Compassion for All
I was almost a man without a home, once. It could be said that I experienced homelessness for an afternoon. I was balanced right on that knife-edge between most folks’… Read more »
Category: Plant-Based
Witchery: Plant-Based Dinner and Fire-Side Tales
Food, frolic, and scares! It’s all happening on November 7 when AASPCA presents Witchery: Plant-Based Dinner and Fire-Side Tales. This 4-hour culinary experience will offer guests the sumptuous creations of… Read more »
Foraging for Dandelions
Recently I got the privilege of being featured on the Animal Advocates You Tube channel to talk about foraging, another of my outdoor passions. If you want to check it… Read more »
Why Are You Vegan?
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I get a lot of questions as a vegan. I really appreciate this opportunity to help inform people. That being said,… Read more »
Why Do Vegans Need a Garden?
There’s a lot to say about gardening. Any gardening—whether you select ornamentals, herbs, or fruits and veggies. The simple act of putting seeds or bulbs in the dirt connects you… Read more »
TVP – It’s What’s for Dinner!
You remember that old advertising slogan for beef, right? How about an updated, plant-based version that is cruelty-free and easy on your wallet! TVP, short for textured vegetable protein, is… Read more »
Plant-Based Business: Cinnaholic and Veronica Risser
A vegan cinnamon bun? Vegan cream cheese icing? Vegan chocolate chip cookie dough? It was like a dream come true! I am used to more plain and simple options when… Read more »
Plant-Based Business: The Vegetable Hunter and Kristin Messner-Baker
The Vegetable Hunter is a “revolutionary Plant-Based Cafe and Boutique Brewery showcasing vegan comfort food, creative vegetable driven quick dishes, magical elixirs, and small batch beer made with unique and… Read more »
Veganuary 2020 Tips
First of all, we are half way through Veganuary! If you made it this far, congratulations! You should be very proud of yourself. If you are just going vegan for… Read more »
Why I Skipped Thanksgiving
I decided not to visit my family for Thanksgiving (or Christmas) this year. Ever since I started my transition to a vegan diet, almost 4 years ago, I have been… Read more »