One of the foods that I missed the most when I first stopped consuming dairy, in all its soft creaminess and versatility, was yogurt. Growing up, it was one of my favorite snacks, and as I got older, I would enjoy it as an afternoon pick-me-up, have it with granola as a dessert, and use […]
Review: Axiology Natural Organic Lipsticks
Here at Chic Vegan, we’re always on the lookout for the best cruelty-free beauty products that not only help you look your best but also leave your conscience happy. So when I came across Axiology – a small natural organic lipstick brand that is equally committed to sustainability as it is to sexy, kissable lips – […]
Product Review: Eco Vessel BOULDER Triple Insulated Bottle
As someone who is pretty particular about the temperature of her beverages, the search for the ideal water bottle has been a tricky one. As insignificant a dilemma as that might seem to many people, I carry bottle with me wherever I go—whether it’s to my full-time job in fitness, a concert, the supermarket, the […]
Cookbook Review & Giveaway: Paleo Vegan by Ellen Jaffe Jones and Alan Roettinger
Most people who have heard of the Paleo diet probably associated it with being, above all things, very contrary to a vegan lifestyle. I’m somewhat guilty of this myself, knowing numerous self-proclaimed Paleo acquaintances whose diets are heavily meat-centric and almost entirely lacking the grains and legumes that are staples for many vegan diets. Therefore, […]
Book Review: Extraordinary Vegan
Filled with elegant recipes, Extraordinary Vegan is the latest book from writer and private gourmet vegan chef Alan Roettinger. As someone who finds pleasure in subtle flavors and healthful plant-based cuisine, I was instantly intrigued by Roettinger’s promise of making food “to support health, thrill the senses, surprise the imagination,” and more. In the book’s […]