I love soup. I can eat it anytime, winter or summer. Granted, in the summer I might be a sweaty mess after polishing off a bowl of chili, but in the winter I welcome the heat of a good bowl of hot soup. I really needed that feeling the other day at work. It was bitterly cold outside. So […]
featured
Wait! Read This Before You Buy That Down Vest
Ever wonder how the down feathers used in down-filled comforters, jackets, and vests got from the birds to your back? Undercover video footage obtained by PETA reveals that goose down production is anything but warm and fuzzy. The video footage shows workers grabbing and carrying geese by their delicate necks or by a single wing. […]
Recipe: Apple Pie Oatmeal
This apple-pie-in-a-bowl oatmeal really hits the spot on a chilly morning. Oats contain beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that has been shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels by up to 10 percent—score! You get “extraw” credit if you make this with fresh-pressed apple juice and soaked, blended oat groats in place of the rolled oats (see […]
Book Review and Giveaway: Vegan Divas Cookbook
Unlike most cookbooks, I read the entire Vegan Divas Cookbook all the way through. Normally I will only read parts of the first section then flip through the recipes to see if anything pops out at me, then I will put the book on the shelf and forget about it. This book kept my attention […]
Take Five: Adrienne Borgersen
Chic Vegan contributor Adrienne Borgersen is the beauty and the brains behind It Factor Image Consulting, where she specializes in eco-chic and vegan fashion for men and women. Chic Vegan – How long have you been a vegan? Adrienne Borgersen – January 1, 2014 will be my 6-year “veganversary.” CV – Who or what inspired you to […]