Dining well in Ashland
TweetWe love dining out in Ashland, though as vegans it can be tricky, even in this progressive little town. Yet this afternoon we rediscovered Louie’s, with its veg-friendly new menu and an...
View ArticleHalloween in Ashland
TweetHalloween is my favorite time of year…I adore the chill in the air, the autumn leaves, and the lights and pumpkins that begin to adorn the homes around Ashland. Especially exciting this year is...
View ArticleQ&A with Lithia Trilogy author Blair Richmond
TweetA Q&A with Lithia Trilogy author Blair Richmond How does it feel to be done with the Lithia Trilogy? Relieved and bittersweet. You spend three years plus living with these characters and one...
View ArticleAnimal rights and human rights are not mutually exclusive
TweetMany people have a tendency to view “human rights” advocacy as distinct from “animal rights” advocacy. And many tend to prioritize human rights work over animal rights work. Yet when we work to...
View ArticleA vegan cheese tasting
TweetFor a long time, I’ve been waiting to get my hands on a selection of artisan vegan cheeses, and I am happy to report that based on my recent sampling of four cheeses, vegans (and anyone who loves...
View ArticleAnother vegan cheese tasting…
TweetOur samplings of vegan cheeses continues! The good news is that is a wonderful journey, and I’ve loved almost every cheese I’ve tried so far. (Check out our last vegan cheese tasting if you missed...
View ArticleDining well in Eugene, Oregon
TweetEugene is the new Portland when it comes to amazing vegan dining in Oregon. And we very happily ate our way through town during our last visit. First, we went to Cornbread Cafe, an all-vegan diner...
View ArticleDining well in Portland, Oregon
TweetPortland is one of our very favorite places to eat…you’ve got The Sweet Hereafter, a fantastic bar with a delicious, all-vegan pub menu and incredible custom cocktails (also check out the Bye and...
View ArticleFiction for Vegans
Tweet If you’re a vegan (like us) you might find yourself frustrated at times with the current crop of “must read” novels. Most contemporary novels make certain assumptions about contemporary life,...
View ArticleA film every “environmentalist” should see
TweetIf you’re wondering why the word “environmentalist” is in quotes, then you should definitely see this film. Cowspiracy (which is currently still available for its special Earth Day price of $1)...
View ArticleAnimal rescue groups focusing on all animals
TweetI loved this article in the Chicago Tribune, “Animal welfare groups may be losing their appetite for meat,” which is about rescue organizations that realize serving meat at events goes against...
View ArticleJoin the National Museum of Animals and Society in June for a gala event
Tweet This is an event we wish we could attend — a fundraising gala for The National Museum of Animals and Society. The event will be honoring Moby and actress Tracey Bregman, two vocal animal rights...
View ArticleVegan shopping in Portland, Oregon
TweetTell any vegan you’re headed to Portland, and you’ll be asked, “Are you going to the vegan strip mall?” But of course. This little strip mall is home to Sweetpea Baking Co., a divine vegan bakery...
View ArticleDining well at Native Foods
TweetWhile in Southern California, we had the opportunity to visit Native Foods Cafe, a small, plant-based restaurant chain with locations in Southern California, Oregon, and Colorado, among others...
View ArticleDining well at Veggie Grill
TweetOne of the best things about traveling is trying out new vegan places…or, in this case, returning to an old favorite. We tend to get the same things every time we visit Veggie Grill, but these...
View ArticleI Am Stuffed: Dining well at Café Gratitude
TweetIt’s been years since I’ve been to Café Gratitude, the last time in Berkeley, California, and so when visiting San Diego recently, I was thrilled to learn that this small, plant-based chain has...
View ArticleA vegan Tesla marks a redefining of luxury
Tweet It was very happy to see today that Tesla is now offering a vegan-friendly model of its cars, primarily meaning no leather. Not that I’m about to rush out and buy one anytime soon (you can get a...
View ArticleDining well in Quito, Ecuador: El Maple
TweetWe were delighted to find this vegetarian restaurant in the Mariscal district of Quito, Ecuador. El Maple has a vegetarian/vegan menu but also offers a prix fixe menu that, if not already vegan,...
View ArticleDogland featured on Our Hen House
Tweet We were thrilled to hear Dogland reviewed by Robin Lamont on the Our Hen House podcast. Among the many great things said about the book, Robin said she would recommend the book for anyone who has...
View ArticleAnnouncing the 2016 Siskiyou Prize
TweetWe are thrilled to announce that the third annual Siskiyou Prize for New Environmental Literature is now open for submissions! It’s been wonderful to see so many fine writers tackling the issues...
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