Fall happens to be a favorite time of year for many people. The fall colors, cooler weather and warm fires make for cozy evenings. However, for me that’s not the case. Fall signifies the loss of summer and the warm, wonderful weather that I love. But, fall does have its pluses. And one of the pluses that I absolutely love is the bounty of winter squash. At my local Farmer’s…
MUSE School CA is a private school in Calabasas founded by Suzy Amis Cameron, wife of Oscar Winning Filmmaker James Cameron, and her sister Rebecca Amis. If you are looking for a better education for your children, look no further. MUSE combines academics, problem solving, and critical thought with a focus on positive environmental impact. Students become practitioners of sustainable living to benefit our global future. The Three Cornerstones of MUSE—food,…
Berlin is a city of dreamers and bohemian living. Here, alternative lifestyles are the norm so vegetarians and vegans are very easy to find. The city isn’t stereotypically German. It’s definitely not all bratwurst and beer. Although if you are after beer, it’s reassuring to know that most German beers are vegan by default. People from all over the world flock here to enjoy the vibrant music, art and culture…
How can you miss soya-mixed meat if visiting Taiwan! Soya-mixed meat is a unique snack food in Taiwan made using the method “滷” (Lu, a little like stew in brine, but somehow different). You can have many ingredients, with Asian flavored cooking liquor, which is special in Taiwan. Although you could find many soya-mixed meat vendors in many places or night markets, most of them are meat dishes. Don’t get…
On a trip several years ago to the Pacific Northwest, a package of Sin Dawg bread caught my eye at a local co-op. I don’t know if it was the long, baguette style shape that caught my eye, or the picture of the cute Dachshund on the wrapper. It was probably the Dachshund, since I’m naturally drawn to anything dog related. In any event, I picked up the loaf and…
Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing economies. According to the World Tourism Organization, in 2012, international tourism generated US$1.3 trillion in export earnings, figures moving and shaking the world economy. Let’s get vegan travel on the map. Tourism, unlike any other industry has the potential to empower people, to lift people from poverty, to create employment, to transcend race, religion, age and economical status by knocking down cultural…
By Just a Pack contributor Amy Benson I’d read before coming that meat was a big deal, had steeled myself for potential hunger, awkward encounters, wider hips. Had attempted to comfort my previously pescatarian, juice-obsessed self with the idea that it would be fresh, free roaming, grass fed – that the African version of myself, steeped in pink sunsets and newly barefoot, wouldn’t mind. Botswana exports only two things to…
At Washington DC’s annual DC Veg Fest on September 20, 2014 the Cows met up with radio personality, author and actress Robin Quivers. Ms. Quivers has been vegan since 2007. She uses HappyCow to find vegan restaurants when she travels. In her new book, The Vegucation of Robin: How Real Food Saved My Life, Ms. Quivers provides us with 90 delicious vegan recipes, and describes how she vastly improved her…
Many of the savory recipes in my cookbook call for the addition of veggie stock. Vegetable stock or broth adds another level of depth and flavor to just about any dish. Not all purchased broths are the same…they vary widely in quality and flavor. I am really picky about how my dishes taste, and my favorite so far is Organic Better than Bouillon Vegetable Base. So a few days ago, I…
Having spent nearly a month in small towns of northern Italy with few vegan options aside from cheese-less pizza and pasta I was starting to feel starved for variety. So, needless to say when Michael and I decided to head to Prague and we discovered it was a paradise for traveling vegans I was thrilled…and a little confused. Wasn’t the country’s cuisine mostly made up of stewed meats, dumplings, and…
It’s almost October, and to me means it will officially be pumpkin season! I’m a major fan of pumpkin; it tastes amazing and has so many health benefits. Today I’m sharing with you one of my easiest pumpkin recipes, a pumpkin smoothie! Benefits Pumpkin has 7 grams of fiber per cup. Fiber is excellent for your digestive system and helping you feel full to prevent weight gain. Pumpkin also contains…
At the end of 2013, the first vegan market, iVegan – Vegan Supermarket, opened in Taipei near the Wanlong (萬隆) MRT station. In addition to a wide range of specialty products, iVegan offers cheap and fresh vegetables and fruits, vegan bread, cruelty-free cleaning supplies, and pet food. You can find everything in one place. The most amazing thing is that most commodities offered only in Taiwan can only be found here. Instead…
Warning: these do not taste like pancakes. They taste like a Reese’s flavored cake (seriously). Thankfully these not only they taste like a Reese’s cake, but are also vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free, and contain ingredients that are good for you! Benefits These chocolate peanut butter pancakes are made with my Gluten-Free Pancake batter as a base. This mix contains brown rice flour and almond flour, so this dessert-like breakfast…