I'm a 22 year old vegan from New Jersey with strong interests in local sustainability, community, slow food, and all that good stuff. Just getting out of college, I'm trying to find as many ways as I can to incorporate sustainable eating into my own lifestyle.
If you’re a Whole Foods shopper who occasionally peruses the market’s free pamphlets and brochures, you might know a thing or two about the dangers of irradiated food–at least, that’s where I learned about it. We hear a lot of talk about harmful ingredients: dyes, preservatives, trans fats, and HFCS, for instance, but little is …
What is Irradiated Food and Why Should I Avoid It? Read More 👉
For most people, the beginning of summer is marked simply by Memorial Day weekend. I, on the other hand, need something more: Ice cream. More specifically, a scoop of ice cream in a sugar cone on a warm, sunny day. Being vegan, I wasn’t super interested in the ice cream run my family took to …
Make Delicious, Dairy-Free Ice Cream with The Vegan Scoop Read More 👉
It might not be Monday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t sneak in some meat-free, carbon friendly eats at your weekend barbecues! While burgers and hot dogs might be traditional, they’re certainly not doing the environment–or your health–any favors. Why not surprise your hosts or guests by providing some unexpected and delicious vegan options at …
Tofu. For those of us who have learned to master this culinary chameleon, its sort of miraculous. Tofu takes on the flavor of whatever its seasoned or marinated with, while its texture can vary depending on the mode of preparation. I always keep a couple of blocks of the stuff onhand for quick stir-frys or …
I recently attended a talk at my local Whole Foods Market given by natural health author Udo Erasmus, PhD where he discussed the properties of fat and, more specifically, the values of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3’s have received an enormous amount of attention lately, due to the fact that they have the ability to improve …
The Three Properties of Fat You Should Know to Get Healthier Read More 👉
Vegetarian breakfasts are easy: Greek yogurt sprinkled with granola, scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast… The list goes on forever. While I wouldn’t say that vegan breakfasts, on the other hand, are challenging, its certainly a good opportunity to think outside the box. Unless of course, you don’t mind cereal with soymilk every morning for the …
During my first year of being vegan, I didn’t really know what to eat. The fact that I was a teenager who had never learned to prepare anything more complicated than a bowl of cereal probably didn’t help much, but suffice it to say that twelve months involved a steep culinary learning curve. I ate …
It’s that time of the week again: Meatless Monday! While the initiative has recently become popular once again, Meatless Monday is actually a pretty old-fashioned idea! It was first encouraged by the USDA during World War I in an effort to conserve food for US troops fighting overseas, along with Wheatless Wednesday. The campaign was …
Meatless Monday: An Old-Fashioned Idea, and Tahini for Breakfast! Read More 👉
I know I’m not the only foodie who has started developing an interest in foraging for wild edibles. While I’d really love to go on a mushroom hunt (morel season is nearly upon us!), I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing so unless under the guidance of an experienced forager, as novices can easily misidentify mushroom species …
We’re all familiar with the numerous benefits that go along with eating more meatless meals: You can reduce your impact on the environment, improve your health, and save some money along the way. Plus, vegetarian and vegan meals just plain taste good! The idea of Meatless Mondays are nothing new, but is it something that …
Meatless Monday: Berry Compote, Tofu Pesto Sandwiches, and Pasta With Chickpeas Read More 👉
Last summer, I received a copy of the No-S Diet book for review on a blog. The diet’s premise was simple enough: No snacks, no sweets, and no seconds except on days that start with an S. At first, I scoffed. How could I make it through the day without my afternoon snack? Without my …
Eating Moderately for Your Health and the Planet (and Your Wallet) Read More 👉
I’m not a fan of most conventional medications. No matter how bad an occasional headache might get, you’ll never find me reaching for a bottle of Excedrin. The same goes for an upset stomach–I’d rather just ride it out than chug Pepto Bismol or chew those chalky tablets. Chest cold? Call me Superwoman, but I’ll …
In the face of a late winter storm here in the Northeast, my friend Stephanie blogged about using what you already have to make snow day meals, as opposed to making a mad dash to the store to pick up the usual staples out of the fear of being snowed in for days. Now, the …
