“A man can live and be healthy without killing animals for food; therefore, if he eats meat, he participates in taking animal life merely for the sake of his appetite. And to act so is immoral.”-Leo Tolstoy As a vegan, I am pretty sure that other vegans have been asked the same inane questions that […]
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How Being Vegan Made Me A Better Cook
It might seem odd, but once I stopped eating meat and dairy I became an even better cook. I had always liked cooking and making meals for my friends and family, but I was a slave to the recipe. I had to follow everything exactly or I thought the entire dish would be ruined. I […]
Kids’ heart-pounding activism
As a parent to two young activists, I’m standing in my living room, witness to something pretty darn inspiring. I watch as my youngest daughter prances around like she has ants in her pants. She reads aloud, sharing every encouraging comment made on her fledgling video sharing. She’s literally radiant in her realisation that she […]
Where Have All the Vegan Yogis Gone?
Over the past few years, I have attended several yoga teacher trainings and retreats. I have been surprised and disheartened to often find myself being the only vegan present. Since many of the writers who inspired my veganism, such as Steve Ross and Sharon Gannon, are yogis who ascribe to the philosophy of ahimsa (non-harming)—a […]
Butternut Squash Soup with Quick Cashew “Cream” from Laura Theodore’s Vegan-Ease
This simple-to-prepare potage is rich in taste and creamy in texture, without the use of dairy. A quick cashew “cream” (no pre-soaking of the cashews required) adds a touch of elegance, and the coconut milk beverage adds richness and depth to this impressive soup. Butternut Squash Soup with Quick Cashew “Cream” Makes 4 to 6 […]