3 cooking SHOWS with Chef MAYRA have been scheduled to Raised Money

HEAL-A-THON APRIL 4/17 FOR MICHEAL…

http://www.viewnews.com/2010/VIEW-Apr-13-Tue-2010/CentennialHills/35269485.html

Centennial Hills resident Michael Bradley was recently diagnosed with the ailment and is currently receiving treatment in Los Angeles. Payments for three months' worth of treatments totaled more than $60,000, and Bradley doesn't have health insurance.

"I could feel the thing -- it got into my ear," Bradley said of the cancer near the base of his tongue. "I started treatment just in time."

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To help curb the cost of his arsenal of treatments, an army of his fellow spiritual healers will participate in a Heal-a-thon, set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Love's Alchemy Spiritual Center, 9313 Empire Rock St. 89143

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We are holding a Heal-a-Thon on Sat, April 17 from 10am-5pm at Love's Alchemy Spiritual Center to raise money for medical expenses for Michael Bradley.

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Chef Mayra will be doing 3 cooking shows

For cooking show # 1 10:30-12:00 PM

In the name of High vibrational food, thoughts and actions

AN ALKALINE BAR~ Juicing Ideas

How to cook Mouthwatering greens

Tips & Ideas of Using Hemp Hearts

The wonderful world of Juicing

For Cooking Show # 2 12:30- 2:00 PM

~HOW your receptors grab the intention of

your thoughts and vibrations while you cook

~~Chef Mayra Cilantro & Lime Pesto

~~Chef Mayra Poblano & Pasta

For Cooking Show #3 3:00- 4:30

~~RAISING the levels of frequencies in your food !

~~ Black Beans & Quinoa

~~Chef Mayra Tofu "No Chicken " Salad

~Chef Mayra Sweet Zucchini-raising Muffins

DONATION IS $5.00 PER TICKET FOR THE SHOW~

YOU CAN BUY TICKET ALL THREE SHOWS!

100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO MICHEAL'S MEDICAL EXPENSES

IF you would like to mail a check or money order as a donation to Michael, please send it to HEAL-A-THON, c/o Danielle Garcia, 5841 Bargull Bay Ave, LAs Vegas, NV 89131. You can make the check out to Danielle Garcia or Michael Bradley and I will add it to our ever increasing funds for Michael. THANKS!!!

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One Night Only VEGAN Caribbean Night Extravaganza with Celebrity Chef Mayra.

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One Night Only Caribbean Night Extravaganza. Healthy Food Never tasted so Good http://chefmayra.com/Caribbean.HTML Presented by See details http://bit.ly/99ZDy Chef Mayra Promotions and Green Outlet. Hosted by Studio West One Night Only! By Invitation Only! Caribbean Feast at The Arts Factory! Las Vegas, Nevada –Chef Mayra Promotions & Green Outlet hosted by Studio West Photography located at The Arts Factory is proud to announce this One Night Only Caribbean Night Extravaganza. Celebrity Vegan Chef Mayra and Green Outlet will help provide a cultural evening full of wonderful Caribbean vegan food and exciting Caribbean music and fun. The celebration will be held at The Arts Factory at 107 East Charleston Blvd. Suite #250, on Friday evening, August 21st, 2009 from 6:00 until 10:00 PM. Tickets are available at several convenient locations or visit ChefMayra.com for only $75.00 in advance. For this one Caribbean Night you will savor a fantastic vegan Caribbean themed 4 course dinner prepared exclusively for this event by Private Chef Mayra. You'll feel like you're in the islands when you experience Chef Mayra’s distinctive flavors and colors. She will seduce your taste buds with her unique flavor and mouth-watering delight of every dish she prepares for you. “Healthy food never tasted so GOOD.” Chef Mayra usually works as a Private Chef only. She has been specially invited to appear at this one night event, so take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy her flavorful vegan specialties. Enjoy and dance to the music of Odyzzey and Caribbean Steel. Or relax and take in the exciting and entertaining Belly Dancers. Delight and browse through the fabulous vintage clothing displays featuring a unique Caribbean and Tropical theme. Put on your best island party clothes and join in the fun! Great Atmosphere – Delicious Vegan Cuisine – Fun Caribbean Music All under one roof – One Night Only! Ticket Price : $75.00 visit http://www.chefmayra.com/Caribbean.HTML to purchase your ticket!! AUGUST 21, 2009 The Arts Factory 107 E. Charleston # 250 Las Vegas, NV 89104 Tickets: $75.00 in advance $85.00 at the door. Chef Mayra, The Doctor Flavor Office 702 722 0108 Ticket on SALE NOW!!! Watch Chef Mayra Live Every Wednesday @ NOON (PST) TV SHOW* Internet/ Steaming Cooking/A Conversation with the Vegan Chef. http://whydoyouneedorganicfood.blogspot.com/

Friendly Vegan BBQ Ideas for your HAPPY 4th of JULY

HAPPY 4th of JULY.. Keep your picnic Green, Lean and Sexy!


Grilled Vegan Sage Sausage with Onions, Peppers, and Sauerkraut
Serve 4

1 pkg. Vegan Sausage
4 vegan hot dog buns, your favorite brand

Toppings:
1 small red onions, sliced
1/2 large red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 cup organic sauerkraut
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

mustard (your choice)

1. Heat a cast iron pan on medium high flame(I used a portable stove to cook outside when the weather is hot).
2. Add olive oil. Then, add onions. Pan fried for 1 minute. Add bell peppers. Sauteed for another minute.
3. Add organic sauerkraut and ground black pepper. Sautee until all vegetables are browned and heated through.

4. While toppings were being pan fried, put sausages on the grill along with the buns. Carefully, watch the hot dog buns. Flip sausages after 2 minutes.

1. Assemble the hot dog buns and sausages together, Then,add toppings and mustard.
2. Serve immediately.

These are some of my favorite summer recipes that just happen to be vegan:

CALICO CORN SALAD

1 (16-oz) package frozen corn thawed ( Preferred fresh corn)
2 small zucchinis, diced
1/4 large red pepper, diced
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 (4-oz) can diced green chiles, drained
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 Tablespoon cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Toss together corn, zucchini, red pepper, onion, and chiles in a large bowl.
Measure remaining ingredients into a jar or bottle with a lid. Shake well.
Pour liquid over salad and stir gently. Refrigerate overnight.

GRILLED VEGETABLES

1 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp. each: Garlic powder, Dried basil, parsley, oregano, herbes de provence
Salt and pepper to taste
4 - 5 pounds mixed vegetables (Zucchini, Red and yellow bell peppers, eggplant, onion, etc)
1/4 cup vegan red wine or red wine vinegar

Mix olive oil and spices together, preferably the day before.

Halve smaller vegetables lengthwise. Quarter onions and bell peppers. Cut larger squashes crosswise.

When coals are ready, dip vegetables into olive oil mixture. BBQ until just soft. Arrange on a platter.

Mix remaining marinade with wine or wine vinegar, and pour over vegetables.

PESTO PASTA SALAD

1 (12 or 16-ounce)whole wheat package mini-penne or bow-tie pasta

1/4 cup pine nuts
2 cups fresh basil, firmly packed
1/3 cup fresh parsley
14 garlic cloves (yes, really. Fourteen)
1/4 cup organic or vegan white wine
1 slice roasted or fresh red bell pepper
Pinch sea salt
1/2 - 1 cup olive oil

2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms
3/4 cup frozen edamame
8 sun-dried tomatoes in oil.

In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions. If the pasta is done before you finish making the pesto, toss with a little olive oil and set aside.

Meanwhile, Toast pine nuts in a toaster oven or in a pan over the stove for 3-4 minutes, watching not to burn them.

In a blender or food processor, combine pine nuts, basil, parsley, garlic, wine, bell pepper and salt with 1/2 cup olive oil. Blend. Keep blending and adding olive oil until pesto has reached its desired consistency.

In a medium pan, saute the mushrooms in a Tablespoon of olive oil until they begin to change color to a light tan, about 4 minutes.

Put the edamame in a bowl with a few tablespoons of water and microwave for 2 minutes, then drain (If you have your timing down you could just add them to the pasta a few minutes before it is done).

Slice the sun-dried tomatoes carefully into thin strips (they are slippery).

Toss everything together in a big bowl and refrigerate.

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A night of Flavor and Fun! August 21-2009 A Friday Night at the Arts Factory

In a perfect world, we would buy all of our groceries organic

More info and part 2 in the players menu.
Filmed with 3 cameras, this fascinating presentation shows Howard Lyman, aka, "The Mad Cowboy" at his inspiring best, talking about being vegan, the environment, climate change, mad cow disease, his life, activism, and more.

This clip is the 1st 3 minutes of the interactive DVD. The quality of the video on the DVD is far superior than the clips as I had limited time and advance notice in preparing them.

DVD is available at:
http://www.madcowboy.com


In a perfect world, we would buy all of our groceries organic. Unfortunately, organic food is still more expensive (although the price is continually dropping) or even unavailable. To make wiser consumer choices here is a list of produce with the highest level of pesticide contamination. The following list is based on information and studies by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Consumer Reports, and the Environmental Working Group.

1. Nectarines – 97.3% of nectarines sampled were found to contain pesticides.
2. Celery – 94.5% of celery sampled were found to contain pesticides.
3. Pears – 94.4% of pears sampled were found to contain pesticides.
4. Peaches – 93.7% of peaches sampled were found to contain pesticides.
5. Apples – 91% of apples sampled were found to contain pesticides.
6. Cherries – 91% of cherries sampled were found to contain pesticides.
7. Strawberries – 90% of strawberries sampled were found to contain pesticides.
8. Imported Grapes – 86% of imported grapes (i.e. Chile) sampled were found to contain pesticides.
9. Spinach – 83.4% of spinach sampled were found to contain pesticides.
10. Potatoes – 79.3% of potatoes sampled were found to contain pesticides.
11. Bell Peppers – 68% of bell peppers sampled were found to contain pesticides.
12. Red Raspberries – 59% of red raspberries sampled were found to contain pesticides.

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Why Organic, Why Animal Free & Why Green?

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“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” -Mahatma Gandhi 3 years ago

UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF ANIMAL RIGHTS

Preamble:

Considering that Life is one, all living beings having a common origin and having diversified in the course of the evolution of the species, – Considering that all living beings possess natural rights, and that any animal with a nervous system has specific rights,
Considering that the contempt for, and even the simple ignorance of, these natural rights, cause serious damage to Nature and lead men to commit crimes against animals,
Considering that the coexistence of species implies a recognition by the human species of the right of other animal species to live,
Considering that the respect of animals by humans is inseparable from the respect of men for each other,

It is hereby proclaimed that :

* Article 1
All animals have equal rights to exist within the context of biological equilibrium. This equality of rights does not overshadow the diversity of species and of individuals.

* Article 2
All animal life has the right to be respected.

* Article 3
1°- Animals must not be subjected to bad treatments or to cruel acts.
2°- If it is necessary to kill an animal, it must be instantaneous, painless and cause no apprehension.
3°- A dead animal must be treated with decency.

* Article 4
1°- Wild animals have the right to live and to reproduce in freedom in their own natural environment. 2°- The prolonged deprivation of the freedom of wild animals, hunting and fishing practised as a pastime, as well as any use of wild animals for reasons that are not vital, are contrary to this fundamental right.

* Article 5
1°- Any animal which is dependent on man has the right to proper sustenance and care.
2°- It must under no circumstances be abandoned or killed unjustifiably.
3°- All forms of breeding and uses of the animal must respect the physiology and behaviour specific to the species.
4°- Exhibitions, shows and films involving animals must also respect their dignity and must not include any violence whatsoever.
* Article 6
1°- Experiments on animals entailing physical or psychological suffering violate the rights of animals.
2°-Replacement methods must be developed and systematically implemented.

* Article 7
Any act unnecessary involving the death of an animal, and any decision leading to such an act, constitute a crime against life.

* Article 8
1°- Any act compromising the survival of a wild species and any decision leading to such an act are tantamount to genocide, that is to say, a crime against the species.
2°- The massacre of wild animals, and the pollution and destruction of biotopes are acts of genocide.

* Article 9
1°- The specific legal status of animals and their rights must be recognised by law. 2°- The protection and safety of animals must be represented at the level of Governmental organizations.

* Article 10
Educational and schooling authorities must ensure that citizens learn from childhood to observe, understand and respect animals.

Why Vegan, Living Vegan

What is a VEGAN? A vegan (pronounced VEE-gun) is someone who, for various reasons, chooses to avoid using or consuming animal products. While vegetarians choose not to use flesh foods, vegans also avoid dairy and eggs, as well as fur, leather, wool, down, and cosmetics or chemical products tested on animals. Why VEGAN? Veganism, the natural extension of vegetarianism, is an integral component of a cruelty-free lifestyle. Living vegan provides numerous benefits to animals' lives, to the environment, and to our own health–through a healthy diet and lifestyle.

FOR THE ANIMALS Despite the common belief that drinking milk or eating eggs does not kill animals, commercially-raised dairy cows and egg-laying chickens, whether factory-farmed or 'free range,' are slaughtered when their production rates decline. FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Animal agriculture takes a devastating toll on the earth. It is an inefficient way of producing food, since feed for farm animals requires land, water, fertilizer, and other resources that could otherwise have been used directly for producing human food. ^ FOR THE HEALTH The consumption of animal fats and proteins has been linked to heart disease, colon and lung cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, kidney disease, hypertension, obesity, and a number of other debilitating conditions. Cows' milk contains ideal amounts of fat and protein for young calves, but far too much for humans.

LIVING VEGAN There are many alternatives to leather, wool, and down. And many are available at local stores. For example, Payless Shoes is a dependable source for inexpensive vegan shoes. Higher quality vegan shoes, whose longevity and comfort may be closer to leather shoes, are available from Moo Shoes and Otsu, as well as Vegan Essentials , The Vegetarian Site, and Pangea (both also sell a variety of vegan products, including clothing, accessories, food, personal care items, cleaning products and more). Acrylic and 'polar fleece' are popular alternatives to wool, available at many clothing stores. Sleeping bags and coats stuffed with Thinsulate, Polyfil, and other synthetic insulation are often warmer than those stuffed with goose-down. In addition, synthetic insulation retains its properties when wet. Most outdoor stores carry many options.

Big factory pig farms are some of America's worst polluters

It's an investigative piece on how Smithfield Foods, America's largest hog slaughterer, circumvents law, pollutes like crazy, and creates antibiotic and vaccine-laden pork products that feed our country. I don't intend to become one of those annoying vegangelicals who tries to convert everyone to tempeh, but this was just a fascinating read:

Smithfield's holding ponds -- the company calls them lagoons -- cover as much as 120,000 square feet. The area around a single slaughterhouse can contain hundreds of lagoons, some of which run thirty feet deep. The liquid in them is not brown. The interactions between the bacteria and blood and afterbirths and stillborn piglets and urine and excrement and chemicals and drugs turn the lagoons pink.

Even light rains can cause lagoons to overflow; major floods have transformed entire counties into pig-shit bayous. To alleviate swelling lagoons, workers sometimes pump the shit out of them and spray the waste on surrounding fields, which results in what the industry daintily refers to as "overapplication." This can turn hundreds of acres -- thousands of football fields -- into shallow mud puddles of pig shit. Tree branches drip with pig shit.

Some pig-farm lagoons have polyethylene liners, which can be punctured by rocks in the ground, allowing shit to seep beneath the liners and spread and ferment. Gases from the fermentation can inflate the liner like a hot-air balloon and rise in an expanding, accelerating bubble, forcing thousands of tons of feces out of the lagoon in all directions.

The lagoons themselves are so viscous and venomous that if someone falls in it is foolish to try to save him. A few years ago, a truck driver in Oklahoma was transferring pig shit to a lagoon when he and his truck went over the side. It took almost three weeks to recover his body. In 1992, when a worker making repairs to a lagoon in Minnesota began to choke to death on the fumes, another worker dived in after him, and they died the same death. In another instance, a worker who was repairing a lagoon in Michigan was overcome by the fumes and fell in. His fifteen-year-old nephew dived in to save him but was overcome, the worker's cousin went in to save the teenager but was overcome, the worker's older brother dived in to save them but was overcome, and then the worker's father dived in. They all died in pig shit.

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LAW OF ATTRACTION DIRECTLY FROM SOURCE - Abraham-Hicks

A music video featuring the Non-Physical Source Energy known as Abraham, speaking through Esther Hicks. The Teachings of Abraham have been presented by Esther and her husband Jerry in workshops and seminar cruises for over 20 years. The music is from the audio CD entitled "Law of Attraction Directly From Source" - available in early Summer 2008 from Abraham-Hicks Publications. Please visit our website for more information and to pre-order the music CD.

NOTE: To watch this video in high quality and stereo, simply add "&fmt=18" to the end of the URL and refresh the page.

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Genetically Modified Organisms by the N3TWORK

Genetically Modified Organisms

Hi, I just wanted to let you know about a new San Diego, CA based grassroots online media organization called the N3TWORK @ www.YourNetwork.tv
Our site features mini documentary style videos highlighting issues that are not typically emphasized by the corporate press, like genetically modified foods.
Our GMO episode covers what they are, how long we have been eating them, and what the health risks are. The N3TWORK describes how this relates to the community at large and what we can do as food consumers to have a choice in the matter.


What is GMO, or genetically modified organism? And how do GMOs relate to what we are eating? How long have we been eating GMO foods and what are the health risks? If GMOs are safe then why have so many countries taken the initiative to ban or require labeling of them? The N3TWORK researches this subject and gets professional opinions on both sides to reveal the dispute and uncover the facts. After addressing the misconceptions about GMOs, The N3TWORK describes how this relates to the community at large and what we can do as food consumers to have our voices heard in this important debate.

Chef Mayra’s Tofu “Chicken NOT “ Salad Short clips One & Two

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Chef Mayra’s Tofu “Chicken NOT “ Salad

1. 1 package tofu (firm or extra firm)
2. 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
3. 1/2 cup onion, diced
4. 1/4 cup green pepper
5. 1/4 cup red pepper
6. 1 teaspoon cumin
7. 1 teaspoon parsley
8. 1 teaspoon basil
9. 4 Organic whole wheat pita pockets

Directions

1. Cut tofu into 1/2 cubes and fry till golden brown, Mix tofu with mayo, onions, peppers and seasonings (use whatever seasonings you like).
2. Add more or less mayo depending on how"wet" you like the salad.

3. Best served in a organic whole wheat pita pocket.

Also ...YUM Serve with fresh organic Tomatoes!
No Bread? Serve on a Crisp piece of romaine or mustard greens.

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Chef Mayra’s Hearty Vegan Crockpot Stew

Chef Mayra’s Hearty Vegan Crock pot Stew

Serves: 8-10 Preparation time: 4-7 hours

5 cups faux “chicken” broth
3 tablespoons brigs Amino acids sauce
1 teaspoon organic Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
5 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire or TAMARI
3 heaping tablespoons whisked with a little water until not lumpy
1 8 oz can organic tomato sauce
1-2 cans organic diced roma tomatoes with basil and garlic

3 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup white mushrooms, diced
1 small sweet potato and 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
2-3 zucchini, sliced

2 cups of cauliflower
3/4 cup corn
3/4 cup peas
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
3/4 cup uncooked red lentils
1 cup regular garbanzo beans
1 cup green garbanzo beans

Directions:

The directions for this are pretty simple: I just throw everything in (I refuse to pre-sauté anything or add ingredients at different times because that defeats the purpose of the Crockpot, to me*), leave it for 6-8 hours on low, or 4 or so hours on high, come back et voila: dinner!

Chef Notes:

This stew is high protein and really yum. You'll get a lot of meals out of this with minimal effort.
I like to garnish each bowl with a dollop of Tofutti before serving.
Sometimes I also like to add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts and Fresh Spinach and Cilantro chopped to the stew before serving.
*If you want, you might sauté the onions, garlic, and mushrooms in a little light olive oil before tossing them in. Personally I think they taste fine either way is a choice that you have.