About 2 months late, but I finally finished the punk scarf I was knitting for my mom. I got word that it safely reached her, so I figure it's safe to post now. ( Pics and details under the cut )
Ha. You know you can always hit me up for advice, etc. As far as the old leather shoes go, I kept a lot of what I had at the time I went vegan (oh so long ago). For my part, I consider them sort of "grandfathered" in. You aren't harming any more animals by keeping them, so it's really only a matter of if you care what others think, or if it truly bothers you. I tossed my stuff after I had amassed enough vegan footwear to replace it.
If you want a suggestion, alternativeoutfitters.com has some of the *best* vegan footwear I've ever seen (and purchased). My grommet Mary Janes are awesome.
And obviously, if you ever get a chance and some really extraneous cash, you should go to the Millenium Restaurant. I think it's in SF? We make do with their cookbook, so I can imagine the actual place must be great.
As for hidden ingredients, oh yes. But I find that store brand, no frills products are more likely to be vegan friendly. And if you want any recipes, I will have Brian send over some of his masterpieces (the vegan mac n cheese, the vegan stuffed shells, etc..)
And I am waiting on the new check from Tempo, btw...
I will totally be hitting you up for advice. I picked up a copy of Vegan With A Vengeance by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and so far the recipes are really good (she does The Post-Punk Kitchen show - I think they've got a website). But I'd love to have some of Brian's concoctions on file - you guys always made killer stuff in the kitchen.
Yeah, that's pretty much the conclusion I've come to regarding the wool sweaters, suit pants and leather shoes - I'll wear them until they're worn out and replace them with vegan-friendly gear. The shoe link is great, as I've been looking for black dress shoes with little success so far.
Millenium is indeed in SF! I've heard great things, but that may be a special-occasion splurge. I may check out that cookbook though...once I'm in an apt with a real kitchen.
Excellent about the Tempo stuff. I'm sure it will feel good to have that done with. I'm hoping to be back in August so I can make the wedding and deal with the remainder of my stuff cluttering up my parents' basements. :D
If you want a suggestion, alternativeoutfitters.com has some of the *best* vegan footwear I've ever seen (and purchased). My grommet Mary Janes are awesome.
And obviously, if you ever get a chance and some really extraneous cash, you should go to the Millenium Restaurant. I think it's in SF? We make do with their cookbook, so I can imagine the actual place must be great.
As for hidden ingredients, oh yes. But I find that store brand, no frills products are more likely to be vegan friendly. And if you want any recipes, I will have Brian send over some of his masterpieces (the vegan mac n cheese, the vegan stuffed shells, etc..)
And I am waiting on the new check from Tempo, btw...
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Yeah, that's pretty much the conclusion I've come to regarding the wool sweaters, suit pants and leather shoes - I'll wear them until they're worn out and replace them with vegan-friendly gear. The shoe link is great, as I've been looking for black dress shoes with little success so far.
Millenium is indeed in SF! I've heard great things, but that may be a special-occasion splurge. I may check out that cookbook though...once I'm in an apt with a real kitchen.
Excellent about the Tempo stuff. I'm sure it will feel good to have that done with. I'm hoping to be back in August so I can make the wedding and deal with the remainder of my stuff cluttering up my parents' basements. :D
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