food Archives - Wear Your Voice

Decolonizing Veganism to Make it More Accessible and Less Racist

Guest WriterOct 29, 2017

Give people of color space to care for themselves, deal with the hurdles life provides, and to generally live their goddamn lives compared to exerting the const...

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Part Two: Black-Owned Urban Farms in the DMV

Katie MitchellSep 21, 2017

In this three-part series, we are showcasing Black-owned urban farms in all their glory from three different regions of the U.S. When you think of a farmer, do...

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Part One: Black-Owned Urban Farms in Atlanta

Katie MitchellSep 12, 2017

In this three-part series, we will showcase Black-owned urban farms in all their glory from three different regions of the U.S. With Amazon lowering prices at ...

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5 Steps to Attaining the Body Neutrality of a Nerdy Hetero Cis Male

Briana HernandezMar 16, 2017

As I watch my husband not-even-consciously opt out of this obsessive bullshit, I can’t help but sit back in awe and wonder how I can get some of that for myself...

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Dear Virgie: I Feel Embarrassed When I Eat in Public

Virgie TovarMar 7, 2017

You have the right to exist in your body, no matter your size or shape or heath status. You have the right to eat whatever the fuck you want. Dear Virgie, I...

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WeAreMitu, Can You Stop Exploiting Our Culture For White People?

Briana HernandezMar 3, 2017

Many WeAreMitu articles reek of pandering to “harmlessly curious” white people and others who know nothing about Latinx culture. It’s not hard to understand wh...

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4 Vegan Treats For Your Hanukkah Celebration

sumajaneDec 23, 2016

December 24 marks the beginning of Hanukkah this year. From then until January 1, Jews and their friends everywhere will be celebrating The Festival of Lights -...

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We Asked For It: What Are Some of Your Thanksgiving Traditions?

Laurel DickmanNov 23, 2016

Thanksgiving means a lot of things for a lot of different people. Despite its deeply problematic origins, for some it can be a time when family (be they cho...

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4 Quick and Easy Vegan, Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Hits

sumajaneNov 22, 2016

Whether you’re hosting or attending a holiday party this year, one thing is certain: someone at the gathering is bound to have a dietary restriction. People are...

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Dear Virgie: Why Post Low-Fat Food Pics?

Virgie TovarOct 11, 2016

Dear Virgie, I am a new fat activist, and have been exploring the world of selfies for the first time. The other day I got into an argument with my fat f...

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The ubiquitous acai bowl is just comida to Latin folks.

How to Enjoy Latin America’s “Super Comidas” Without Being a Cultural Appropriator

mikellSep 15, 2016

The ubiquitous acai bowl is just comidas to Latinx folks. You say "superfood," we say "comida." Growing up, my home and life was filled with incredible smell...

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Meet Keema: The Deliciously Spiced One-Pot Dish You Can Serve All Week Long

Guest WriterJun 9, 2016

All photos by Natasha Sisodiya. by Natasha Sisodiya Creamy Spiced Ground Lamb with Potatoes & Peas (Keema) This week I’m sharing one of our favorite ...

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I’m An Omnivore With Vegan Best Friends

Guest WriterJun 2, 2016

Soyrizo nachos by Janet Hudson. Creative Commons license. by Jetta Rae Robertson I’m an omnivore; my two closest friends in Oakland are vegan. It sounds ...

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Yes, I’m Gluten-Free. No, I Don’t Have Celiac.

Ash FisherMay 31, 2016

via quickmeme.com When people find out I don’t eat gluten, they often react with eye rolls and aggressive, skeptical questions. Isn’t being gluten-free just...

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Food Crush: Kimchi Fried Rice Topped with Candied Bacon and Fried Egg

Guest WriterMay 26, 2016

Eggy kimchi rice with candied bacon. All photos by Natasha Sisodiya. This week I am going to share my recipe for kimchi fried rice with you! In my versio...

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Don’t Say These 6 Things to Your Celiac Friend

Beth WinegarnerMay 24, 2016

Photo by Sandra Balboa. Creative Commons license. I discovered in 2007 that I have celiac disease -- a totally different era in terms of public awareness ab...

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It’s Political For Women To Sing About Food

Guest WriterMay 19, 2016

After Kelis released songs like "Milkshake," she wrote a cookbook. by Jetta Rae DoubleCakes “You’re writing an album about food?” When I tell people w...

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Food Crush: North Indian Rajma

Guest WriterMay 12, 2016

All photos by Natasha Sisodiya. by Natasha Sisodiya Ever since I went gluten free after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, the majority of my ...

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