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Movies, mindfulness, and musings. With a sarcastic tone.

• Sunday Quinoa, Bean, and Garlic Salad

  By Vegan Cinephile on May 6, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  I threw this recipe together today so that I would have a pre-made side dish for the week. I am always looking for ways to doctor up quinoa.  Quinoa is as versatile as brown rice, so the possibilities are endless…. Read More ›

• Dogs and Cats of Jamaica

  By Vegan Cinephile on May 5, 2012 • ( 23 )

  

  The last time I visited Jamaica, I encountered lots of dogs and cats. Reading all the buzz about the new Bob Marley Documentary has had me thinking about Jamaica all week.  I think lots of people probably are, and they… Read More ›

• 11 Songs to Spin Your Heart Out To

  By Vegan Cinephile on April 30, 2012 • ( 4 )

  

  For those of you who don’t know, I am a recent spin convert. I discovered spinning about 10 months ago when I joined my local New York Sports Club.  I had heard for years that spinning is a great workout…. Read More ›

• Best of Jack White

  By Vegan Cinephile on April 30, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  Jack White is blowing up everyone’s news feed these days due to the release of his highly anticipated first solo album, Blunderbuss.  I have yet to hear the album myself, but all the White hype has put me in the… Read More ›

• Django Unchained First Look: If I Had a Hammer…

  By Vegan Cinephile on April 29, 2012 • ( 2 )

  

  “Are you making a Western, Howard?” Fans awaiting Quentin Tarantino’s highly anticipated Django Unchained were given a carrot this week, as the Weinstein Company released two images from the forthcoming film.

• Wednesday Night “Beef” and Vegetable Stir-Fry

  By Vegan Cinephile on April 27, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  Wednesday is the weekday that I most enjoy cooking.  It’s hump-day, the weekend is in sight, and I always feel like rewarding myself with a nice meal. This is one of my staple dishes – it’s one that I can… Read More ›

• A T’re Grows in Jersey

  By Vegan Cinephile on April 23, 2012 • ( 2 )

  Last season’s epic season premiere of Real Housewives of New Jersey has succeeded in setting each subsequent season up for failure.  As episodes go, this one was fairly tame.  The Wakiles, Gorgas, and Guidices headed to the Jersey Shore for… Read More ›

• Happy Birthday, Jack Nicholson!

  By Vegan Cinephile on April 23, 2012 • ( 0 )

  Happy 75th Birthday, Jack! Cheers to Jack Nicholson, the iconic actor whose career has spanned fifty years, 12 Academy Award Nominations and three Academy Award Wins. Nicholson’s resume includes knockout performances in: Easy Rider, Chinatown, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s… Read More ›

• Titanic 3-D Review

  By Vegan Cinephile on April 22, 2012 • ( 8 )

  

  Paying My Respects to the Ship of Dreams: 15 Years Later Last week marked the 100-year anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.  I attended a screening of James Cameron’s re-released Titanic in 3-D, and wanted to write something about… Read More ›

• Quinoa and Edamame Salad

  By Vegan Cinephile on April 21, 2012 • ( 2 )

  

  Quinoa and Edamame Salad  This is a recipe that I threw together last week.  I normally make a big green salad at the start of each week that I use for my work lunches and dinner side salads.  I was… Read More ›