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Google BEA BBQ | Red-Handled Scissors

Google BEA BBQ

Tonight, in honor of Book Expo America, I attended the Google BEA BBQ. I had heard rumors that Google usually has great vegan lunch options in their cafeteria, but they completely blew me away at tonight’s party. Not only did they serve the first barbecue that I’ve ever eaten that I liked, all of the …

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Sunday Snapshot: Vegetable Broth Bounty | Red-Handled Scissors

Sunday Snapshot: Vegetable Broth Bounty

Last night, I got a little (read: completely) wrapped up in working on my first project for a future t-shirt-to-underpants upcycling tutorial, and completely forgot to post my Sunday snapshot! The ingredients for vegetable broth sure are purdy (and a great way to to use up veggies that have been sitting in the crisper for …

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Vegan Dinner Party at Amanda and Catherine's | Red-Handled Scissors

Vegan Dinner Party at Amanda and Catherine’s

My friend Amanda from Made it All From Scratch (a fabulous—but decidedly not vegan—food blog) threw her very first vegan dinner party last night in honor of Melissa, a visiting friend (and vegan chef) from Chicago, and her girlfriend Robin. The menu:* General Tso’s Tofu* Cabbage and mushroom spring rolls with homemade dipping sauce* Hand-squeezed …

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Sunday Snapshot: Brooklyn Bridge Park Picnic | Red-Handled Scissors

Sunday Snapshot: Brooklyn Bridge Park Picnic

Jeremy and I spent the evening watching the sunset, playing dominoes, and sipping lemonade in the newly open section of Brooklyn Bridge Park. We finally had a chance to break in the wooden picnic set that Jeremy got me for my birthday, and it worked perfectly. I can already tell that it will be getting …

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