Hello Chic Vegans! This month my mission is focussed on creating a real silk that is also vegan. I figured if I can find enough empty cocoons, wild and discarded by their original inhabitant, this silk, originating from a waste product and not being from an animal kept captive or killed, would indeed be vegan. […]
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New Thanksgiving Traditions
During the holidays, many people get swept up in traditions that have been in their families for years, participating in them without much thought or question, for ex., eating turkey, buying presents, etc. In talking with some volunteers and visitors of Catskills Animal Sanctuary, I was delighted to learn about their new unique and compassionate […]
Interview Series: Candle Cafe’s Joy Pierson
Nutritionist, cookbook author, restaurant owner, and generally amazing. That’s Joy Pierson, co-owner (with partner Bart Potenza) of the New York’s famous Candle Cafe and Candle 79 restaurants. Chic Vegan was able to steal a few of Joy’s precious moments to ask her a few questions. Chic Vegan: What motivated you to become vegan? Was […]
Product Review: Arbor Teas
I was thrilled to receive a few samples of Arbor Teas brand loose leaf teas to review. I was at first impressed by the organic certification that all their teas come with, and the fair-trade certification that most of their teas come with. I am a huge proponent of fair trade certification and as it […]
Accessorize Compassioniately and Fashionably with Truth Belts
Take it from this Fashionista – it hasn’t been easy to find durable, quality, belts that are not leather and also stylish. I’ve had drawers full of plastic & pvc belts that crack & tear after a few months. Not cute. We have good news at Chic Vegan! Truth Belts, from Canada, offer fantastic […]