Happy Friday! This was an unexpectedly crazy week, so I’m looking forward to some much deserved lounge-on-the-couch-with-books time. Here’s some Internet goodness you may have missed:
Photo by wonderyort, via Creative Commons
- According to a 2011 survey conducted by the Vegetarian Resource Group, 2.5 percent of the U.S. population is now vegan, woo! The last number that I remember reading was 1 percent, so that’s a pretty significant jump. Check out the Vegansaurus post for more info re: the stats.
The Farmers Market by Sean Alexander, image via South Sound Users Guide
- If you live in the South Sound and are on the Internet, I’m sure you’ve heard about the Kickstarter fundraising that’s currently going on for the South Sound Users Guide. Our region has over one million people, a rich history, breathtaking natural beauty, vibrant arts and culture and more, yet no definitive guide about it all. Sounds odd, right? We’re not the only ones who think so. Enter the brain child of Tacomites Ken Miller and artists Chris Sharp and Sean Alexander: a physical, art-filled guidebook to everything you should see, visit, eat, drink and do in the South Sound. Not only is it an idea thought up by locals, it’s also going to be created by people who live here, too. If you love the South Puget Sound, I suggest you consider kicking in as they’re halfway towards their funding goal.
Photo by tuscanycious via Creative Commons
- Want to get more greens in your diet but aren’t sure how to prepare them? Check out this video by Seattle-based PCC Natural Markets for tips on how to enjoy more green leafy veggies. I’ve been on a collards kick and have been putting them in everything lately.
- VegNews Magazine compiled their list of must-read vegan cookbooks of 2012, and man, is it filled with some delicious looking books! Want to learn how to create rich gelato, craft fancy artisan vegan cheese or grill like a pro? There are books coming out for that! Check ‘em out, and add them to your wish lists now.
Photo by Bianca of Vegan Crunk
- Happy Mardi Gras! All right, so it was officially on Wednesday, but that doesn’t mean we can’t revel in all the beautiful photos of food that fellow vegans ate on Fat Tuesday, right? Right! Case in point, Bianca’s gorgeous King Cake. I’ve never had or made one before, but all the posts I saw for the celebration this year were inspiring and helped me make a mental note for next year.
All right, have a great weekend!
South Sound Users Guide sounds interesting and Chris Sharp is awesome, he’s a peculiar personality but he’s great to hang out with.