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::RECIPE OF THE WEEK::

Mercimek Corbasi (Turkish Red Lentil Soup)

PHOTO HERE: http://veganculinaryexperience.com/Images/GGA/Mrecimek.gif

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 tsp. of olive oil
  • 4 cups of water or veggie stock
  • 1 tbsp. of tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp. of roasted red pepper
  • ½ tsp. of crushed red pepper
  • 1 cup of red lentils
  • 1 tsp. of salt
  • Option: 2 tbsp. of olive oil and 1 tbsp. of sweet paprika as a garnish

Instructions: Dice the onion and carrot. Crush the garlic. Saute the onion and carrot over a medium heat until the onion is slightly browned (about 5 minutes.) Add in the crushed garlic and sauté this for another 3 minutes. Add in the water, tomato paste, roasted red pepper, and crushed red pepper, stirring everything together until it is thoroughly combined. Once the liquid is simmering, add in the lentils. Bring this to a boil and cover the pot. Reduce the heat to low. Cook this for 25 minutes. Remove from the heat. Blend the soup with the tsp. of salt until it is smooth. Option: Heat the olive oil and paprika on a medium heat, stirring them together until they are combined into paprika oil. Allow this to cook for no more than a minute. Swirl the paprika oil onto the finished soup. Low-fat Version (no oil added) Sautee the onion, carrot, and garlic in a thin layer of water instead of olive oil. Variations of mercimek abound all over the Middle East, with the northern Turkish variation using green lentils instead of red.

RECIPE VIA The Vegan Culinary Experience.

::THE HOOK UP::

EVERYWHERE: Call for Submissions: Carnival of Feminists (Theme: Reviews) Feminist Review has been invited to host the Carnival of Feminists on January 20, 2010. The Carnival of Feminists “aims to showcase the finest feminist posts from around the blogosphere,” and we are seeking your already published blog posts featuring feminist-oriented reviews. Please send us your choice for the best feminist reviews to contact@feministreview.org by December 31, 2009. Include “Carnival of Feminists submission” in the subject line. The Feminist Review Editorial Collective will review your submissions and select the reviews we feel best represents the Carnival of Feminists’ theme and mission. http://feministreview.blogspot.com/.

NEW YORK: As temperatures continue to drop, more and more fur-wearers begin to come out of hiding to show their true colors, and we want to be ready when they do! Please join PETA members and Caring Activists Against Fur (CAAF) to educate the uninformed of the cruelty behind every fur garment and to speak up for the millions of fur-bearing animals who are electrocuted, suffocated, and skinned alive every year for their skins. CAAF recently held an extremely successful Fur-Free Friday protest with approximately 150 people, and the local media even covered the event! Can we count on you to join local activists to keep the momentum going? Posters and leaflets will be provided, so just bring yourself and anyone you can recruit to join you. You’re welcome to attend one, two, or all three of these demonstrations! Please contact me at SarahG@peta.org or 757-622-7382, extension 8397, to RSVP or for more information. When replying, please mention the location of the demonstration in the subject line.

  • When: Saturday, January 9, 1–3 p.m.
    Where: Sak’s Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Avenue and 50th Street, New York
  • When: Saturday, January 16, 1–2:30 p.m.
    Where: Steven Corn Furs, 358 Rte. 17, Paramus
  • When: Sunday, January 17, 1–3 p.m.
    Where: Macy’s, 151 W. 34th St., New York
  • When: Saturday, January 23,  1 – 2:30 p.m.
    Where: Antonovich Furs, 125 Route 46, W. Totowa

Please share this e-mail message on your MySpace page, Facebook page, and other social-networking sites, and forward it to others who might be interested in standing up for animals killed for fur. Thank you for all that you do to help animals!

NEW YORK: ANIMAL RIGHTS - NYC ACT Calendar of Events

January 9, 2010 NYC: Veg for Life leafleting
Join us as we encourage New Yorkers to extend their circle of compassion to include all living beings. We will be educating the public about the benefits of adopting a vegan diet for the animals, the environment and our health. We will leaflet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Whole Foods Market located at 4 Union Square South. RSVP to David.

January 12, 2010 NYC: January ACTivist Meeting, Leafleting and Tabling 101
Join us for our January ACTivist meeting where we will discuss how to maximize the effectiveness of your leafleting and tabling efforts. The meeting will also include a discussion of how you can plan or participate in our upcoming New York state house parties and other outreach events. We will meet at 6:30 p.m. at 55 West 14th St., Apt. 8E. RSVP to David.

January 20, 2010 NYC: Veg for Life leafleting
Join us as we encourage New Yorkers to extend their circle of compassion to include all living beings. We will be educating the public about the benefits of adopting a vegan diet for the animals, the environment and our health. We will leaflet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Whole Foods Market located at 4 Union Square South. RSVP to David.

January 26, 2010 NYC: Say No to Factory Farming Leafleting
Join us as we ask people to say “no” to factory farming and support a bill to ban cruel confinement systems in New York state. We will leaflet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Whole Foods Market located at 4 Union Square South. RSVP to David.

January 31, 2010 NYS: New York State House Parties
Join animal advocates throughout New York by hosting a house party in support of Farm Sanctuary’s work to protect farm animals. Register your party today and you’ll have an opportunity to create your own personalized Web site through which you can invite your friends, solicit donations and get tips on planning your party. The parties will take place on Sunday, January 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. They will include a conference call with Farm Sanctuary President and Co-Founder Gene Baur who will discuss an important New York state bill to ban battery cages, gestation crates and veal crates. For more information, e-mail David.

::ADOPT ME::

If the animals are on this list that means that they are URGENT and may  be killed at their shelter for lack of space if people like us don’t adopt or foster them.  Note that transport from State to State can usually be arranged with rescues.  PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO YOUR FRIENDS! Its one of the cheapest easiest and most effective things you can do to help animals.

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LOS ANGELES, CA: Sweet Australian Cattle Dog - a bit older but a bit sweeter too!  @ HARBOR SHELTER! Pix and details here.

KERN COUNTY, CA: Kern County Animal Shelter is currently overrun with puppies and kittens that need homes! Tons of small breeds.  See full list of who needs a home here.

SAN PEDRO, CA: olivia, miniature poodle- redlisted and needs a home asap! please help olivia!!!!!  id# a1083698. she is paralyzed, hind limbs, and she needs rescued!!  harbor shelter - redlisted!! PLEASE consider Olivia!!!!!!!  If you can help Olivia please contact Harbor Shelter ASAP!!!  Harbor Animal Care Center 957 North Gaffey Street San Pedro, CA  Direct Line: (310) 548-2632.

BALDWIN PARK, CA: Priscilla (A4063974) is at Baldwin Park, CA: Beautiful Mastiff pup at Baldwin shelter. To watch a video of Priscilla please click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEgTUMKDtf4. CALL    626-430-2378  626-430-2378    626-430-2378  626-430-2378 if you can help.

NEW YORK, NY: Bichon Frise, Bulldog, and numerous other purebreeds available for adoption currently at the NYC ACC!  Nycacc.org.  Pix and listings here.

CLIFTON, NJ: Sweetest cats, 6-8months old need homes.  Some long hair, some tabby’s. Contact Ellen at elgaralex@optonline.net.

CARNEYS POINT, NJ: Senior frenchie mix doomed to a cage!  E-mail HSpeeks@msn.com or E-mail connie waller at salem county humane at cj.waller2@comcast.net or call Connie at 856-678-6759.  Let’s get this sweetie the life she deserves!

BLACKWOOD, NJ: Deaf 1 yr. old Female Snow White Pit mix named Winter, is seeking Rescue! Look at this beautiful girl!!!  Friendly w/everyone.  Trainable; responds to hand motions! Contact is: Valerie at valeriep91@yahoo.com.

HACKENSACK, NJ: 4 gorgeous cats need home now: Here’s some info on them: Gabriel is about 5 yrs old and is a beautiful grey and white long haired cat with a glorious plume like tail.  He has adapted to living with 4 other cats even though he is a little shy. Tinker is about 10 years old.  He is healthy and probably more the alpha male than the others.  He is also grey striped and white with a white hour glass marking on his nose.  He is healthy, happy and loving and gets along with all the other cats. Emily is a “roundish” country cat, grey and white bunny like fur.  She has a beautiful face with white fur surrounding one eye and grey surrounding the other.  She likes to burrow under sheets and covers. Last, there is Puddy.  He is also grey and is a little older.  Elena  adopted him from the street around her apt, where he was crying for a few days and frostbitten.  He came back beautifully, but has diabetes.  He takes a small shot of insulin and should be re evaluated for proper care. All cats are spayed and neutered and have all shots also. Call 201-445-5411 or cel 201-693-5863 to help or adopt.

PHILADELPHIA,PA: URGNT! Pete, Adorable sweet young perfect dog in need of home!! Grt w/dogs & kids! Trans Avail.  Black and white staffy mix.  Absolutely precious! Contact is crisley1@prodigy.net.

WARREN COUNTY, NJ (PHILLIPSBURG): Homeless family needs their Black LabX to go to a good home.  To adopt or help, see info here.

BALTIMORE, MD: Heartbreaking! Sweet older beagle with neck tumor (easily removed!) dumped at shelter.  Desperate for a home. If you can help with this guy please contact Debra Rahl Animal Programs Manager  BARCS  410-396-4695

HUNTINGTON, NEW YORK: Desperate healthy Friendly Declaws “Hanna” & “Yvonne” CONTACT: Trudy tssh1@optonline.net 631-351-1915  Desperate, Declawed, HANNA ( 6) & YVONNE (8) Jan 3 , 2010 UPDATE:  HANNA & YVONNE have been granted a 2 week stay for now but it is TEMPORARY!! If you or anyone you know might be interested in fostering or adopting these precious souls PLEASE let us know ASAP! TIME is critical here and these healthy girls do not deserve to have their lives cut so prematurely short. Their only family has left them now. They need a break. Thank You All for your HELP!

JONESBORO, GA: Boxer Puppies swept from doom have no place to go and need homes!  Pix and contact here.

DECATUR,GA: Not ONE CALL For Sweet Mama and Daughter - Been at the Shelter Since 11/17.  Someone rescue these two lovers together.  Nothing sweeter than keeping a baby with their Mama!  Pix and contact info here.

ATLANTA, GA: Turkish Angora Cat is 11, diabetic, and needs new home.  Details and pix here.

CHATSWORTH,GA: EX,EX,EX URGENT!! Many, many adoptable puppies,dogs, incl w/SPONSOR $$ die THIS Thur pm 1/7 + transpt to northeast available.  Literally, newborn puppies!  See their pix and contact info HERE.

LUMBERTON, TX: I have been contacted by a resident of Cooks Lake Rd. in Lumberton, TX (near Beaumont) that his street is being used as a dumping ground for unwanted dogs.  He is taking care of them as best he can but is worried as the weather is turning cold.  Currently, there are 6 adult dogs and 18 newborn puppies that have been abandoned.  Can someone rescue these guys and get them to safety?  They are all too cute for words.  Contact: cheryl@nopawsleftbehind.org

HOUSTON, TX: Beautiful declawed, slightly deformed kitty needs a home. His special need is that his two front legs are deformed, but he can walk and run like a normal cat. Vinny is declawed, box trained and loves to go outside and play, but NOT an outside cat. He loves to be cuddled with and loves children.   If Interested call 713-677-3284 Rudy.

SENECA, SC: Rescuer pleads for $$$ assistance re: dogs rescued from deathrow in Georgia.  Pix and details here.

FREMONT, OH: Adorable 1 yr old Rat Terrier needs home. Contact Barb at spaohio@sbcglobal.net.

DINWIDDIE, VA: Pot belly pig in shelter needs home! Pix and details here.

PHILA., PA: Adorable Sm shep-x PUPPY! Lvs dogs! Nds foster/forever Hm by WED, JAN 6!!! Trans Availalable. Contact is Sue - snifflesbichon@live.com.

SPRINGVILLE, AL: Tiny, NEWBORN puppies freezing to death all need homes; CONTACT: jennifer-white@hotmail.com.

BAXTER COUNTY, AR: Last call for these two - a RottX and a Beagle will most likely die this week if they aren’t placed in homes or with rescues. Please forward to all Rottie & Beagle rescue contacts  . . . time is up for these two sweet fur kids!!  A miracle is needed! Please contact the shelter if you know of someone who can save their lives!  Call: 840-481-5822

CABOT, AR: Way too many beautiful purebred labs in one shelter! Please rescue, adopt, donate or crosspost if you can.  Details on adoption and pix here.

NEWARK, NJ: STILL In NEED 2 Senior Beagles abandoned by the side of the road! Beau & Benji. http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15229842 http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15229823

SHELBYVILLE, KY: Shelby County Animal Shelter is desperarte for homes for their hundreds of dogs. Every kennel is full and a date is being set to put down dogs to make space! No one wants to start the New Year off this way, especially the dogs. 266 Kentucky St. Shelbyville, KY 40065 Phone: 502-633-0009 Fax: 502-647-9214 E-mail: animal.adopt@shelbycountykentucky.com http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/KY139.html http://www.pets911.com/organizations/scas/


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