http://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2012/06/01/wilted-rainbow-chard-and-lentils/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/img_1900.jpgIMG_1900I served this up as is, but you could serve it over brown rice or quinoa or with a side of crusty bread for a more substantial meal.2012-06-01T17:37:13+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/recommended-reading/2012-05-31T20:14:26+00:00weekly0.6http://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/about/2012-05-31T20:02:38+00:00weekly0.6http://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2012/05/11/down-the-rabbit-hole-again/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/page-1.jpgPage 1Boy, did I hurt at this point. But a little knee pain wasn't going to stop me from going that last .25 miles.2012-05-31T19:33:10+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2012/05/30/honey-brook-organic-farm-csa-week-1/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/csa-week-1.jpgCSA Week 12012-05-31T19:32:54+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2012/05/31/book-review-the-nature-principle-by-richard-louv/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/img_1239.jpgIMG_1239A male rose-breasted grosbeak visits our new bird feeder, bringing a bit of wonder into our small suburban yard.2012-05-31T19:32:40+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2012/03/03/from-shei-magazine-ethical-or-cheap-the-problem-with-forever-21-and-modern-shopping/2012-03-03T20:59:38+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2012/02/08/from-mother-nature-network-a-green-revolution-at-our-nations-malls/2012-02-08T15:06:05+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2012/01/27/from-grist-use-up-wear-out-make-do-buy-less-in-2012/2012-02-08T14:41:58+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2012/01/12/product-review-omega-j8006-juicer-aka-my-new-best-friend/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/img_8737.jpgIMG_8737My Omega J8006 with most of the ingredients for my favorite juice.2012-01-12T19:11:38+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2012/01/05/from-disease-proof-does-going-gluten-free-equal-fabulously-healthy-or-fabulously-foolish/2012-01-14T13:00:36+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/12/31/2012-resolutions/2011-12-31T16:27:40+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/11/22/dr-fuhrmans-weekend-health-immersion/2011-11-22T01:03:29+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/11/17/costa-rican-gallo-pinto/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/img_8680.jpgIMG_8680A pretty little mound of Gallo Pinto, splashed with just a wee bit of chili sauce.2011-11-17T14:35:53+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/11/16/green-living-is-pura-vida/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/img_7485.jpgIMG_7485That's me basking is a little Pura Vida somewhere between San Jose and La Fortuna, Costa Rica.2011-11-17T17:35:12+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/06/07/dear-final-fifteen/2011-06-07T15:47:25+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/06/06/fitness-update-2011-week-22/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/img_0890.jpgIMG_0890That's me taking a stroll through a lovely crevice cave.2011-06-06T20:54:19+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/05/28/fitness-update-2011-week-21/2011-05-28T23:37:01+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/05/21/fitness-update-2011-weeks-19-20/2011-05-21T20:18:19+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/05/16/from-from-msnbc-com-want-to-be-successful-be-kind-to-yourself/2011-05-16T20:14:38+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/05/09/sunday-cooking-mothers-day-edition/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_1207.jpgIMG_1207This is the take from my annual run to the flower farm. Lots of lettuce, veggies, and herbs, plus the obligatory flat of marigolds. I also got some peppermint double impatiens because they looked like icing roses, and some other assorted goodies.2011-05-09T00:17:42+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/05/07/fitness-update-2011-week-18/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_1204.jpgIMG_1204I treated myself to some new clothing recently, including this wonderful sweatshirt by lululemon and a skirt from EMS. Last year I would have been too self-conscious about my legs to dare wearing anything this short.2011-05-10T18:36:17+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/05/06/book-review-born-to-run-by-christopher-mcdougall/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_1194.jpgIMG_1194A fresh glass of iskiate, the wonder drink of the Tarahumara. I promise it tastes ever so much better than it looks.2011-05-06T15:48:20+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/05/05/30-days-of-vegan-final-round-up/2011-05-05T19:22:41+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/05/01/fitness-update-2011-week-17-2/2011-05-01T22:24:41+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/30/30-days-of-vegan-my-thai-cafe/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/golden-triangles.jpggolden triangles2011-04-30T20:42:11+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/29/30-days-of-vegan-day-29-jerk-black-bean-burritos-with-raw-kale-slaw/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_1186.jpgIMG_1186I don't know which I liked more, the beans or the kale.2011-04-29T11:55:06+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/28/30-days-of-vegan-day-28-hummus-plate/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_1176.jpgIMG_1176This was a great pre-workout meal, leaving me ready to work hard at class last night.2011-04-28T12:43:15+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/27/from-nytimes-com-ultramarathoner-jurek-takes-diet-to-the-extreme/2011-04-27T17:20:03+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/27/30-days-of-vegan-day-27-cozy-collards-tempeh-from-post-punk-kitchen/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_1172.jpgIMG_1172I supposed you could also make this with chard by skipping the boiling step, but then you would be missing out on an awesome green.2011-04-27T14:26:03+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/26/30-days-of-vegan-day-26-tofu-with-udon-bowl/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_1167.jpgIMG_1167A big bowl of noodles with tofu is good for the soul.2011-04-26T11:45:49+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/25/30-days-of-vegan-day-24-chick-parmesan/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_1158.jpgIMG_1158The vegan Chick Parm was joined on the plate by a big spinach salad and a little fresh fruit.2011-04-25T18:01:36+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/25/30-days-of-vegan-day-24-easter-brunch/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_1138.jpgIMG_1138Here's half of this morning's brunch laid out and waiting to be served.2011-04-25T00:35:43+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/23/fitness-update-2011-week-17/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0226.jpgIMG_0226The husband snapped this shot of Thing 1 and I hiking along the edge of the pond during out outing yesterday.2011-04-23T17:25:36+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/23/30-days-of-vegan-day-23-tofu-nugget-salad/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_1122.jpgIMG_1122Tofu nugget salad night is a favorite with my whole family.2011-04-23T11:40:02+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/22/30-days-of-vegan-day-22-brown-rice-risotto/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_1061.jpgIMG_1061The husband gave this rice and enthusiastic review, saying it was spot on.2011-04-22T11:04:31+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/21/from-earthday-org-billion-acts-of-green/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/bag-about.jpg2011-04-21T20:42:33+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/21/30-days-of-vegan-day-21-moroccan-vegetables-and-saffron-quinoa-with-seared-tofu/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_1059.jpgIMG_1059Here is last night's dinner for four piled up and pretty in the cazuela.2011-04-21T12:37:36+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/20/from-greenopia-usa-environmental-rating-eco-friendly-green-state-guide/2011-04-20T18:44:15+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/20/30-days-of-vegan-day-20-three-bean-chili-with-blue-corn-and-rice-waffles/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_1045.jpgIMG_1045My kids could not believe their luck in getting waffles for dinner.2011-04-20T11:41:07+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/19/from-biofriendly-blog-5-eco-cities-of-the-future-coming-to-the-here-and-now/2011-04-19T17:50:15+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/19/30-days-of-vegan-day-19-adzuki-beans-and-butternut-squash-with-ginger-bok-choy-and-diakon/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_1043.jpgIMG_1043I guess you could oversimplify The Kind Diet plan as being Rice and Beans and Greens, all three of which are seen here.2011-04-19T14:20:25+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/18/a-low-impact-woodland-home/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/front.jpgIn a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit–JRR Tolkien2011-04-18T20:39:46+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/18/30-days-of-vegan-day-18-cornmeal-crusted-tofu-in-lemon-wine-sauce-with-barley-casserole/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_1028.jpgIMG_1028The Kind Diet recommends eating whole grains with every meal. If they are all as good as this barley, I will have no problem achieving that goal.2011-04-18T11:50:16+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/17/30-days-of-vegan-pasta-with-marinara-and-seitan-medallions/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0983.jpgIMG_0983Pasta with marinara is an easy vegan dish that is familiar enough to make most people comfortable. We added seitan, though, to add protein to the dish.2011-04-18T11:28:19+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/17/opening-the-garden/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0997.jpgIMG_09972011-04-17T22:26:26+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/16/fitness-update-2011-week-16/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0975.jpgIMG_0975These are my old runners, which I have run into the ground.2011-04-16T20:08:50+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/16/30-days-of-vegan-day-16-pizza-and-movie-night/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0967.jpgIMG_0967Thing 1 noticed that the box says "This all natural organic pizza was delivered in a hybrid," and commented that it sure was, as she and my husband had taken my hybrid to pick it up.2011-04-16T12:46:53+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/15/from-grist-the-lawn-goodbye-a-desperate-nation-paints-its-yards-green/2011-04-15T18:17:19+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/15/30-days-of-vegan-day-15-kale-with-seitan-sausage/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0960.jpgIMG_0960Nothing nourishes the spirit quite like a full plate of kale.2011-04-15T11:54:53+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/14/from-nytimes-com-is-sugar-toxic/2011-04-14T22:25:42+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/14/30-days-of-vegan-day-14-vegan-meatball-burgers/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0954.jpgIMG_0954A warning for dainty eaters--the vegan cheese is not gooey enough to properly glue the meatballs together, so as you eat, they will escape out the back of the burger and into your lap if you aren't careful!2011-04-14T11:44:41+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/13/30-days-of-vegan-day-13-chick-nuggets/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0260.jpgIMG_0260These nuggets made for great finger foods, and I will be making them again for happier gatherings.2011-04-13T21:07:40+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/12/30-days-of-vegan-day-12-tofu-tacos/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0947.jpgIMG_0947A nice plate of tacos regresses me back to my childhood. Each time I eat these, I am also hit with the urge to watch The Muppet Show.2011-04-12T11:54:43+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/11/from-good-seitan-the-other-green-meat/2011-04-11T18:12:50+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/11/30-days-of-vegan-day-11-kitchen-sink-rice/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0942.jpgIMG_0942When making Kitchen Sink Rice, I try to include something red, something green, some onions and garlic, and ideally some mushrooms.2011-04-11T13:31:48+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/10/sunday-cooking-distracted-in-the-kitchen/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0936.jpgIMG_0936This is the first time I've made these nuggets, which are basically the chickpea fillets from the Veganomicon made nugget-sized.2011-04-10T23:47:47+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/10/30-days-of-vegan-day-10-ribollita/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0925.jpgIMG_0925This soup would be a great way to introduce kale to your family.2011-04-10T14:18:38+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/09/fitness-update-2011-week-15/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0454.jpgIMG_0454Keeping with your fitness routine through hard times helps you stay balanced when your path gets rough.2011-04-09T15:57:57+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/02/fitness-update-2001-week-14/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0842.jpgIMG_0842This morning's breakfast was definitely an act of comfort food: maple-flavored whole wheat and corn meal waffles with fresh strawberries and vanilla cashew cream.2011-04-09T14:49:24+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/09/30-days-of-vegan-day-9-hummus-wraps-and-deli-salads/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_1152.jpgIMG_1152My father-in-law at his wedding, two and a half years ago.2011-04-09T11:04:15+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/08/30-days-of-vegan-day-8-broccoli-potato-soup-with-seared-seitan/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0919.jpgIMG_0919This hearty soup is so thick and nourishing that with the addition of a little seitan (or tempeh bacon) it is a meal by itself.2011-04-08T11:56:34+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/07/30-days-of-vegan-day-7-tempeh-sloppy-joes/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0903.jpgIMG_0903Tempeh sloppy joe on a whole wheat bun with a little hot sauce and Daiya cheese.2011-04-07T13:08:21+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/06/30-days-of-vegan-day-6-cobb-salad/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0896.jpgIMG_0896Cobb salad is one of the prettiest salad presentations to make, with all the little ordered rows of bright veggies.2011-04-06T12:26:27+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/05/nytimes-defends-artificial-food-colorings-huh/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_2906.jpgIMG_2906Do my kids eat artificial food colors? Sometimes. I don't buy stuff with artificial colors, but I don't ban them from ever having any. Does it make them bonkers? You be the judge.2011-04-05T22:27:48+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/05/30-days-of-vegan-day-5-cheesy-brown-rice-pasta-with-broccoli-and-seitan/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0894.jpgIMG_0894I made a pact with myself a while back that I would only let myself eat cheesy pasta if I cut it liberally with low calorie veggies. Fortunately my kids like it this way, so no one complains.2011-04-05T12:01:02+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/04/from-good-the-10-best-foods-for-your-looks/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0879.jpgIMG_0879I have not yet eaten enough kale to feel comfortable in front of the camera, rather than behind it, but my husband insisted that this post be accompanied by a photo of me. 2011-04-04T21:42:22+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/04/30-days-of-vegan-day-4-baked-falafel-with-tahini-miso-sauce/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0865.jpgIMG_0865Much as I love me the beer, a glass of red wine is a better companion for a plate of falafel and salad than the stout I have on hand.2011-04-04T11:49:53+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/03/sunday-cooking-seitan-explosion/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0861.jpgIMG_0861I'm clearly still gorging on the comfort foods, as can be seen in this morning's strawberry whole wheat coffee cake.2011-04-03T18:22:06+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/03/30-days-of-vegan-day-3-scrambled-vegan-sausage-and-pepper-omelet-with-cheese/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0859.jpgIMG_0859Who says you can't scramble an omelet?2011-04-03T11:55:15+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/02/30-days-of-vegan-day-2-roasted-root-veggies-with-tofu/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0837.jpgIMG_0837The beets certainly overwhelmed the other colors in this dish, making everything a deep pink.2011-04-02T12:19:28+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/04/01/30-days-of-vegan-day-1-carrot-bisque-with-edamame-and-tofu-salad/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0822.jpgIMG_0822Day 1: a cup of carrot bisque and a salad made with edamame and tofu. I wanted something light last night after eating a heavy lunch out, and this worked well.2011-04-01T15:04:21+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/03/30/cookbook-review-vegan-cookies-invade-your-cookie-jar/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_0789.jpgIMG_0789A leaning tower of oatmeal raisin cookies (actually, they're oatmeal golden raisin, cranberry, and blueberry cookies) are a good companion for a hot cup of tea.2011-03-30T14:22:23+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/03/27/sunday-cooking-its-hard-to-cook-with-a-food-hangover/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_0255.jpgIMG_0255I baked these mini Chai Latte cupcakes to share with my old friends on Saturday. They were a good match for the wonderful Indian feast.2011-03-27T21:38:27+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/03/26/fitness-update-2011-week-13/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_0791.jpgIMG_0791This morning's power breakfast included grilled pineapple, seitan medallions, and red onion with wilted spinach and multi-grain mini bagels with tofu "cream cheese" and apricot jam.2011-03-26T13:21:33+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/03/24/from-wise-bread-should-we-pay-2-per-pound-for-garbage-disposal/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_2621.jpgIMG_2621Refuse is thrown behind an apartment building in China. In the States, we may be better at hiding our trash, but you bet we produce it in even bigger volumes.2011-03-24T14:03:36+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/03/23/from-treehugger-is-there-a-third-option-to-being-just-pro-or-anti-nuclear/2011-03-23T15:05:49+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/03/21/cookbook-review-vegan-cupcakes-take-over-the-world/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_0782.jpgIMG_0782Pictured here in it's last moments on earth is a mini espresso fudge cupcake with vanilla vegan buttercream and a chocolate covered espresso bean.2011-03-22T16:35:08+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/03/20/sunday-cooking-bakery-story-addition/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_0773.jpgIMG_0773Everyone loved last week's soda bread so much that we baked another loaf, this time with dried blueberries, to have for breakfasts this week.2011-03-20T21:12:09+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/03/19/fitness-update-2011-week-12/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/beforeafter.jpgbefore&afterTo the left: me from the summer of 2009. To the right: me from this morning.2011-03-19T14:33:09+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/03/17/slainte/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_0352.jpgIMG_0352County Wicklow, with scenery that moves the spirit.2011-06-21T13:45:04+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/03/16/from-happyherbivore-com-whole-wheat-vegan-irish-soda-bread/2011-03-16T18:09:12+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/03/14/from-nytines-com-green-development-not-in-my-liberal-backyard/2011-03-14T20:37:24+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/03/12/fitness-update-2011-week-11/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_0683.jpgIMG_0683The picture may be a bit out of focus...but I thought you might enjoy seeing the face of pure joy as Thing 2 is surprised by the news that he took First Place.2011-03-12T21:55:24+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/03/10/from-grist-james-howard-kunstler-the-old-american-dream-is-a-nightmare-grist/2011-03-10T15:09:31+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/03/09/book-review-the-power-broker-by-robert-a-caro/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/powerbroker.jpgPowerBroker2011-03-09T15:06:32+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/03/06/sunday-cookoff/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_0513.jpgIMG_0513The whole wheat scones with strawberries and peanut butter chips made for a wonderful Sunday breakfast.2011-03-06T20:17:09+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/03/05/fitness-update-2011-week-10/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_0496.jpgIMG_0496There I am, trying to get over my fear of cameras, holding my lunch, which included tempeh sausage over smashed potatoes with onion and pepper, and a side of steamed broccoli.2011-03-05T22:29:50+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/03/01/ultimate-transformation-challenge-update/2011-03-01T19:08:33+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/02/12/ultimate-transformation-challenge-week-4/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_0236.jpgIMG_0236Mary, Mary quite contrary, how do your muscles grow? With goblet squats, and push presses, and kettlebells all in a row.2011-02-12T17:08:37+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/02/10/ted-talks-dan-phillips-creative-houses/2011-02-10T12:29:32+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/02/05/ultimate-transformation-challenge-week-3/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_0451.jpgIMG_0451I took some post Phase 1 photos last night, and they look exactly the same as my pre-Phase 1 photo. Rather than seeing the same photo again, instead enjoy this shot of me demonstrating sahaj uttanasana.2011-02-05T13:33:02+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/02/02/another-year-older/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_0431.jpgIMG_0431Thing 1 surprise me this morning by making me a birthday breakfast of hot coffee, fruit salad, and cinnamon raisin Ezekiel bread with homemade almond butter.2011-02-02T20:01:47+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/01/29/ultimate-transformation-challenge-week-2/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_0413.jpgIMG_0413My Cheat Day breakfast: 1 Ezekial english muffin with homemade almond butter and a small fruit salad topped with ground flax seeds. Not pictured: hot cup of black coffee.2011-01-29T13:21:42+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/01/26/cookbook-review-veganomicon/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_0119.jpgIMG_0119A plate of the Blue Velvet Hash, which went on the fuel me for a long day spent digging out from the December 26th Blizzard.2011-01-26T16:34:20+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/01/22/ultimate-transformation-challenge-week-1/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_0376.jpgIMG_0376This is what a typical meal looks like: baked tofu (protein), mashed sweet potatoes (carb), asian slaw with raw cashews (fat)2011-01-22T16:22:58+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/01/15/ultimate-transformation-challenge/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_0345.jpgIMG_0345This is me now, after losing 30 pounds and before starting the Ultimate Transformation Challenge.2011-02-03T14:55:59+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/01/06/tofu-salad-sandwich-filling/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_0141.jpgTofu Salad2011-01-21T23:50:06+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2011/01/01/happy-new-year/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_0185.jpgchocolate chip brownie wafflesWe started the new year with Chocolate Chip Brownie Waffles from Veganonmicon.2011-01-08T00:58:16+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/06/18/where-have-i-been/2011-01-15T22:42:19+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/04/30/spill-baby-spill/2010-05-25T17:16:20+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/04/21/i-never-thought-i-would-need-a-poop-budget/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_0118.jpgIMG_0118The domestic canine has been bred to serve as a highly efficient poop producing machine.2010-04-22T10:00:18+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/03/30/book-review-tribal-leadership/2010-04-21T19:44:52+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/03/28/peanut-butter-crunch-granola/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_0067.jpgIMG_0067Yummy granola cooling before storage.2010-05-09T11:57:05+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/03/23/whats-new-at-the-homestead/2010-03-23T19:06:51+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/03/10/seedlings-update/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_0065.jpgIMG_0065Little baby plants.2010-03-10T16:44:01+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/03/08/dog-fight/2010-03-08T17:03:37+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/03/06/introducing-orion-or-at-least-thats-his-name-for-now/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_3011.jpgIMG_3011One little tired puppy sitting in one tired girl's lap.2010-03-08T12:07:04+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/03/02/starting-the-seeds/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_3000.jpgIMG_3000Thing 2 sowing tomato seeds.2010-03-04T12:46:11+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/02/27/hunka-hunka-pancakes/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/img_0031.jpgIMG_0031A filling stack of Hunka Hunka pancakes.2010-03-02T16:48:13+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/02/25/griddlehoppers/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/img_0028.jpgIMG_0028Today's Griddlehoppers featured leftover pink Valentine's Day sprinkles.2010-02-25T15:57:33+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/02/22/my-2010-gardening-season-is-here/2010-02-25T20:35:17+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/02/11/the-earths-climate-is-changing-weather-we-like-it-or-not/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/img_2981.jpgIMG_2981Hubby tosses another shovel of snow onto the growing pile.2010-02-12T12:37:14+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/02/10/home-brew-update-holiday-cheer-ale-review/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/img_2944.jpgIMG_2944Hubby happily hoists a pint.2010-02-10T23:41:47+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/02/06/its-still-snowing/2010-02-06T20:34:12+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/02/05/snow-panic-or-why-i-love-a-good-snowstorm/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/p2170005.jpgP2170005This is what I hope tomorrow looks like.2010-02-05T22:18:46+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/02/04/our-family-is-smaller-today/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/img_2950.jpgIMG_2950Our sweet, gentle Sidney dog.2010-02-09T03:18:03+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/01/29/compost-bin-january-29-2010/2010-01-29T15:43:07+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/01/25/book-review-fast-food-nation/2010-01-25T22:17:00+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/01/21/suburban-greenways-part-of-the-solution/2010-01-25T21:46:00+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/01/20/product-review-rays-seitan/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_2938.jpgIMG_2938Stew with Ray's Seitan on a bed of quinoa.2010-01-20T15:07:20+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/01/19/homebrewing-update/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_1208.jpgIMG_1208Shiny clean bottles waiting to be filled with home brewed beer.2010-01-19T22:04:33+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/01/16/homemade-soymilk-with-the-joyoung-automatic-hot-soybean-milk-maker/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_2922.jpgIMG_2922Soybeans before and after soaking.2010-01-16T17:02:26+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/01/15/compost-bin-help-haiti-edition/2010-01-16T01:57:34+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/01/14/weve-joined-the-easy-green-energy-saver-program/http://leangreensuburbanmachine.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_2910.jpgIMG_2910The new Easy Green sensor was installed on the house today.2010-01-14T21:05:28+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/2010/01/14/welcome-to-the-lean-green-suburban-machine/2010-01-14T22:36:13+00:00monthlyhttp://leangreensuburbanmachine.com/daily1.02012-06-01T17:37:13+00:00