I went vegetarian in 1992, and then transitioned to veganism 9 years later. Both changes were tough. I didn’t know anyone else who didn’t eat meat when in the early 90s, and veganism was pretty much unheard of in Northern New Jersey in 2001. There were no Facebook groups for support and no Pinterest boards […]
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How Being Vegan Made Me A Better Cook
It might seem odd, but once I stopped eating meat and dairy I became an even better cook. I had always liked cooking and making meals for my friends and family, but I was a slave to the recipe. I had to follow everything exactly or I thought the entire dish would be ruined. I […]
Where Have All the Vegan Yogis Gone?
Over the past few years, I have attended several yoga teacher trainings and retreats. I have been surprised and disheartened to often find myself being the only vegan present. Since many of the writers who inspired my veganism, such as Steve Ross and Sharon Gannon, are yogis who ascribe to the philosophy of ahimsa (non-harming)—a […]
Interview Series: Élise Desaulniers, Author of Cash Cow
A popular and respected blogger in Québec, Canada, Élise Desaulniers is a food ethics and animal rights advocate who is also interested in public policy, philosophy, and feminism. In her new book Cash Cow: Ten Myths About the Dairy Industry, she takes a hard look at the dairy industry, and how it has persuaded the […]
Butternut Squash Soup with Quick Cashew “Cream” from Laura Theodore’s Vegan-Ease
This simple-to-prepare potage is rich in taste and creamy in texture, without the use of dairy. A quick cashew “cream” (no pre-soaking of the cashews required) adds a touch of elegance, and the coconut milk beverage adds richness and depth to this impressive soup. Butternut Squash Soup with Quick Cashew “Cream” Makes 4 to 6 […]