I’ve been having lots of fun doing book signings in DC and other cities since May.  It’s been great to see many of you there!  And I’m so grateful to say we’ve consistently sold out of books wherever we go.  Thank you for your support! 

I hope you’ll join me for these tasty events in August:

August 8:  Vegetarian Society of DC, 3-5pm, Bethesda, MD.  Space is limited for this book signing and food demo, so RSVPs are required. 

August 14:  UDC Van Ness Farmers Market, 8am-1pm, 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, DC.  Book signing and food demo.

For more info on upcoming events in 2010, check out my Appearances page.  See you there!

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I hope you’ll join me for these book signing and food-tasting events in July:

July 10: UDC Van Ness Farmers Market, 8am-1pm, 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, DC.  Book signing and food demo.

July 13: Sticky Fingers Bakery, 6:30-7:30pm, 1370 Park Road, NW, DC.  This is a fundraiser for one of my favorite nonprofits, Compassion Over Killing. You’ll receive a specially made “By Any Greens Necessary” cupcake for free from Sticky Fingers Bakery.

July 17: Home of Saundra Woods, 3-5pm, DC.  Space is limited, please RSVP to Saundra Woods at saundra_j_woods@mcpsmd.org.  Book signing and food-tasting, including Saundra’s signature recipes included in the book.

July 24: Sisterspace and Books, 2-4pm, 3717 Georgia Avenue, NW, DC.  We’ll also be celebrating my mom’s 74th birthday!  She became a vegan in her 50s and is still healthy, fit, and fabulous!

For more info on upcoming events, check out my Appearances page.  See you there!

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I’m so excited!  Washington, DC is finally getting hip!  This week the DC City Council passed a resolution establishing Meat-Free Mondays in the nation’s capitol.  That means the city is officially encouraging DC residents to eat meatless meals at least one day a week. 

DC is the second city in the nation to adopt the Meat-Free Mondays mantra.  San Francisco, CA was first (but of course!). 

Here’s an idea: how about Dairy-Free Fridays, too!  Anybody with me?

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Join me this Saturday, June 26th, for a fabulous food tasting and book signing for By Any Greens Necessary at Whole Foods Market on 14th and P Streets, NW in Washington, DC, from 11am-1pm.

We’ll have samples of three delicious recipes from the book (it’s a surprise!).  And I’ll be signing books and answering your health and nutrition questions.  We’re going all out to make this a fun and informative event.  I hope to see you there! 

(By the way, feel free to pick up a copy of By Any Greens Necessary at Whole Foods before Saturday…it’s available now!)

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I’m sooo excited about three great interviews on the Tavis Smiley Show, in the Chicago Sun-Times, and in the Afro.  I hope you’ll check them out!

You can also check out my Buzz page for more interviews and press…and my Appearances page for where I’ll be doing book signings next.  Another great way to procrastinate!

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In a new report issued this week, the United Nations is urging a global move to a meat- and dairy-free diet to save the planet. 

The UN report says lesser consumption of animal products is necessary to save the world from the worst impacts of climate change. Agriculture, particularly meat and dairy products, accounts for 70% of global freshwater consumption, 38% of the total land use and 19% of the… world’s greenhouse gas emissions.  

The report follows the UN’s earlier warning that livestock production causes more greenhouse gas emissions than all of the world’s transportation combined.  In other words, a hamburger damages Mother Earth more than a Hummer does. 

If you were looking for another reason or affirmation to eat vegan foods, you just got it!

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If you’re in my hometown this Memorial Day Weekend, I hope you’ll come to my book signing at Everlasting Life in Capital Heights, MD.  The event is this Sunday, May 30th, 2-4pm. 

By the way, I had a wonderful time in Chicago this past weekend.  Glorious weather and divine people.  Thanks so much for coming out to see me and spreading the love!  

My one tiny regret is that they didn’t have mac and cheese at Soul Veg in Chicago this past Monday, so I’m definitely getting some at Everlasting Life in Capital Heights on Sunday!  I hope you can join me.

~ Tracye

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If you or someone you know is going to be in the Chicago area May 22-24, come check me out at three events in the beautiful Windy City! 

On Saturday, May 22nd, I’ll be speaking and booksigning at the Chicago Green Festival at 2pm.  My topic is “Getting Healthy, Hippy, and Happy By Any Greens Necessary.” 

On Sunday, May 23rd, I’ll be signing books at Afriware Bookstore in Oak Park from 2-4pm.

And on Monday, May 24th, I’ll be signing books (and eating mac and cheese) at Soul Vegetarian East restaurant from 11am-2pm.

Hope to see you there!

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Happy Birthday, Malcolm X.   My book title and message for By Any Greens Necessary are inspired by your love and work for social justice, human rights, and mental liberation “by any means necessary.”  And, of course, you actively espoused healthy diets and lifestyles, too.

I chose a twist on that phrase you popularized because it signifies an urgent call to revolution, particularly when it comes to the health of black women.  We are experiencing an explosive health crisis, and yet we have the power to create healthy and disease-free lives by liberating the way we think about food.  And many more of us are doing this everyday…by doing something as simple and profound as eating more plant-based foods, saving not only ourselves and our communities, but the planet, as well. 

I’m honored to be a voice in this health revolution.  Your legacy lives on in me and millions of others around the world.  Thank you, Malcolm!

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