Friday, September 10, 2010

Vegan Polenta Pizza

Well it isn't exactly like regular pizza but it is sooo yum and super easy to make too. I only have access to a microwave right now so I baked this pizza in it but once I get back home I'm definitely going to try this out in a real oven.

Polenta Pizza close upCrust:
1 C polenta corn grits
Olive Oil
Salt
2 C water

Bring the water to boil. Add salt and a dash of olive oil. Slowly add the corn grits while stirring continuously with a fork. Reduce the heat and keep stirring until all the water is absorbed. Close the pan and let it sit.

Topping (you can use any combination of veggies of course but here's mine):
Tomatoes sliced into circles
Onions sliced thin and long
Rice Vegan Cheese Slices cut into little pieces

Marinade:
Tamari
Ground Black Pepper
Sugar or Agave (teeny bit)
Tabasco Chilli Sauce

Mix the marinade ingredients together in a bowl. Place the chopped onions in the marinade and toss well. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.

Oil your pizza tray (I directly used my glass microwave turn table) and transfer the polenta onto it. Dip your palm in a generous amount of olive oil and pat the polenta down into an even base. Bake on high power for 5 minutes.

Take the onion slices out of the marinade and spread them evenly over the base. Place the sliced tomatoes over this and top with the rice vegan cheese pieces.

Bake on medium power for 5 minutes and then on high for 2 more minutes.

Slice and serve hot. Enjoy! :)

Polenta Pizza

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Twig and Leaf Botanicals - an amazing Vegan Etsy Team shop.



Twig & Leaf is a small, couple owned and operated business in Boulder, Colorado. They use only vegan ingredients and organically grown or wildcrafted plant materials in all of their products. Their products are made from natural, organic plant material, without any chemical additives. All of their packaging is RECYCLED! Their glass jars are thick recycled glass.

A wonderful shop selling a huge variety of natural herbs and potions, that will not only be good for your body and skin but fill your senses with joy. How about a home spa treatment or a coconut body scrub? Something for every skin type. Want to know more about this wonderful shop? then read on...

When Kelly was young, her mom thought she would be a chemist - but she is lousy at math - and her dad thought she would be a park ranger. I suppose she did an unexpectedly splendid job of blending the two together. Kelly has always been passionate about plants and their properties. Somewhere along the line a few years ago, she decided this is what she wants to do with her life, despite having gone to 3 colleges and changed degrees from photography, to creative writing, to elementary education and traveling and living all across the United States. She is working on her Clinical Herbalism degree, and he is working in economics.

Kelly and Scott are both 24 years old and currently reside in Boulder, Colorado with their rescue cat - kitty face. They live in a small, beautiful cabin nestled at the foot of the Flatiron Mountains, surrounded by plum trees and ivy. What’s not to love? Kelly has been vegan since she was 6 years old, which started out as a health issue and evolved into a conscious decision. Scott has been vegan for over two years now.

When Kelly started the business, she was just making bulk organic herbal teas, each with different health benefits, and selling them to a café in Boulder. They are still doing that, but she decided that enough is enough with having to rely on other shady businesses for every day products. What are those ingredients? Why are they in there? What do they do? She developed her own lip balms and lotions with simple, organic ingredients, with no animal products, and wanted to share them with everyone.

So came about twig & leaf botanicals. They use only organic butters, oils, and plant materials, and strive to use organic locally grown plants when we can. They believe that everyone should have access to simple, natural, and healthy products with an affordable price. They also use ALL recycled paper and glass packaging, and no plastics, because plastics contain harmful chemicals that can leak into your products - and we’re pretty sure no one wants to rub that into their skin.

Check out their Etsy Shop and browse the wonderful products, and for interesting information and lovely photos, hop on over to their wonderfully inspiring and fabulous blog.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Two new members for a three day weekend!

As many of us here in the states kick back to enjoy the fruits of our labor in the All-American Tradition that is the three day weekend, the Vegan Etsy Team is happy to welcome two new members to its ranks: Veganville and Veggie Amanda! Please stop by to say hello. We know they'll be at the top of your list of favorites.

Martha's in the Big House Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
from Veganville

Patchwork Purse
from Veggie Amanda

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Back to school with the Vegan Etsy Team

posted by veganessa

Just in time for the return to school, looking for items to take? or maybe you want to give your children something special for their return to school. Here are a few ideas from the Vegan Etsy team to make their school days a little brighter:
How about these adorable, reusable Produce Bags in bright pink and green, with a cotton fish print.perfect for taking snacks or lunches.
These and more handy reusable bags can be bought from JohnsonFamilyZoo.







This sweet fox journal can be found at Vegancraftastic.
Here you will find a fabulous mix of books, totes, buttons and lots more cute and funky items. A wonderful item for taking notes!




And here we have a super-gorgeous colourful tote.
Available from Pandawithcookie.
A fab bag to carry all you books and snacks.







Just a small selection of wonderful items available from the Vegan Etsy Team. Where you buy in confidence knowing that no animal substances have been used or tested on animals.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Helloooooo Cookie! New Member The Organic Gypsy

This week we welcome new member Kelly Ann of The Organic Gypsy, a bakery shop full of vegan goodness. Please stop by, say hello, make it your new favorite... and try not to order everything!!

Marley's Peanut Butter Passions
from The Organic Gypsy

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Vegan Etsy Team Grab Bag Giveaway on VegWeb.com!

That's right! For this week's Weekly Giveaway, VegWeb is offering up a Vegan Etsy grab bag. And it's super easy to enter! But you'd better do it soon, because you've only got until Tuesday the 24th! So hop on over to VegWeb.com right this moment...!!!

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Two fabulous new members!

Please welcome the two newest members of the Vegan Etsy team: Maille Mosaics and Undead Trash! Check out these truly unique shops, and don't forget to make them your newest favorites.

Bronze Snowflake Chainmaille Earrings
from Maille Mosaics


TV Casualty Bride of Frankenstein
from Undead Trash

Friday, August 20, 2010

Busy Bees!

Whether you love them or run screaming at the sight of them, bees are our busy buzzing friends and we couldn't do without them!  Celebrate our winged buddies with these cute finds from the Vegan Etsy Team!

Chubby Bumble Desk Topper by Monkey and Squirrel:
























Gigantic Bee Photo by 3 AM Art Productions:
























Happy Anniversary Honey Card by Myzoetrope:
























Bright Bees Earrings by Pink Bubble:
























Queen Bee Bag from my shop, Vegancraftastic:
























-Kala (Vegancraftastic)