This short video from PETA outlines some of the best reasons to become vegetarian. If you’re turning a blind eye to the cruelty of factory farming, you’re ultimately supporting wide-scale animal abuse. This video is often gruesome and graphic and horrific, but it simply depicts the truth behind the meat industry, and being a responsible [...]
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Chew on This: Are you contributing to animal abuse?
August 27th, 2009 · No Comments · Go veg, go!
Tags: animal abuse·factory farming·meat industry·vegetarian diet
The Foundation: Vegan Food with Attitude
August 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Go veg, go!
Serving up scrumptious vegan fare, old skool gangsta rap and inspiring socially conscious quotes, The Foundation is my all-time favorite restaurant – vegetarian or not. Mood: Nestled on the corner of Main and East 7th (two blocks north of Broadway), The Foundation is a funky spot with a very laid-back vibe. There is no ceiling [...]
Tags: The Foundation·Vancouver east side dining·vegetarian restaurant
The Basics of Veganism
August 6th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Go veg, go!
It’s not uncommon to encounter vegans in Vancouver, but when I talk about veganism to people back home (the good ol’ Albertan prairies), I’m usually met with looks of bewilderment. The most common response I get is, “But…what do you eat?” Most people regard vegetables as those pesky plants that fill in the remaining one-third [...]
Tags: dairy farm cruelty·how to become vegan·meat alternatives·veganism
Chewy and Delicious Vegan Carob Chip Cookies
July 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Go veg, go!
I loved baking with my mom when I was a kid. She always let me lick the beaters clean while we waited for the cookies to bake. I even had my own Company’s Coming Kids Cooking cookbook, which made me feel pretty badass. After becoming vegan, I begrudgingly said goodbye to the wonderful world of baked [...]
Tags: carob chips·vegan cookies