when I first discovered Sound Bites, I had to blog about it .
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vegan · 3 min read
The only pigs I wish to see in a blanket are sweet, cute, cuddly sentient beings lovingly lavishing and basking in the warmth of a fleece blanket.
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Kitchen Sharing - Community Dinner location On March 19, 2018, my friend, Lana, and I attended the Vegan Community Dinner , which is held at Community Cuisine, Kitchen Sharing, 2245 E.
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vegan · 5 min read
My Love Affair with A French Chef My love for watching cooking shows started with my love affair with The French Chef (aka Julia Child) back in the early 1960?s.?
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vegan · 4 min read
Let's Talk Tattoos! I LOVE BEING VEGAN! For me, it is not just a diet, it is a lifestyle that embraces the practice of AHIMSA.
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VNO - A Vegan Treat! Vegan Night Out here in the Sedona/Verde Valley area has become a much-anticipated event.
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baking · 1 min read
Keeping It Under Wraps - A Trip Around the World Through the Eyes of a Wrap This class was great! We delighted in a variety of wraps, both sweet and savory.
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Farside Bistro If you weren't able to make our Vegan Night out on Feburary 28th at Farside Bistro, you missed an amazing spread! Here is just a sampling of what Golab and Hojat prepared for us.
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Let's Chat About Ahimsa This year, I decided to welcome in 2018 with quiet retrospection, reviewing 2017 and thinking about my hopes and dreams for 2018.
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cake · 3 min read
The Cookbook! Victoria Moran (author of many books, including The Main Street Vegan , and JL Fields (author The Vegan Air Fryer: The healthier Way to Enjoy Deep-Fried Flavors?
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Join me at the Sedona VegFest! Jan. 20-21 Victoria Moran and JL Fields will be onsite for a book signing of the Main Street Vegan Academy Cookbook during the Sedona VegFest GET DETAILS AND TICKETS...
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Today, I take a diversion from my typical blog post. It’s a rather auspicious day. Today marks my 100 th Veganification blog post! So, instead of talking about food, which I always seem to do, I’m going to shift gears a bit today. As I sat here contemplating what to write about, I kept coming bac
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crueltyfree · 4 min read
For those of us who remember Star Trek, The Trouble With Tribbles provided figurative thorns in Captain Kirk’s side. Not to dissimilar is the predicament with prickly pears, except that they provide literal thorns. Prickly pear cacti, a member of the opuntia genus, abound here in the Southwest. The
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baking · 4 min read
I absolutely adore entertaining and feeding people. But I also want to enjoy their company when they arrive rather than being held captive in the kitchen, thus missing out on all the lively
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organic · 4 min read
Last year, Richard and I built a raised bed garden structure out of pecky cedar. We choose that wood because it is untreated, and thus, was in alignment with our desire to have an organic garden. We built it ourselves
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vegan · 5 min read
Saturday, February 25, started out with a bit of crispness in the air with the sun shining. A beautiful day for a vegan food festival, most of which was outdoors.
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healthyeating · 3 min read
This past weekend, I had the incredible privilege of participating in Sedona’s (Arizona) first VegFest, hosted by Healthy World Sedona. While so many “responsibilities” called to me, both before and duri
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ahimsa · 3 min read
I am Greatful As we close out World Vegan Month, I’d like to thank you for taking this journey with me. As I look back retrospectively to this past month, I am grateful.
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Today is a day dedicated to giving, not just dollars but also our time, our knowledge, our experiences, our love and compassion for the benefit of all sentient beings and for the environment. There are so many ways that we can support the precepts of our vegan lifestyle.
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harmlessness · 2 min read
Two palettes for the price of one. Yesterday was the front of my t-shirt; and today, let's take a look at the back.
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harmlessness · 2 min read
I love how I can literally wear the message of my lifestyle “on my sleeve”, so to speak, without having to say anything. I am sort of a t-shirt queen, so having the opportunit
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Yesterday, I did my first tabling event under the sponsorship of my Meetup group, Verde Valley Vegans. I think that probably the best advice I can give you to ensure a successful community outreach ta
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american vegan society · 1 min read
I don't think I ever mentioned to you that I also sponsor our local vegan Meetup group, Verde Valley Vegans. Today, we are doing our first community outreach event.
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In honoring World Vegan Month, I wanted to say something about the fact that what we choose to put on our plates has a dramatic effect on the environment, most especially the impact factory farming has on global warming. So much to write, so much to say.
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While Sir Paul McCartney is probably the face that we tend to associate with the modern-day version of Meatless Mondays, its beginnings are actually based in early 1900?s during World War 1 (WW1).
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organic · 4 min read
Today is the day when we step away from the busy-ness of the rest of the week and take time in the kitchen to create a mouthwatering supper. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you are going to spend the ent
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ahimsa · 3 min read
Today is World Vegan Day and the first day of World Vegan Month. As I paused a moment to acknowledge this day, it brought me back to that infamous day in November, 1997,?when I was thrust ?into transit
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ahimsa · 5 min read
How many times have you been asked that question? Far too many to count, for sure. What's the saying....if only I had a dollar for every time I'd been asked that question.
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ahimsa · 6 min read
VEGetariAN Squared Over the past several years, I’ve noticed that oftentimes the terms “vegetarian” and “vegan”
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ahimsa · 4 min read
“I don’t eat anything that had a mother or eyes, potatoes excluded” became my motto the day I turned vegetarian back in February, 1984.
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vegan · 2 min read
Greetings. It's been a while since I've entered a post here at Veganification-- September 14, 2013 to be exact.
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Some fruits and vegetables should ALWAYS be eaten only if grown organically. No amount of rinsing, washing, or cooking, can take away the chemicals that have been introduced throughout their growth...
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Welcome to my blog, Veganification.com My name is Linda Voorhis. I am looking forward to sharing a bit of me, and hopefully getting to know you, as we journey together through this process of...
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