I wanted to write about something I’m really passionate about today: the logic of veganism and why it makes sense. I refuse to let people make me feel “weird” for being a vegan, though they try on a daily basis. The truth is: veganism makes a lot of sense and that’s what scares people. It’s […]
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Interview Series – Myra Goodman
Myra Goodman, with her husband Drew, founded Earthbound Farm on their 2 1/2-acre backyard in 1984. From an heirloom raspberry patch and roadside stand, Earthbound Farm has become the largest grower of organic produce in North America. I was lucky enough to chat with Myra recently and we talked about organic farming and her new […]
Beauty Uses for Coconut Oil
By now you may already be familiar with the wonders of coconut oil as a base for stir fries, sauteing, and baking. But did you know that it also has many uses as a natural beauty product? First and foremost, coconut oil is an excellent moisturizer that can be used on both the face and […]
Veganism and Depression
As my three year Vegiversary approaches, I’ve been thinking about my growth over the past couple of years and how much my depression has been quelled since I’ve gravitated towards going vegan. I stopped eating meat almost three years ago and slowly but surely made my way to a completely plant based diet shortly after. […]
Recipe: Raw Raspberry Cheesecake
Chicago has a few raw food restaurants dotting the city and one of the most highly-rated and longest-standing is Borrowed Earth Cafe. I recently had lunch at Borrowed Earth with some friends. We shared a most elaborate meal of raw recreations of some of our favourite foods such as lasagne, pierogi and pizza. Each dish […]