I have been vegetarian since I was fourteen years old, and only vegan for the past three. The sticking point for me was not eggs, or milk. It was cheese. Cheese was the the topping of choice for me. I had special recipes like vegetarian sausage lasagna bake with cheese on top (four different types). I was kind of cheese crazy, so you can see why it was hard to give up. But once … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2016
Man vs Food: What Food Manufacturers Don’t Mention
The recent allegation that Walmart has been selling grated cheese mixed with wood shavings under the guise of it being “100% Real” surely raises questions about the advertising integrity of food manufacturers. Incidents like this give off the reputation of "man vs food" regarding these big companies. For vegans, who are by definition conscious of the ingredients that reach … [Read more...]
Vegan Leather: What Is It Made Of?
The leather and meat industry go hand in hand. Leather often comes from factory farmed animals, enduring overcrowding, dehorning, tail-docking and castration. Leather is often dismissed as a by-product of the meat industry, when it is actually a very lucrative co-product. The majority of leather is produced in countries such as China, Bangladesh and India, with little or no … [Read more...]
Where Can I Find Vegan Restaurants Near Me?
Do you remember the first time you went to an all-vegan restaurant and could order anything off the menu? Pure heaven! From casual dining chains and award-winning food trucks to upscale restaurants and even greasy-spoon diners, there is so much vegan goodness to indulge in. You should know that the number of all-vegan restaurants is growing exponentially. Great! "So where are … [Read more...]
Daiya Introduces Vegan Salad Dressings
The beloved brand, Daiya, has done it again! The plant-based company is releasing three vegan salad dressings: Blue Cheeze, Homestyle Ranch and Creamy Caesar. Daiya Foods is well-known in the vegan world for having amazingly tasty vegan cheeses, like their melty cheddar style shreds and smoked gouda blocks. In 2015, the company also released an assortment of frozen vegan … [Read more...]
Stumptown Vegan Cold Brew Hits the Market
Rejoice coffee drinkers! Famous Portland based roasters Stumptown have released a new vegan cold brew in coconut flavor for vegans and coconut lovers to enjoy. Thoughtful Origins Since its beginnings in 1999, Stumptown has always been very conscientious of their customers. Through careful consideration and a meticulous commitment excellence, these roasters are able to … [Read more...]