When vegans eat outside the comfort zone of their home, many are used to packing lunches and preparing for the ‘what if there is nothing for me to eat’ syndrome. Travel, work and socializing can be a daunting prospect when it comes to vegan food (and food allergies). Being vegan or veggie prior to […]
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Cookbook Review, Recipe and Giveaway: Bowls by Becky Striepe
With the cool autumn weather setting in, my cravings are starting to turn from raw salads to comforting bowls of warm soup and hearty stews. Fortunately for me, I have a copy of Bowls! by Becky Striepe to help me with the seasonal transition. Becky is a Chic Vegan contributor, and she also writes for […]
Product Review and Giveaway: Ka’Chava Protein Powders
A new vegan protein powder? I jumped at the opportunity to try this new product, one I’d never heard of before being asked to review it. (See my excited face, when I first opened the box!) I’m an avid protein powder user: smoothies, oatmeal, baked goods, post workout shakes. I think they’re a fast, convenient […]
Recipe: Everyday Vegan Eats Pad Thai
You don’t have to go to Thailand to enjoy some great pad thai. Tamarind is a sour, tangy fruit that is used frequently in Indian and Thai cuisine. Check international aisles, Indian grocery stores, and other Asian grocers for tamarind or look for it on the Internet. Pad Thai Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/4 cup reduced-sodium […]
Product Review: Righteously Raw Organic Chocolate
Nearly six years ago, after my initial breast cancer diagnosis, I adopted a 100% raw vegan diet, and it was at that time I discovered Righteously Raw chocolates. These chocolate bars were a welcomed sweet treat, in between my diet made up almost entirely of green juices, sprouted nuts, seeds and vegetables. Because Righteously Raw […]