Fall is here, and autumn lovers everywhere are celebrating the return of cool weather and pumpkin spice everything. I love the fall as much as the next pumpkin addict. But even with all of the autumn goodness in the air, I can't forget what else October brings. This month marks the east coast return of the self-proclaimed “Greatest Show on Earth." Ringling Bros. and Barnum … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2015
Vegans Through the Eyes of a Carnivore
“Observe the vegans, grazing peacefully in the wake of dawn” is a sentence used to perfectly sum up my sentiments towards the herbivorous folks up until two years ago. I used to be unable to quite understand why anyone would decide to drop meat and dairy products from their diet and settle for a lifetime of plant-based meals – until I met my wife, that is. With Anna's veganism … [Read more...]
Things Vegans Should Be Aware of at Restaurants
When going out to a restaurant as a vegan, the best case scenario is for a menu to have a little “V” or plant-based emblem indicating which dishes are animal friendly. Yet, most of the time neither is present. Then, vegans have to go through the long process of perusing the entire menu trying to find a hidden treasure. Even after you find an option that seems safe enough, … [Read more...]
The Veganism in Israel Is a Revolution
Once again, Israeli citizens have proven themselves to be leaders in the effort against animal cruelty and meat consumption. On Saturday, October 4th, more than 10,000 animal rights supporters joined together in the city of Tel Aviv to spread their message. It was the largest animals rights gathering that the country has ever seen. In recent years, veganism has taken over … [Read more...]