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Vegans of Color Blog

Tania — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:10:37 GMT

I just found out about this Blog via Veg News 'cause they just won a Bloggy award

http://vegansofcolor.wordpress.com/

- Tania :)

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New Website for Black Vegetarian Singles - Free to Join!

Mya — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:37:43 GMT

Nap-tural love is built on the fact that many vegetarians and holistic
health folks want to date people who eat and think like them. We all want to eventually find our 'soul mate' right?

Are you a vegetarian, single, and looking for love? Then this is the
place for you. Meet people of like mind, find awesome recipes, great
places to eat, share, etc...

Check out Nap-tural Love:
http://napturalluv.ning.com/?xgi=6EB9vx5

Nap-tural Love
About Nap-tural Love...

Nap-tural love is built on the fact that many vegetarians and holistic
health folks want to date people who eat and think like them.

Blogs Events
Discussions Music
Photos Videos

To control which emails you receive on Nap-tural Love, go to:
http://napturalluv.ning.com/profiles/profile/emailSettings

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New Online Community: SoulVegFolk.com

Melissa D. — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:34:36 GMT

You all should check out http://www.SoulVegFolk.com. It's myspace for Black Vegetarians, Vegans, and the VegCurious.

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Sistas Group In Austin Tx

Lesleyanne — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:22:42 GMT

I am looking to start a Sistas Group here in Austin, that would meet once a week .
The ideal would be a group a enlightened black women, meeting to provide help an support for each other

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A New Year's Resolution? Free Yoga Classes

tony — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 04:00:04 GMT

Question: Ready for that "New Year's Resolution?"
Answer: ? (Didn't think so).

Well thanks to the "Grotto" at Sports Basement - you have a "free" chance to improve your well being ... ..

)n 01 December 2007, Sports Basement joined together with local yoga teachers to give a yoga gift to the community.
Next yoga class:

• Sunday, 30 December 2007 - 10:30 - 12:00 noon. -
• Yoga Flow - with Annie Leguennec
• http://www.sfgoju.com/

• Sports Basement --San Francisco
• 1590 Bryant St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 575-3000
http://sportsbasement.com

And due to the very high turnout of yoga students, speed walkers, coach potatoes, Fat Tire Beer Specialist, snowboarders, and then some . . . Starting January 2008, Sports Basement will host free yoga classes each & every Sunday from 1:00 - 2:30pm.

Yoga Teachers of various styles (Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa, Raja Yoga, Kundalini, Anasara Yoga, Yin Yoga, Power Yoga, Anna Forrest Yoga, etc.) will present their unique connection with the yogic path.

Check back each month and see who’s in the mix – free yoga classes by yoga teachers of all walks of life. Official Website: http://ynottony.com/yoga1.htm

And, if you are a yoga teacher (or a soon to graduate yoga teacher) looking to share your knowledge, practice karma yoga (community service), and put yourself in the public eye, come join in & volunteer your services making yoga affordable for every individual. Pick one Sunday per month . . Teach as many months as you would enjoy doing. . . .

Yoga teachers will receive a $25.00 gift certificate from Sports Basement (per yoga class) & can use the platform as a way of promoting themselves and their unique yoga experience.

Regardless, it's a grand opportunity to start the year on the right path, meet some like minded individuals, see life in a different light, & calm the mind.

* Yoga teachers of all schools of yoga are invited to teach.
* Yoga students of all levels are invited to attend.

For more information or to get your name on the yoga teacher's list - contact: Iyengar Yoga Teacher, tony at:: http://ynottony.com/contact.php

1. Send a brief Yoga Bio
2. Send a list of your available Sundays in January, February & March - 2008.
3. Send a link to your website, personal profile (Myspace, Zaadz, Tribe, Yelp review, etc) or something which speaks highly of you
4. Start advertising your yoga class

Wishing the best of all possible worlds,
tony
http://ynottony.com

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whats the point, of a black Vegaterian tribe?

Dustin (El Guapo) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 20:38:12 GMT

I just came across this tribe, and am just wondering

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Relations between vegetarians and meat-eaters

Mystic — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:43:01 GMT

I've read (in Queen Afua's books) that meat-eaters who are intimate with vegetarians can poison their mates. Has anyone heard of this, and does anyone have resources I can share regarding this topic?

I have a friend who has never heard of this, and I want to pass along information.

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New to the Vegetarian Life

Anasa — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 05:20:40 GMT

Greetings & Blessings,

I'm a newbie to the group and to a life without meat. If anyone has any suggestions, receipe's or ideas I'm game. shoot'em my way. Right now I'm reading Queen Afua's
"Sacred Woman" for cleansing and clearing the physical & spiritual aspect of me. In short
I want live, feel , taste & breath again.
Anasa

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Brooklyn, Atlanta, Raleigh: Vita-Mix 5000 Blender Raffles

Melissa D. — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:15:09 GMT

$10 a ticket

Visit http://www.VegetarianRestaurantWeek.com and click on the cities to learn more.

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Black Vegetarian Society of NY Relaunching

Melissa D. — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 04:13:59 GMT

Send inquiry emails to info@bvsny.org

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The Nutrition Secret Behind The Secret

HeatherLSalmon — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:54:43 GMT

Excellent Article! Enjoy!
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NewsTarget.com printable article
Originally published August 9 2007
The nutrition secret behind The Secret
by Mike Adams

With the popularity of "The Secret" rapidly growing in the United States and around the world, there's growing interest in finding ways to maximize results while using the power of intention and Law of Attraction. Few people really know one of the most important secrets to making "The Secret" work: Establishing the right nutrition and dietary habits that clear your nervous system and allow intention to flow. In this article, I'll share some of the best nutritional secrets about The Secret, covering:

1) Foods and substances that interfere with the power of your intention.

2) Foods and substances that enhance the power of your intention.

Once you learn this information, you'll instantly discover ways to greatly enhance the effects you get when you apply your intention (or invoke the Law of Attraction). You'll also come to recognize why the great spiritual leaders throughout the world all gravitate towards similar diets that are free of certain substances (such as red meat).

Let's begin by examining those foods and substances that interfere with the power of intention and the Law of Attraction.

Foods and substances that block the power of intention
The power of intention (i.e. the Law of Attraction) only works when you have a clear, healthy nervous system that's free from distortion. Invoking the power of intention is a lot like broadcasting a message from a radio tower, and your nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves, etc.) are the transmission tissues.

A radio tower only works well when it has sufficient electricity, clarity and symmetry. It also can't be gunked up with interfering signals or overriding disturbances. Your own nervous system is the same: For it to function well, it must be free of distortion and operating at peak performance. The following items greatly interfere with healthy nervous system function and therefore inhibit your power of intention:

Meat products: All animal-derived foods impair the clarity of intention, and this is especially so if those foods are derived from cruelly-treated animals (like feedlot cattle). This is why so many spiritual leaders around the world refrain from eating meat. It's also why vegetarians are generally more peaceful, spiritually balanced people than heavy meat eaters.

Alcohol and drugs: All recreational drugs (including alcohol) impair healthy nervous system function. Clarity cannot be achieved while under the influence of nicotine, alcohol, meth or street drugs. While there are medicinal uses for some natural drugs (such as medical marijuana), their use still inevitably interferes with clarity and clouds the Law of Attraction, so use them sparingly if at all. On the other hand, there are also natural plant-based medicines that actually enhance clarity when used as part of sacred spiritual journeys. Western society has declared such substances to be illegal drugs, but they are deliberately and consciously used with great care in healing journey experiences in many other parts of the world.

Caffeine: Even caffeine interferes with healthy nervous system function. The onslaught of daily stimulants leaves the body depleted of energy, unable to reach the level of vibration necessary to effectively broadcast intention to the universe.

Television: Watching television fills your mind with false messages, clouding your mind with ideas that distort reality and impair your ability to connect with the universe. Have you ever noticed that the people who watch the most television seem to be unable to attract those things into their lives that they want? It's because television acts like an intention blocking device, draining away your intention energy and filling your head with ideas and beliefs that only serve the interests of corporations and governments.

Processed foods: Processed foods not only lack the nutrition necessary for healthy nervous system function, they're also typically loaded with excitotoxins like MSG, aspartame and yeast extract. These substances damage the functioning of the nervous system, making any practice of the Law of Attraction virtually impossible.

Fragrance products: All fragrance products based on artificial chemicals impair the healthy functioning of the nervous system by dulling the senses and limiting sensory acquity. Achieving success with the power of intention requires eliminating ALL fragrance products from your life. These include most shampoos, laundry detergents, dryer sheets, soaps, perfumes, cosmetics, deodorants, skin creams and other similar products. In each of these categories, there are many alternatives available: Natural products that are either fragrance-free or made from essential oil fragrances only. If you wish to find success in applying the Law of Attraction, it's crucial to get these artificial fragrance chemicals out of your life (and away from your nervous system).

Processed sugar: Sugar greatly impacts the healthy functioning of the nervous system, and refined sugar is a lot like crack in the way it alters (and impairs) brain function. All refined sugars should be avoided, including high-fructose corn syrup (the sweetener in sodas), dextrose, sucrose and others. While you're at it, avoid white bread and refined grains, too, because they're very similar to sugars in the way they impact the nervous system.

Aspartame: This artificial chemical sweetener greatly impairs healthy nervous system function. This is partly because aspartame can chemically break down into trace amounts of formaldehyde, and formaldehyde is an extremely toxic nerve poison. Drinking aspartame is sort of like poisoning your brain with chemical preservatives. That's great if you're trying to embalm yourself, but not so good if you actually plan to use your brain for anything useful.

Things that enhance the power of your intention
Once you're free of the substances interfering with your power of intention, you can move on to enhancing your nervous system health with proper supportive substances. Here are the most important items to consider:

Raw foods: Raw foods really cleanse your nervous system and restore healthy brain function. Drinking raw food juices on a regular basis (freshly made in your own blender, not processed) greatly enhances clarity and the power of intention. Most spiritual leaders around the world follow diets based at least in part on raw foods. Following a raw foods diet for just 30 days will dramatically clear your senses and turn you into a powerful broadcaster of intention.

Vegetarian foods: Avoiding the consumption of meat and dairy products is also an important way to keep your system clear and lend power to your intention. Meat and dairy products stagnate the flow of energy throughout your mind and body, blocking the intention. To get the best results, go completely dairy free (except for raw, unprocessed milk, which qualifies as a raw food) and meat free.

Personal integrity: Acting with integrity multiplies the power of your intention. When you consistently do what you promise, especially in relation to others, you gain power and confidence in your own actions. This translates into significant improvements in the Law of Attraction. People who steal from others, exploit them or harm them are acting outside of personal integrity and typically demonstrate a very poor ability to attract things into their lives that they really want. It's a vicious cycle, too: When they can't attract what they want, they turn to stealing, and this in turn diminishes their ability to attract what they want in the future.

Clean water: Hydration is crucial for good nervous system performance. I will even say that you cannot possibly engage in effective intention exercises when you're in a state of chronic dehydration (as most people are). Drinking plenty of water clears metabolic wastes from your body and even lubricates the nerve cells throughout your body! So drink more water and you'll boost your results.

Microalgae superfoods: These superfoods offer a two-fold benefit: They cleanse the liver (which purifies the blood and improves mental clarity) and they offer natural high-density nutrition from nature. The four I recommend are spiruline, chlorella, blue-green algae and astaxanthin (www.Nutrex-Hawaii.com). One of the top brands of raw microalgae is E3 Live, which you can find at http://www.e3live.com/index.htm

Healthy oils: Consuming regular quantities of healthy oils and omega-3 fatty acids makes a huge difference on the power and reach of your intention. Eat more chia seeds (www.GoodCauseWellness.com), avocados, raw coconut oil (www.RawFoods.com) and minimally processed plant-based oils. Fish oils can also be supportive if you choose to eat fish-derived products. Flax seeds serve a similar purpose for those who are vegetarian.

Berries: Eat massive quantities of fresh, raw berries to boost nervous system function and greatly enhance the power of your intention. Berries offer nervous system protection medicines, and they also happen to halt cancer, prevent eye disease, enhance memory and prevent Alzheimer's disease. Be sure to eat a variety of berries so you get all sorts of different colors: Black raspberries, blueberries, red raspberries, strawberries, acai, red currants, wild berries, etc.

There are, of course, many other nutrients and natural substances that can enhance mental function and clarity. Everything from tropical fruits to garden greens provides a strong benefit in boosting the power of your intention.

My personal secret to success
People tend to look at my own accomplishments as being "remarkable" or highly successful in various ways. They see me as getting many things done in a very short period of time, and they often wonder how I accomplish these things. My greatest secret is that I frequently practice the power of intention (and I have a specific process through which that is practiced), and I avoid all the foods, beverages and personal care products that interfere with the power of intention.

In the past, some people have wondered why I drink no alcohol, use no drugs, drink no coffee, take no medications, etc. People have asked me if I'm a member of some specific religion with pristine dietary practices, but the answer is quite simply that I have arrived at my own spiritual practice and I choose to respect my body and mind as tools for creating a better future. I actually came to this conclusion mostly on my own, and have since found that it is aligned with the spiritual paths found in virtually all world religions. It all makes sense, too: You simply can't be a highly spiritual person if you're consuming angry cow meats and altered dairy fats!

I intentionally avoid all substances that intefere with intelligence, clarity or spirituality, and I go to great lengths to cleanse my body using nature's medicines: superfoods, rainforest herbs, raw foods, and so on. By the way, the best cleansing products I've ever found at available at www.BaselineNutritionals.com (look for the Liver Tincture and the cilantro-based anti-mercury tincture).

The secret to my productivity and ability to manifest those things is simply that I'm wholly committed to treating my body and mind as sacred entities. I do not allow myself to be polluted with television, pharmaceuticals, recreational drugs, energy vampire people (like friends who drain away all your energy) or processed foods. The result is that when I focus on something, it manifests relatively quickly (there's still a whole lot of work involved, of course, but that's the nature of getting things done in this physical world). Perhaps there is some other version of the multiverse in which intention is instantly translated into effects, but here in this one we all share, intention often requires practical steps for manifestation. (So don't forget the part about applying effort, too!)

Want a better life? Clean up your energy channels
This is not information I've shared before, but it's probably the most important secret to success that I've ever written about. If you want to make things happen in your life and manifest more wealth, abundance, loving relationships, happiness or whatever, you've got to get serious about cleaning up your "broadcast channels," which means cleaning up your diet, eliminating any substance abuse, avoiding influence from television and so on. It doesn't mean you have to become a hermit and live in the woods somewhere (although that certainly wouldn't hurt on a temporary basis), but you do have to stop living the disconnected life of typical consumers who are addicted to processed foods, alcohol, television, drugs, video gaming and other things.

I don't claim to be perfect in my own habits. I still eat meat when traveling (but never from mammals such as cows or pigs), and my diet isn't as raw as I would like. I also spend way too much time sitting in front of a computer, but that's a necessary choice I've made for engaging in online education and article writing. But like you, I'm always striving to make my diet and lifestyle one step better, and by doing that I'm constantly moving into higher states of vibration that naturally augment the power of my intention.

You can do the same. All it takes is making the commitment and taking on one change at a time until you're completely rid of the toxic influencing factors and fully embracing those things that work to multiply the power of your intention. Before long, you'll find the Law of Attraction working far better than you ever imagined, and you'll really start living the magical life you're attracting through conscious intention.

It's really not complicated, nor even mystical or "new agey." It's just the application of common sense: If you want to create a better future and manifest your desires, you've got to clear you head, get rid of the junk and start nourishing your internal broadcast antenna (your nervous system). Once you do that, you can start to broadcast your intention to the universe, and you'll find that everything you focus on begins to manifest far more quickly.

Speaking of intention, please feel free to share this article with anyone you know who's familiar with "The Secret" and who might benefit from knowing these nutritional tips. You can copy and paste the article in an email, or just send the web address (URL). Spread the word: We need more people with high vibrations in order to overcome all those folks running around with LOW vibration, don't you think? The more high-vibration people we have in the world, the brighter the future will be for us all.

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Losing Weight

Lisa — Sun, 27 May 2007 04:05:45 GMT

Hello,

I have been on a meat free diet for a little over a month now. The only problem is, I still experience cravings for junk food. Cookies, chips, candies, chocolate, juices/soft drinks, etc. Do any of you seasoned Veggies of color have any suggestions to remedy this? I have increased my water consumption, and am eating whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Please advise.

Lisa

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being a vegetarian

Regina — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:45:05 GMT

i have been a vegetarian for about a year a now and even though I still eat fish only it's hard at times being around family and friends that do eat meat. I 've noticed that since i became a vegetarian I've gained weight maybe 20lbs I didn't give up meat to become thinner I wanted a better lifestyle but I think i am doing something wrong Any suggestion?

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Having Fun

Lisa — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 03:44:18 GMT

Hey all!!

I am having so much fun experimenting with new kinds of foods and recipes. I never knew vegetarian dishes could be so diverse and delicious!!! I guess I'm still in the honeymoon stage with my new way of eating. I am slowly making the transition into veganism. I rarely drink milk, but still on occasion consume cheese and ice cream.

Is almond milk used as a milk substitue, or for cooking? I took a trip to the health food store on the way home from work, and bought some. I remember an old post from someone saying they use almond milk.

Thanks,
Lisa

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Need Help

Gigi — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:58:37 GMT

Going vegetarian / vegan wasn't a problem for me , but trying to go Raw is turning out to be difficult.Does anyone have any tips. I look forward to a response.

Thanks

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worth checking out

change — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 05:49:13 GMT

Officially beginning on July 1st and ending the 7th in the forests of Fallsville, AR the National Rainbow Gathering Of Living Light will commence. Folks usually go early and stay late to help cleanup.
I have attended this event twice and it has completely shifted my perspective of what is possible in America.
The event nationally takes place once a year in a different location deep in the woods, always on a mountain next to a valley. It is titled a leave no trace event(all signs of attendance and stresses on the earth from our presence are corrected) and no money is exchanged for entrance or participation at any point. The attendance is at a minimum of 25,000 every year and this event has progressed since the cultural shifts of the late 60's/early 70's.
informational links/movies can be found at the bottom.
On the 4th of July silent meditation and prayer for peace happens until noon across the entire camp followed a parade of children and celebration. The spiritual, peaceful, and creative find their way to this event from all over the country and the world. The words Rainbow Family in the longer title are both a reference to the group's inclusiveness of all people and to "living lightly," an awareness of the great effect one can have on his or her environment.
Over 60 communities will be representing themselves as camps and serve food, culture, and knowledge for free. Bartering does take place at the event but no currency can be used at the event.Bring nothing but a bowl and spoon if you so choose and you will be abundantly gifted.
This event is a city which exists for a short time and manifests the goals and lifestyle that we pray and work for to spread worldwide/fulltime.
Many religions come to represent but it is not dominated by any one group and alcohol is not allowed in the main area.
This event is wonderful and the people ive met there have educated my mind, body, and spirit.
It has one flaw that stands out and i hope you can help me to solve it.
This event is not ethnically integrated.
Many people of white skin will have love for the earth, hands for the drum, and acceptance of people but the word of thiis event has not traveled to enough communities. I will be one of the few men of color attending this event(african ancestry/cherokee ancestry) and i pray to see the rest of my human family in this wonderful place
we call home.
It does feel like home,
people look you in the eye with honesty and say welcome home at every step.
This is a pow-wow in the sense of spiritual leaders gathering and women receive as much respect as men in this social understanding. Families often come and a village exists for the care of children.

I invite you to research and encourage you to come.
~Mitakuye Oyasin
~we are all related
Most recent directions at the bottom.

http://welcomehome.org

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Family

therainbowfamilytribe.tribe.net/

Rainbow Video archive:
http://therainbowfamilytribe.tribe.net/thread/89ecfd12-4dc7-4f24-9865-d103deadf9f4

This year the annual North American Rainbow Gathering (hence referred to as the Gathering) will be near Fallsville, Arkansas. Directions: Go to Fallsville, Arkansas, which is at the junction of Hwy 16 and 21. Fallsville is north of Clarksville and south west of Jasper. A map of the area is here. Go about 1 1/4 miles NE of Fallsville to FS 1463. Go north, and park someplace on the sides of the road.
map below:

http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=35.79220,-93.47056&z=15&t=S&marker0=35.77936%2C-93.46965%2CfALLSVILLE%5C%2C%20ARKANSAS&marker1=34.81708%2C-91.49540%2CALLSVILLE%5C%2C%20ARKANSAS

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Vegetarian Diet Causing weight loss

Lisa — Sat, 26 May 2007 05:54:54 GMT

Hello, My name is Lisa. I have been vegetarian for about a month now. I am also overweight. Does anyone know if a vegetarian diet causes you to automatically lose weight? Even though I don't eat meat, I still deal with a sweet tooth. I have a tendency to eat junk (cookies, candy, chips, etc). The change to a meat free diet was not for weight loss, but a result of a piece of fast food chicken that was still cluckin and tryin to fly lol. Please advise,
Lisa

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New Yoga Studio in DC

Faith — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:29:12 GMT

I'm Faith Hunter -- www.faithhunter.com

My business partner and I are opening a yoga studio in Washington, DC called Shakti MindBody Studio - www.shaktimindbodystudio.com

We will be open April 30, 2007, with a Grand Opening in the middle of May. We will also participate in DC Yoga Week which will take place May 12-18. Please visit our website and join our email list. Within the next week, we will begin posting more information and our tentative schedule. Hope you can join us.

Many blessings,
Faith

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whats keeping you??????

Eve — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 16:43:41 GMT

I'm new here just joined yesterday,and I've been struggling with becoming a full time veggie,what was the turning point for you that made you so ok that's it for me I'm not eating any more meat. I know the benefits and have done my research but, I still need some inspiration, can you guys help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Gourmet LIVE cuisine

Brian — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:22:32 GMT

Hello, my name is Brian Lucas aka Chef BeLive Light.
I used to be head chef and co-owner of Organica: The Living Cuisine in San Francisco from 98-99, open 1 year. It had previously been Jeremy Saffron and Renee Underkoffler's Raw Experience for a year and before that Juliano's Juliano's Raw Living Foods for 3 years. Jeremy Saffron and Juliano Brotman were my teachers. I learned and channeled the gourmet twist of Juliano and the LOVE energy and knowledge of Jeremy in to my own transformational intuitive exotic gourmet live cuisine. You can check out my website at www.belivelight.com and my myspace profile at www.myspace.com/brianlucas to read more about me.
I am currently doing private chef work, lessons and guest chef appearances so if you want to utilize my specialties than please contact me at belivelucas@yahoo.com and (310)460-9253. Also, if you're by chance in LA on Friday, April 13Th, please come to my guest chef appearance at Taste of the Goddess in Beverly Hills. At least tell your family and/or friends if you have any in LA area. It is going to be a 5 course gourmet Mediterranean meal from 7:00-9:30pm for $65 a person if you RSVP or $70 at door. I will be doing one at my friend Melissa's restaurant Terra Bella soon also.

Taste of the Goddess Café
Co-owned by Forest Whitaker Lawrence Zarian's, "The Fashion Guy" from the KTLA morning Show,
"One of his favorite places to Dine!"
7373 Beverly Blvd., (Nestled inside of Prive hair salon & Ona Spa)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-933-1400
www.tasteofthegoddess.com

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NEW HEALING ARTS STUDIO IN HARLEM

Euphoria — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:14:56 GMT

Hello everyone,

In March I will be opening up "Your Rebirth" a Healing Arts Studio and more, in Harlem. I'm happy to say that the construction of this cozy space will be complete in about 2 weeks. Now, I'm working on making class schedules. I have studio space for rent for you all to teach your classes, lectures, workshops, and seminars. Also, have office space for sublet.

If anyone has any suggestions for me, please let me know.

Wish me luck.
yourrebirth@yahoo.com

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Sisterly Support

cosmicdance — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 02:00:21 GMT

Posting to let you know about an online emotional support community for women of African ancestory through which members can trade free, confidential half hour phone sessions in things like Compassionate Listening, Spiritual Guidance, Goal Achievement Coaching, etc.

It's called Phone Sisters (http://www.phonesisters.com) and I would love it if you'd take a look at the site and consider joining. If you really support the usefulness of the community, I would appreciate your doing whatever you can to help spread the word to other sisters. It's a really new community (in its first week still) so very few members right now, but I think over time it could be a valuable resource in the lives of many women. It will rely completely on word of mouth to grow though, so its future is a shared creation.

Blessings!

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All natural fat burner?

blksafyre — Sat, 26 Nov 2005 19:44:16 GMT

Does anyone know of an all natural fat burner?

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The Love Thy-Self Raw (Live) Food and Prep Class and Social

Harold — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:59:44 GMT

The House of N'Golo
Presents
The Love Thy-Self
Raw (Live) Food
Prep Class and Social

Special Theme: Celebrating Festive Occasions and Holy/Holidays With Raw (Live) Foods

Host: Amensa Shep Teker

Saturday, December 2, at 6 pm

5833 Cherrywood Terr #303
Greenbelt, MD

RVSP By November 26, 2006, 301-792-0225
Cost: Raw (Live) Organic Food Dish,
or $15.00 per Adult

Please be sure to speak with us if you are planning to prepare
Raw (Live) Organic Food Dish. Please RSVP. Space is limited
and no one will be admitted unless they RVSP.

If you prepare a Raw (Live) Organic Food Dish, you will
be provided free admission to two future Raw (Live) Organic
Food Prep Class(es) and Social(s).

http://www.houseofngolo.com

If you have any questions or RVSP via e-mail send an
e-mail to heru@dcdagaravillage.com

Bring Your Appetite, Creativity and Love!!!

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African-American culture and vegetarianism

Sugati — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 22:03:39 GMT

Hi everyone, I'm new here. Glad you all are here!
I had a discussion with some friends (black people included) that disturbed me somewhat. My husband works at a cultural center that seeks to embrace social justice. They've been throwing around the idea of having a barbeque for the neighborhood (largely people from the African diaspora and Latina/o community) and how people wouldn't come if the cultural center kept to their 'no meat' policy, since it's part of the African-American and Latino cultures. I personaly feel this is an opportunity for non-vegetarians to experience how tasty veg food can be. Anyone have any opinions on the subject?
Thanks,
Sugati

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Trailer the color of the cross

Nuru — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 02:25:14 GMT

http://www.colorofthecross.com/

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Who know anything about non-dairy chocolate

ordell — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:01:30 GMT

Who knows a good non-dairy chocolate good for molding ?
Has anyone heard of non-dairy milk chocolate ?

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Veg-Curious here

Bandu — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:43:09 GMT

Ok I have to admit I was a bit hesitant about joining this tribe. But when I started reading the post and checking things out I just had to.
Thanks for starting it and keeping it going.
Right now I am not a vegetarian. But 10yrs ago I stopped eating beef and pork. Doing that just really boosted my energies. Once I did that I have often thought - whats holding me from taking the leap to full Veg. I honestly can see myself leaving all meats behind. But as I read in one of the earlier post - particularly for communities of color it is all about exposure of new and different foods.
I have a good friend/co-worker whose husband is a vegan chef and he makes the most appetizing delicious foods that no one would ever know is meatless and without dairy.
Another tidbit that I have read was a memeber who said that once they stopped eating meat, their acne cleared up. I am 33 yrs old and still get severe acne(UGHHHHH) so this definatly caught my attention. If anyone has any more info or discussions on that I would be glad to hear.

Ok enough of my rambling .. thanks again for the info and site...
Bandu (future veg) :)

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Black Yoga Tribe

LaDonna — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 23:29:00 GMT

Just want to get to know the other ones out there.
http://tribes.tribe.net/bpy

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Hello all

souleil — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 22:26:07 GMT

Someone post some yummy recipes for me!! I am tired of eating the same things. I am in a rut right now

Help a sista out

Peace & Blessings

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House of N'golo August 2005 Class Schedule Announcement

Harold — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 13:44:43 GMT

House of N'golo
www.houseofngolo.com
August 2005 Class Schedule Announcement

Iron Crotch Qi Gong Classes
The next session of Iron Crotch Qi Gong (ICQ) Classes will start on
Saturday, 5 August 2006. If you are planning to take the class call
Amensa 301 792 0225, no later than Wednesday, 2 August 2006.

Iron Crotch QiGong Class Description. Jiu Jiu Shen Gong (Iron Crotch Qi Gong) is a system to repair,
empower and electrify male health. It is said that a man's root is
the base of his power. In this series of classes each man will learn
to control his root power and harness it's energy. The sexual power
will double and the body will feel an enormous amount of energy. ICQ
is a system of total rejuvenation is revitalization. It is said that
youth is wasted on the Young, but what would you do if you had the
energy of youth returned? Many men around the world have enjoyed Jiu
Jiu Shen Gong (ICQ) for centuries. Many women have testified to the
difference in their mate's libido, hardness, fullness and heat
during love making. This class works exclusively on repairing the
Kidneys, and nervous system. Turn back the hands of time and begin a
whole new life with a renewed and restored life-force. Through hard
work and discipline you can again become an immortal dragon. Leap
upon the dragon and become a true man.

Level 1: Saturday Mornings - 8:00 am to 9 am

Levels 2 and 3: Saturday Mornings - 9:10 am to 10:10 am

Registration Fee -
Level One, Four One Hour Sessions: $75.00
Levels Two and Three, Four One Hour Sessions: $75.00

The new time format for classes is one hour.

All classes will be held at 5833 Cherrywood Terrance, Suite 303,
Greenbelt, MD

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The Love Thy-Self Raw (Live) Food Prep Class and Social
Saturday, August 5, at 6 pm
5833 Cherrywood Terr #303
Greenbelt, MD

RVSP By August 2, 2006, 301-792-0225
Cost: Organic Food (to be prepared), Raw (Live) Organic Food Dish,
or $5.00 per Adult

Please be sure to speak with us if you are planning to bring
food (see list below) to be prepared. Please RSVP. Space is limited
and no one will be admitted unless they RVSP.

http://www.houseofngolo.com

If you have any questions or RVSP via e-mail send an
e-mail to heru@dcdagaravillage.com

Bring Your Appetite, Creativity and Love!!!

Suggested Items to bring:
Macadamia Nuts (Pre-Soaked Friday night)
Brazil Nuts (Pre-Soaked Friday night)
Pine Nuts (Pre-Soaked Friday night)
Avocados
Olives
Almonds (Pre-Soaked Friday night)
Nori seaweed
Hijiki seaweed
Acai
Coconut Oil
Olive Oil
Hemp Seeds
Baby Spinach
Sugar Cane Juice
Zucchini
Yellow Squash
Fruit
Tamarind jelly
Agave nectar
Fruit
Vegetables
etc....

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House of N'golo Love-Thy Self Raw (Live) Food Prep Class & Social

Harold — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 17:59:52 GMT

The House of N'Golo
Presents
Love-Thy Self
Raw (Live) Food
Prep Class & Social
Saturday July 1 at 6 pm
http://houseofngolo.com/HONNAVEventsLoveThySelfJuly2006.htm

5833 Cherrywood Terr #303
Greenbelt, MD
RVSP by June 26th 2006 - 301-792-0225
Cost: Organic Food (to prepared) or $5.00 per Adult

Please be sure to speak with us if you are planning to
bring food to be prepared. Please RSVP.

Space is limited &No one will be admitted unless they RSVP

If you have any questions or to RVSP via e-mail, send a message to:
heru@dcdagaravillage.com

Bring Your Appetite, Creatvity and Love !!!

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Awaking The Shaman Within Ritual Intensive

Harold — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 11:20:22 GMT

DC Dagara Village ( http://www.dcdagaravillage.com )
Awaking The Shaman Within Ritual Intensive
September 7th - 10th, 2006
Charlottsville, VA

Awaking The Shaman Within Ritual Intensive are a set of spiritually charged ceremonies that assist in conjoining the participants with the world of the elemental and ancestral spirits. These rituals assist in establishing a true connection with African ancestral spirits, whom reside in the inner dimensional planes. Participants have often experienced feelings of reconciliation, healing, self renewal, remembrance of true divinity and reconnecting to personal spiritual mission. With the guidance of Elder Shaman Dr Malidoma Patrice Some, one would gain an experience of a lifetime and begin to walk the path of a Shaman.

The cost for the ritual intensive is $695, $695 /$600 if registered by July 1st 2006. Payment plans are available. To reserve your space you need to submit a deposit of $250 with a completed registration form. To request a registration form send an e-mail to heruankhra@yahoo.com. If you have any questions send an e-mail to info@dcdagaravillage.org or call 301.792.0225.

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Happily Natural Day

Christopher D. — Thu, 25 May 2006 23:03:16 GMT

The 4th Annual Happily Natural Day

August 25th - 27th

Richmond, Virginia

http://happilynaturalday.com

FMI call 804-622-9364

Vendor Spaces: $75.00 per day & $125.00 for two days

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Banana Carob Milkshake

olokun — Fri, 19 May 2006 15:59:34 GMT

Ingredients:

1 banana
1/2 cup non-dairy milk
2 tablespoons

carob powder (you could also use cocoa)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon molasses
6-8 ice cubes

Directions:

Put everything in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy :-)

Serves: 1-2

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Kiddie Casserole

olokun — Fri, 19 May 2006 15:58:14 GMT

Ingredients:

2 medium potatoes
6 vegan sausages or SOS mix equivalent
2 tins of British baked beans
4 tablespoons oil or margarine
4 tablespoons white flour
1 cup soya/oat/rice milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic puree
1 finely chopped onion

Directions:

Slice the potatoes (skins on if you prefer) thinly and boil until almost done. Drain and set aside.

Cook sausages according to specifications, and slice into chunks. Combine them with the baked beans in a casserole dish. Layer the potatoes on top, covering everything underneath. depending on your casserole dish, you may need more potato.

In a separate pan, heat the oil on medium heat, and fry the chopped onion until soft. Add 1/4 of the soymilk and once hot, whisk the flour in slowly. Then add the rest of the soymilk while stirring. Once gently bubbling, take the pan off the heat and add the remaining ingredients. Stir thoroughly, then pour the milky sauce over the potatoes and bake in a 220 degree centigrade (425 Fahrenheit) oven for 20-30 minutes, until brown and bubbly.

Kids love this one, but I'll confess, I'm 22 and make this for myself all the time.

Serves: 6ish

Preparation time: 30 mins

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Winter Pear and Spinach Salad (Raw and Live!)

olokun — Fri, 19 May 2006 15:57:10 GMT

Ingredients:

4 cups torn spinach
2 large Bosc pears, thinly sliced
2 tablespoon minced red onion
6 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
6 tablespoon water
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced

Directions:

Place the spinach leaves on a large platter or individual salad plates. Arrange the pears on the spinach in a fan pattern. Sprinkle with the onions.

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, water, oil, mustard and garlic. Drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 5 min.

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Unsloppy Joes

olokun — Fri, 19 May 2006 15:56:03 GMT

Ingredients:

1 27oz. can Hunts Classic Italian Garlic & Herb spaghetti sauce (The No Sugar Added kind)
1 cup textured soy protein
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 dashes Mrs. Dash
24 Zesta saltine crackers

Directions:

Pour sauce in sauce pan and start to cook at medium heat. Add all ingredients except vegan crackers and stir well. The textured soy protein will take about 5-10 minutes to absorb the sauce. When it gets completely moist and has taken in most of the juice, crumble the vegan crackers and add them to the pan. When you mix in the vegan crackers, the meal is finished.

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Jacks Tofu Fish

olokun — Fri, 19 May 2006 15:55:01 GMT

Ingredients:

extra firm tofu
seaweed (Nori is good)
lemon juice
soy sauce
water
vegetable oil

Directions:

First of all, if you don't like fish, don't try this out. When I made it the first time, the taste was -uncanny. The texture was pretty close, too. Personally, I almost didn't go vegan because I love fish... especially unbattered fish on bread. This recipe definitely helps me not miss real fish. Notice the ingredients aren't measured. I always do this without formal measurement, usually its all proportional, and I haven't yet made the same quantity twice.

This works best if you freeze the block of tofu, and then thaw it. Cut the tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices. Line a waterproof dish with seaweed. Put the slices into the dish, over the seaweed. Then cover the slices with more seaweed. Fill the dish with about 1/8 inch water (halfway up the tofu). Then fill it with soy sauce until the tofu is just about covered. Squirt lemon juice over the top. Let this marinate for about a night (I let it for 24 hours).

Cover the bottom of a pan with vegetable oil. Lay the strips of tofu in the oil. If the seaweed slips off, simply put it in the pan along with the tofu. Turn the stove on medium heat and let the strips fry. Every so often, flip them around. I usually can tell they are done when the edges turn brownish. Take them out and eat them like you would fish.

Eventually I'm going to try baking tofu using this marinade. If anybody does this before I do, I'd love to hear how it turns out.

Preparation time: 1 day

not exactly like fish, but extremely reminiscent of it.

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Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

olokun — Fri, 19 May 2006 15:53:44 GMT

Ingredients:

3 cups rolled oats (regular, not quick or instant)
1/2 cup soy protein powder
1/4 cup and 1/2 teaspoon succanat
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs worth Ener-G Egg Replacer or equivalent
1 cup soymilk
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cut dried cranberries (unsweetened)

Directions:

Preheat over to 350 degrees. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl, except raisins and cranberries. Mix the wet ingredients together in a smaller bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix together. Add raisins and cranberries and mix in. Spread out in a 13 X 9 inch nonstick pan (or lightly coat with oil). Bake 25 - 35 minutes. Cut into 16 rectangles.

Serves: 16

Preparation time: 30 - 40 minutes

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why veg

lotus2 — Thu, 24 Feb 2005 20:18:32 GMT

what do you guys think it will take for the black community to recongnize the importance of a mostly vegan/ vegatarian diet?
When it seems that black american food culture is saturated with a primarily flesh diet. I have tried to teach the importance of eating a healthy array of living foods to other blacks, but it seems to scare them.

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Food Combining

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 18:05:43 GMT

In her book, Heal Thyself For Health & Longevity, Queen Afua advocates food combining. Does anyone here practice this and have they found it to be beneficial? And if so, in what way?

Peace,

Keva
http://www.kevalarthridgemack.com

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Nubian Refreshing Streams

Chasm — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:42:44 GMT

Hey,
Check out http://www.refreshingstreams.com/nubian
This website is for black people who are ready for a change.

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I am new to the group~ www.joyastylehair.com

Joya Style Hair — Sun, 18 Dec 2005 01:26:47 GMT

I just recently joined and wanted to say Hello.

www.joyastylehair.com

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family dinner menu suggestions?

natashamckenzie — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 22:31:47 GMT

so this weekend is easter- a lot of us are hanging with family- what are you eating/bringing/ cooking?

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vegi recipes without tomatoes?

DeeJay — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 02:03:55 GMT

does anyone have any vegi recipes that don't have anything acidic in it? write now i'm avoiding tomatoes and the like.

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House of N'Golo Vita Coconut Water Bulk Purchase Announcement

Harold — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 03:05:24 GMT

This week, the House of N'Golo is

(1)placing a bulk order for Vita Coconut Water:

$145 for 6 Boxes
$245 for 12 Boxes

Each box has 24 11oz containers of Natural Coconut Water. (The price
listed for Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Direct Pick Up. Shipping
and handling Fees applies to orders outside the Washington, DC
Metropolitan area.)

(2)placing a bulk order of Vita Coconut Water- Juice Flavored:

$115 for 6 boxes (12 11 oz containers per box)

Flavors include Vita Coconut Water flavored with Passion Fruit, Mango, or Pineapple Juice.

For additional information or to place an order send an e-mail to
heruankhra@yahoo.com You will receive a House of N'Golo e-mail
invoice from paypal.com. Payment options include VISA, MasterCard,
Discovery, American Express, Bank Transfer or PayPal Account.

*************************************************************
Vita Coco Natural Coconut Water

Vita Coco is a naturally delicious, revitalizing and nourishing
drink consisting of only pure coconut water from hand selected young
coconuts. Coconut water is high in potassium, containing alkalizing
minerals such as magnesium and calcium and is excellent for
replacing electrolytes, re-hydrating, and rejuvenating the body.
Vita Coco has nearly 15 times the potassium of artificial sports
drinks and contains no preservatives, added sugar or water.

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TOFU

Sekhmet — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 21:34:15 GMT

Does anyone have an tips for how to season tofu or saute it. I am just starting to cook with tofu. I have learned that one cannot use silken tofu 4 everything . .lol

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House of N'Golo Bulk Order Vita Coconut Water Purchase Announcement

Harold — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 17:59:12 GMT

The House of N'Golo is placing a bulk order for Vita Coconut Water:

$145 for 6 Boxes
$275 for 12 Boxes

Each box has 24 11oz containers of Natural Coconut Water. (The price
listed for Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Direct Pick Up. Shipping
and handling Fees applies to orders outside the Washington, DC
Metropolitan area.)

For additional information or to place an order send an e-mail to
heruankhra@yahoo.com. You will recieve a House of N'Golo e-mail
invoice from paypal.com. Payment options include VISA, MasterCard,
Discovery, American Express, Bank Transfer or PayPal Account.

*************************************************************
Vita Coco Natural Coconut Water

Vita Coco is a naturally delicious, revitalizing and nourishing
drink consisting of only pure coconut water from hand selected young
coconuts. Coconut water is high in potassium, containing alkalizing
minerals such as magnesium and calcium and is excellent for
replacing electrolytes, re-hydrating, and rejuvenating the body.
Vita Coco has nearly 15 times the potassium of artificial sports
drinks and contains no preservatives, added sugar or water.

***********************************************************

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Multi Grain Milk Recipie?

Tania — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 10:00:55 GMT

I just polished off another container. I would love to be able to make this myself. Does anyone have a recipe? I prefer the taste over straight nut milks, and I can be allergic to raw nuts (sometimes, not always).

Thanks!
- Tania :)

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House of N'Golo VitiaCoco Coconut Bulk Purchase Order

Harold — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 16:15:28 GMT

The House of N'Golo is placing a bulk order for Vita Coconut Water:

$145 for 6 Boxes, VitaCoco Coconut Water, 24 - 11 oz servings
$285 for 12 Boxes, VitaCoco Coconut Water, 24 - 11 oz servings

$39 for 2 Boxes, VitaCoco Coconut Juice Flavored Water, 12 - 11 oz servings. Available flavors include Pineapple, Manago/Peach, and Passion Fruit.

The prices listed above are for Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Direct Pick Up and includes handling fees, shipping fees applies to orders outside the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.

For additional information or to place an order send an e-mail to heruankhra@yahoo.com. You will receive a House of N'Golo e-mail invoice from paypal.com. Payment options include VISA, MasterCard, Discovery, American Express, Bank Transfer or PayPal Account.

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Re: Nasetch: The Time of Preparation for the Paradigm Shift in 2012...(in Higher Konsciousness thru Sakred Art)

sakredkreationz — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:34:53 GMT

Hotep All,

i pray all is blessed for you at this juncture in "yourstory"..

i thought you may be interested in this article on the planetary ascension and the paradigm shift it is speaking to in 2012:

www.timstouse.com/EarthChanges/... read more
Shem hotep,
Hmt Ntr Het Heru
discussion post on Mon, January 16, 2006 - 4:21 PM

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2005 December/2006 January House of N'Golo Bulk Coconut Water Purchase

Harold — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 15:48:08 GMT

The House of N'Golo is placing a bulk order for Vita Coconut Water:

$135 for 6 Boxes
$265 for 12 Boxes

Each box has 24 11oz containers of Natural Coconut Water. (The price listed for Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Direct Pick Up. Shipping and handling Fees applies to orders outside the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.)

For additional information or to place an order send an e-mail to heruankhra@yahoo.com. You will recieve a House of N'Golo e-mail invoice from paypal.com. Payment options include VISA, MasterCard, Discovery, American Express, Bank Transfers or PayPal Account.

************************************************
Vita Coco Natural Coconut Water

Vita Coco is a naturally delicious, revitalizing and nourishing drink consisting of only pure coconut water from hand selected young coconuts. Coconut water is high in potassium, containing alkalizing minerals such as magnesium and calcium and is excellent for replacing electrolytes, re-hydrating, and rejuvenating the body. Vita Coco has nearly 15 times the potassium of artificial sports drinks and contains no preservatives, added sugar or water.

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Flatbush food coop

blksafyre — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 02:05:11 GMT

Anyone here a member of the Flatbush Food Coop? THinking of joining but wanted to know of others experiences.

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Introduction

blksafyre — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 02:04:28 GMT

Hi everyone.

My name is Tamara and I am from Brooklyn, NY. Though I am not a vegan (I still eat chicken and fish), I have been taking the steps to live a more healthy and organic lifestyle. Why did I join this tribe you may be asking? Well, I am a big fan of the vegetarian lifestyle as true vegetarians have a focus on clean and healthy living. I am always looking for people with that mindset (unfortunately not many of my friends think that way). I've adopted some of the aspects of vegetarianism that I read in books but a lot of things can not be picked up by books but rather by talking to others and learning from others experiences. I hope you don't mind the intrusion.

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Recipes

olokun — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:46:17 GMT

4 oz of Firm Tofu

1/4 cup of fresh diced Tomato

1/4 cup of fresh diced White or Yellow Onion

1 seeded finely chopped Jalapeño Pepper

1/4 cup of chopped Portobello Mushrooms

3 to 4 Large floor Tortillas

1/2 cup of shredded Veggie Colby Monterrey Jack Cheese

3 to 4 tbsp of Mild Pic ante' Sauce

Dash of Sea Salt

Dash of Coarse Ground Black Pepper

1 tsp of fresh finely chopped Cilantro (Optional)

Sauté the tofu in 1 tbsp on low fat margarine or fat free cooking spray. While sautéing the tofu chop it up coarsely with your spatula to resemble scrambled eggs. Add the tomato, onion, jalapeño pepper and mushroom after the tofu is chopped. After 5 minutes add the cilantro and continue to sauté on medium heat for 5 more minutes. While the mixture is sautéing heat the tortillas by microwave or oven or skillet just enough to make them soft and moist. After 10 minutes of sautéing salt and pepper to taste and remove from the heat. Take 2-3 tbsp of the mixture and spread it lengthwise at one end of the tortilla. Add a liberal amount of cheese and a tbsp of the pic ante sauce. Fold the filling side over into the tortilla. Fold the top and the bottom of the tortilla over to avoid spillage. Continue to roll into a burrito. There you have it. There can be variation to suit ones taste, such as: for milder burritos substitute green peppers for the jalapeño peppers. Black olives can but added in place of mushrooms. To stay strictly vegan use tortillas made with vegetable shortening, no eggs and no milk. This will also reduce the fat of the burrito and eliminate cholesterol from the burritos. Each burrito has contains 4 to 6 grams of fat and no cholesterol.

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Mock Chicken Dumpling Soup
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1-2 boxes of pre-made vegetarian chicken broth or stock -(found in most health food stores)
5 carrots peeled and chopped
4 celery sticks chopped
1 cup snow peas or vegan sugar snap
1 small onion minced
1 handful parsley
2 cups green beans
1 cup cooked rice
1 pkg of miso (can use tofu- although miso is better)
Directions:

Greetings. This is a great recipe for a cold winter day.

The stock I use has 32 oz in each box. I would recommend putting the 2 boxes in to feed a family and 1 box for a small meal.

Take all ingredients except for cooked rice and miso and put in pot. If necessary add 1 cup water. Heat till soup mixture is thoroughly warm. Combine cooked rice (brown is best) and miso together in separate bowl. Make sure that the miso and rice is thoroughly mixed together- if necessary add a touch of water so that the two items stick together. Take the rice w miso and form into small round balls- sometimes add a small amt like a tsp or 2 of olive oil will help them stick too... Once the balls are formed - Turn the soup in pot down to low heat..

To Serve: Put soup in bowl and add the rice/miso balls individually into each person's bowl. If u add the rice/miso balls to the pot of soup they will crumble... This way to will stay together better. Enjoy

Serves: 4-5

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Peanut Butter Cocoa Banana Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 banana (frozen or room temp.)
vanilla soymilk (as desired)
2 tablespoons flax meal
2. 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons peanut butter
Directions:

Choose the size of glass. Cut up banana, and place in glass. Pour soymilk over banana, into the glass, to the level preferred glass. Pour soymilk, and banana into blender.

Measure in flax meal, cocoa powder, and desired amount of peanut butter. Blend for approximately. 20 seconds. on various speeds. I start with the 'Blend' setting, and then transfer to 'Whip', and last do the 'Frappe'. The idea is to have the liquid look frothy. I look for bubbles on the top. Pour into the original glass, and enjoy!

This is a great source of potassium, protein, calcium, and B-12(if using fortified soymilk), and Omega-3's from the flax meal. It is a great start to a day, along with a yummy bowl of granola or oatmeal.

This is a great smoothie for breakfast or as a snack.

Serves: 1

Preparation time: 5 min.

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Coconut Milk Rice Pudding
Ingredients :
1 16 oz can of Coconut milk
2 cups of cooked rice (brown or white)
sweetener, your choice, enough to sweeten the milk
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
optional:
vanilla vegan soymilk, to pour on top the bowls of pudding
1/2 cup of coconut, to add to the recipe for variation
Directions:

Heat the coconut milk in a heavy saucepot, over medium heat, until it comes to a simmer. Add sweetener and stir until dissolved. Add the cooked rice and heat through. Simmer until it thickens but don't allow it to become too dry, the rice will continue to absorb the milk as it cools. Take off the heat and stir in the vanilla. Serve warm or chilled.

** We love to eat this warm for breakfast or chilled for dessert. If it becomes too dry just serve with some vanilla soy milk poured on the top.

** Sometimes I add about 1/2 a cup of grated coconut to the recipe as I'm heating up the milk and the sweetener.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

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tryin to go veg again

lotus2 — Thu, 24 Feb 2005 20:21:12 GMT

i was primarily vegan for 4 years, then i became broke and moved back with my family, im finding it hard to return to the other side, even though i know the benefits of eating a karma free diet.

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You Want Fingers with That???

sunyatta — Thu, 24 Mar 2005 15:35:46 GMT

I just want to know what ‘raw materials’ are????? Ok, maybe I don’t.

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You Want Fingers with That?
Thu Mar 24, 2005 09:02 AM ET

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A diner at a Wendy's fast food restaurant in San Jose, California, found a human finger in a bowl of chili prepared by the chain, local officials said on Wednesday.
"This individual apparently did take a spoonful, did have a finger in their mouth and then, you know, spit it out and recognized it," said Ben Gale, director of the department of environmental health for Santa Clara County. "Then they had some kind of emotional reaction and vomited."

Local officials launched an investigation after the incident on Tuesday night and the medical examiner determined on Wednesday that the object was a human finger.

Officials are trying to determine if the finger came in the raw materials Wendy's used to prepare the chili, Gale said.

Wendy's International Inc. corporate office did not immediately return a call for comment. Wendy's is the third-largest hamburger chain.

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Vege folks

grrme — Tue, 15 Mar 2005 23:57:07 GMT

Hello all,
I've been vegetarian since I was born, feels great. Nothing better than some healthy food spiced up right.

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boredom

lotus2 — Tue, 08 Mar 2005 00:42:21 GMT

why are black people so damn boring?

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so.........

lotus2 — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 09:15:29 GMT

why hasnt ne one posted ne thing?

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