Veganic Homesteading & DIY

Vegan + Organic = Veganic. Vegan homesteading is the practice of homesteading without exploiting animals. Here we share ideas, examples, tutorials, and giveaways related to veganic homesteading, garden, & DIY projects - all of which have been generously donated by friends of LORAX Community. To share your own ideas with followers of this blog, please tag posts #VeganDIY, #VeganicHomesteading, or contact us directly at http://LoraxCommunity.org

[imagineahimsa]

Earth Day means time for a giveaway! 

Lovely Ahimsa art collaboration by Mary Ann Lederer (artist) & Dr. E.J. Farians (wordsmith–may her soul rest in peace) in framable poster form (as seen in the entryway to our Florida sanctuary) can be yours as a gift from us! 

Simply give us a follow, share this post with friends to spread the kind word of peace and respect for all living beings, and your account shall automatically be entered for consideration of this beautiful labour of love! We will be monitoring our Wordpress blog, Tumblr, and other social accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) for pings and activity related to this post, then announcing the winners on the 5th of May. Each action relating to any of the aforementioned accounts counts as a separate entry. Feel free to enter as many times as you like, from anywhere we have a presence. For extra points, please add the tag #AhimsaGiveaway (and/or tag our account) to increase your visibility.

So many ways to win!

Some of these lovely prints will soon become available (in limited quantity) in exchange for donations via UNLESS Ahimsa Fellowship (that’s us!), as well as through our affiliate friends at Reaching Out for Animal Rights by kind donation from VeganEarth and Dr. Farians’ estate in Cincinnati, Ohio.

[fullbelliesonabudget]

Slow cooker North African squash and chickpea stew,                     

It’s that time again! Yes it’s cold enough for stews. I haven’t had the slow cooker out for ages so, I thought I’d dust it off. I fancied something a bit different. Sweet and spicy and veggie packed!

I also got to use the wonderful moombeam squash we purchased the other week. It’s white fleshed so a bit different! Ps you can do it on the hob if you don’t have a slow cooker.                                                                       Ingredients:                                                                                                                 800g of squash and carrots. Slightly biased towards squash. 2 onions 2 garlic cloves Approx 15 dried apricots (the soft ones)                                            1 can chickpeas              2tbsp lemon juice           1tsp each cumin and coriander 1/2 tsp garam masala   Pinch chilli power.     2 bay leaves      Vegetable stock to cook (see method)                                                    Method:

1) Roughly chop carrot, squash and onion and finely chop garlic. 2) In a little oil, fry onion until soft, now add garlic and cool until just browned. 3) Add spices and cook for a couple of minutes until aromatic but not burnt. Add veggies and stir so    everything is coated. Transfer into slow cooker (if using) 4) Now get your veg stock and pit in enough so it just comes to the side of the pieces of veg. Add the bay leaves. 5) Add 1tsp of agave and season well with pepper. Leave to cook in slow cooker for 5-6hrs or, if on hob, bring to a boil and simmer covered, until veg is soft. 6) When the veg is nice and soft, add the lemon and chickpeas. Give it a taste and season more if you need to. Cook until heated through well. Enjoy! Fab with bread and or couscous.

[yackattack]

Southern Kale Salad with Smoky Ranch

[veganica]

[rawveganista]

Happy #PiDay!

#SaintPatricksDay is just round the bend, so I’ve done #raw/#vegan/#glutenfree Reuben PIZZA pie in honour of both occasions.

This raw/vegan, grain-free, & nut-free #veganic pie is comprised of the following elements: “Rye bread” crust, topped w/creamy #eggfree/#dairyfree Thousand Island dressing, “corned” #beetroot, and #homemade living food sauerkraut! The crust I have dehydrating at the moment is GREEN, for which the recipe will soon go live on the blog at RawVeganista.com.

Yes, recipes for each additional element will also be shared on the blog (some of which may be found already—at least parts/elements thereof)—shared in several successive posts. A vast multitude of tech issues have made any online activity (including blogging) into a bit of a challenge, so elements must be spaced out a bit (going live in segments between today and Monday). Most time-intensive bits will show first, to make life easier for those of you who choose to work in time with the approaching holiday. live fermentation takes time, so the kraut will go up first, followed by crust, etc. etc.

Anyway, enough rambling for now & blessings to all!

http://www.rawveganista.com/2015/03/raw-vegan-reuben-pizza/

[vegandiy]

We wish you a vegan Christmas, we wish you a vegan Christmas, we wish you a vegan Christmas, and a #VEGAN New Year!

[veganmiam]

On the blog ⎮ For Christmas Eve we are joined by the creative and talented @Irina_Wang from the food/travel blog Wandercrush. Check out her lovely #vegan variation of ‘nkhatenkwan’ (ground nut stew from Ghana). This dish has been veganized with winter vegetables, perfect for this holiday season. Happy Christmas (in Oz) and Christmas Eve lovelies! 💕🎄💕 Wishing you peace, kindness, joy and love this holiday season!  〰 http://bit.ly/Wandercrush

[vegandiy]

Unlike our previous Christmas-themed post, the second segment of our multi-post vegandiy 'Freebie Friday' holiday giveaway includes 4 lovely ebooks filled with vegan recipes for every occasion.

Book 1:

The Mediterranean Cookbook: Slow Cooker Recipes Vegan: The Natural Flavors of Moroccan Veggie Tajine by Haja Aicha.

The traditional tajine pot is formed entirely of a natural clay, which is sometimes painted or glazed. Tajine cooking may be replicated by using a slow cooker or similar item; but the result will be slightly different.

However, we feel that this book will please everyone and are happy to offer it today for your enjoyment. Click here to grab your copy!

Book 2:

Vegan Dessert Recipes Even Dairy Lovers Will Crave by Allen Ross

is packed with easy to make vegan dessert recipes. These recipes prove that you can have great tasting desserts that dairy lovers will crave yet still enjoy the benefits of living a vegan lifestyle. You don't need to be an expert chef to make these recipes either, all of the recipes in this book are beginner friendly. Download your copy by clicking here!

Book 3:

50 Vegan Recipes: Your Vegan Cookbook For Plant Based Eating And Healthy Livingby Charity Wilson includes an abundant and versatile collection of easy dishes including:

6 Breakfast Recipes to wake up your day

8 Lunch Recipes to make your co-workers jealous

4 Appetizer Recipes to fire up your taste buds

8 Dinner Recipes for you and your friends

6 Side Dishes that will compliment any meal

6 Soup Recipes to warm your tummy

7 Dessert Recipes to keep those sugar cravings at bay

5 Smoothie Recipes for the days you are too rushed to eat

Are you ready to finally discover the easiest way to living the vegan lifestyle?

Click here to download your free copy now!

Book 4: Easy and Fast Vegan Dessert Recipes for the Busy Home Cook by T.J. Mercer provides delicious and easy recipes that don't require expert skill, that can be made without trouble, and in which most ingredients are available year-round. This is a recipe series designed to help folks find easy vegan desserts to make on at home!

Click here to download it to your computer or Kindle device.

[vegandiy]

Happy vegan holidays!

Today we have some special offerings for Hanukkah, Solstice, Christmas, and most anything in between.

Since we have several items to share this morning, this final edition of our vegandiy 'Freebie Friday' giveaway shall be broken into smaller, "bite size" morsels for you to enjoy in segments. 

Since having missed out on yesterday's #VeganRecipeHour, we shall begin today's post by sharing an extra special 2-part Christmas themed offering:

Part 1: 30 Easy Vegan Christmas Recipes To Enjoy Over The Festive Season by Anita Thomas is filled with festive fare that both vegans and non-vegans will love. Inside, you will discover how to make an array of: - Appetisers - Festive Starters - Main Courses - Side Dishes - Sauces - Desserts Selecting recipes that are both delicious and easy to prepare, these Christmas meals are designed to tantalize your tastebuds and raise awareness of how healthy, tasty and versatile following a plant based diet can be – not just at Christmas, but at every time of the year. Discover how to make delicious vegan festive food – click right here and grab your copy now!

Part 2:

25 Days of Vegan Christmas Desserts

by Kristina Newman includes many "guilt-free", gluten-free vegan cookies and treats including

Christmas Candied Almonds

Jolly Vegan Cupcakes

Cheerful Vegan Cheesecake

Naughty Vegan Brownies

Delightful Vegan Brownie Cupcakes

Much, much more!

Click here to download your copy today!

[yackattack]

New on Vegan Yack Attack!

Mint Mocha Cold Brew & Body Scrub

[randomveganyogi]

Fresh #rosemary smells #amazing 🍃🌿🍃 #herbs #evergreen

[vegandiy]

Next up in our 'Freebie Friday' ebook giveaway: Eat Like You Love Yourself Book 1 - Raw Food Recipes. (click on linked title to download directly via Amazon)

This incredibly simple and straightforward raw vegan recipe collection features several easy, completely vegan offerings for everyday enjoyment. 

[vegandiy]

Kicking off 'Freebie Friday' on the vegandiy blog w/another vegan recipe ebook from the 'Quick & Easy' series:

Vegan Recipes: Meat And Dairy Free Recipes That Stay True To The Vegan Diet. (click linked title to download directly from Amazon) ...with even more to come! 

[veganmiam]

ｏｎ ｔｈｅ ｂｌｏｇ ⎮ Kathleen from @ProduceonParade is kindly sharing with us a recipe featuring Asian flavors and using seasonal produce from her CSA box. I’m excited that we get to feature her lovely #vegan delicata fresh rolls here on Vegan Miam! 〰 http://bit.ly/ProduceonParade

[yackattack]

Think you like pumpkin? Get a load of this Great Vegan Pumpkin eBook! 

This eBook boasts 20 unique pumpkin recipes that cover sweet to savory and breakfast to dinner, and of course, dessert. It doesn’t hurt that they’re easy-to-make, and there are plenty of offerings for those suffering from gluten, dairy, soy and nut allergies.

[vegandiy]

Plant-based holidays are indeed possible, & buzzfeed deserves massive props for having posted a great piece on

How to make JamieOliver's Vegan Christmas Feast.

[vegandiy]

As promised in our previous post, today we share a special offer of gratitude for compassionate 'Daniel Fast' enthusiasts who were kind enough to follow us over from the imagineahimsa blog.

For those unfamiliar with this term, the Daniel Fast is not so much  fasting but essentially more of a dietary lifestyle alteration modelled after the biblical account of the life of Daniel. This spiritually-inspired way of eating essentially embraces veganism and transcendental enlightenment which often comes as a result of adaptation to peaceful dietary habits. Some would describe it as a spiritual journey to deeper understanding and closer relationship with creative force.

This particular lifestyle is not only considered to be spiritually beneficial, but as the Daniel Fast eliminates animal flesh, by-products, and also gluten (three common causes of many digestive issues), it is deemed a wonderful way to begin a life of vibrant health as a result of mindful eating.

Compassion begins on the plate, and looking into this particular philosophy may very likely change the way one looks at food and fasting forever! And so without further ado, today we offer Daniel Fast Smoothies: Quick & Easy Nourishing Meals, and also a collection of Daniel Fast Slow Cooker Recipes for those inclined to huddle around their crockpots for warmth and Winter nourishment. Happy holidays, and many thanks!

[vegandiy]

Welcome to week 2 of loraxcommunity's VeganDIY 'Freebie Friday' holiday gifting! We shall begin this week with another vegan holiday recipe collection, and continue forward by sharing some warming recipes for our crockpot devotees.

First up we have another from Jonathan Vine's 'Best Healthy Vegan Holiday Recipes' series, this time featuring the Christmas edition. This collection features 49 more seasonally-inspired plant based offerings, and can presently be downloaded free of charge by clicking here.

For those who are embracing cooler weather with slow-cooker enthusiasm, we also offer this collection of 50 Vegan Slow Cooker Recipes: Delicious Meatless Slow Cooker Meals For The Vegan Lifestyle.

We also have another offering for the slow cooker crowd coming up later today, as a special offer of gratitude to some compassionate 'Daniel Fast' enthusiasts who were kind enough to follow us over from the imagineahimsa blog.

Thank you!