Summer weekends are perfect for short getaways…and eating out. The first part is easy. The eating out part, not so much if you’re vegan. On a recent trip to Providence, Rhode Island, my family and I were pleasantly surprised to stumble on a delightful and relaxed restaurant called The Grange. This vegetarian hub, which boasts … Read more
Dear Chef Linda, I’m working toward becoming 100% vegan and have found wonderful new alternatives for many of the foods I used to eat. One thing I haven’t been satisfied with is my yogurt. I’ve been eating soy yogurt and I’m not particularly thrilled with the taste, and in addition, I don’t want to eat … Read more
Congratulations to Our Winner! A great big thanks to everyone who participated in our recent survey! Our goal was to learn more about you and how we can help you to make mindful choices about what you eat. We learned some very interesting things about why you read the blog, what your challenges are, what you want to … Read more
Vegan Valentine’s Day Dining Out Tips: Plan Ahead Dining out is one of life’s pleasures. Someone else shops, cooks, and cleans up while you relax and enjoy a dish you may never make for yourself at home. If you’re thinking of taking someone special out for Valentine’s Day and you follow a vegan lifestyle, (and … Read more
Mastering the Meal Plan We all have different gifts and skills. Some of us are planners; we like lists, organization, and very few surprises. Although this might not describe you…or me, it doesn’t mean we can’t reap the benefits of mastering the meal plan. When it comes to meals, planning ahead means: I save time and … Read more
Are there best practices for buying local milk and eggs? Dear Chef Linda, “I am a baker. I like to resource local ingredients. Recently I have made an effort to learn more about where my food comes from and in doing so I am now struggling with continuing my current practicing of baking with eggs … Read more
Restaurant Review: peacefood café On a recent trip to New York City (why don’t I do that more often?), I had the pleasure of having lunch at one of the many wonderful vegan restaurants in the city. After wandering around and building up quite an appetite, my colleague and I decided on peacefood café, an … Read more
Accidentally Vegan Twins Kerry and Kelly (left and right in the photo above) visited Catskill Animal Sanctuary recently and stayed at The Homestead. Kelly planned the trip as a surprise for her sister Kerry, a vegan of four years and an animal sponsor to *Maggie, a rescued pig living at CAS. Kelly imagined a fun getaway … Read more
National Dairy Month, a campaign of the National Dairy Council (NDC), started out as a way to promote drinking milk to stabilize the dairy demand when production was at a surplus. Each year, the campaign claims that dairy makes sense because it’s good for your health and because dairy is produced by farmers who care … Read more
When is a Chicken Not a Chicken? By Holly Kalyn, Editorial Intern for Compassionate Cuisine When it’s made from plant-based ingredients! Mock meat products probably shouldn’t be part of anyone’s everyday diet, but if and when desire strikes for the real flavor and texture of meat, it’s nice to know that there are some options out … Read more
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