The music was brutal, but the message I sang was positive.
But its not thesex, drugs and rock n rollfantasy life.
Im drug-free and sober.
I havent eaten meat since 1981.
Im not on a pulpit preaching this like Im better than everybody else.
Im saying this because Ive been down in the trenches.
I developed an attachment to the band and ended up working for them.
They took me to a vegan Chinese restaurant, and everybody in the place looked so vibrant and healthy.
No eggs, no fish, no meat, no dairy.
I tried it and noticed changes in how I felt right away.
Food became the spark for me to completely change every other aspect of my life.
Ive been cooking my citrus stir-fry for years.
Ive had staunch meat eaters try my cooking and get blown away.
We provide anywhere from 500 to 1,000 meals to others in need.
Its something Ive done since 1982, having been homeless myself.
Its a meal to celebrate the holidays in a healthy and compassionate way.
Im glad to see people waking up to what theyre putting into their bodies.
Its never too late to change.
Ironman Stew
Serves 6
Ingredients
1.
Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a 4-quart soup pot.
Saute the potatoes, carrots and thyme.
Once they get slightly tender, add the remaining veggies.
When everything is tender, add the navy beans and water.
Simmer with the lid on, and stir occasionally.
While the veggies are simmering, heat the remaining oil in a 10-inch frying pan.
Once the oil is hot, add the tofu and seitan and saute on a medium-low flame.
Brown on all sides and add 1 tablespoon of the tamari.
Keep sauteing for 2 minutes; stir carefully so nothing burns or breaks.
Drop the flour into a frying pan and brown it on a low flame.
Dont let it burn.
Slowly add some of the liquid from the pot so it forms a paste.
check that you get the lumps out.
Once the flour bubbles, add it to the soup pot.
Simmer until all the veggies are tender and the beans are thoroughly cooked, not starchy and dry inside.
(Use a fork to test.)
Serve over brown rice or with bread.
Prepare the seitan according to the recipe on the bag and set aside.
Once the sauce thickens, remove it and stir in the tamari, lemon juice, cider and cayenne.
Cover and keep warm.
