It’s rare that you will hear me sing the praises of foods that aren’t sold in the produce isle of an organic supermarket. That being said, one of the things I’ve learned about being vegan is that in order to make it a lifestyle, rather than a short term “diet”, one must include some delicious […]
What To Do When You Fall Off Of The Vegan Wagon (And How to Not Torture Yourself)
Most vegans that I know are so passionate about being vegan, that they either never make a “mistake” or they just don’t admit it. As I am writing this article I am sitting on an airplane already contemplating whether or not my vegan friends and colleagues will judge me for what I am about to […]
SKINCARE EXPERT- Marisa de Sa, Cosmetic Concierge- Part 2
Marisa de Sa, founder of Cosmetic Concierge, a New York based beauty consulting and personal shopping company is back to give us her favorite vegan skincare products. While there are many “natural” beauty products, many of us also really want to make sure that the products will deliver results. Marisa has generously given me a […]
Nut Butter Universe Cookbook Review and Recipe
There are so many cookbooks out there with similar themes: losing weight, going plant-based, or even cooking quick meals, that I have become a bit jaded. Rarely do I think, “Wow, that is something I haven’t seen before!” When the publishers of Robin Robertson’s Nut Butter Universe generously sent me a copy to review, my […]
How To Handle Parties As A Vegan
One of the questions I am asked frequently by new and aspiring vegans is how to handle going to parties as a new vegan. For many people there is a concern about being tempted to go off track or being the weirdo vegan not eating what everyone else is eating (not that I think this […]