I AM THE 2011 HOT RAW CHEF!

By Chef Amber Shea on February 14, 2011

I D I D I T !
That is to say, YOU DID IT!
Well, actually, WE DID IT!

Thanks in no small part to YOUR encouragement, support, and votes, I am officially not only the GRAND PRIZE WINNER in Living Light International’s 2011 Hot Raw Chef contest, but I am the PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER too!

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to all of you who voted for me, for voicing your support and for believing in me throughout my raw chef journey over the past year. This means more to me than you can imagine.

Hot Raw Chef winner, San Francisco…this is the best Valentine’s Day EVER!

MUCH LOVE TO ALL OF YOU!

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Elizabeth@The Sweet Life

Congratulations! Very exciting.

February 14, 2011 at 2:31 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks Elizabeth!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:49 pm
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Noelle

Congratulations! You deserve it. I got your goody bag today! I will be sending mine to you soon, probably by the time you get back from SF. Being sick has not been fun aroundhere. AGAIN, congrats to you!

February 14, 2011 at 2:33 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thank you, Noelle! Can’t wait to get back home and open my goodie bag…
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:50 pm
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Heidi

Congratulations! I knew you would win it, yours was obviously the best I didn’t even see this post, I just got the email and came here right away. Congrats again!!!

February 14, 2011 at 2:36 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Aw, thank you Heidi!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:50 pm
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Debbie

Congratulations! I am so happy for you. You certainly deserve it. Now that we can get the recipe I can’t wait to try it!

February 14, 2011 at 2:37 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks, Debbie! You’ll love the brownies!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:50 pm
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Hillary Dyan Davis

Woooooohooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!

February 14, 2011 at 2:41 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  YAY! Thank ya!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:51 pm
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hihorosie

whoop whoop! Congrats! Well deserved!

February 14, 2011 at 2:44 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:51 pm
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Michelle

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I knew you would win!

February 14, 2011 at 2:44 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Aw, thanks Michelle!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:51 pm
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(what runs) Lori

Like their was any doubt.

CONGRATS!!!!

February 14, 2011 at 2:57 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Hehe! You’re too kind
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:51 pm
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bitt

Congrats! I was so thrilled to open the email today and see your name there. Well done!

February 14, 2011 at 3:01 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks so much, Bitt!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:52 pm
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moonsword

Congratulations…you so deserve it! All the best to you!
Cheers!

February 14, 2011 at 3:10 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thank you!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:52 pm
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Kristan

Congrats! It was fun to have the chance to vote for you. I am a new “almost vegan” and am finding your website super helpful in my quest for health!

February 14, 2011 at 3:12 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  So happy to hear that, Kristan!
  Thanks for the congrats!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:53 pm
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Deanna

Congratulations! Such wonderful news!

February 14, 2011 at 3:19 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks Deanna!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:53 pm
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movesnmunchies

CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS !!!!!!

February 14, 2011 at 3:23 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Hehe, thanks!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:53 pm
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Jeannie Gross

Way to go Amber! Congratulations, I’m happy for you! Looking forward to trying out that recipe!

February 14, 2011 at 3:42 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thank you, Jeannie! Hope you try the brownies!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:53 pm
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Megan @ Healthy Hoggin'

I was so excited when I got the email this morning!! CONGRATS!!!!

We’ll have to celebrate in KC next week!

February 14, 2011 at 4:13 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Yes, we certainly will!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:54 pm
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Alayna @ Thyme Bombe

So exciting! Looking back through the other entries, yours was definitely the best. You really deserve the win for a delicious yet simple recipe that anyone could recreate. Congrats!

February 14, 2011 at 4:21 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Aw, thank you Alayna. Considering how much you liked my blondie, I really hope you get a chance to try the brownies!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:55 pm
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Pure2raw Twins

YAY!!! So proud of you!!! A big congrats and lots of hugs sent your way!!!

February 14, 2011 at 4:47 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks girls! Hugs back!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:55 pm
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Sondi

Congratulations!!!!!

February 14, 2011 at 4:48 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks Sondi!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:55 pm
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Melissa

WOOHOO!!!!! I can say I am not surprised but I am so pleased for you! Congratulations!!!!! Gosh I wish I could think of something very clever to say but just can’t! CONGRATULATIONS!

February 14, 2011 at 4:54 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Hehe! Thanks so much, Melissa!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:56 pm
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Simply Life

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You completely deserve this!

February 14, 2011 at 4:55 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thank you!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:56 pm
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healthyexposures

Eeek, I just got that notification in my e-mail!!! I had forgotten about it and wasn’t sure why I was getting “Hot Raw Chef” in my e-mail but then it clicked, and when I saw your name after that I was BEYOND happy for you! Seriously, girl – you must be so proud and rightfully so. I couldn’t be happier for you, and I know you will be doing wonderful things with this opportunity

February 14, 2011 at 4:55 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks so much, Jess I am a little shocked, a little overwhelmed, and very happy and proud!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:59 pm
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Kim

Congrats!!!!

February 14, 2011 at 4:56 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks Kim!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 4:59 pm
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Hannah

Congratulations soul sister! You absolutely deserved this, and I’m so proud of you! Have an amazing day. I can’t wait to read about where this prize takes you! xoxo

February 14, 2011 at 5:01 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thank you so very much for your friendship, love, and support. You are THE best!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 5:00 pm
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Rachelle

Just got the email announcement. Holy crap! Congratulations!!!

February 14, 2011 at 5:03 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks Rachelle!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 5:00 pm
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Ela

Congrats again! Happy V-day to you too, and have a wonderful celebration.
love
Ela

February 14, 2011 at 5:11 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thank you Ela, and happy (belated) V-Day to you and Phil as well!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 5:01 pm
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Kathleen

Congratulations! I’m so excited you won and with 2 prizes. Glad I could help out by casting a vote for you.

February 14, 2011 at 5:28 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  I’m glad too, Kathleen! I really appreciate your vote
  
  February 17, 2011 at 5:01 pm
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veganlisa

Congratulations! I am so thrilled for you. xo

February 14, 2011 at 5:47 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks Lisa!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 5:02 pm
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Anne

Congratulations, that is so exciting!

February 14, 2011 at 5:52 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thank you, Anne!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 5:02 pm
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wolfenstein

great! Congratulations! you are great raw chef!

February 14, 2011 at 6:03 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Aw, thanks so much!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 5:02 pm
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Jacqueline Briere

Hi , I just want to say ‘Congratulations Ambershea !’ I can’t wait to try your caramel fudge brownies . They look delish

btw , you are hot

February 14, 2011 at 6:08 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  I hope you do try them! Hehe, thanks Jacqueline!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 5:12 pm
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Elizabeth Fraser

I just wanted to say CONG-RAW-TULATIONS to you! I really look forward to trying your yummy looking brownies. Yummmmmmmmmmm!

February 14, 2011 at 6:28 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks so much, Elizabeth! I can’t wait to try your recipe, either!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 5:14 pm
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rachel

congrats amber! i so totally knew you would win ;D

February 14, 2011 at 6:50 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Aw, thank you Rachel!
  
  February 17, 2011 at 5:15 pm
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sasha

So great that you won. What a great amazing recognition. Love the Sacred Chocolate. I am just finishing David’s course. How cool that you got that sent to you.

February 14, 2011 at 6:52 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks, Sasha
  
  February 24, 2011 at 12:59 pm
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Rebecca Tolbert

It makes me so happy to see someone living their dream! Congratulations!

February 14, 2011 at 7:36 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks Rebecca!
  
  February 24, 2011 at 12:59 pm
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Jane Plass

You so deserve this! How awesome to win both prizes. Congratulations!

February 14, 2011 at 9:05 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thank you Jane!
  
  February 24, 2011 at 12:59 pm
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Cliff Champion

AHHH!!! SO EXCITING! HAVE THE BEST TIME EVER IN SANFRANCISCO! WAHOOO YOU DID IT!!!

(remember when you were letting that weird hater get you down? talk about affirmation of your abilities!)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

February 14, 2011 at 10:42 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Haha, hell yeah I remember that…and good riddance to her! I’m so stoked, thanks for the congrats!
  
  February 24, 2011 at 1:00 pm
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Nadia

Congrats Amber!!! )) Great news!

February 14, 2011 at 11:58 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks Nadia!
  
  February 24, 2011 at 1:00 pm
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yaelian

Congratulations! You surely deserve it,your recipes and pictures are lovely!

February 15, 2011 at 2:05 am
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thank you so much!
  
  February 24, 2011 at 1:00 pm
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dawn

Congratulations! Nothing feels better than when you work hard and the work is appreciated! So what’s the next step??? Where do you go from here???

February 15, 2011 at 5:53 am
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Where DON’T I go from here? I now have some Living Light classes to take! Plus, a cookbook to get published…
  
  February 24, 2011 at 1:01 pm
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Ellen

You rock!! Great job…. definitely well deserved for all your hard work and dedication

February 15, 2011 at 9:22 am
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thank you, Ellen!
  
  February 24, 2011 at 1:01 pm
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Mom

We could not be MORE excited! Dad and I are SO glad to have been a part of it and it’s quite possible we are even more thrilled than you are!!! C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!

February 15, 2011 at 9:41 am
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thank you to you and Dad for all your help
  
  February 24, 2011 at 1:01 pm
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Millie

Congratulations. I am very happy for you. Well deserved!

February 15, 2011 at 10:03 am
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks Millie!
  
  February 24, 2011 at 1:01 pm
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kathi

so happy that you won! you did a great job! Congratulations! you inspire me to have a raw vegan diet! Peace & Vegan!

February 15, 2011 at 10:33 am
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Kathi, that’s wonderful! Thanks so much!
  
  February 24, 2011 at 1:02 pm
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Natalie

Congratulations! You must be ecstatic. You totally deserve it.

February 15, 2011 at 3:54 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Ecstatic doesn’t even begin to tell the tale! Thanks, Natalie!
  
  February 24, 2011 at 1:02 pm
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Jen

Congrats

February 15, 2011 at 5:48 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks Jen!
  
  February 24, 2011 at 1:02 pm
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Mike O

I’m not Raw or Vegan, but I am proud. You earned it.

Also, if you see my brother tell him I said hi.

February 15, 2011 at 9:43 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks Mike
  
  February 24, 2011 at 1:02 pm
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John B

Congratulations Amber. Your journey has certainly been an inspiring one to watch unfold.

February 16, 2011 at 5:16 am
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thank you so much, John
  
  February 24, 2011 at 1:03 pm
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Kelly

Congrats! !!! Yay!

February 16, 2011 at 11:41 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks, Kelly!
  
  February 24, 2011 at 1:03 pm
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Brandi

Congratulations! I saw this in the e-mail they sent me before I saw your blog and I flipped! I’m so excited for you!

February 18, 2011 at 2:07 pm
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Hehe, thank you Brandi!
  
  February 24, 2011 at 1:03 pm
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Bobbie @thevegancrew

Awesome! Congrats!

February 20, 2011 at 10:04 am
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  Thanks Bobbie!
  
  February 24, 2011 at 1:03 pm
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J

hhmm … can something or someone be HOT and RAW at the same time

May 5, 2011 at 7:35 am
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1. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
  
  I don’t know, you tell me, heh.
  
  May 5, 2011 at 10:21 am
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