I’ve watched many films in the past few years that advocate a plant based diet, but none has ever done it as eloquently and as convincing as Forks Over Knives has. This film has saved countless lives and is on a promising path to save many more. Forks Over Knives covers the work of Dr. […]
vegan
Celebrating My Life As a Vegan (And a Recipe!)
Happy Vegan Birthday to Me! One year ago today I became vegan, so I am calling this my “Vegan Birthday,” as it is soooo much more than an anniversary. When I became 100% vegan, a whole new “me” was born. I felt an almost immediate sense of peace and connection with my deep inner self […]
Ask Grettie: How To Make Any Recipe Gluten Free
I have lots of vegan bread recipes that call for whole wheat flour, but I don’t bake with gluten. Is there a formula for adding xanthan gum to gluten free flours, ie…teaspoon for every cup of flour, etc.? ~ Sirica Hi Sirica, Yes, there is a formula for adding xanthan gum to recipes. The amount […]
Ask Grettie – Vegans and Protein
How much protein does a vegan person need daily? Is animal protein superior to plant-based protein? ~ Gail This is definitely the question I get asked most. When eating a varied whole-food plant-based diet that is adequate in calories it is actually difficult to become protein deficient (i.e. spinach is 57% protein while […]
I Heart Geometric Fashion
If you’re a frequent visitor to my own blog (The Streets I Know: A Vegan Fashion Blog) you must know by now that I have a huge obsession with all things geometric. Over the past few months I’ve come across some amazing vegan geometric fashion pieces because of this little obsession of mine. I thought […]