As veganism becomes more popular, Bravo’s new cooking competition, Rocco’s Dinner Party, is shining a spotlight on the luxurious side of a plant-based lifestyle by featuring a vegan contestant. Tune into the show tomorrow – Wednesday, July 13 – to watch as innovative vegan chef, Ayinde Howell (founder of IEatGrass.com), works to impress Rocco with
As 2010 comes to a close and 2011 is ushered in with champagne bubbles and party hats, it’s time to reflect on the splash veganism has made in the last 365 days. Some exciting steps forward were taken in the movement this year. Below are five news stories which registered high on my radar for this
When many people first decide to go vegetarian or vegan, it is not uncommon for them to be confronted by at least one or two people who try to make them feel like they are just doing it to rebel or follow the crowd. Truth be told, there are people who go vegan for those
Children spend a large chunk of their time in school. From 8 am to 3 pm every school day, your child is soaking up knowledge on literature, mathematics, world history and science. These school subjects are essential, but imagine how much gentler a place this world might be if they also took a daily class on
“Don’t leave that table until you eat those Brussels sprouts!” It’s amazing how your mother can throw her voice into your kitchen, isn’t it? While you might have vowed never to sound like your mother or father, it inevitably happens when you become a parent yourself – and it often that happens at the kitchen
People spend an extraordinary amount of time in front of the television, and not surprisingly, the boob tube is influential. How is this affecting the vegan movement? Popular shows, like True Blood, suggest that it can help the cause. According to the A.C. Nielson Co., the average American watches 28 hours of television every week. This means
Ripped abdomen, good sense of humor, handsome face, vegan friendly…Isaiah Mustafa has been presented to the female population as ‘the man you want your man to be’. Since becoming the spokesperson for Old Spice Body Wash, Mustafa’s career has snowballed into appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and a possible upcoming movie role with
Where are you headed this summer? If you’re venturing to a place where you have never traveled before, you might be wondering whether any vegan options will be available. It’s always a good idea to research your destination, and you might find a pleasant surprise when it comes to restaurants and activities offering vegan options. Some of these recent
Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy getting outdoors and going on adventures…it’s also a great time for shopping or checking out a new restaurant. The summer months are ones that you, as a business owner, should be taking advantage of – people are travelling, shopping, or just out enjoying their own home cities,
When you’re a passionate vegan, it’s natural for those personal morals and compassionate beliefs to coincide with your business agenda as well. Incorporating vegan activism into your business can be rewarding in more ways than one, because it can promote your company and fulfill you on a personal level. However, vegan activism doesn’t necessarily mean
