There’s nothing like the feeling of fueling yourself with nutrient-dense, plant-based, whole foods. But, let’s face it: every now and then we all probably crave some convenience food. And some of us even crave the nostalgic tastes of our favorite meaty dishes from our pregan days. I’m all about bright and colorful salads, homemade bean […]
The Magic of Picking Up Your First CSA Share
Finding ourselves in a rut and buying the same veggies over and over again, week after week, my partner and I decided to try purchasing a CSA summer share this year. The promise of fresh, organic, seasonal vegetables was alluring from a health perspective, but the slightly scary/mostly exciting thought of creating dishes based on […]
At What Point Do We Ask “Why Aren’t You Vegan?”
“So, why vegan?” may be the most dreaded three words someone could utter to a vegan, aside from “want some bacon?” It’s akin to asking someone why they ascribe to a certain religious perspective or why they oppose corporal punishment. The answer is deeply personal, rooted in opposing cruelty, and – honestly – the better […]
Toxic Masculinity Ignores How Vegan Men Have Autonomy
My eyes rolled so hard I thought I might pull a muscle the first time I heard my partner recap the comments he received about his veganism when I wasn’t around. Because he became vegan after we had started dating I got to witness the same, understandable questions and curiosity from his family and friends […]
Finding Compassion for the Less-Than-Vegan
One time, in a vegan-friendly omni restaurant, there was this young woman conversing with her server over a platter of sushi. She could be overheard explaining that she is “vegetarian, but I still eat fish” and that she has a “friend who is vegan,” but she didn’t see the need, worries about protein, blah blah […]