According to a great article in the NYT, there is now new evidence that whale strandings can be linked to the “seismic tests or the use of new high-tech sonar tracking devices in military-training exercises.” If you remember, activists a while back tried to get the former Pres Bush to limit those tests, but he [...]
Thanks to the article on iPhone apps from Vegetarian Women for introducing me to this awesome one: Veggie Passport. What is a veggie passport? When you’re abroad and don’t speak the language, sometimes it’s hard to convey your dietary needs. So unless you’re hanging with a person who is fluent and understands the culture, it [...]
What happens to old sails when they can’t be used anymore? Ella Vickers decided that they should be made into super styling purses. Thank you Ella. These have been around for a while now and what’s super nice is that because they are made from sailcloth, they are durable and water proof. They come in [...]
Update: Click here to see the Governor’s response to this story. He emphatically denies that any animals will be euthanized. Original Post: People are definitely not the only victims of this recession. Animals (being one of the first expendable “items” in the minds of people) are pushed to the side when money gets tight. The [...]
Before I get to the real post, I just wanted to let all of you ladies know that Ideali is having a huge online sale on Melissa shoes today from 11 – 1pm. Just click here today between those times and get awesome vegan shoes at a way discounted price. The link is from Daily [...]
This is the kind of news I love. HSUS rescued hundreds of dogs and made arrests in six states: Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. It was the largest raid in the history of this country. Kudos to HSUS and the other organizations that assisted with the raid. The pup in the picture is [...]
Perhaps death is on the brain because of all the Michael Jackson hoopla, or any of the other big names who have passed away recently. But let’s take a moment to consider our environmental impact when we die. Most people are cremated or buried. Those are the standard options. In order to preserve our bodies [...]
Vegan Yum Yum just posted a new pancake recipe. Now she has two. I tried the last one and it was delicious. I can’t wait to try this one – she claims it’s even better. I certainly have a weak spot in my self control when it comes to pancakes. Actually, any breakfast food. But [...]
The 4th of July was great. I spent the entire day with my husband and parents eating great food and relaxing in the sun. We ate gazpacho, asparagus, this amazing spicy tofu and an entire loaf of french bread. Plus, I wore my new tee from Vaute Couture and of course cuddled my parents pup [...]
Saturday is the 4th and today is the start of a three day weekend. Hooray! And what is great about the 4th being on Saturday? Answer: Farmers markets are often on Saturday mornings. That means when preparing your yummy vegan dishes, you can get fresh fruits, veggies breads, and other treats to bring home with [...]
