Vegan on the Go: A Weekend in San Jose del Cabo
Follow along as I explore San Jose del Cabo! Highlights include Plaza Mijares, Baja Brewing Co (vegan pizza!!), the cutest B&B you ever did see, and some relaxing footage of the stunning beach landscape (watch till the end).
Vegan ‘Fish’ Tacos
These 100% vegan (thanks, Gardein!) fish tacos are super delicious and super easy -- taking just 25-30 minutes to get on the table.
Things to Do in Cabo: 100% Eco-Friendly Snorkel & Sail with Cabo Sails
Join me on my 100% eco-friendly sail & snorkel adventure with Cabo San Lucas tour operator Cabo Sails!
Vegan on the Go: Eating Vegan in Cabo San Lucas
One might think that eating vegan in Mexico is difficult and…that’s not completely inaccurate. Over the past week I managed to not only survive, but thrive on some of the most delicious vegan food I’ve had ANYWHERE and, despite some close calls, I didn’t have to OD on guac to make it possible. Like most destinations, you can find options in Mexico if you know what to look for and thanks to a growing trend towards vegan, vegetarian and pescatarian lifestyles, big tourist destinations like Cabo San Lucas are always adding new and exciting eateries. First off, some helpful phrases: Soy vegano/vegan – I am Vegan This can be helpful…
Vegan Maple Whiskey Peach Pie
What happens when you combine peaches, a quick coconut oil based crumble and a few splashes of Jack Daniels'?
7 Things I Learned About Piggies at Better Piggies Rescue
The ‘Better Piggies Rescue’ is a non-profit pig rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption organization. Danielle, the owner of the impeccably kept facility, compares it to having two full-time jobs – if, at one of those jobs, your boss woke up screaming to be fed at 2am. Luckily, her neighbors in the far north corner of Phoenix, just a stone’s throw from Cave Creek don’t seem to mind. Most of them own livestock themselves and know how it goes. Danielle manages the 14+ hour days and never ending workload with lots of humor – her rescues sport names like Picasso (a paint can loving Lothario), Busta (as in Rhymes), Milkshake and Beyonce…
Turmeric, Rosewater & Aztec Healing Clay Mask
Follow my blog with Bloglovin If you read my previous blog post about Aztec Magic Healing Clay – Aztec Magic Healing Clay is, Well…Magical – then you already know I stan to the moon and back for this stuff. It boasts a variety of qualities, making it incredibly beneficial for skin and hair – especially when mixed with my other boo, ACV. It’s my go-to for detoxing and refreshing my skin after stress, travel and any day that ends in ‘y’ because it’s quick, easy, effective and cheap. Over the past few months I’ve been running about juggling travel to Calgary, a big upcoming move, hosting family for their first…
Dolla Dolla Bill Y’all: Vegan Black Friday Sales
In recent years, especially since becoming vegan, I’ve tried to limit my consumerism to some degree. However, the only thing I hunt is bargains and a sale is a sale (is a sale). If I’m going to buy something I’d like to keep as much of my green as possible WHILE continuing to support green, vegan and cruelty-free brands/businesses. Here’s some of the notable Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales happening right now: FASHION Brand: LaBante London: Luxury vegan handbags, laptop bags and sunglasses Deal: Up to 60% Off Select Styles AND up to 20% off of their New Collection. Dates: 11/23 – 12/2/2018 «Click to Shop» Brand: Gunas New York: Luxury vegan…
This Week in Vegan News: 11/18
I wanted to test out a new feature here on the blog. So, for the next few weeks, I’ll be doing a weekly round-up of interesting vegan-centric news stories. FOOD + NUTRITION It’s Like Milk but Made for Humans Vegan oat-based milk alternative, Oatly, far exceeded sales goals thanks in part to a clever marketing campaign and has now inked a deal to increase its production 8-fold with the opening of a new bottling plant in Millville, New Jersey. Their success has attracted would-be competition, with Quaker Oats announcing the launch of their own oat milk scheduled for January 2019. Source: Choose Veg Target Expands Vegan Offerings with Addition of…
This Week in Vegan News: 11/11
I wanted to test out a new feature here on the blog. So, for the next few weeks, I’ll be doing a weekly round-up of interesting vegan-centric news stories. FOOD + NUTRITION 5 Ready-to-Drink Vegan Protein Shakes Worth Trying While there are plenty of whole-food protein sources available to vegans, sometimes, just like everyone else, we’re too busy to cook or need something we can grab on the go. Source: Choose Veg Should Meat be Taxed Like Cigarettes? According to a recent study, taxing meat could save the world billions of dollars in healthcare costs while dramatically reducing death rates. While many would argue that eating meat is a…
