Today is Independence Day here in the U.S., which means that many people will be heading to their backyards to fire up their barbecue grills. It’s a common misconception that the grill is strictly for cooking meat, because it’s actually a great way to cook tofu, tempeh, veggie burgers and tofu pups among other vegan fare. I’ve […]
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Three Meat-Free Burgers for Your July 4th BBQ
MUSHROOM-NUT BURGERS Here is an easy way to make a great-tasting burger substitute. When paired with a bun, this burger has a hearty texture and robust taste that stands in magnificently for the meat-based version. Bonus: Freezes well too, so make a double batch! Ingredients: 1½ cups lightly packed, fresh, soft whole-grain bread crumbs (from […]
See Things for What They Actually Are
Cruelty has many faces. Evil, big businesses have many aliases. Unethical behavior takes many sneaky disguises, often as lovely-looking, innocent things we are surrounded by in every day life. If you want to succeed as a vegan, one of the best (and scariest) things to tackle is seeing things as they actually are and not […]
Product Review: EnvyDerm’s Lip Plumping Lip Gloss
Don’t be fooled by EnvyDerm’s Rose Bleu sparkly neon color in the tube! I was hesitant to wear the gloss at first because of its bright color but once I tried it, realized it’s a more subtle, shiny rose hue. The color was actually sheer and went on easily. The product can wear off onto cups […]
Giveaway: Swirl Studio Vegan Necklace
The SwirlStudio Designs “Vegan” necklace is a treat any vegan fashionista in your life – or even for yourself! These necklaces are handmade by Isabelle from SwirlStudio Designs, a jewelry artist who has been creating personalized pieces for over a decade. Sarah created this design to encapsulate the idea that being vegan is not only compassionate, ethical, and healthful, […]