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10 of The Best Cruelty-Free Shampoos
When Larissa and I first started on our vegetarian and vegan journey in 2013, we quickly realized that being vegan and vegetarian is about so much more than what’s on our plates. It’s about showing kindness and compassion towards

Is Being Vegetarian Healthy? Our Journey And What We’ve Discovered So Far
When Larissa and I became lacto-ovo vegetarians in 2013, one question we were frequently asked was, “Is being vegetarian healthy?” When people ask me this today, my answer is, “It depends.” Larissa and I started this podcast because, when we

Vegan Charcuterie Boards: Enchant Your Guests with These Plant-Based Masterpieces
It’s been a while since Larissa and I have had company over to our house (thanks, COVID!), but with my birthday coming up soon and Mother’s Day around the corner, we’re hoping that this sad streak will be coming to

Is Yeast Vegan? Let’s Have Some Fungi Fun!
When I was new to vegetarianism and researching different types of veg-friendly foods, I remember seeing the question, “Is yeast vegan?” pop up in a Facebook group. I have to admit that I was confused by the question. It seemed

Is Jelly Vegan? Enjoying Your Favorites While Not Compromising Your Vegan Lifestyle
Breakfast…it’s the most important meal of the day, right? Well, some might argue that jelly (or jam or preserves) is the most important condiment of breakfast! If you’re a fan of spreading jams and fruit jellies on your morning toast

Tostada-rific! 10 Vegan Tostada Recipe Ideas for Busy Weeknights
When I started working from home full-time in 2018, I thought that meal planning and meal prep were going to be easy-peasy! It turns out that things can still get pretty crazy (we tend to work more hours now than
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