vegan yam

William Sharp, one of the first chromolithographic printers in the U.S., created these extraordinary illustrations for the large folio Victoria Regia (1854) by John Fisk Allen. Allen, a well-known horticulturalist, cultivated a specimen of the rare, huge (up to 8 feet in diameter), fast-growing (up to an inch an hour!) water lily, native to the Amazon. After months of careful tending, the plant—named in honor of the recently-crowned Queen Victoria—blossomed on the evening of July 21, 1853. Sharp’s depictions of this exotic wonder—in various stages of bloom—were masterpieces and elevated the then-nascent art of chromolithography to spectacular new heights.

image captions: All images are from a copy of Victoria Regia in our collections. Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens.

The lotus is a favorite Buddhist symbol. After all, it grows in the mud of materialism or suffering, but blooms pristinely above the water’s surface, symbolizing the achievement of purity or enlightenment.

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:21:12 -0400

vegnews: believe-love-train: so trueee & some of my fav...

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:40:26 -0400

vegnews:

believe-love-train:

so trueee & some of my fav foods (:

We’ll look for any excuse to eat pretty much any of these foods, but it doesn’t hurt that they all help reduce stress!

tofu666: Doubles (Chickpea Curry, Chutney & Hot Sauce w/Fry...

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:01:27 -0400

tofu666:

Doubles (Chickpea Curry, Chutney & Hot Sauce w/Fry Bread), Artichoke Dip, Pumpkin & Red Bean Curry

gastrogirl: chocolate-dipped frozen bananas.

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:20:38 -0400

gastrogirl:

chocolate-dipped frozen bananas.

veganrecipecollection: (via avocado shiitake spring rolls)

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:40:32 -0400

veganrecipecollection:

(via avocado shiitake spring rolls)

veganfeast: bkfst: (via From the kitchen: Greek Yogurt Papaya...

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:02:49 -0400

veganfeast:

bkfst:

(via From the kitchen: Greek Yogurt Papaya Boats | {love cupcakes} Blog)

USE VEGAN YOGURT!

vegan-yums: Potato Fan Stuffed with Daiya and Breadcrumbs by...

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:20:32 -0400

vegan-yums:

Potato Fan Stuffed with Daiya and Breadcrumbs by tofu666 on Flickr.

vegan-yums: Chocolate Bowl with Whipped Cream, Raspberries and...

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:42:34 -0400

vegan-yums:

Chocolate Bowl with Whipped Cream, Raspberries and Blueberries by tofu666 on Flickr.

the-japanese-diet: veggiesonly: #vegan #okara veggie burgers I...

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:01:18 -0400

the-japanese-diet:

veggiesonly:

#vegan #okara veggie burgers I just whipped up. There’s a reason why I dehydrate almost everything…so I’ll always have ingredients for times when I’m wanting a veggie burger :) (Taken with instagram)

Okara

motherearthnewsmag: How to Dry Herbs for Optimal Quality If you...

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:20:34 -0400

motherearthnewsmag:

How to Dry Herbs for Optimal Quality

If you grow your own herbs, you’ll want to learn how to dry them to preserve their freshness and enjoy them through the winter months. If you follow the techniques described here, your dry herbs will last for months to come.

By Tammi Hartung

Photo

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:40:26 -0400

nomobsessions: thecakebar: Smores + Oreos = Smoreos what the...

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:20:19 -0400

nomobsessions:

thecakebar:

Smores + Oreos = Smoreos

what the holy ever living fuck

vegan dandies for the marshmallows, this caramel sauce recipe, ghirardelli’s semi-sweet chocolate (yup they’re vegan) chips oooor your fav. brand of vegan chocolate chips and vegan butter o’course.

"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated."

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:41:24 -0400

““Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.””

- - Confucius (via yoginiyoda)

vegan-yums: easy creamy vegan potato salad by naomi rose

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:01:13 -0400

vegan-yums:

easy creamy vegan potato salad by naomi rose

theveggieblackboard: EASY HEALTHY VEGAN CHICKPEA AND CARROT...

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:20:29 -0400

theveggieblackboard:

EASY HEALTHY VEGAN CHICKPEA AND CARROT TUNA SALAD RECIPE - PERFECT PACKED LUNCH

This is the easiest recipe ever and absolutely delicious. The hardest part is getting hold of vegan mayonnaise. All you need is:

2 carrots

1 can of chickpeas

2 tbsp of vegan mayonnaise

Throw the carrots and chickpeas into the food blender and blend until you have small chunks, resembling the texture of tuna. Add two big dollops of vegan mayonnaise and salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste. And that’s it.

I love having this on wholegrain bread with spinach or slices of cucumbers. Perfect for a packed lunch. Enjoy!