Information on vegan lifestyle.
It’s no secret that Wales is the fattest nation in the UK. Over a fifth of five year olds in Wales are overweight, whilst nearly two thirds of people in their early forties are classed overweight or obese. But, in Cardiff, there’s work afoot to turn that statistic upside down. Against a burgeoning vegan culture and spiked interest in cookery, Cardiff is on a mission to improve its health. Recently…
Beating out such gloriously romantic and famed cities as Paris and Vienna, Florence and Rome, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico was recently named the number one city in the world by the supreme travel guide Conde Nast. San Miguel deserves the acclaim with its unspoiled colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, sequestered courtyards dripping with fountains and flowers, friendly atmosphere, lovely weather and its many, many restaurants. My husband and I began…
Merriam Webster defines a condiment as “Something used to enhance the flavor of food.” That’s why most people have a favorite condiment that they keep on hand, to add some punch to their favorite dishes…whether it’s a sauce, salsa, chutney or seasoning. I happen to have three favorites that I always keep on hand in the refrigerator. All three are delicious and super easy to make. The three condiments that…
I’ve often wondered if meat eating animals smell differently than plant eating animals. And if so, can meat eating animals tell if other animals are plant eaters or vegan? A 2006 study published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institute of Health examined the effect of meat consumption on body odor attractiveness in humans. Male participants were on “meat” and “non meat” diets for two weeks during…
1976 – BBC2 & The Vegan Society in the Open Door series. The programme led to over 9000 enquiries about veganism resulting in around 1,000 new members of the Society. From The Vegan- Autumn 1994 page XX “In the middle of December, the BBC invites the Society to contribute an Open Door programme to be broadcast on 31 January (repeated 7 February). Kathleen Jannaway and Jack Sanderson spend much of January working…
Being vegan in Paris doesn’t sound like an easy thing. What with the legendary cheese, croissants, and steak frites. But don’t despair, there is plenty to eat in Paris on a vegan diet. Here are tips for being vegan in Paris, France. Luckily one of the symbols of French food, and the god of bread worldwide is the baguette. This masterpiece is crusty yet chewy, simple yet complex, and basically…
As a chef and cookbook author, I’m always on the lookout for new recipes. While perusing the internet not long ago, I was very excited to see that a new vegan food magazine is available online. The magazine is called “Fresh Vegan” and I was lucky enough to read their first two issues. The issues are jam packed with innovative and delicious recipes, beautiful pictures and interesting articles on chefs, restaurants…
As the years pass, being vegan is becoming more widely accepted around the world and it certainly is much easier to go on vacation as a conscientious traveler. With the increasing popularity of vegetarian and vegan friendly accommodation, I had however, until recently, not managed to track down any travel organizations that specialize in exclusive vegan travel. Much to my delight, at the annual VegFest event in Brighton, England, I…
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about one of my best friends who had passed (my vegan dog, Buddy). Now I want to introduce you to my vegan dog (Cassy) and her favorite vegan dog food recipe. We adopted Cassy from a sanctuary in 2004. She was almost three years old. Cassy is a mix of white shepherd and (we think) bull terrier. When we adopted her, one of her…
A campaign is running for – Growl on indiegogo.com – please click. In his Foreword, Queen’s rock legend Brian May, says Growl “…opens the door to a world based on compassion, our greatest hope for us and our children, and our children’s children.” Growl on indiegogo.com – please click. Kim says – Why Growl? Growl is the book I wish I could have read when I went vegan and got involved with animal rights…
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine recently released this short animated video that discusses improving chemical safety without the use of animals. Take a look, tell us what you think in the comments below, and make sure to share this video!…
Watch celebrity Chef AJ and celebrity fitness guru John Pierre (has coached Ellen Degeneres, Emily Deschanel, Pamela Anderson, and many more!), as they explain whether vegans get enough protein. If you find this video useful, please SUBSCRIBE to receive exclusive tips, recommendations and facts available EXCLUSIVELY to our subscribers. Subscribing is free! Enter your info to receive our newsletter! E-mail : Name: Outside USA: Yes No Stay tuned into HappyCow,…
All vegans have unique and special skills that they can apply to their activism. Some vegans are dynamic with great verbal skills and make fantastic speakers. Others are better with a pen and are more adept at putting their thoughts on paper. Still others are great protesters, organizers, leaders or role models. The trick is finding where you are most effective and in what arena you do best. When I…