Valentine’s Day may be over, but our cultural celebration of chocolate is year-round. The scientific name for the cacao tree, Theobroma cacao, literally translates to ‘food of the gods’. Humans have been enamored by this bitter bean for millennia, the most common exclamation being, “I could never live without chocolate!” It’s a common misconception that […]
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EVEN VEGANS MAKE MISTAKES: LEARNING TO FORGIVE YOURSELF
My six-year-old vegan son recently came home from school in tears. He confessed that he had visited the school tuck shop and bought a snack that contained animal products. An older child had convinced him that this snack was suitable for vegans. In accordance with his trusting nature, my son believed this to be true. […]
Fran Costigan’s Heart-Shaped Vegan Chocolate Cake to Live For
Try this easy technique for a Heart-Shaped Vegan Chocolate Cake just right for Valentine’s Day. No specialty cake pan is needed! All it takes is one 9-inch round layer, baked, cooled, chilled and few cuts with a knife. Here is the Step by Step: Bake a Chocolate Torte to Live For. (Recipe follows) Cool, wrap and […]
The January Vegan Cuts Beauty Box
The cold January air can reek havoc on my skin. The wind and frigid temperatures tend dry my complexion out, causing peeling and even breakouts. Fortunately, the January Vegan Cuts Beauty Box has come to my rescue! The Vegan Cuts Beauty Box is a subscription service that delivers a box of cruelty-free beauty products to […]
4 reasons why a yoga retreat is right for you
I remember the first time I traveled outside the US like it was yesterday. I had just graduated with a fashion design degree and wanted to attend a summer program at a fashion school in Florence, Italy. The weekends would be spent traveling up and down the country in exploration. In Rome, my camera was […]