Maya Gottfried is the author of the acclaimed children’s books Our Farm: By the Animals of Farm Sanctuary and Good Dog. She has also written for print and online publications including Huffington Post, VegNews, People online, and Lilith magazine, often focusing on the topics of veganism and animal rights. Maya has worked in public relations […]
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The biker jacket: is it really a closet ‘essential’ and 6 sustainable ways to buy it
Whether you’re in the southern or northern hemisphere, autumn or spring, the biker-style (aka moto-style) jacket is a popular item by which to add edgy attitude into your arsenal of wardrobe ‘essentials’. This cross-seasonal piece of outerwear is often deemed a ‘closet essential’. Yet I urge you to take a hard look to see if […]
Seitan Piccata from The Blossom Cookbook
If you’re in Manhattan, you’re never too far from a Blossom restaurant. There’s the original Blossom in Chelsea, Blossom on Columbus, and the ever-growing chain of Blossom Du Jours. The Blossom restaurants serve gourmet-style vegan cuisine in an informal setting, for what I would consider reasonable prices. I’ve paid similar amounts for food that isn’t anywhere […]
The Reducetarian Solution by Brian Kateman
I definitely had a chip on my shoulder when first approached to review The Reducetarian Solution: How the Surprisingly Simple Act of Reducing the Amount of Meat in Your Diet Can Transform Your Health and the Planet by Brian Kateman. As an ethical vegan, terms like “flexitarian,” “veganish,” and “reducetarian” rub me the wrong way. […]
Green Chef: Organic Delivery Service
I’m pretty sure you can have almost anything delivered to your door. This is both awesome and a little dangerous. Great when you get to try new things like beauty products or get the things you normally have to go out and get yourself come right to you is awesome. Getting takeout or delivery from […]