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When we first became vegetarians in 2013, the state of vegan fashion wasn’t nearly what it is now. And that was only 6 years ago! Today, as more and more people understand that we don’t need to use animals for …
The Holidays Are Upon Us! The fall and winter months are our absolute FAVORITE seasons of the year! Maybe it’s because it’s actually cool enough outside to spend some quality time in nature. Or maybe it’s because all of the …
These are a Few of Our Favorite Things (2019 Edition) Read More »
Holy HappyCow, Batman! It’s Been 20 Years! Like many great ideas, HappyCow was born out of necessity. As a passionate world traveler, Eric Brent routinely encountered challenges in finding vegan-friendly restaurants. In 1997, Eric was living in India when he …
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we asked YOU to ask us anything! Yes, anything and everything was on the table. Here’s what you asked and our responses! Please note that some of the links on this page …
Looking for a good cruelty-free and vegan deodorant that actually WORKS can be LOT harder than it sounds! Since the term “cruelty-free” is not one that is currently regulated, some companies intentionally mislead you into thinking you are buying a …
8 of the Best Vegan Deodorants That Actually Work! Read More »
In episode 319 of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we gave you 7 Awesome refrigerator organization tips to help you stop wasting food. Also in that episode, we promised to share some pantry organization tips with you…so here we are! Let’s …
I have to admit, in researching this topic, I was SHOCKED to find out how many dog harnesses failed to provide the results they promised, the most basic being to protect your dog (and to protect you from a flying …
What You May Not Know About Your Dog Car Harness Read More »
You went to the store and bought some of the yummiest looking produce and refrigerated foods with all the best intentions to make delicious meals. A couple of weeks pass and then…“Oh no! I didn’t see that back there!” You …
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What is cruelty-free, and is it the same as vegan? Before we talk about shampoos, let’s explain the difference between a “cruelty-free” product and one that is considered “vegan.” A product can be both or only one of these, …
Yes, it’s true! Vegan businesses are on the rise! When Larissa and I became vegetarians in 2013, there weren’t nearly as many vegan businesses or products on the market as there are today. I remember looking for vegan fashion and …
The Rise of Vegan Businesses with Jonny Edwards of Nuzest-USA Read More »
A few weeks ago, we did a live Facebook video just to chat with folks in the Peas and Carrots Society (our closed Facebook group). One of the participants in that chat, Melissa Grove, mentioned that she uses Imperfect Produce, …
Imperfect Produce and Meal Prep with Melissa Grove Read More »
What the Health is a documentary that was released in 2017 directed by Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn. The film follows director Kip Andersen as he interviews several physicians with whom many of us are familiar–Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. Neal …
We LOVE getting to know the folks within our Vegetarian Zen community! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we chat with Golden Apple Roundtable member, Harlie Pruder about her plant-based journey from omnivore, to vegetarian, to strict vegan …
You don’t have to be a Bird Nerd to get outdoors and do a little bird watching on National Go Birding Day (April 27). Even if you’ve never cracked open a field guide to identify a bird or ventured out …
I love YouTube and follow many plant-based YouTubers. Recently I’ve noticed that some of them have chosen to stop living a plant-based lifestyle. In response to this, there has also been an increase in videos calling out those who have …
Springtime is a GREAT Time to Be in The Garden! In this episode of our podcast, we are very pleased to share an interview with someone who has been a friend of mine for 10 years or so now. I …
In the Garden with Augie Sanchez (aka The Unkempt Gardener) Read More »
Intarsia, Baby Rhinos, and Baby Elephants! We’ve made it a goal for 2019 to share more interviews with members of our Vegetarian Zen community. This week we are happy to welcome artist Sherri Lewis to share her wonderful art and …
The Art of Intarsia with Sherri Lewis of Sundog Wood Murals (VZ 298) Read More »
This year, Netflix launched a new show called “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” which is based on the best-selling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. Marie Kondo is an organizing consultant and …
Several weeks ago, we found a stray dog at a park near our neighborhood. It was a stressful experience for us because once we were able to contain him, we weren’t sure exactly what we should do. Listen to our …
Be my Veggie-Valentine! Despite its theme of love, Valentine’s Day can be a high-pressure holiday. What to give your spouse of 30 years “who has everything”? You’ve only been on two dates with someone—do you give them a gift? Should …
6 Ways to Celebrate a Cruelty-Free & Environmentally Friendly Valentine’s Day Read More »
The Ultimate Vegan Tailgate Party! A few days ago, I tweeted a VegNews article about a Free Vegan Tailgating Party that will happen Super Bowl weekend in Atlanta.I received a response from a fellow tweeter, offering more info about the event; this person, …
Vegan Pop-Up Tailgate Party with Kimberly Barnes of Might Be Vegan Read More »
The year was 2013 and I was on vacation for the holidays. Larissa and I, a steak-loving couple, decide to watch Netflix and queued up a couple of documentaries just to pass some time. For some reason, we decided on …
6 Things We’ve Learned in 6 Years of Being Vegetarian Read More »
Research in the area of positive psychology has shown that grateful people experience both physical and psychological benefits. These benefits have a positive impact, not only on the individual level but also on a broader social level. Let’s talk about …
7 Ways That Having an Attitude of Gratitude Can Improve Your Life Read More »
Recently there seems to be an explosion of the number of vegan athletes who are grabbing headlines by crushing the competition in their respective sports and who cite their vegan plant-based diets as a significant competitive edge. In this episode of …
Vegan Athletes on The Rise! Crushing the Competition on a Plant Based Diet Read More »
During the summer of 2019, I started a new 90-day adventure by taking the Forks Over Knives Cooking course. I will admit I was a little nervous since I was not the primary cook in the house, but I knew …
5 Big Take-Aways from the Forks Over Knives Cooking Course Read More »
