Archive for July, 2009

Vegetarian Weekends.

Posted by roanne in Food, Planet Green, Vegetarian on July 10, 2009

Okay, I must admit I’m going crazy over this Meat-Free Monday that the McCartneys (namely The Beatle Sir Paul McCartney and her daughter Fashion Designer Stella McCartney) launched back in June. Here’s a video of MFM’s launch:

 

 

To give you more insight about this brilliant food campaign, it’s pretty much not about your ordinary vanity diet to shed off some pounds. Going meat-free, even with just a day in a week has a big impact in helping our environment slow climate change. What I love more about it is that it’s not really demanding at all, and it doesn’t require you to go full-blown vegan or vegetarian for the rest of your life. ;-)

So there, I started going Meat-free last, last Monday. And now, I’m thinking of another advocacy myself, by having Vegetarian Weekends! The rule is quite simple, I just hafta go vegetarian either Saturday or Sunday, in addition to my MFM routine. I believe it would be better if I go vegetarian 3 days straight (from Sat-Mon), but I guess my utter desire for meat will screw things up, so I’m giving myself a breather before going all-out vegetarian. I’ve been planning to do this for a long time, alongside with my newfound advocacy.

So there, I just collected some simple vegetarian recipes yesterday, and I’m off later or on Saturday for some shopping. I had mixed veggies on the fridge though should I fail to do my grocery tom. I tried making a simple meal by mixing a cup of mixed veggies to half-a-cup of rice, and then added salt and pepper for taste. It ended up well, IMO. :P

 

Here’s some Vegetarian Recipes to try:

I forgot where did I get these, but let me share to you two of my planned dishes for the weekend. :)

Eggplant and Pepper Parmesan Sandwich

Eggplant and Pepper Parmesan Sandwich

*Smoky grilled veggies, rich tapenade, and tangy goat cheese make these sandwiches hearty and satisfying. A friend of mine made these and I loved them. By the next week, I was craving one of these delicious sandwiches*

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 eggplant, seeded and cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 French baguette
  • 2 ounces soft goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup tapenade (olive spread)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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    DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • Place the eggplant and red bell pepper on a medium baking sheet, and season with salt and pepper. Broil 5 to 10 minutes, until tender and slightly browned.
  • Cut baguette in half lengthwise. Spread bottom half with goat cheese, followed by tapenade. Layer with eggplant and red pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover with top half of baguette. Cut into 4 pieces. Serve hot or cold.

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    At Michael Jackson’s Memorial: I was moved by Paris

    Posted by roanne in Events, Michael Jackson on July 8, 2009

    Yes, I was one of the few millions watching Michael Jackson’s Memorial Service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles live via CNN.com. Well, few would be quite an understatement, as tributes were also conducted on other parts of the globe in commemoration of his life and legacy.

    With all the moving speeches by Brooke Shields, Motown founder Berry Gordy and Pastor Lucious Smith and fervid performances by Jermaine Jackson and Usher amongst others, MJ’s daughter Paris Jackson truly melted everyone’s heart, including mine. It left me weeping to tears. :cry:

    To quote, she said:

    “Ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. And I just want to say that I love him so much,”

    Here’s the heartfelt video of Paris Jackson’s speech that made all of us cry and feel her grief.

     

    If you missed the whole event, you can still watch it via CNN Live.

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    Across the Universe.

    Posted by roanne in Across the Universe, Music, The Beatles on July 7, 2009

    I’m currently playing The Beatles on loop whilst enjoying my funky piece of equipment, and it reminds me of this musical-slash-movie: Across the Universe.

    Across the Universe

    It’s a love story of estranged lovers, an American girl named Lucy (hence, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds) and a British boy named Jude (Hey Jude), amidst the chaotic 60′s of anti-war protests, freedom of speech and civil rights. The Beatles‘ songs were used throughout the film. More than the mushiness, expect whimsical, often colorful visual allusions to each scenes intertwined with the band’s music such as Help!, Let it Be, Strawberry Fields, amongst others.

    Here’s one track where they obviously got the musical’s title. ;)

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