I know how amazing and vibrant food can make you feel. But I did not always know this. Growing up in a typical working class British family food had one main purpose – to stop hunger. The solution to that problem had neither time nor money on its side – both were in short supply. […]
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At What Point Do We Ask “Why Aren’t You Vegan?”
“So, why vegan?” may be the most dreaded three words someone could utter to a vegan, aside from “want some bacon?” It’s akin to asking someone why they ascribe to a certain religious perspective or why they oppose corporal punishment. The answer is deeply personal, rooted in opposing cruelty, and – honestly – the better […]
Pittsburgh’s Vegan Renaissance
Pittsburgh, like many other cities worldwide, is experiencing a vegan renaissance. I’ve witnessed a remarkable evolution in my city, which now boasts multiple fully vegan eateries, and vegan options are springing up on menus everywhere. Dining out is a completely different – and wholly easier – endeavor than it was when I began my transition […]
We’re Going To The Zoo…. Maybe
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been to the zoo once or twice. Field trips during school, weekend activities with the family, holiday festivals, most people have been to their fair share of zoos. Maybe you’ve never thought twice about the zoo as a vegan or maybe it’s something you’re passionate about but there […]
What I Learned from a Housefly
This week, I had a companion in my car during my drive to work. He wasn’t large enough to warrant my using the carpool lane, which is just as well, as I don’t commute very far. But he taught me a big lesson. My companion, you see, was a housefly. I watched him fly back […]