http://wildethings.org Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:38:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Being in the film business is sort of like being an insurance salesman, a circus monkey, or a CIA agent, in that you must be ready to pack a bag and move anywhere for months at a time, and assimilate as much as possible. Some destinations (such as Santa Fe) ... http://wildethings.org/thank-you-santa-fe Back in June when we started shooting COWBOYS & ALIENS, in the middle of the desert outside Santa Fe, New Mexico, I was the only Vegan member of our gigantic cast and crew.  Because our producers are so incredibly lovely and kind, they offered to hire an extra chef for ... http://wildethings.org/omfg-vegan-crab-cakes Here's the skinny: Small, grassroots organizations that focus on specific projects operated by the local community are often more effective and accountable than gargantuan, broad based, NGOs. I am really excited about my good friend, actress Megalyn Echikunwoke's, new education project for women and girls in Nigeria, her father's ... http://wildethings.org/w-e-a-p-o-n [caption id="attachment_1422" align="aligncenter" width="399" caption="Port au Prince, a few weeks ago"][/caption] Today is the 6 month anniversary of the earthquake. I remember the moment I heard what had happened. Sitting, stunned, on the set of "House," I felt my stomach plummet. How could I go on working? I knew that the ... http://wildethings.org/6-months-later This recipe is from one my favorite blogs, Vegan YumYum. Check out her site. She also includes videos. Fancyyyy. Broccolini, Cherry Tomato and Butter Bean Udon Serves One 1 to 1 1/2 Bundles Udon Noodles Oil, about 2-3 Tbs 3-6 Stalks of Broccolini, depending on size 1/2 tsp Red Pepepr Flakes Black Pepper Salt 10 Cherry Tomatoes, quartered 1/2 Cup ... http://wildethings.org/vegan-yumyums-broccolini-cherry-tomato-and-butter-bean-udon Full disclosure: This photo is not of my vegan bolognese. This is because my cruelty-free creation was eaten, enthusiastically, before the evidence could be captured in a photo. So trust me on this one, and give it a whirl next time you're watching The Godfather, Goodfellas, Big Night, or any ... http://wildethings.org/bomb-diggidy-bolognese These aren't your average hippy bags. These are chic, unique, and sleek purses made from Vegan leather and recycled water bottles. Need I say more?! http://www.mattandnat.com/ http://wildethings.org/matt-nat-vegan-bags "There’s a growing recognition among everyone from the World Bank to the U.S. military’s Joint Chiefs of Staff to aid organizations like CARE that focusing on women and girls is the most effective way to fight global poverty and extremism. That’s why foreign aid is increasingly directed to women. The ... http://wildethings.org/an-evening-in-santa-fe-with-nicholas-kristof Alicia Silverstone is one of the loveliest creatures on the planet. She inspires me with her dedication to animal rights, her joyful activist spirit, and her simple way of explaining how easy, healthy, and delicious it is to adopt a Vegan way of life. She isn't judgemental or preachy. On ... http://wildethings.org/book-recommendation-the-kind-diet Cowboys & Aliens is a an action-thriller (think western meets sci-fi) being directed by Jon Favreau (not Obama's speech writer) starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Sam Rockwell, Paul Dano, Adam Beach, Keith Carradine, Ana de la Reguera, Abigail Spencer, other incredible actors, and yours truly. It's FUN, and exciting, ... http://wildethings.org/cowboys-aliens-2