It’s New Year’s Eve and you’re probably making plans to ring in 2016 with a bang – but what about your pets? All of the commotion and noise from fireworks can be very stressful for animals. Here are some tips for keeping them comfortable and safe through the night:…
Before leaving home, I got warned by several people that Russia is not the most vegan-friendly country to travel in. It’s funny how people who are not even vegan and have probably never been to Russia become experts on unknown territory. I must admit that I was happily surprised about the veggie situation in this gigantic country. I have committed to not paying for any sleep, so CouchSurfing is just…
Yum! These golden, flavorful cookies disappeared in seconds in my house! A plant-powered spinoff from the classic White Choc Macadamia cookie, my cookie recipe is modest in sugar, and packed with the power of chia, flax, coconut, and almond flour! Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons chia seeds ½ tablespoon flax seed, ground ¼ cup plant-based milk (i.e. soy, coconut, almond) 1 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup dairy-free margarine 2/3 cup light brown…
Low budget traveling as a vegan requires some preparation and time, but it is totally worth the trouble of course. Leaving my kitchen-laboratory in Belgium was rather difficult, since I was afraid that cooking on the road would be impossible. Yet I soon adopted kitchens around the country as if they were my own. Here is how I ate while traveling the Trans Siberian Express: I carried some basics with…
A few years ago, I was facilitating a group of medical students in a self-reflection exercise. After sharing, listening, weeping and hugging, we stood in a circle and pressed the palms of our hands together and brought them to our hearts. I looked deeply into the eyes of each student in the circle and said, “Namaste. The light in me sees the light in you. The sacred in me sees…
Welcome to Thailand – home of tropical weather, white sand, turquoise waters, delicious vegan food, exotic animals and BIG tourism dollars. Thailand’s thriving tourism industry is big bucks and in a country where the average monthly salary is less then you might earn in one day most Thai people want to take advantage of your tourist dollar. And of course you want to take advantage of what they offer. All…
Most people experience some amount of anxiety when coming home for the holidays, whether it’s because you’re bringing home a significant other to meet the folks for the first time or you may not be on the best terms with a family member. Most people typically don’t think “dietary issues” would make a family gathering stressful, but for vegans this is often times the case. Having to explain to family…
Rita the pig did something amazing–she broke free from a flimsy cage on a transport truck headed to a slaughterhouse, and jumped from the moving vehicle to freedom. She miraculously landed safely in some grass, and animal control officers took her to a shelter where she proceeded to give birth to 14 babies! Five piglets did not survive, but nine did, and they all needed a home fast. The wonderful…
Portlanders, as they are often called, are some of the most animal-friendly people on the planet and their namesake city is no exception. While our vegan and vegetarian listings for this bustling town has over a hundred restaurants that serve the finest foods without the flesh, look for those with outside dining and it’s likely that your pet will be accommodated in this area. For the freshest produce, Portland offers…
I live on the island of Mallorca, a Spanish island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. People here regard themselves as the Chosen Ones when it comes to diet. After all, numerous scientific studies or at least their press accounts have told the whole world that the Mediterranean diet is the winner. For those living around this body of water, this is a source of pride (“we are the…
The holidays are here, and it’s time for Peter to dust off his Swedish cookbook and make pepparkakor, a traditional Swedish ginger cookie. Peter has fond memories of his mom making home-made pepparkakor as a child, and now he’s instilling those memories in our boys. Every year he collects all of the ingredients together, with a quick run to IKEA for any missing items, and then he creates a massive…
This is a great hummus to bring to parties around the holidays, because of its festive cool green color, and good taste. I like to pair it with a crunchy veggie (like sliced cucumbers) and a spicy cracker (like Mary’s Gone Crackers – Hot and Spicy Jalapeno flavor). The spiciness of the cracker pairs very nicely with the coolness of the hummus. CILANTRO HUMMUS Ingredients: 1 15 oz. can of…
This is a hilariously genius alternative to the traditional tree, when you need something that’s purrfect for cats!…