Having just returned from visiting my family in an adorable rural town nine hours from the nearest vegan restaurant or specialty store, I fondly remembered the distress of my first time visiting this picturesque place as a vegan. Vegan living is both a lifestyle and a journey. Literally and figuratively speaking, that journey requires a few staples to pack in your … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Sundried Tomato and Hummus Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
Sundried Tomato and Hummus Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms Sundried Tomato & Hummus Stuffed Mushrooms Save Print This vegan, gluten-free recipe is hearty and healthy, an excellent choice for an entree that will fill you up without weighing you down. Author: Katie Doyle Recipe type: Dinner Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ½ container … [Read more...]
Budget: Can You Eat Vegan Without Killing It?
Everyone loves eating great food. People plan parties, anniversaries, meetings and family time around it, so there's no question that great food will be around until the end of time. However, when vegan food is brought up, those who have never tried it or are not used it may become perplexed and ask a variety of questions. Among commonplace questions is: “Isn’t vegan food … [Read more...]
Need to Get Healthy? Get Some Sleep
Many of us live sleep-deprived lives. I know I used to say "I'll sleep when I'm dead!" Your sleep cycle, however, is connected to your quality of life in many ways, so if you have a dysfunctional sleep cycle, you will most likely have an undesirable quality of life. (Begging the question, what's the point of sleeping when you are dead if you did not live your life to the … [Read more...]
Don’t be Tricked! 18 Foods That Seem Vegan But Actually Aren’t
Especially for new vegans (and even for seasoned vegans) there is a world of deceitful animal products in vegan clothing. Here are 18 foods and products that seem vegan but actually are not: Foods Containing Gelatin (Animal Bones) and/or Bone Char (Burned Animal Bones) 1. Marshmallows 2. Jell-O 3. Gummy candies 4. Jam 5. Altoids 6. Vitamins and supplements (the … [Read more...]
Sweet and Sour Veggies
Sweet and Sour Veggies Sweet and Sour Veggies Save Print This quick recipe packs tons of sweet and sour flavors into your favorite veggies, making them an awesome yet easy side dish. Add a vegan source of protein, some rice, quinoa, or another grain to make it a healthy and hearty entree! Author: Vegin' Out Recipe type: Side Dish Ingredients Sauce: 1¼ … [Read more...]