Valentine’s Day may be over, but our cultural celebration of chocolate is year-round. The scientific name for the cacao tree, Theobroma cacao, literally translates to ‘food of the gods’. Humans have been enamored by this bitter bean for millennia, the most common exclamation being, “I could never live without chocolate!” It’s a common misconception that […]
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Chic Vegan is Looking for Contributors!
Are you passionate and compassionate? Do you love to write? Do you want to get some lovin’ for your own blog while joining a community of like-minded individuals? Let’s chat. Chic Vegan is currently looking for smart, savvy, animal-loving, eco-living people to contribute their prose-like writing to the blog. While we have plenty of recipes to share, […]
Johnny Concert Amplified Eyeshadows, Set to Impress All Makeup Lovers!
I love makeup. I’m a self proclaimed “junkie”. But, as we’re all becoming aware, the chemicals often found in mainstream, commercial cosmetics can contain dangerous toxins that go right into your bloodstream, through your skin. Gross. I’m pleased to see more cosmetic companies reaching the marketplace with non toxic ingredients that are not harmful to […]
Recipe: Dairy-Free Green Bean Casserole
Green Bean Casserole is a holiday favorite, and it’s a dish that doesn’t take very long to prepare. If you Google it, recipe that appears most often is made with frozen vegetables, milk, canned cream soup, and packaged crispy onions. It was originally created in 1955 by a staff member in the Campbell’s Soup home economics department after […]
Product Review: Eco Vessel Double Barrel Insulated Mug
I’m a tea drinker. I love my tea! I drink it pretty much all day long, so when Eco Vessel offered me a Double Barrel Insulated Mug to try, I immediately said yes. The Double Barrel Insulated mug is shaped like a beer barrel, but it isn’t made just for beer (which is good, because […]