As we head into the season of eating, here is a cautionary tale. A few years ago, my boyfriend’s cousin Marilyn—a meat-and-potatoes lover if ever there was one—underwent open-heart surgery. Five of Marilyn’s coronary arteries were 99 percent clogged, and when the doctors opened up her chest, they discovered that her heart was encased in […]
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Converting a Husband/ Boyfriend/ Girlfriend/ Lover to Veganism
Question: What is the fastest way to ruin a night of romance? Answer: Eat a heavy meat and dairy laden meal that clogs arteries, makes you feel fat and lethargic and even causes impotence. While there are many reasons to convert a loved one to veganism, the above-mentioned one always gets the guys’ attention. I […]
“Want to Share This Kale Slaw With Me?” – Eight Ways to Make New [Vegan] Friends
Making new friends can be intimidating. It can be especially daunting if you are somewhat of an introvert, and have just moved to an area where you don’t really know anyone. Having just relocated across the country myself (and having moved around a lot as a child), I can relate. Work and school can offer […]
Chic New Vegan Bags for Fall!
Get some arm candy for the new work or school season – check out these classy options that pack plenty of style and compassion. If you think quality vegan bags aren’t easy to come by, think again. It only takes a lazy Sunday afternoon of online shopping to find some hidden treasures – bags that […]
New Vegan Cookbooks Fall 2012
Are you ready for Autumn? Nighttime temperatures are dropping, soup and oatmeal are back on the menu, and the official start of fall has arrived. I’m looking forward to wearing my favorite scarves and boots, drinking more tea than ever, enjoying crisp hikes, celebrating harvest festivals, and seeing pumpkins on front porches. Another reason I’m in […]