Buying vegan and vegetarian shoes used to mean paying higher prices, suffering inferior comfort, missing out in the latest trends and accepting that you’ll need to buy a replacement pair sooner rather than later. As attitudes toward leather shoes and boots change, some shoe companies are opting for animal-friendly options and the choices available to us veggies and vegans is a far cry from what we could buy just a…
Meat is a four-letter word. It’s high in fat and cholesterol, and it contributes to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other life-threatening diseases. It comes with warnings about E. coli and other foodborne bacteria, and it’s linked to climate change, pollution, and other serious environmental problems. U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics show that many Americans are fed up with meat, and compassionate, health-conscious people (you know who you are) won’t…
Based in Berlin, Germany, Boris Lauser is a Spiritual Life Food instructor, gourmet raw food chef, culinary artist, and Ayurvedic yoga massage therapist. Lauser traveled the world for years, and it was in Asia where he had his first experience with raw food. He did a 10 day Vipassana meditation silent retreat in Myanmar, an intensive training to become an Ayurvedic yoga massage therapist at The Sanctuary on Koh Phangan…
A Tale of Two Jerkies If you’re looking for a healthy snack and/or a meat substitute that holds up well to sauces and gravies, you may want to consider making or purchasing vegan jerky. There are a number of commercial products that are available for purchase. These products are convenient to use and since they don’t need to be refrigerated, you can order them on-line without the need for having…
Berlin, Germany is home to not only the world’s largest vegan grocery store chain (Veganz), but also is home to the world’s first vegan avenue (Schivelbeiner Straße). With over 16 all-vegan restaurants springing up over just the past 2 years, Berlin has quickly become one of the world’s hot spots for vegans. Join HappyCow’s Ken Spector as he interviews Jan Bredack, the CEO and Founder of Veganz grocery store, and…
I’ve been to vegan festivals and conferences across the nation as both an attendee and a speaker. You can find them in almost every large city in the country and they continue to grow! Vegan festivals are even in Texas of all places! The last one I attended and spoke at was the 2nd Annual Texas VegFest in Austin where I currently live. Austin is pretty hip and progressive with…
Nut Butter Universe by best selling author Robin Robertson is a culinary treasure filled with creative ways to make delicious protein-rich recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snacks. This book is filled with recipes using delectable butters made from cashews, Brazil nuts, macadamias, chestnuts, almonds, and more, including everyone’s favorite, peanut butter. Just a small amount of nut butter can add great texture, flavor, and nutrition to your meals.…
Someone mentions “grilled cheese” and you cannot help but to feel as emotionally gooey inside as the sandwich’s main ingredient. Kids and adults alike get comfort from grilled cheese sandwiches. They just seem to make the day a little brighter. As kids (and as adults when we get busy!), we kept it pretty simple – a few slices of cheese inside bread, and maybe the long shot of tomato soup…
Here’s another Meatless Monday recipe to tantalize your taste buds and get you cooking this cruelty-free meal in your kitchen. This week’s recipe is contributed by our friend, Leigh-Chantelle from Viva la Vegan!, a website with a large range of vegan recipes that focuses on positive information, education and vegan outreach. Ingredients: 500g pumpkin gnocchi 6 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 eggplant, diced 8 okra, sliced thickly 1/4 bunch spinach,…
Here’s another Meatless Monday recipe to tantalize your taste buds and get you preparing this cruelty-free meal in your kitchen. This week’s Meatless Monday recipe is contributed by our friend, Leigh-Chantelle from Viva la Vegan! a website with a large range of vegan recipes that focuses on positive information, education and vegan outreach. Enjoy. Raw Cashew Cream Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews ¼ cup agave nectar ¼ cup water cinnamon…
Who doesn’t love mac and cheese? It’s the ultimate comfort food. Whenever I eat it I feel like I’m 10 years old again. Make this as a side dish or top it with kale and chopped walnuts to make it the main attraction. Either way, it will fill you up and make you smile. Extra Creamy Mac and Cheese Serves 4-6 gluten free if using gluten free pasta soy free…
Here’s another Meatless Monday recipe to tantalize your taste buds and get you cooking this cruelty-free meal in your kitchen. This week’s Meatless Monday recipe is contributed by our friend, Leigh-Chantelle from Viva la Vegan! a website with a large range of vegan recipes that focuses on positive information, education and vegan outreach. Ingredients: 1 celery stalk, chopped 1/2 sweet potato, cut into thin strips 8 brussel sprouts, thinly…
Sautés offer a wide variety of meal options for vegetarians who like to vary the same recipe with different ingredients. This Asian-inspired recipe blends the exotic texture of the Chinese black fungus mushroom, also known as cloud ear or wood ear, with the tart flavor of Granny Smith apples for a sauté that is as hearty as it is light and flavorful. Spicy Black Mushroom Sauté Prep Time: 20 minutes…