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It's raining cats and dogs in San Francisco. Actually, it's not as adorable as it sounds; it's more wet, cold, and seriously dreary. This is the kind of weather where the only option is to grab a book, a blanket, a bowl of soup, and curl up on the couch. VegWeb has exactly the right soup recipes to keep you warm on a cold winter's night. If you want to keep it a little healthy, I've thrown in some tasty salads that will complete the meal. And when you're done with dinner, VegWeb might also have a recipe for the perfect hot, spiced wine. Yes, this is the kind of weather that drives a native San Franciscan to drink. I know those of you currently sitting under inches of snow are shaking your fist at the screen right about now. This is hard on all of us. Check out some of the recipes that I'm lovin' right now: Need more recipes? Head to VegWeb for more than 15,000 vegan recipes at the ready. Get cookin'!  Valentine's Chat with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau! Join us for a very special Valentine's-themed chat, featuring compassionate cook, baker, and inspirational VegNews columnist, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. The award-winning author will offer timely advice on all things love-not just the romantic variety, but also how to be a joyful, happy vegan year-round, despite international turmoil. To sweeten your palate as well as perspective, she'll also share her favorite chocolate recipes for a V-Day full of love, happiness, and all things chocolate. It all happens in her VegWeb Chat on Thursday, February 11 from 6–7 pm (PST). Something exciting is brewing at VegWeb! Next Monday, we're going to unleash something pretty fantastic. It may or may not involve about 50 recipes and fabulous prizes. I've said too much. For all the details, keep your eyes trained on the forums next Monday morning, and make sure to read next week's newsletter. It's gonna be hard to keep this one a secret. DO NOT TRY TO BRIBE ME WITH CANDY. Okay, you can try but I will not buckle. In totally unrelated news, if you have a vegan version of a Butterfinger to toss my way, email me! Bake for Haiti. The devastating earthquake in Haiti and its horrific aftermath have left many of us feeling helpless. Well, vegans, we can help! Vegan bakesales are popping up all over the world and they need your serious skills! If you want to bake, eat, or help organize, get the info in Vegan Bakesales to raise money for earthquake victims in Haiti. Luna, Lara, or Clif? If you're starting the new year on a fitness kick, you need to know the best way to fuel your workouts. What's the tastiest treat to get you through spinning class? VegWebbers have done the research and you can read their report (and add your two cents!) at The Official Vegan Nutrition Bar Thread. Food porn!? The sassiest, sexiest, most delicious photos on the internet are currently waiting for you on VegWeb. Don't worry, this isn't spam. If you need to kill a few hours staring at the screen, head over to Food Porn Thread - Come and Drool!. Just don't forget to blink. Seriously, the VegWeb apron is awesome. Look at it. No really, look at it. It is so awesome. You need one, your mom needs one, and maybe even your dog needs one. Available only at the The VegWeb Store. Hurry, before I buy them all! Do you tweet? Well, I do! I'm crazy about Twitter. More specifically, I'm crazy about twittering deals, recipes, giveaways, and the latest and greatest news from the VegWeb HQ. Follow me on my VegWeb Twitter. 
When I was younger and got sick, I really thought I was dying. Well, that and I was working it so I didn't have to go to school. It seemed the only cure for my sickness (and sometimes "sickness") was a marathon of Clarissa Explains It All and a can of Campbell's Chicken and Rice Soup. I thought of it as my flu medicine, just tastier–the perfect combo of rice, seasonings, and comfort in a bowl. Now that I'm older, I know that what hooked me was most likely the perfect combo of salt, nitrates, and MSG. Yum. However, understanding that intellectually and cutting the cravings are two totally different things. Last week when I was deathly ill (read: I had a small cold, I'm still very dramatic), I needed a replacement, stat. This recipe conjures up all the deliciousness of my childhood with the added bonus of being actually good for me. This time I cuddled up with my dog, a marathon of 30 Rock, and a big bowl of Chicken & Rice Soup, ala Laura. So grown-up. What You Need:
2 tablespoons olive oil What You Do:
1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrots, thyme, salt, and pepper. Saute until the onions are tender and translucent. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes longer. Stir in the veggie broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. 
Each week, we highlight a member of the VegWeb community who goes above and beyond to make VegWeb a truly excellent place to spend time on the internet. This week, "Theodamus!" VegWebber since? October 2008 What do you do when you're not on VegWeb? I work a lot, I'm a language/linguistics nerd so I do nerdy things. I'm going back to post grad study this year. I listen to Pink Floyd, Elbow, and The Dresden Dolls obsessively. I cook and eat a lot, and I'm learning to garden. Valentine's Day is coming up! Do you have a favorite romantic recipe on VegWeb? The Lasagne Love Potion! It takes a bit of effort, but it is really, really mouthgasmic. Best music to cook by? Depends on the mood. Jazz and swing usually works for me, or crazy psychadelic rock 'n' roll. Ice cream or French fries? French fries beat ice cream a million billion times over.
Read Theodamus' entire interview and tell her how awesome she is in the Superstar VegWebber thread!
Good luck! Peace in your kitchen,Webmistress Laura VegWeb.com San Francisco, CA |
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