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2012 Stories by Camille Lamb

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  New Dirty Dozen: Apples, Celery Most Pesticide-Contaminated. Mushrooms Okay.

  published Jun 19, 2012

  Lettuce samples contained 78 different pesticide residues. Domestic blueberries tested positive for 42 pesticides. Ninety-eight percent of apples were found to be contaminated by pesticides. And 92 pe... More >>

• Your Sister's Sister Makes Menage a Trois Look Natural at Coral Gables Art Cinema

  published Jun 18, 2012

  Hollywood, Hallmark, and our moms and dads have all provided us with pretty concrete ideas of what relationships and families are supposed to look like, even if those models of what to expect and aspi... More >>

• Don't Kill Dad This Father's Day: Five Healthy Gift Ideas

  published Jun 15, 2012

  Father's Day is Sunday and I'm not going to sugar-coat it: our dad's are not doing well. They're fat and they're dying because of it. According to the American Heart Association, about 75 percent of a... More >>

• Subway to Launch Vegan Sandwich Line

  published Jun 15, 2012

  Subway is rolling out three new vegan sandwich options, in response to increased demand for meals on the go sans animal products. The Malibu Greek, Sweet Riblet, and Italian Black Bean subs are slated... More >>

• We Got Lip Service in Traffic Last Night

  published Jun 10, 2012

  So the title of this post may seem a bit sensational and possibly even tawdry, but let us assure you that the Lip Service we received yesterday was totally legal, even if some of the content violated ... More >>

• John Robbins of Baskin-Robbins Family Busts Dairy Industry Myths and More

  published Jun 07, 2012

  Once heir apparent to the Baskin-Robbins family ice cream business and fortune, John Robbins was prompted by a few events he could not ignore to decline his inheritance and instead live with his wife ... More >>

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  Six Superfoods Aid Sex Drive, Depression, Cancer, Herpes and More

  published Jun 07, 2012

  "Superfood."The term has become as ubiquitous as it is vague. Products from chocolate bars to convenience drinks claim to contain them, but what are they and what separates them from regular foodsr Ca... More >>

• 16. Glaser Farms Raw Vegan Pies at the Coconut Grove Organic Market

  published May 31, 2012

  New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@mi... More >>

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  New York City Plans Ban on All Large Sodas and Sugary Drinks; Miami Should Be Next

  published May 31, 2012

  In a monumental strike against the obesity epidemic, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced plans for a city-wide ban on all sugary soft drinks larger than 16 ounces during an interview in... More >>

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  No Breakfast, Honey Buns and Doritos for Dinner: What Kids Are Eating in North Miami

  published May 29, 2012

  I taught English at a middle school in North Miami for a year. Every day I saw young tweens munching on hot Cheetos at 8:30 in the morning, and hustling over to the McDonald's a block away as soon as ... More >>

• Seven Super Cheap, Healthy Vegan Foods

  published May 23, 2012

  When adopting an organic plant-based diet, people fear the expense. But nutrient-rich, disease-preventing, obesity-fighting plant foods will save you money on medical bills in the long run (and make y... More >>

• Norwegian Sex Comedy Turn Me On, Dammit! Floods Coral Gables Art Cinema with Hormones

  published May 22, 2012

  Fifteen-year-old Alma just might be the horniest person in Norway. She rings up exorbitant phone sex bills when her mom, a single parent, is out of the house. And she rides rolls of coins when she get... More >>

• Turn Me On, Dammit! at Coral Gables Art Cinema May 25-31

  published May 24, 2012

  Turn Me On, Dammit! at Coral Gables Art Cinema May 25-31 More >>

• La Vie en Raw: Detox and Raw Food Den in Coral Gables

  published May 18, 2012

  It's easy to miss La Vie en Raw Cafe while driving the busy strip of Calle Ocho near Coral Gables where the vegan restaurant has been operating for the past two and a half years. I for one drove by th... More >>

• Veganism Safe for Kids, Says Lisa Dorfman, Director of University of Miami's Nutrition Program

  published May 15, 2012

  Last week, I reviewed Vegan Is Love, a children's book that explains the reasons behind the choice to go vegan. It contains a page dedicated to the health aspect of the lifestyle, but most of the book... More >>

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  Choices Vegan Cafe: A Madhouse with Raw Cooking Classes, Standing Room Only

  published May 14, 2012

  During lunchtime at Choices Vegan Cafe off Brickell on Saturday, five workers were in constant motion behind the counter and there was literally not a seat. It was a madhouse. Like a comedy routine, f... More >>

• Children's Book on Veganism Could Trouble Non-Vegan Kids

  published May 10, 2012

  The big news on the vegan scene is that Deuce Lutui, the Seattle Seahawks' new guard, has gone (mostly) vegan to get his weight in check (he's dropped 60 pounds since June 2010) and improve his perfor... More >>

• 37. Living "Lasagna" Terrine at Lido at The Standard

  published May 08, 2012

  It's that time of year when we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of ... More >>

• Art Basel Redux: Adderall Marilyn, Suicidal Hirst On View Again at Unix Fine Art

  published May 04, 2012

  One man freed his soul from the prisons of Italian master painters four years ago. One man paints in ribbons and straws and paces by the phases of the moon. One man hijacks Los Angeles billboards to c... More >>

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  Dating Vegans: Enlightening or "Very High Maintenance and Kind of Annoyingr"

  published May 03, 2012

  I ran into an optometrist we'll call "Richard" at Ultra and then a month later at Arkadia. Thanks to his unrelenting persistence, I agreed to go out with him. But I knew we might have some issues when... More >>

• 43. Ackee Empanadas at Vegetarian Restaurant by Hakin

  published May 01, 2012

  It's that time of year when we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of yo... More >>

• Dirty Dozen and Clean 15: Best and Worst Foods for Your Wallet and Table

  published May 01, 2012

  Until I found out about the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists, shopping for produce seemed like a game of Let's Make a Deal. I loaded my cart with a mixture of organic and conventional produce, trying to... More >>

• "Am I a Total Bitch for Thinking Vegan Guys Are Lamer" Dating Without Meat, Part 1

  published May 01, 2012

  Since I recently hit the dating scene again, the difficulties the vegan diet can present when navigating eligible singles has been at the forefront of my mind. Sometimes I think it's no big deal. And ... More >>

• 45. Rio Acai Bowl at Apple a Day

  published Apr 30, 2012

  It's that time of year when we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of yo... More >>

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  Babies Don't Want Vegan Mommiesr What a Load of Baloney

  published Apr 23, 2012

  This past weekend, the LA Times published an editorial suggesting pregnant women who adhere to a vegan diet and subsequently raise vegan children are irresponsible. The writer, Alexandra Le Tellier, w... More >>