You should know, that one of things about being pregnant, is that it seems the “Id” (or the part of your brain controls basic urges like eating and sleeping according to Dr. Freud), takes over. Case in point, I received a beautiful box of gourmet vegan cookies from Pipernilli to review for Chic Vegan. According […]
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Practically Raw Desserts Giveaway
Practically Raw Desserts by Amber Shea Crawley is filled with easy recipes for scrumptious cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, puddings, candies, pastries, frozen treats, and more. Chef Amber Shea’s raw treats are totally free of dairy, eggs, gluten, wheat, soy, corn, refined grains, refined sugars, yeast, starch, and other nutrient-poor ingredients. Many recipes are also free […]
No Compromise: NYC Designer Lois Eastlund Takes Her Hip, Downtown Vibe to Vegan Fabulous!
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with one of my favorite clothing designers, Lois Eastlund. She has been completely vegan for over 2 years, but her designs have always been “accidentally” vegan. We talked about how the vegan lifestyle has influenced her life, professionally and personally. Lois is a great example of how following […]
Recipe: Szechuan Stir-Fry with Fiery Peanut Sauce
Szechuan Stir-Fry with Fiery Peanut Sauce Vary the vegetables in this recipe according to your personal taste and their availability. The amount of heat in this dish can be controlled by the amount of red pepper flakes added. Strips of extra-firm tofu are a pleasant foil for the spicy sauce. Ingredients: 1/2 cup water 1/4 […]
Eat, Pet, Love: Catskill Animal Sanctuary’s 12th Annual Shindig
Most of us have heard the terrible stories about the fate of animals on factory farms and victims of hoarding. But, did you know that many of them are rescued and taken to farm sanctuaries, where they are rehabilitated and given the ability to live out their lives with love, care & freedom? Catskill Animal […]