I’m celebrating! Dry farmed tomatoes are at the peak of their season now and I can’t get enough of them. I eat them raw for snacks, slice them up for salads or bruschetta, or make heavenly tomato sauce out of them. Dry farmed tomatoes do fantastically well here on the central coast of California, due to the large amounts of rain we get in the fall and winter…and the bone…
It’s almost October, and to me means it will officially be pumpkin season! I’m a major fan of pumpkin; it tastes amazing and has so many health benefits. Today I’m sharing with you one of my easiest pumpkin recipes, a pumpkin smoothie! Benefits Pumpkin has 7 grams of fiber per cup. Fiber is excellent for your digestive system and helping you feel full to prevent weight gain. Pumpkin also contains…
We can all agree that one of the best parts about fall is playing in the leaves! And it’s clear from this video that we’ve found the world’s biggest leaf pile fan. This dog is pretty much in heaven right now! Take a minute to enjoy this clip, and get inspired to start creating your own leaf piles 
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At the end of 2013, the first vegan market, iVegan – Vegan Supermarket, opened in Taipei near the Wanlong (萬隆) MRT station. In addition to a wide range of specialty products, iVegan offers cheap and fresh vegetables and fruits, vegan bread, cruelty-free cleaning supplies, and pet food. You can find everything in one place. The most amazing thing is that most commodities offered only in Taiwan can only be found here. Instead…
As a nationally ranked athlete, it’s very important that I stay in shape at all times…even on vacation. That can be hard, because like most people, the point of a vacation is to do something different and get away from your everyday routine. But as long as you budget some time into your vacation for workouts, you’ll still have plenty of time to enjoy other things and not get out…
More Etymology – Early Vegans (and Not) Josiah Oldfield & M K Gandhi – Milk & Egg Addiction Dugald Semple & Henry S. Salt Our predecessor humanitarians, vegans (and almost-vegans), anti-vivisectionists, animal rights activists, etc. have included some of the greatest minds of the 19th & 20th centuries. Here I reflect on a few of my favorite individuals – delightful mavericks. All of the printed items quoted / illustrated here are…
Warning: these do not taste like pancakes. They taste like a Reese’s flavored cake (seriously). Thankfully these not only they taste like a Reese’s cake, but are also vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free, and contain ingredients that are good for you! Benefits These chocolate peanut butter pancakes are made with my Gluten-Free Pancake batter as a base. This mix contains brown rice flour and almond flour, so this dessert-like breakfast…
Having worked as a Tour Leader in South America, central America, Europe and north Africa, I can honestly say this: All you need is less. However, there are a few invaluable items always on my checklist. If you are planning your next vegan vacation, then don’t forget to pack the following: 1. Stickers, flyers and leaflets – Support vegan businesses and promote conscious economies We all have a favorite vegan coffee…
When most people think of creamy sauces, they usually imagine dairy milk, yoghurt or cream as an essential ingredient for a lip-lickin’, smooth buttery result. Seldom do people imagine… erm, cauliflower! Having eaten a plant-based diet for the best part of 20 years, I’ve developed a real passion for finding out what new dishes I can whip of from the most random vegetables. It turns out that cauliflower, especially when…
#10: Enjoy the journey as well as the destination. #9: Take time out to enjoy the view. #8: Break the rules sometimes, and sit where you are most comfortable. #7: If you don’t feel like shopping, take a nap. (Especially when mom and dad are shopping at Herbivore, Food Fight Vegan Grocery & Sweetpea Vegan Bakery). #6: Don’t worry…be happy. #5: Learn to get along, especially in close quarters in the…
Today I’m sharing with you one of my favorite salads that I make at least once a week. This is a fast recipe with only five ingredients! It takes ten minutes to prepare start to finish, and much faster when you get the hang of it and make it often. The photograph may not be as chic as the other recipes on my site, but it is seriously the best…
It’s Friday, so you’re probably feeling like these dogs (and cat) in today’s Feel Good Friday video! Watch them all frolicking at the beach and having a blast. The video is set to Pharrell Williams’s hit song Happy…a perfect fit!…
“I felt like I was waking up from a long sleepwalk. I believe we are all sleepwalking off a cliff if we don’t do this.” James Cameron – on switching to Vegan Living. James and Suzy Amis Cameron want Americans to adopt a vegan diet. They say it is vital for the future of the planet. James Cameron – ….also went public and lashed out in a recent interview with…