Holiday time ignites the anticipation of food that warms and comforts us. We plan. We shop. We prep. And we look forward to sharing meals that satisfy our need for gratitude and togetherness with the familiar flavors of the season. At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we believe animals are friends, not food, and that we can … Read more
Hope… Relentless. Powerful. Passionate. Consider the lengths that some will go to be kind to one animal. To save one life. To love and heal one innocent being. For the ones who do it day in and day out, the job can be grueling. Heartbreaking. Neverending. Billions of animals suffer unspeakable cruelty and die tragically … Read more
If you want to be on the winning team this year, we’ve got some ideas for a vegan Super Bowl menu. Just because January’s over doesn’t mean you have to abandon resolutions about eating better or going vegan. Super Bowl Sunday is a great time to refocus on those goals because let’s be serious, game … Read more
By Chef Linda It’s a new year, and a maybe you’re thinking about a new you. A new vegan you! If you’re just getting started on your plant-based journey or even thinking about it, here are some vegan pantry basics to take the stress out of mealtime. Start simple, then gradually add new ingredients. Of … Read more
By Chef Linda Get healthy. Feel better. Live kindly. Save the planet…things many of us are thinking about as we walk, crawl, or leap into this new year. With so many things beyond our control, why not focus on what you can influence…a plant based new year! You do have the ability to nourish yourself … Read more
The carefree days of summer eating wind down with the Labor Day meal–whether it’s cooked in the kitchen or on the grill, making it vegan is easier than ever. From the convenience of store-bought burgers, sausage, and cheese to recipes that are creative and delicious enough to make tongues wag, a compassionate, plant-based approach is … Read more
Dear Chef Linda, I feel like I’m ready to start my vegan journey and I want to be prepared to answer the question “Where will you get your protein?” Can you help? Good question and one that vegans get all the time! Let’s look at the biggest, strongest animals on the planet, like elephants, oxen, … Read more
Dear Chef Linda, Thanks for your wonderful recipes however, we still do eat eggs; they are free-range, organically raised, and vegetarian fed. Is this considered “cruelty-free” or am I still deluding myself? Ann Dear Ann, Without wanting to disappoint you, I’m sorry to say that commercial eggs are never cruelty-free. We can fault the marketing mavens for … Read more
Labor Day is sneaking up on us and usually, that means backyards, get-togethers, and lots of grilling! But sometimes, vegans feel that the grill is the domain of meat-eaters. Not so! Vegans can OWN the grill and demonstrate how many delicious and compassionate options we have. We give you our top 10 tips for vegan … Read more
By Chef Linda I know you. You’re reading this because you’re torn. You’re confused. You feel hopeless. Either your conscience or your doctor is telling you that you need to say “goodbye” to cheese but the sweet sorrow of parting ways seems too much to bear. Maybe you’ve heard from others that they’ve given up … Read more
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