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Help Seals and Sea Lions in Dire Conditions at the Morro Bay Aquarium!

The Morro Bay Aquarium has held seals and sea lions and other sea animals in horrific conditions for nearly 50 years now. The one seal and three sea lions who currently live there spend their entire lives in pools no larger than a Jacuzzi. It isn’t only that they live in small spaces, unable even to swim, but also that they are not provided proper care. The aquarium has been cited for numerous violations of the Animal Welfare Act over the years, and their attending veterinarian is a local small animals veterinarian who says he has no knowledge of how to treat marine mammals. What is even more heartbreaking is that from the records maintained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, we know that at least 24 seals and sea lions have died there and, appallingly, only one of natural causes. Some have drowned, some have died from being kept in water contaminated by sewage, others from preventable or treatable illnesses, and one, the owners reported, died because he was “love sick.”

Thankfully, the lease for the space is up for renewal and we now have a narrow window of opportunity to close down the aquarium forever. While the owners are eager to renew the lease, the space is public property, and so it is up to the Morro Bay City Council. If the lease is renewed, more seals and sea lions will undoubtedly continue to be exploited. Those of us working to help the seal and sea lions at the aquarium need your help now! We need you to write to the Morro Bay City Council and to the mayor asking them not to renew the lease. Please explain to them why this kind of treatment of animals is simply unacceptable, and tell them you won’t visit Morro Bay unless the aquarium is closed.

We need you to act soon because the council will decide June 25th whether or not to renew the lease or to consider proposals for other uses of the site. We are facing stiff opposition as the owners have many friends and family in the community who believe there is nothing wrong with exploiting animals for human entertainment. Please help us ensure that no more seals and sea lions will suffer and die in this horrific place. The seal and sea lions living in these deplorable conditions thank you, and so do those of us who are working on their behalf!

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- Sarah Spengeman

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Fruity Roasted Fennel Salad

Fresh fruit, roasted balsamic fennel, peppery arugula and a superb strawberry vinaigrette make up this gorgeous salad!

Check out Vegan Yack Attack for this awesome Summer Dish!

Had an awesome dinner/dessert at Maddy’s last night, with my friend Kedar. Chef Dave made their Big Maddy Mac for me, which was delicious; and we had a sampler plate of the gelato there as well. 11 Different flavors!! I can’t pick just one favorite. #vegan #vegetarian #veganfoodshare #losangeles #food #vegansknowhowtoeat #gelato #sandwich (at Maddy’s)

Happy Father’s Day, Dad! I made you your signature breakfast drink. Cheers, everyone, and enjoy your day! (Love you, Dad!)

Loaded Breakfast Potatoes

Crispy potato hash with tomatoes, peppers and onions, covered in a savory mushroom gravy. Great for Father’s Day!

You can find the recipe at Vegan Yack Attack!

intergalacticah asked: That Portabella mushroom and asparagus risotto you posted, is absolutely fantastic. I'll be honest I'm not vegan but I make it all the time, and it is incredible. You've really opened my mind up to vegan recipes and cooking, thank you for that. I'm cooking so much healthier because of it.

Wow! You’ve pretty much made my day, with this message. I’m so glad that you enjoyed the risotto (found here)! If you ever have anymore questions about cooking vegan food, feel free to ask! :)

Seitan Sauerkraut Sandwich

A delectably savory seitan sandwich, complete with mushrooms, onions and sauerkraut on toasted wheat bread! Refreshing Hefeweizen Optional*

Find the recipe at Vegan Yack Attack!

Went to the Vegan Drinks Meetup last night in Silverlake at Sprouted Garden Cafe. I got the Aloo Gobi burrito that I thought was pretty good (needed a touch more seasoning), and shared a brownie with @dirtyrottenvegan and @verbalspacey. It only took a half hour to get the brownie (!!!) and it was dry and kind of awful. Otherwise, the beer was good, the company was great and the atmosphere was pretty wonderful. AND I met @sayward, who’s super rad. :) #vegan #veganops #vegansknowhowtoeat #veganfoodshare #vegetarian #whatveganseat #food #foodporn (at Sprouted Garden Café)

The Sriracha Cookbook Blog: "The Veggie-Lover's Sriracha Cookbook" Launch Party

thesrirachacookbook:

I’m beyond proud to announce that The Veggie-Lover’s Sriracha Cookbook will be released on July 2nd, and naturally, I’m throwing a big party to celebrate.

Join me and a bunch of people with exceptional taste at Chloe’s, the semi-private club at Golden Road Brewing in Los Angeles….

Um, HELLO!

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