Most vegan books center on food, but a vegan lifestyle is so much more than the food you eat. Yes, it’s the main component, but for many being vegan extends into all areas of their life and it really changes how you view life. Jerry’s Vegan Women by Ben Shaberman is a book that doesn’t […]
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Laura Theodore’s Valentine’s Day Menu
Valentine’s Day is a great time to host a themed dinner party for beloved friends. For your table, gather festive items that feature red-hued or romantically inspired accents that you may already have on hand, like solid or floral red-colored napkins, placemats, stemware and tableware. With romantic décor and colorful cuisine that culminates in a […]
Made in the USA. NICORA Shoes.
Handmade, cruelty- free, eco-friendly, socially conscious shoes? Sign me up! If you haven’t heard of NICORA shoes, pull up a chair. You are going to want to read this. Stephanie Nicora is the designer and founder of NICORA, a Los Angeles based footwear company that creates quality, sustainable vegan shoes. What sets NICORA apart from […]
Fran Costigan’s Heart-Shaped Vegan Chocolate Cake to Live For
Try this easy technique for a Heart-Shaped Vegan Chocolate Cake just right for Valentine’s Day. No specialty cake pan is needed! All it takes is one 9-inch round layer, baked, cooled, chilled and few cuts with a knife. Here is the Step by Step: Bake a Chocolate Torte to Live For. (Recipe follows) Cool, wrap and […]
5 tips to spend less and have more
I admit that I’m disillusioned by mainstream fashion, and with good reason. Fast-fashion is frivolous, and pretty ferocious too. (I’m not saying style is frivolous, nor is caring deeply about looking great). I have an issue with retailers who aggressively promote constant new weekly ‘must-haves’. With this unrelenting message of needing more, it subtly encourages us […]