So this is a really upsetting story, but I wanted to share it to raise awareness about how awful some farms can be that are producing mass amounts of product. I'm just so glad I don't lend support to the terrible treatment of cows and chickens and other farm animals. (And, of course, I don't mean the happy, free-range farms, though I am super happy to not be eating them either.) I just find it so disturbing to support the driving consumption that facilitates acts like this.

I'm so glad these people have been arrested, but so disgusted that this is even an issue. Poor little cows. Things like this are all the motivation I need to keep being vegan, and for non-vegans, I hope it's motivation to seek out organic, free-range products.

http://www.wkyc.com/news/state/ohio/news_article.aspx?storyid=136794&catid=23

Pretty much the only actual cooking part required: Bring the beans to a boil over high heat, skimming off the foam. Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for about an hour. Stir occasionally. The beans should be tender, but not falling apart when you poke at them.

2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-size pieces
1 c. yellow corn kernals
6 stalks celery, cut into bite-size pieces
3 tomatoes cut into cubes


1/4 c. lime juice
2 T. brown rice syrup
1 T. ground coriander
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 c. evoo
1 c. lightly packed fresh cilantro


Mix everything in a bowl except for the tomatoes and avocados. Add the vinaigrette to coat. Heap some Chop over some romaine lettuce, if desired, and sprinkle with the tomatoes and avocados, and some crispy tort strips (I just crunched up some chips).


and for your entertainment.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzzu3z21b0s