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Animal Rights/ Celebrity Interviews/ Veganism

Interview: Jo-Anne McArthur – photographer, activist, Ghosts In Our Machine

Today we sit down with Jo-Anne McArthur to learn more about her, her passions, her journey, and the importance of telling the stories of those who can’t speak for themselves. The newly released documentary, The Ghosts In Our Machine directed by Liz Marshall, tells the story of abused animals through the eyes and lens of Jo-Anne. Her photographs are captivating and show clearly the emotions and feelings of her subjects who…

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Celebrity Interviews/ vegan history/ Veganism/ vegetarian history

American Vegetarian Society 1850 & Remembering Rynn Berry – by Martin Rowe

Daily Evening Transcript ~ Boston, Massachusetts ~ Monday, May 20, 1850   The editorial is a journalist’s ‘take’ on the inaugural meeting of The American Vegetarian Society of Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th May 1850! Quite a cutting / sarcastic piece of journalism! ……but we are are very glad that it was written. Prior to today, this has appeared nowhere else on the Internet. This is the last item which we were…

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Animal Rights/ General/ Veganism

Expanding Your [Vegan] Library!

Expanding Your [Vegan] Library!

“When you know better, you do better.” –  Maya Angelou If I were to teach an intro to Animal rights, these are probably the books that I would choose to have read from front cover to back. I believe that as an animal activist, you need to keep yourself very familiar with animal rights literature. You will always feel more comfortable talking about animal rights with people when you’re well versed in the matter.…

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Cooking/ General/ Meatless Monday/ Recipes/ Veganism

Creamed Tarragon Mushroom on Toast

Happy happy Monday to you! Here is the perfect appetizer recipe for all of your holiday get togethers (Monday or not). Make it with love and watch your peeps smile with yumminess. Now that’s giving! 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large shallot, minced 12 cups mushrooms, sliced (any variety will do) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 12 turns cracked black pepper 1/4 cup white wine 1/3 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons…

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General/ Veganism

Being Vegan in China with Long Kuan – numbers are set to skyrocket in 2014!

PRI’s The World Reporter – Mary Kay Magistad chatting with Long Kuan – plus other content – a 5 minute audio – Vegan lunch: Going meatless in Beijing China’s ‘vegan’ numbers are set to skyrocket in 2014 & beyond! Taiwan already has numerous vegan businesses. In little Hong Kong another one open every few months. ~ In 2010, former Premier of the People’s Republic of China, Wen Jiabao (温家宝总理) proposed a nationwide campaign of “one day…

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General/ Veganism

Beyoncé and Jay Z Go Vegan—but Will It Last?

In addition to Beyoncé’s surprise new album debut, music’s power couple recently set the gossip pages abuzz by announcing that for 22 days, Beyoncé and Jay Z will go vegan for what Jay Z is calling “a spiritual and physical cleanse.” He explains, “This all began a few months back when a good friend and vegan challenged me to embrace a ‘plant-based breakfast’ every day. It was surprisingly easier on…

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Economy/ General/ Restaurants/ Veganism

Portugal’s Lovely Vegan Businesses – which are thriving in spite of the recession in Europe

Europe is in recession; Portugal, Spain and Greece are suffering with especially strong recessions. Many would agree this may not be a time for starting a business – ……but, a few vegan ethical businesses are flourishing, specially the ones related to Portuguese vegetarian foods. I was inspired to write this article when I found out that friends of mine, Rafael and Ana, had recently started a 100% vegan business called…

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Celebrity Interviews/ Health/ Nutrition/ Veganism/ Video

Watch: John Pierre, Celebrity Fitness Guru, Exercise and Diet Tips

  At Southern California’s ‘Healthy Taste of LA’ event this November, the Cows met up with John Pierre, celebrity fitness guru who has worked with such celebrities as Ellen Degeneres and Emily Deschanel. John Pierre is a nutrition and fitness consultant who has devoted over 25 years to helping and improving the lives of others through his expertise in the areas of nutrition, geriatrics, fitness, green living, women’s empowerment and…

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General/ Veganism

8 Ways Becoming a Vegetarian Is Like a Bad Breakup

by The Pink Herbivore Please note that – throughout this article I am going to refer to MEAT (anything non-vegan) as HIS, HIM & HE – using a blood red font – ……please take no offence Guys! Delicious MR. VEGETABLES  is also going to be refered to as HIM. Go VEGAN! In the title & in the banner I am thinking of the original meaning of the word ‘vegetarian’: – ‘vegetarians’ = pure…

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Celebrity Interviews/ Cooking/ Dining/ Restaurants/ Restaurateur Interview Series/ Travel/ Veganism

Vegan Tips of Italy – Highlights of Italy and Bologna VegFest

Vegan Highlights Italy

Watch Ken Spector as he interviews insiders about vegan restaurants and culture in Italy. Learn about Italian vegan restaurants and other essential tips from some of Italy’s hottest vegan actors and personalities including Loredana Cannata (Actress), Paulo Maugeri (MTV), Claudia Zanella (Actress), Red Canzian (Bassist of Pooh),  learn about traditional Italian gelato made vegan at Frozen in Milan, Italy and Gelatario Stefino Bio in Bologna, Italy, and see the first…

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Cooking/ Health/ Juicing/ Nutrition/ Veganism/ Video

Watch: Dr. Alan Goldhamer And Getting Over Your Addiction to Salt, Oil and Sugar

At Southern California’s ‘Healthy Taste of LA’ event this November, the Cows met up with Dr. Alan Goldhamer, the founder of TrueNorth Health Center, a state-of-the-art facility that provides medical and chiropractic services, psychotherapy and counseling, as well as massage and body work. Dr. Goldhamer has supervised the fasts of thousands of patients. Under his guidance, the Center has become one of the world’s top training facilities for doctors wishing…

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Events/ Travel/ Veganism

A 3-day vegan celebration in Lisbon: Veganario Fest 2013

Report from Portugal: The 3-day vegan fest is becoming a popular celebration of veganism and vegetarianism in Portugal. During the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of November, people from all walks of life gathered in Lisbon, to learn more about veganism, attend workshops, share recipes, try new foods at the stalls, watch documentaries and participate in several activities. It was a great opportunity to meet people and get to know what’s…

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Comics/ General/ Humor/ Veganism

Quinoa & Kale – a lovely vegan spoof – by Dr. Couscous

 Quinoa & Kale – a lovely vegan spoof by – Dr. Couscous aka Keith Allison. spoof – noun – a humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect. It is much, much, much nicer than Dr. Seuss’ original book from 1960 – (Vegan) Green Eggs and (Vegan) Ham. + Keith Allison – a self introduction…

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