There’s no right answer when it comes to the question of how to merge your life with someone else’s, least of all when food, ethics, and moral issues collide alongside laundry duties and other more mundane day-to-day happenings. I’ve been stuck for hours on threads online that have tackled the issue of vegans and omnivores […]
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Interview Series: Cara Reed
Cara Reed is the creator of the popular blog Fork and Beans, which features creative gluten-free vegan recipes and whimsical food photography. Her first cookbook Decadent Gluten-Free Vegan Baking was published last year, and it proved that it’s possible to eat delicious desserts on gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free diet. I recently had the chance to chat with Cara, […]
How to Survive the Rest of Winter in 5 Steps
It’s February and it feels like the cold and grey is never going to end! At this time of year, having struggled through much of winter, many of us may be in the depths of SAD… Seasonal Affective Disorder, that is. Low levels of light, little exercise and an over-indulgence of comfort foods lower our […]
Recipe: Mexican Hot Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
The combination of sweet strawberries, creamy chocolate, and a tiny kick of cayenne creates the ultimate trifecta of deliciousness. Mexican Hot Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 3 minutes | Serves 2 to 4 Ingredients: 1 (3-ounce) block semi-sweet dark chocolate, chopped or grated 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon cayenne […]
Product Review: The January Vegan Cuts Beauty Box
The holidays are over but it always feels like Christmas when my Vegan Cuts Beauty Box arrives! The Vegan Cuts Beauty Box is a subscription service that delivers a box of 4 to 7 sample and/or full size beauty products to your door every month. It’s like Christmas all year around, because you never know what […]