Does bitching people out actually turn them into vegans? Vegan-manifesto-cum-diet-book >> Salon called Skinny ***** a “PETA pamphlet in chick-lit clothing and an innovative fusion of animal rights activism with punitive dieting tactics that prey on women’s insecurities about their bodies.”
>> The New York Times sounded somewhat bewildered as to how the “authors’ ferocious conviction” seemed to drive sales despite their lack of formal medical or nutritional credentials.
>> GreenMuze pointed out how in their vegan zeal, the authors of Skinny ***** glide over problems posed by food that happened to be vegan — i.e. genetically modified, pesticide-farmed soybeans.
>> Blue Planet Green Living waxed lyrical about how Skinny ***** “transcends traditional diet ideology by teaching that being healthy is more important than being skinny” — despite the fact that the book’s, um, called Skinny *****.
Perhaps the authors really wants to teach health over skinniness now, because Skinny *****’s venture onto the web’s been sort of been rebranded — into Healthy *****! Yep, one of Skinny *****’s authors — Kim Barnouin — has launched a daily e-newsletter called Healthy ***** Daily.Sign up, and you’ll get “healthy, say-it-like-it-is advice on food, fitness, sex, money, meditation, shopping and more, so you can stop listening to the crap your friends feed you,” according to HBD’s website. Vegan isn’t mentioned — but I’m guessing local organic yogurt won’t be featured on Healthy ***** Daily anytime soon.
However you feel about Skinny *****, you’ll likely love the dinner served at Healthy ***** Daily’s official launch, happening Thurs., Sept. 10 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Breadbar, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., R-2., in Century City, Calif. The event begins with a lecture and book signing with Kim Barnouin, chased by a special bento-style 7-course all-vegan menu put together by Kim and chef Nori of ironnori concepts. RSVP for the event to taste:
>> Watermelon Gazpacho, Tapioca Pearl
>> Broccolini Bruschetta, Kimchi
>> Smoky Eggplant Caviar, Hummus
>> Seaweed Salad, Ginger, Scallion-Marinated Tofu, White Sesame Vinaigrette
>> Kabocha Squash Soup, Asian Pear, Fried Chickpea, Thai Basil Pesto
>> Sweet Potato Okura, Red Curry Quinoa, Soy Tzatziki
>> Mole Chocolate Risotto, Avocado Chocolate Mousse
>> Broccolini Bruschetta, Kimchi
>> Smoky Eggplant Caviar, Hummus
>> Seaweed Salad, Ginger, Scallion-Marinated Tofu, White Sesame Vinaigrette
>> Kabocha Squash Soup, Asian Pear, Fried Chickpea, Thai Basil Pesto
>> Sweet Potato Okura, Red Curry Quinoa, Soy Tzatziki
>> Mole Chocolate Risotto, Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Dinner costs $30 before tax and gratuity — and seating is limited, so RSVP by calling Breadbar at 310.277.3770. The lecture and book signing is free.
Images courtesy of Skinny ***** and Healthy ***** Daily
