A journey to understand the hidden prejudice that nobody takes seriously.

A journey to understand the hidden prejudice that nobody takes seriously.

Is it true that without ice cream, life would be like a day in the summer without sun? But what if you can't have dairy or are a vegan? Does it imply you have to forgo this divine treat? Oh, my buddy, don't be alarmed; vegan ice cream has advanced significantly from the time when it was only available in frigid, flavorless...

In the refrigerated grocery store aisle, meat alternatives greatly outnumber plant-based seafoods. But more mock seafood options are needed because of unsustainable fishing and aquaculture practices, which can deplete the supply and harm the environment.

In this Our Changing Climate video essay, I look at the validity of vegan and plant-based diets as a solution to climate change. I dive into the human and planetary toll of the meat industry, looking at the massive emissions toll of beef production as well as the exploitative conditions in meat processing plants. Ultimately, I...

[…] The tens of billions of chickens, pigs, cows, and other animals we raise and slaughter for food annually account for around 15 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from cow burps, animal manure, and the fertilizer used to grow the corn and soy they eat. More than one-third of the Earth’s habitable land...

This one was passed down to me by my grandmother and it's proved to be a very useful tool for both cooking and gardening. There are non-vegetarian recipies but overall it's a great book, and these days it's not too hard to find a suitable meat alternative.

“Receiving a label approval from USDA means that we’ve demonstrated full compliance with all pre-market requirements for labeling. USDA reviewed our label, including the name of the product, ingredient statement, and handling instructions, and has concluded that our label is truthful and not misleading. Also, this means that...

Mary's Test Kitchen continues her #WillItTofu series with an affordable ingredient: split peas!

Eating less meat (or cutting it out entirely) is one of the easiest ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

Here in Oregon we have Cafe Yumm, which makes rice and bean bowls with a truly addictive sauce. You can buy the sauce, which I wouldn't say is cheap ($17.99 at WinCo for the bottle pictured), but lasts a long time depending on how you use it....

Vegan means not only meat-free, but also no dairy or seafood. So there are lots of air quotes on the menu when talking about “burgers,” “calamari” or “pie.” But the chefs in one North Shore restaurant have gotten creative, making dishes that should appeal to anyone. You’d expect to see salads on a vegan menu, but...

A simple homemade flaxseed milk recipe, packed with nutritional value and health benefits. Flaxseed milk is a delicious dairy-free milk option that requires just two ingredients and comes packed with a whole list of health benefits. It’s an amazingly nutritious plant-based milk, and flaxseed benefits are worth shouting about.

Homemade Almond Milk is easy to prepare with just 2 ingredients. This dairy-free milk tastes better than the store-bought kind!