By now you may already be familiar with the wonders of coconut oil as a base for stir fries, sauteing, and baking. But did you know that it also has many uses as a natural beauty product? First and foremost, coconut oil is an excellent moisturizer that can be used on both the face and […]
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Product Review: The Kale Factory Chips and Crackers
I have a confession. I never tried kale until a few years ago. I wish I could say I have a good reason, but I honestly never thought to try it. I grew up in the era of frozen mixed vegetables. I moved on to more adventurous vegetables as an adult, but my greens consumption […]
How One Vegan Wedding Could Save The Lives of 51 Animals
Trying a meal without meat can be a great way to find out vegans don’t eat iceberg lettuce with a side of arugula (if you’re eating that, please search the recipes on this blog ASAP!). So what if that one meal you got your friend to try was served to 138 friends at once? That’s […]
Fran Costigan’s Vegan Bittersweet Cashew Cream Truffle Squares
These luxuriously creamy cashew cream truffle squares are incredibly quick and easy. However, unlike the truffles made with other nondairy milks, the Basic Thick Cashew Cream used in this recipe must first be warmed gently over low heat with very finely chopped chocolate or, better yet, chocolate that has been powdered in a food processor. […]
Product Review: Queork Handbags
I have to admit that when Queork asked if they could send me one of their vegan cork handbags to review, I was a bit skeptical. I had visions of broken bulletin boards and crumbling wine stoppers falling inside my bottle of riesling. A bag made out of cork? How could that work? Would it […]