Meet a potential new addition to the Chipotle family! In mid-February, the popular restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill began testing a new vegan menu item, Sofritas, at some of its San Francisco Bay Area locations. Sofritas are an aromatic and spicy blend of shredded tofu braised with chipotle chilies and roasted poblano chilies. Hodo Soy […]
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Modavanti: Fashion-Forward…The Vegan Way!
Love a relaxing Sunday afternoon with a cup of tea and some online shopping? So do we, so you can imagine how psyched we were to discover Modavanti, a new shopping destination for sustainable fashion. Promoting an eco-friendly approach to fashion, Modavanti, which means “fashion forward” in Italian, offers apparel and accessories that combine style […]
How To Handle Parties As A Vegan
One of the questions I am asked frequently by new and aspiring vegans is how to handle going to parties as a new vegan. For many people there is a concern about being tempted to go off track or being the weirdo vegan not eating what everyone else is eating (not that I think this […]
Why Do Some New Vegan’s Fail?
What is the hardest part of being vegan? Missing cheese? Really wanting those leather shoes? Not being able to chow down on a greasy hotdog? The easy answer to all those questions is: absolutely not. (And “yuck!”). For me, it’s when I meet someone who used to be a vegan, but isn’t anymore. “What? Why?” […]
Interview Series – Annie Shannon
Like many others in the vegan community, I had been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Betty Goes Vegan by Annie and Dan Shannon for some time. With mouthwatering recipes for dishes like Seitan Coq Au Vin, Breakfast Tacos and Spaghetti Pie, the Shannons’ veganization of the classic 1950s red Betty Crocker cookbook has been wildly […]