Hello Dear Reader- One afternoon in December of 2013, I watched two videos in succession. The first, Earthlings, highlighted the suffering animals endure in the food industry and the second, a lecture by Gary Francione, examined the philosophy of animal use. Clearly...
Hello Dear Readers, Do you love hummus? It most certainly plays a starring role in our kitchen. We love it any style: lemony, garlicky, spicy, with roasted red peppers, black beans, chunky or smooth. The crackers, on the other hand, simply act as a...
The first time I was asked “what do vegans eat” my response was fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Then the follow-up question came, yes, “but what do they eat?” and I understood. This wasn’t a question about the...
Hello Dear Readers, Today my vegan husband is competing in his first half-iron man of the season. Last night, with optimal nutrition and sustained energy in mind, I made this flavorful, carb-loaded, pre-race pasta bowl. For anyone looking for alternatives to the...
Hello Dear Readers, I so appreciate the Internet for enabling connections with lovely people from my younger days. For instance, a high school classmate reached out to me recently expressing the desire to add more plant-based foods to her diet. In particular she, like...
