[Green Thursdays] Shark Fin Soup Ban

Shark Fins

Sen. Leland Yee (D-CA) promoting shark fin soup

Have you heard about "finning"? It's when fishermen go out into the ocean, catch a bunch of sharks, cut off their fins for human consumption, and then throw the sharks back in the water to die. Then they can the stuff or sell it fresh in markets. California, following Hawaii's lead, is now trying to ban a popular dish, shark fin soup, from being served in restaurants. Read more about the possible ban and the practice of finning and take a side.

[Things We Adore Sunday] Autumn Soup, Dessert Gifts, Giving Back

Since it's the Sunday following Thanksgiving, this particular week has been all about giving thanks for all the awesome shit that's going on in our lives (Amber lives + studies in London! I am actually employed this year! We launched this fabul-icious blog right here!) So this is also all about things I'm thankful exist. Such as...

Autumn Soups!
1: Black Bean and Roasted Vegetable Soup
2: Black Bean Soup from Vegan Epicurean
3: Chickpea, Tomato, and Barley Soup from Buff Chickpea
4: Turkey Noodle Soup from Bon Appetit 

People Magazine's Dessert Gift Guide. I was drooling over this.

And, last but never ever the least, giving back to the community! San Francisco has a wonderful site that connects the community with all kinds of non-profit volunteer opportunities. I'm planning a family project with my parents this year, and I'm calling it the "First Annual Jones Family Volunteer-athon." Or something more catchy. To start your own volunteer project (or to give up one afternoon to give back), check out HandsOn Bay Area.