Every corner you turn in Philadelphia, you see approximately five historic plaques and one vegan restaurant. History-loving vegans will be at home in this town. I also found that omnivore restaurants had a good handle on vegan and vegetarian diets, and could whip up successful off-menu dishes if necessary. My visit was brief, so I […]
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Love Yourself and Help Animals During the Holidays
It can take a little work to eat healthy every single day; everyone slips ups here and there, can’t resist or over indulges in their favorite vegan treat. Eating occasional treats and small indulgences isn’t the end of the world, but getting stuck in an unhealthy eating pattern and eating meals you know aren’t good […]
Chocolate Milk and Truth in Vegan Activism
A recent survey commissioned by the Innovation Center of U.S. Dairy found that seven percent of all American adults think chocolate milk comes from brown cows. Let that sink in for a moment. If I worked for the dairy industry, that statistic would probably make me happy. It indicates that there are millions of consumers […]
Vegan Love by Maya Gottfried
It’s no secret that dating can be difficult, but for vegans it’s even more so. I’ve been happily partnered up with another vegan for years, but I remember the dating days before we met, and they were though. Fortunately, Maya Gottfried’s new book Vegan Love makes things a little easier. I wish I had this […]
Traveling While Vegan: The Horror of Forgetting to Pack Your Own Snacks
As I write this, I’m sitting Newark International Airport, awaiting a flight back to my home in Los Angeles. Much like there are food deserts throughout the country, I’d count airports among the places with some of the worst food options around. Sure, if you do some digging you can find a few sorry, overpriced […]