Submissions and Opinions

First, I want to put out a quick THANK YOU to everyone who has sent in submissions. I've got over a hundred fabulous, inspiring photographs and emails so far -- you guys rock! Please don't be sad if you don't see your submission posted right away -- there are a lot to get through. I'm having a great time going through all the contributions, so please, please keep 'em coming!

Secondly, two questions have arisen in my mind regarding some of the submissions, and I want your help deciding the direction the blog will be going.

1. Some submissions include white rice. My first instinct is to shy away from white rice, as it isn't a whole grain. But except for the fact that white rice is used, these photographs are quite lovely and inspirational. Do you want to see them, knowing that you can substitute brown rice if you make the dish, or should we stick to brown rice only?



2. Some submissions are including small amounts of dairy. A sprinkle of cheese here, a bit of nonfat yogurt there ... what are your thoughts? For some people a plant-based meal with a sprinkle of cheese is surely a step in the right direction, and it might be nice to encourage them in that direction. But dairy isn't health food, and from a vegan standpoint, it's a bit hard to see, isn't it? Should the blog stay vegan, or should we allow predominantly plant-based dishes with an added bit of dairy?



These polls are going to end in exactly one week, so please vote.