Call me Buzzfeed because I made a stupid quiz that doesn't mean anything (but is appealingly mindless because you just click boxes!). Figure out your Vegan I.Q. with this quiz that tests your vegan savvy. SELECT THE BEST ANSWER. [wp_quiz id="5141"] ... continue reading...
Vegan Cranberry Pecan Cookies, Small Batch
People always say that baking is a science. These improvised vegan cranberry pecan cookies prove that is just not true. The other night I was fresh out of something sweet for an after-dinner snack and knew that I had to bake something if I wanted the cookies I was craving. I basically never have everything a recipe calls for unless I have actually gone to the grocery store with the recipe in mind. So, I had to improvise. I have never understood why people say that baking is a ... continue reading...
No-Recipe Recipes: Easy Vegan Rice and Beans
You should always have an easy vegan rice and beans no-recipe recipe at the ready. Some version of rice and beans is a standby meal around the world. Among the reasons for this is that rice and beans is a filling and cheap dish. There's no reason to feel bad about having rice and beans many days of the week - it can't all be cashew cheeses and tempeh! A great thing about this easy rice and beans recipe is that it's totally customizable! This is the kitchen sink of dishes. Mix up ... continue reading...
Simple Vegan Meal Planning: 10 Steps for The Busy Vegan
Follow these simple vegan meal planning steps to keep up a solid vegan diet. Simple Vegan Meal Planning 1. Start with what you already have (especially if it's going to go bad soon). Before you start coming up with meals for the week, take a look in your kitchen to see what needs to be eaten. Check for the following items and prioritize using them in meals this week: Use Up What You Already Got Fresh produce (in the fridge and on the counter) Vegan milks and yogurts ... continue reading...
Being a Fleegan When Boozing While Vegan
I've had too many people ask me to talk about this vegan secret to keep it under wraps anymore. We vegans must be open and honest about our "shortcomings" - own them and be shameless! We will not hide our imperfect behavior anymore! We are people too! Ok, here it is. Sometimes, a vegan hits the booze too hard and this is a really fun night. Alright, it's not just a fun night. Alcohol can break our resolve and make us all footloose and fancy free, for good and for bad. Hey! It ... continue reading...