Oh, Boston…steeped in history from the Freedom Trail to the Public Library yet so stuck in puritanical tradition, like having bars close at 2am and the T shutting down around midnight. Trust me, as a vegan living in this quaint city, it’s not easy. Boston may be no vegan Mecca like NYC. But there are … Continue reading
Category Archives: Veganism
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Strawberry & Banana Stuffed French Toast
Happy Meat-Free Monday, Everyone! I love to eat and my favorite meal is brunch. I mean when else can you have an excuse to be drunk before 11am and not be viewed as a lush? But there aren’t many vegan-friendly options in the traditional brunch menu. However, I have veganized this delicious and decadent … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Tofu Spinach Lasagna
Happy Meat-Free Monday, Everyone! As a vegan, substituting dairy products has become fairly easy and routine. But there is one thing I miss, crave and dream about — cheese! Luckily, some recipes sate that craving. This delectable dish is one of them. This recipe comes from my favorite vegan cook and baker, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, author … Continue reading
Mr. Smith Goes to Vegetarianism: Politicians Go Veg
Today’s the last day of VegWeek (April 24-30) in Maryland, an event encouraging people to eat vegetarian. Compassion Over Killing, a nonprofit working to end animal abuse and promote veganism, organized the festivities, which include cooking classes, food sampling, movie nights and discounts at local restaurants. But you don’t have to be in the DC/Maryland … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Mushroom & Green Bean Risotto
Per reader request (thanks, Kaneisha and Sarah M!), I will be posting a vegan/vegetarian recipe each week in honor of Meat-Free Monday. I’ll do my best to post on Sundays so people will have a chance to purchase their ingredients for Monday. This is a wonderfully hearty recipe and one of my personal faves as … Continue reading
Stay Classy, Planet Earth: 10 Tips for Going Green
Happy Earth Day! Today is a great time to stop and smell the roses…literally! We live at such a frenzied, chaotic pace that it’s important every now and again to take a moment to connect with the world around us. Earth Day began in 1970, founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson. Senator Nelson wanted to … Continue reading
(Not) Just Another Manic Monday: Happy Meat-Free Monday!
Monday is no one’s fave day of the week. I know I hate it, the memory of the weekend fading into the distance as I face another work week. But now there’s a reason to start celebrating the first day of the work week: Meat-Free Mondays! The advent of forgoing meat on Mondays started in … Continue reading
Hello, Gorgeous!
March is Women’s History Month and April 22nd celebrates Earth Day. So I thought this would be the perfect time to launch my blog and celebrate my two passions: women’s empowerment and veganism. Here I’ll share my thoughts and opinions as well as articles and reviews on gender issues, women’s rights, living vegan/vegetarian, animals and … Continue reading
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