http://www.greenphillyblog.com Philadelphia's resource for environmental news, companies, events & recycling do's & don'ts Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:56:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2012/02/02/half-assed-recipe-feef-stroganoff-aka-fake-beef/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=half-assed-recipe-feef-stroganoff-aka-fake-beef http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2012/02/02/half-assed-recipe-feef-stroganoff-aka-fake-beef/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:33:40 +0000 Julie http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=7928 To many readers excitement or dismay, my half-assed recipes are back. Though I have fake-a-tarian status, I was craving beef stroganoff for dinner. Luckily I had some of the leftover egg noodles and Boca beef crumbles (a prop for my Sh*t Green People Say satire) and took a trip to Whole Foods. I played off the Vegetarian Casserole Queen's recipe and made my own half-assed twist. Here's what I did:

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2012/02/02/half-assed-recipe-feef-stroganoff-aka-fake-beef/feed/ 2 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2012/01/16/veggie-gluten-free-quiche-my-half-assed-recipe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=veggie-gluten-free-quiche-my-half-assed-recipe http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2012/01/16/veggie-gluten-free-quiche-my-half-assed-recipe/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:00:26 +0000 Julie http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=7795 Disclaimer: I'm not a food blogger nor a food expert. But I do have a newfound love for vegetarian cooking. And promise to relay this recipe as I created it, errors and all.) So I knew I officially turned old/domesticated/boring at the ripe ol' age of 28 when my parents gave me 2 casserole dishes for my birthday... And for Christmas I received (after asking for) a 9-cup, Kitchen Aid Food Processor.  I was so excited to use it, I processed all 4 veggies in my house on Christmas day! The rest of my recipe was impromptu, so feel free to experiment on your own for the veggies, cheese & portions. Enjoy! Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Quiche: (The recipe & specifics, after the jump!)

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2012/01/16/veggie-gluten-free-quiche-my-half-assed-recipe/feed/ 1 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/08/19/your-weekend-breakfast-vegan-blueberry-pancakes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=your-weekend-breakfast-vegan-blueberry-pancakes http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/08/19/your-weekend-breakfast-vegan-blueberry-pancakes/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:51:47 +0000 Beth http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=7297 Many people associate weekends with yummy homemade breakfasts that we’re all just too busy for during the week. This weekend put aside your toaster pastries, frozen Eggo waffles and tired oatmeal and make these homemade blueberry vegan pancakes or waffles. Blueberries have just a few more weeks in season so get 'em while they last! Read on for my super simple and delicious recipe for vegan blueberry pancakes:

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/08/19/your-weekend-breakfast-vegan-blueberry-pancakes/feed/ 4 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/05/23/tasty-vegan-recipe-perfect-for-spring-and-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tasty-vegan-recipe-perfect-for-spring-and-summer http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/05/23/tasty-vegan-recipe-perfect-for-spring-and-summer/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 16:56:10 +0000 Beth http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=6933 Here’s a recipe for Stuffed Peppers using mostly seasonal ingredients that’s vegan and oh so delicious. It’s one of my go-to’s when I’m not sure what I want to have for dinner. It takes a few pots and pans but is simple, and you can even make it ahead and pop in the broiler or microwave to enjoy later. Try it for dinner tonight!

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/05/23/tasty-vegan-recipe-perfect-for-spring-and-summer/feed/ 4 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/03/17/fish-what-you-need-to-know-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fish-what-you-need-to-know-now http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/03/17/fish-what-you-need-to-know-now/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:00:17 +0000 Beth http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=6622 Fish is one of the healthiest food choices you can make. It’s low in calories and the “bad” type of fat, has antioxidants and nutritionists call it a brain food that’ll help keep you sharp. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and there’s no shortage of varieties. Is this wonder food too good to be true? Not necessarily, but just like there are precautions when enjoying meat there are things consumers need to be mindful of before feasting on fish. Read on!

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/03/17/fish-what-you-need-to-know-now/feed/ 4 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/03/11/friday-quickie-vegan-irish-delights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=friday-quickie-vegan-irish-delights http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/03/11/friday-quickie-vegan-irish-delights/#comments Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:04:24 +0000 greenphillyblog http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=6584 There’s less than a week until St. Patrick’s day.  As an Irish gal I prefer to start the festivities as soon as possible! One way to get in the spirit is to enjoy some homemade treats. I was stoked to see these Vegan Irish Cream and Irish scone recipes from  the always eco-conscious Healthy Bitch site. I [...]

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/03/11/friday-quickie-vegan-irish-delights/feed/ 2 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/02/17/top-5-reasons-to-eat-less-red-meat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-5-reasons-to-eat-less-red-meat http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/02/17/top-5-reasons-to-eat-less-red-meat/#comments Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:53:31 +0000 Beth http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=6472 A vegetarian (or vegan) diet can significantly benefit your health and the environment. If committing to a meat-free diet makes you want to run into the nearest Outback Steakhouse the good news is simply eating less meat can make a difference. Chicken and fish can cause their own set of negative consequences. But, let’s focus on red meat today. Read on!

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/02/17/top-5-reasons-to-eat-less-red-meat/feed/ 7 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/01/21/friday-treat-easy-and-delicous-vegan-hot-chocolate-recipe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=friday-treat-easy-and-delicous-vegan-hot-chocolate-recipe http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/01/21/friday-treat-easy-and-delicous-vegan-hot-chocolate-recipe/#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:42:01 +0000 Beth http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=6228 Hot Cocoa is the perfect winter treat in my opinion. It brings me back to my childhood and makes the cold seem more bearable I love this vegan twist on a childhood favorite. It’s simple, delicious and comforting. Plus, sometimes it just feels good to make something from "scratch" rather than use a prepackaged food. Tasty Vegan Hot Cocoa Recipe:

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/01/21/friday-treat-easy-and-delicous-vegan-hot-chocolate-recipe/feed/ 4 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/11/22/how-to-eat-local-this-thanksgiving/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-eat-local-this-thanksgiving http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/11/22/how-to-eat-local-this-thanksgiving/#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:00:20 +0000 Beth http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=5669 Thanksgiving is all about two things: 1. Giving thanks, being grateful , reflecting on all we have. 2. The food! Let's focus on the latter for a moment, and talk about how we can celebrate this Thanksgiving's feast in truly green fashion. Here's 4 simple ways:

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/11/22/how-to-eat-local-this-thanksgiving/feed/ 1 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/11/11/guest-blogger-eating-healthy-and-green-in-philadelphia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=guest-blogger-eating-healthy-and-green-in-philadelphia http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/11/11/guest-blogger-eating-healthy-and-green-in-philadelphia/#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:00:48 +0000 gpbguest http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=5748 Guest blogger Angelita Williams is a seasoned writer at online courses. Today she shares her research on green eats in Philly. With fast food chains, burger joints, and pizza parlors all at your convenience, eating healthy is hard and finding a green friendly way to eat may be even harder. But if you live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, you actually have a few restaurants just around the corner that can help your body and the environment:

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