Author Archives: Jennifer Lynskey

As Sgt. Murtaugh says in Lethal Weapon 2… she’s “been decaffeinated.” Don’t let Starbucks fool ya. Caffeine is an addictive drug. I know it’s not crack or anything, but that was pretty rough. The first day without it was like a super hangover without the party. Ugh. I think I’m sticking with decaf even afterContinue reading “She’s been decaffeinated…Quantum Wellness Cleanse day 8”

I’m not a particularly addictive person. I crave change more than routine and I am usually the voice of moderation. I’m glad I don’t normally chug a pot of coffee in the morning because getting over tea is bad enough. I had so little yesterday that I could feel the comings on of the caffeineContinue reading “Who cares what today’s topic is, I’m still freaking out about the caffeine…”

Day 2 of Quantum Wellness: giving up caffeine. I know I’m addicted to caffeine. I usually enjoy several cups of black tea a day starting with first thing in the morning. I already know I get a wicked headache if I don’t get caffeinated, so I’m not quite ready to tackle this on a weekday.Continue reading “Giving up caffeine”

Today is my Dad’s birthday. He would have been 61 if he hadn’t died 5 years ago of metastisized colon cancer that had spread to his lungs. Although no one seems to really know what causes cancer, there is plenty of research that shows that diet free of animal products can reduce your chances ofContinue reading “Lunch in the oven”

Quantum Wellness Cleanse Motivation: I figure if I say I’m going to do it to the whole world (OK, the 12 of you who actually read this,) I’ll be more likely to actually make it…If Oprah can do it, so can I. Kathy Frestone’s Quantum Wellness Cleanse. 21 days of no:Animal products – ha, easy!AlcoholContinue reading “Quantum Wellness Cleanse”

It’s cool when you find a friend on facebook you’ve known since you were three. It’s even awesomer when you discover that she’s a lip balm making goddess! Brea at My Lip Stuff offers a HUGE selection of lip balms to satisfy every lip balm addict (that would be me.) The original formula contains beeswax,Continue reading “My lip stuff is da balm!”

The annual attack of the giant zucchini has already begun across America. You love it, but what are you going to do with it all. You can certainly sneak attack your neighbors by gifting them some zucchini, or you can make something with the zucchini and give them that. A few years ago a neighborContinue reading “Attack of the Giant Zucchini!”

Vegan cupcakes are better than fireworks.Golden vanilla cupcakes from Vegan Cupcakes take over the World, and the butter cream frosting from the Red Devil cake in Vegan Table. I’m skipping out of work today. Now I’m off to the beach. Have cupcakes, will travel.

Jen, that pain in the ass vegan, posted a review of Amy’s Tofu scramble in a pocket Sandwich: “bottom line: stay away from this product. make your own tofu scramble, wrap it in some pizza dough or your own home made pie crust, and freeze for later baking. some convenience foods just aren’t worth theContinue reading “Dude. It’s a hot pocket.”

Penzeys is keepin’ it real by featuring a tofu and 5 vegan veggie recipes in the Summer 2009 catalog. Cinnamon Tofu and Sweet Potatoes, pg 16Pepper Bean Salad, pg 28Saffron Rice, pg 35Cucumber and Onion Salad pg, 37Chopped Marinated Salad pg 39Grilled veggies, pg 43.If you’re not familiar with Penzeys, they have fantastic herbs, spices,Continue reading “As if you need another reason to love Penzey’s Spices…”