In my continuing studies of Buddhism, a recurring theme capturing my attention is the idea of not having fixed opinions or views. I have seen this idea referred to as “beginner’s mind,” “don’t know mind,” and “not sure mind” by various esteemed teachers. While my reaction to these teachings is often one of resonance, especially […]
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Vegan Cheese from The Sanctuary at Soledad
I first read about The Sanctuary at Soledad last year, when Carol and Julien Pearce decided to retire from their careers as award-winner goat cheese farmers and transition their goat farm into an animal sanctuary. They weren’t giving up their cheese-making ways for good though – they announced that they were going to start making vegan […]
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 […]
Vegan Chili Cheese Nachos
Beanfields recently sent me a box of their chips to try. As a reformed Doritios addict, I was really excited about trying them. I eat lots of veggies throughout the day, so I have no problem with snacking on a few chips here and there. Beanfields chips are made with beans, rice, and seasonings. Their […]
Get Ready for Spring with the Vegan Cuts Beauty Box!
It’s always a good day when the Vegan Cuts Beauty Box arrives! The Vegan Cuts Beauty Box is a subscription service that delivers a box of cruelty-free beauty products to your door each month. You never know what kind of lotions and potions you’re going to find inside, but it’s guaranteed that everything will be […]