Planning on throwing or going to a BBQ? We’ve got some awesome vegan recipes for grill party staples—burgers, salads, even a refreshing watermelonade! Let your friends and family try these fab dishes and show them how easy (and delicious) vegan food can be! 1. Key Lime Cheesecake 2. Jackfruit Pulled Pork 3. Quinoa Fruit Salad 4. Watermelonade 5. Easy Pasta Salad 6. Creamy Potato Salad 7. Carrot Dogs 8. Grilled…
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of fireworks during Fourth of July weekend, but it can also be a very dangerous and stressful time for animals! If you’ve got pets, make sure not to neglect them during all the festivities. Keep them out of harm’s way and help keep them calm. Here are a few pet safety tips for the Fourth of July to get you started.…
On a hot summer night years ago, I was around 9 years old, sitting in the back seat of my parents’ car with my feet up on the seat and my forehead resting on my knees, my eyes shut tight with my long strawberry blond hair draping over my legs, and both hands covering both ears very tightly to block out the noise that sounded like bombs dropping on the…
This Fourth of July, declare your independence from artery-clogging cheeseburgers, inhumane hot dogs, and carcinogenic chicken and have a healthy, humane vegan cookout. Charred meats can form cancer-causing chemicals called heterocyclic amines, or HCAs, and undercooked meats can cause food poisoning—and both cause animal suffering—so it’s better to cook up something kind and healthy, such as marinated vegetable kabobs, veggie burgers, or vegan barbecued chicken. Vegetables and mock meats, such as Gardein’s The Ultimate Beefless Burger, Beyond…
July 4th is just around the corner! Have you planned what you are making for your holiday party? Many of you will be around the grill this 4th of July and want to bring some heart-healthy vegan dishes to share with friends. Did you know that HappyCow has a recipe section on the site? You will find recipes labeled by type and you can find a new ethnic dish to…