Miyoko’s Kitchen: A vegan cheese game-changer
It happened again. I served Miyoko’s Creamery to a vegan friend today and: “What is this? Where can I get some? Oh wow!” On New Year’s Eve, the same thing happened. I brought a wheel to a party and the...
View ArticleVisiting the Cherokee Rose Inn
It’s no secret that Portland is a very vegan friendly city. But not everyone knows about a true gem, the all-vegan Cherokee Rose Inn, tucked away in Southeast Portland. photo c/o Cherokee Rose Inn I...
View ArticleVegan profile #6: Heather Bolint
Name: Heather Bolint Age: 28 Occupation: Seattle Director for The Humane League How long have you been vegan? About 2 years Why did you choose to be vegan? I became vegetarian overnight when I was ten...
View ArticleVegan profile #7: Jennifer Hillman
Name: Jennifer Hillman Age: 51 Occupation: Director of Strategic Advocacy and Campaigns, The Humane Society of the United States How long have you been vegan? 20 years this year! Jennifer and Little...
View ArticleFashion revolution: Who made your clothes?
Today is one of those days where I think I should combine my fashion blog and my vegan blog. The topic on both is the same. See, it’s Fashion Revolution Day today. This day marks the second anniversary...
View ArticleWool-free carpets
When extending veganism beyond your diet, you might think about alternatives to leather shoes and bags. An often overlooked home décor product is carpeting. Rugs are often made of wool (here’s why wool...
View ArticleVida Vegan Con 2015
Two years ago, I wrote about Vida Vegan Con II, the vegan blogger conference I attended in Portland. This past weekend was VVCIII, the third–and final–conference. Last time I learned so much and met so...
View ArticleVegan profile #8: Jonathan Rosenberry
Name: Jonathan Rosenberry Age: 27 Occupation: Freelance videographer How long have you been vegan? I’ve been vegan for 1 year and 1 month. Jon, finishing his first ultra marathon (50-mile run) Why did...
View ArticleThe Awareness
The Awareness, a novel by Gene Stone and Jon Doyle, is an exciting tale that follows four animals—a traveling circus elephant, a pet dog in New York, a pig in a factory farm, and a bear in the...
View ArticleVegan Philadelphia
I got to spend the 4th of July weekend in the City of Brotherly Love. My friend Donna and I enjoyed all the city had to offer: shopping, art, American history, and of course, food. Philly is a great...
View ArticleDoctor’s orders?
“Let food be thy medicine.” “You are what you eat.” “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” We’ve heard these sayings before, but step into a doctor’s office and you’ll likely not be guided toward...
View ArticleLions and cows and dogs, oh my!
Cecil the Lion, as he was known, was a lion who lived in Zimbabwe. You’ve probably seen the media storm and public outrage this week about his murder. A wealthy American paid to hunt down Cecil—at...
View ArticleRuby Roth: Vegan children’s book author
Ruby Roth is an acclaimed author who has written and illustrated several amazing children’s books about animals and veganism. I’ve given her books as gifts because the images captivate and the messages...
View ArticleVegan Germany
I just came back from a great trip to Germany. Visiting family was part of the reason for my visit, but going to Berlin and checking out Vegan Street was a big reason too. I visited a few cities and...
View ArticleKatzentempel: Germany’s first cat café
During my trip to Germany this past summer, I got to visit Café Katzentempel, Germany’s first cat café. What made this place extra special was the 100% vegan menu. Katzentempel (Cat Temple) is a...
View ArticleThe Vegan Egg
Yes it’s true! Follow Your Heart recently created a product called The Vegan Egg. It’s a plant-based egg replaces that works well in baking or on its own. I decided to test it’s ability to mimic a...
View ArticleIs Seattle ready for a vegan boutique?
Let’s hope so! Because I’m opening one. That’s right. I haven’t posted very often lately because I’ve been busy planning a big new project. After watching The True Cost and reading Overdressed: The...
View ArticleVegan yarn
Do you knit or crotchet? Making cozy sweaters, scarves, and luxurious throws is a talent I don’t possess, but one I admire. My grandmother used to make me intricate sweaters. She tried to teach me to...
View ArticleFauxmage Vegan cheese
Have your tried Fauxmage yet? Fauxmage is a local vegan cheese brand made with cashews. Hand made in small batches, you can eat it right out of the tub. It’s great on crackers or as part of a...
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