Author Archives: summer

About summer

vegan since 2001. currently on a journey of improving my digestion. interested in nutrition, whales, art, music, making stuff, & reading.

Recipe Tweak of the Week – L’s Infamous Nut Roast

Posted on November 2, 2012 by summer

Last night, as I was perusing twitter, one of my friends mentioned she had a nut roast in the oven (not a euphemism). I had been planning to make soup for dinner, but asked for the recipe anyway. She was … Continue reading →

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Recipe Tweak of the Week – Pumpkin Cornbread

Posted on October 19, 2012 by summer

Internet, I make a lot of new recipes. But I have a hard time calling them new, because more often than now, they’re some sort of variation on a previous recipe, from my book or from another author. My inner … Continue reading →

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Milkshakes Make Things Better

Posted on October 4, 2012 by summer

When I started my elimination diet in January, I certainly didn’t expect to still be following it in October. Yet, here I am! After further testing with my naturopath, I recently started following a candida diet as well, so eating … Continue reading →

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musings from the bowels of Facebeg

Posted on May 30, 2012 by summer

I’ve found when an issue is raised that requires attention, many people feel uncomfortable with the change required, so they shift the focus onto something else, like moral purity, to keep from accepting that change should take place. in doing … Continue reading →

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New Class: The Vegan Lifestyle – From Planning to Plate

Posted on May 14, 2012 by summer

Join me at LifeSource Natural Foods for a discussion on veganism. Vegans & non vegans alike will discover new information & resources for cultivating a satisfying and delicious plant based diet. Call LifeSource to RSVP (503) 361-7973

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Lola Ursula Keightley 2000-2012

Posted on April 1, 2012 by summer

Hello Internet, Towards the end of January, my dog, Lola, died. It was really sudden, so I took a few months to sort my feelings so I could share them with you.

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I Love Food

Posted on February 15, 2012 by summer
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Digestion

Posted on February 7, 2012 by summer

When I started seeing a psychologist for my depression this past summer, I had no idea it would lead to me changing my diet. Again. I also had no idea that so many of the issues I had been dealing … Continue reading →

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Elimination Diet

Posted on February 6, 2012 by summer

I’ve been seeing a therapist to help with my depression (and other life issues). The therapist recommended I see a naturopath to help me work with my digestion. And that is when my life started to change. We have been … Continue reading →

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Glad Cow Week 2012

Posted on January 31, 2012 by summer

Join us over on the Glad Cow Facebook page and celebrate Glad Cow Week 2012! My dear friend, Jeannie, organized this event 3 years back and I’ve looked forward to it every year since.  Here, she describes it in her … Continue reading →

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