Friday, March 30, 2007

Zephyr Vegetarian Caf'e




There's a new Vegetarian cafe located in Long Beach, California. One of the local rags did a write-up and I paid them a visit. Frankly parking was a little tight in this down town LB area called the Artist District, where there are plenty of new lofts being constructed. Since I’m interested in both walking through lofts (hoping to afford one of these puppies sooner than later) killing to birds with one stone, by eating and prowling new models was a fine way to spend 90 minutes. Using phrases like “killing two birds with one stone” as a vegetarian----just bugs my subconscious. Anyhow I digressed, walking into the Zephyr cafĂ© was a bit concerning. The atmosphere is cold and sparse. Slowly I approached the counter in a manner in a totally uncommitted posture. Seeing a friendly, semi attractive young women with her warm smile comforted me and I committed to stay. I chose Teriyaki Vegetable and Tofu Bowl $7.25 and ice tea to sip. Taking a window seat to watch the world move by. The problem was the windows have strange soap like substance washed intentionally all over from ceiling to floor. I guess it’s there for a reason? I found it bothersome. A boy with a poker face served my meal and I enjoyed every last bite. There were many other things I wanted to check out on the generous selection, that I’d have to return soon. My hope is the staff and the room warm up a lot. So on my next visit I won’t need a blanket to keep my spirit warm while dinning. Oh and a window view would gain more value if I could really see out of it with out struggle. Other than tall the above mention---I liked it.
Open 11-8 Tuesday- Saturday 11-4 Sunday. (562) 435-7113 340 East 4TH Street LB,CA
http://www.myspace.com/zephyrcafe

Sunday, March 18, 2007

Easy 2 Put together for Dinner or Lunch




This tofu looks and the texture is like chicken. Firm Tofu, found in the fresh section of TJ's
Pour Veri Veri Teriyaki in a generous amount on top of the Tofu and bake for 25 minutes or until a bit semi brown

While that's cooking get a mixing brown a pour one or two cans of Cuban Black Beans into bowl
Use Fresh or canned Pineapple. It's important to cut the pineapple into tiny tiny pieces so that it just blends in with out even given an eyes notice to it.
Now bring in color and flavor with a red bell pepper that you've cut up into rather small cuts but not to small so they take the eye's attention.

Last is the bomb, Asparagus Risotto to be found in the frozen section. This can be microwave if you have to.

To in the final stretch, you put the Risotto on the plate. Next you spoon the Black bean/Pineapple/Red bell pepper on the rice
And top with a healthy amount of the baked Tofu baked in a Veri Veri Teriyaki sauce.

Friday, March 16, 2007

Apple Cider Vinegar


It has always been my belief that our physical helath and beauty is directly affected by the foods that we eat. With that thought in mind, you start on the road to a more beautifful and healthy YOU if you include apple cider vinegar into your daily Diet.
Apple cider vinegar can improve your experiences with things like allergies, sinus infection, chronic fatigue, arthritis and with weight loss, to name a few. For more info visit Earthclinic.com.
If you have problems with acid reflux disorder you might try a glass of water with two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar after meals. If your situation is not that sever, then do as I do and drink two teaspoons in a glass of water each and ever day to assist your body in it's creation of the fabulous body you so well deserve.
You can also check out Anyvitamins.com for other benefits of apple cider vinegar.
Now get out there and Think Fabulous!