Paris and Aix-en-Provence—two cities synonymous with culinary excellence, and rich food traditions. But can they deliver for plant-based food enthusiasts? Familiar with global vegan trends—especially in Europe—I was confident that these iconic French destinations would not disappoint. From cozy cafés to innovative bistros, we had delicious, ethical, and nourishing meals—everything was très bon! Vegan or curious?...
What do you eat? I’m often asked that question once people find out I’m vegan. The answer may surprise you—lots of good stuff. Plant-based food is yummy, nutritious, satisfying, and diverse. Legumes, fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds are the foundation for delicious dishes which provide me with the nutrients I need. If that’s not...
Rita Anderson is a person you meet once in a lifetime. She’s compassionate, brave, passionate, and has a clear set of values. Fortunately, she’s also a good friend of mine. Following her values, she has worked tirelessly and selflessly to help defenseless animals. When I met Rita, I thought I loved animals and was sensitive to...
A recent United Nations report, Preventing the Next Pandemic: Zoonotic diseases and how to break the chain of transmission, warns us of the rise in emergence of animal-borne diseases due to exploitation of wildlife and habitat destruction, a result of our increased demand for animal protein. The report recommends to reduce this demand.
Upon returning from a recent trip to Berlin we looked forward to writing a blog post about this thought provoking city and our vegan culinary adventures. Alas, it was mid March, and within a few days our world had changed drastically – the coronavirus wreaked havoc everywhere. We were apprehensive about sharing our delicious dining experiences...
One of my favorite things in the world is trees. I’ve planted them since I was a kid. It’s an exquisite pleasure placing their delicate roots in the soil and watching them grow, harbor animals, and change with the seasons. So, you’d think I’d be elated reading the news about the initiative to combat climate change...
If you’ve watched Narcos, you might not place Colombia at the top of your travel destination list, and that was my mistake. But when a family member recommended we visit that country I realized that it brings together some of my favorite travel interests – the magnificent Caribbean beaches and the rainforest. And not only that,...
For Natalia Skrypnikova I was thrilled when a friend of mine suggested I write about vegan apparel. I love fashion and that’s an opportunity to explore one aspect of it, leather, which the fashion industry presents as something glamorous. But what kind of glamour is there in a product that is made from parts of animal...
Who doesn’t love beauty and cleanliness? That’s why we use body care products – cosmetics[1] – shampoos, body lotions, hair conditioners, deodorants, lip balms, and more (and before the men among you leave this post, keep reading, I’m sure you also use soap, shampoo, shaving cream…). However, there is one major aspect of those beauty products...
