I was Johnny-on-the-spot when Chic Vegan was offered the chance to review Sustainable Design: A Critical Guide by David Bergman. Sustainab….what, you may ask? And what does this have to do with being a ChicVegan? Those of you who made your way down the vegan path for environmental reasons may be familiar with sustainable design […]
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Product Review – Sweet Earth Natural Foods
Since I love to cook and experiment with fresh ingredients, the thought of prepared, microwavable meals usually makes me cringe. Sure, they’re convenient when you’re short on time or not in the mood to put something together, but in my past experience have always been either too bland, overwhelmingly salty, full of “filler” ingredients (we’ve […]
USPS HONORS DOGS
I am an absolute dog lover. My dog Sydney (pictured above) has been my loyal friend for almost 14 years. Because of my love and respect for dogs, I was thrilled to learn that on January 20, 2012 the USPS released a series of stamps honoring the bond and partnership between humans and dogs. I […]
Chic, I Mean Green, Vegan
We’re already chic, but what about green? The vegan lifestyle is inherently sustainable – we all know the detrimental contribution the meat industry has on the environment, not to mention the agricultural runoff associated with conventional farming and the dairy industry. Every day that we choose to eat plants over animals, we are making another […]
UPDATE – PETA vs. SeaWorld
There is cause for celebration today! According to Jeff Kerr, PETA’s General Counsel and Senior Vice President, the February 6 argument regarding PETA’s lawsuit against SeaWorld lasted just over an hour. The judge has decided to take the case under advisement and will issue an order at a later date. This is fabulous considering SeaWorld […]