I met Tess Masters in the elevator of my hotel during Vida Vegan Con in Portland, Oregon, in 2013. I was feeling jet lagged from the time difference and exhausted from the conference, and I’m sure my weariness showed. I wanted to get back to my room so I could take a nap before dinner. […]
Eat a Rainbow of Colors for Optimum Health
It’s pretty common knowledge that a healthy diet is one rich in fruits and vegetables. Not only are they high in vitamins and minerals, they’re also rich in phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are natural plant compounds found in fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, and teas. Scientists have already discovered more than 900 different phytonutrients, and more […]
Eat Black-Eyed Peas for a Prosperous New Year!
According to Southern folklore, black-eyed peas should be the first food eaten on New Year’s Day for luck and prosperity in the year ahead. The practice is believed to date back to the Civil War. General Sherman’s troops stripped areas of the south of all stored food, crops and livestock, but they left the black-eyed […]
Beer-Marinated Portobello Tacos with Avocado Corn Salsa from But My Family would Never Eat Vegan
I absolutely loved Kristy Turner’s first book But I Could Never Go Vegan, so I when I found out that she was working on a second book, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. But My Family Would Never Eat Vegan is full of over a hundred recipes that are sure please even […]
Celebrate the Holidays with the Vegan Cuts Vegan Beauty Box
Christmas came early for me this month, because the December Vegan Cuts Beauty Box felt like a gift! The Vegan Cuts Beauty Box is a subscription service that delivers a box of 4 to 7 sample size (or sometimes even full-sized!) beauty products to your door every month. It’s a great way to try new-to-you […]