The unofficial start of summer is the official kickoff to grilling, family picnics, and all matter of outdoor dining. Don’t let tradition and habit dictate a less than compassionate menu this year. With so many choices, there’s no reason not to make Memorial Day meal a vegan one! Main Courses BBQ Pulled Jackfruit BBQ Tempeh … Read more
Think we humans are the only ones who have special mom-bonds? Think again. Animal mothers and their offspring have rich, emotional connections that are similar to ours in many ways. Did you know… Mother pigs will develop a lifelong bond with their children and continue to care for them even when they’re all grown up. Hens are … Read more
Mother’s Day often involves food and hopefully, it’s food that mom loves but didn’t have to make herself! We asked–and you told us–what dishes you most wanted to see veganized, so in honor of all the moms who have loved, nurtured, and sacrificed for us, here are our top ten Mother’s Day recipes: It wouldn’t breakfast in … Read more
What do Saint Patrick’s Day and veganism have in common? Great food and a whole lot of love! A little background. It’s believed that Patrick was born into a wealthy family, and at the age of sixteen, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and taken as a slave to Ireland where he spent six years … Read more
Whether you’re in to win it, or just love a reason to have a party, Super Bowl parties are always as much about the food as they are about the game. Don’t get called for a personal foul by serving up foods that contain lots of unhealthy beef, pork, chicken, and cheese. This year, sack all … Read more
The holidays are in full-swing; time to eat, drink, and be compassionate! Whether you’re hosting or bringing, there are more ways than ever to enjoy festive and creative appetizers without using animal products. Just think, not only will you be able to eat at the party, but you’ll be spreading kindness by sharing a healthy … Read more
Let’s be serious, it would hardly be the holiday season without cookies. What if you could combine compassion with your holiday cookie baking this year by swapping out a few ingredients? We’ve created compassionate versions of almost every holiday favorite we could find. From gingerbread people to rugelach, snickerdoodles to snowballs, we’ve got you covered! … Read more
A week or so before Thanksgiving you want to finalize the dishes you’ll be making, draft a quick cooking timeline, and make your grocery list. Bringing a (vegan!) dish somewhere? You can probably do your shopping in one trip and make your dish the day of or even the day before. On the other hand, … Read more
With only a few weeks till Thanksgiving, our thoughts turn to food, family, and friends…and food! Truly, there IS no bigger food holiday than Thanksgiving–and no better time to invite compassion to the table. Traditions may be difficult to challenge, but this holiday provides us with a wonderful opportunity to share a meal that can be … Read more
Turns out you CAN teach an old dog a new trick! Rubbery, tasteless vegan hot dogs (or “NOT-dogs” as some folks like to call them) are a thing of the past. We’ve come a long way, baby, and now you can find a variety of delicious dogs that were made without animal suffering. Most healthy … Read more
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