Stevie Wonder on Being Vegan

Going vegan i sn't just good for you; it will heal the planet, too. "I've been a vegan for two years, so that's helped my a...

Speaking up for animals

Last night I attended a hearing by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection allowing the public to submit testimony regarding ...

The importance of language

"Ethical omnivore" is an oxymoron. If you are educated, informed, and have the culinary expertise and financial means to eat whate...

Vegan in the Mainstream

It's incredibly satisfying to read articles about veganism in the mainstream.  Connecticut is making headway on that front with restaura...

Recipe: Gluten-free Vegan Tempeh "Crab Cakes"

I love making this recipe for parties or potlucks.  They taste just like the real thing, only better. Made without any animal products, they...

Recipe: Glutenfree Pumpkin Tart with Pecan Praline

Thanksgiving is all about celebrating the fall harvest with family and friends, and what better way than with a decadent dessert? This recip...

PlantPure Nation Screening

It's pretty amazing when a movie has such a powerful impact on its audience.  Such was the case this afternoon with the Hartford, CT pre...

VegUp!! Part Two!!

Last night we had another fantastic gathering of the Hartford chapter of VegUp , an organization founded by Jane Velez-Mitchell to promote a...

A return to Boston Veg Fest

I was thrilled to return to Boston for the 20th Anniversary of the Boston Vegetarian Food Festival this weekend.  Highlights were seeing on...

Recipe: Gingered Butternut Squash Bisque

When the chill is in the air, there's nothing better than a warm bowl of soup.  This recipe satisfies in so many ways.  Its bright orang...

Making Choices

I've been thinking today about choices... (this is what happens when I have a day off after 2 weeks straight of craziness and somebody d...

Recipe: Gluten-free Vegan Blueberry Streusel Muffins

If your freezer is filled with bags of pick-your-own blueberries, this is the recipe you'll want to make when the weather starts getting...