So I know that vegan chilis are vastly different. Even the same recipes can turn out totally different from one time to another. The best chili I ever made was from the excellent cookbook “Please Don’t Feed The Bears”. I couldn’t find my copy, so I picked one at random from a different cookbook. I think it’s going to need a lot of doctoring.
I went to a Beginning Hoopdance class today, which was excellent. It was two hours long. At my current size/condition, I have to take lots of breaks, but it was still at least a solid hour of great exercise and fun. If you are in the Bay Area, Nicole Wong from Cherry Hoops is a wonderful teacher.
AND, our ebay score of 13 Twilight Zone Magazines from the 80s came today. Yay!

Hoola Hoop – now that brings back memories. Glad you have a class in your area. I think I’m not up to something like that just yet – do a little on the elliptical daily and want to see strength and endurance as the months pass on.
That’s great Sara! I’m not at all where I would like to be, but I try to do a little activity every day.
Hi Jenni – It’s Raven from Vegan Culinary Institute. After finally getting across the country and cleaning and painting my new kitchen, I am itching to cook. i am check with all the participants in the La Dolce Vegan Cooking Challenge to see if you are willing to start on Sept 1 instead of waiting until October. Please let me know. Thanks Raven. veganculinaryinstitute@gmail.com
Hi Jenni – Are still participating in the La Dolce Vegan Challenge?
Hi Raven, yes I am! I’m sorry, I missed your announcement that it was starting early. Jenni
I have a feeling you are no longer with us on the challenge. Please let me know.