Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world and one which few can give up. I admit, is very good, but has drawbacks that should not be underestimated. Although there are those who say that it helps memory and concentration, caffeine is addictive: in the morning you feel tired, you drink coffee, […]
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Vegans Eat Out with Happy Cow
When vegans eat outside the comfort zone of their home, many are used to packing lunches and preparing for the ‘what if there is nothing for me to eat’ syndrome. Travel, work and socializing can be a daunting prospect when it comes to vegan food (and food allergies). Being vegan or veggie prior to […]
Pizza & Pasta
Pre-vegans will often inquire how we live without one thing or another whether it’s cheese, fish, eggs or steak. Pre-vegans often think of our lifestyle being one of suppression, deprival and denial. I’ll admit that I was,on occasion, in that camp as I made my transition to a plant-powered lifestyle. As I read more blogs […]
Book Review and Giveaway: Salad Samurai by Terry Hope Romero
I was once at a book signing Terry Hope Romero was doing in my hometown in NJ where someone approach her and ask about making salads. Terry said that she’s not a big salad person, and she doesn’t eat them very often. So last year at Vida Vegan Con, I was quite surprised to learn […]
Recipe: Grilled Portobello Peach Sandwiches
Today is Memorial Day, the unofficial first day of summer, which means many people are taking to their backyard and firing up their grills. It’s a tough day for people who don’t eat meat, right? Wrong! There are far more creative possibilities when you decide to leave the meat off the grill. You can stick […]