Bella Vista Natural Foods (BVNF) is Becoming a Co-Op There will be a meeting at Palumbo Recreation Center on Wednesday June 10, 7pm to explore converting BVNF from a conventional retail space to a cooperative grocery. We have been entertaining the idea of becoming a co-op for several months and have gotten an enthusiastic response [...]

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…but hot damn, either the cougars are a hot commodity at Temple or I’m aging really well.  I just can’t shake the younger boyfriends (and girlfriend). And I’m apparently almost down to my vegan weight (and only outweighing Roommate #1 – the skinny bitch that she is – by under 15 lbs)?  How the fuck [...]

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I have anemia. Okay, so that’s 99% self-diagnosis and 100% unconfirmed (as of right now). But I’m pretty certain I have it. Which means I will have to not so much veganism. Damnit. I’m going to the ER tonight to have them take blood work, etc. This is gonna suck.

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Two trashy magazines, a shot of painkillers and a maddening SEVEN HOURS LATER, it was confirmed that I definitely have anemia. So now I have a bit of a conundrum. My solution comes in true Vicki form of a Pros & Cons list: Staying vegan and taking iron supplements: Pro: I can stay healthy without [...]

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I literally made 60 cupcakes today. Lychee with Coconut Glaze, Pineapple Right Side Up, Hazelnut Chocolate Raspberry, Lemon-Berry and Jelly Donut. I inhaled two each of the Jelly Donut & Pineapple jaunies, plus one of the lychee. FMLA will get 50 of them. These things had better net us at least one new member!

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Jerk Seitan, Coconut Rice, Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob and Sweet Potato Fries.

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So, like, today I fainted for the first time ever! It was so crazy and I actually wound up having to google fainting because I didn’t know if I fainted or what. So I’ve been referring to this as “my brain tumor,” because I love making light of any major shit like that. Hey, I’m [...]

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Hi. Let me take this opportunity to rave about Gianna’s. I know that Gianna’s is a thorn in the side of most Philly vegans, but I’m all about giving people another chance. Part of this is due to the fact that I understand how businesses operate. Also, I’d rather give my business to a company [...]

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Things I want to order: To-Go 2-tier stainless steel lunchbox Bento sleeve w/ice pack, Vegan Lunchbox & some more utensils Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World…if I can find it anywhere. *e-tear* Tons and tons of healthy snacks from Pangea THE BEST SOCKS IN ALL OF AMERICA!!! Ugh. Why do I have a feeling that [...]

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We spent $280 on groceries between last night and tonight. :O Since we bought so much, I’ve decided to make a cooking related journal on El Jay. It would be nice to be able to get pics and other documentation of especially proud vegan moments in my life, as well as have a place I [...]

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