Holding non vegan organizations accountable by sending them e-mails and letters.

Holding non vegan organizations accountable by sending them e-mails and letters.

Let’s talk about another form of animal rights advocacy in which I see other dedicated activists participating. It is an important advocacy that I admire, but an advocacy that is just not in my wheelhouse – YET! It is an armchair advocacy that can be highly effective. At the very least, it lets people know that we are here to stay, that we are not lurking in corners eating granola and murky, sludgy plant stews. We are not …

Traditions and a Vegan Thanksgiving!

Traditions and a Vegan Thanksgiving!

Ah yes, we Canadians eh!, always jumping to the front of the line. Not only did we celebrate our Thanksgiving more than a month before our fellow North Americans to the south, truth be told, many years ago we actually borrowed the holiday and tradition from them. But what is a holiday or two among friends? So, since we have already celebrated this day of Thankfulness and Gratitude, I thought I would share a few ideas that may inspire those …

Baked Apples and Other Goodies

Baked Apples and Other Goodies

I have always had an interest in baking and cooking. I remember when I was a girl of thirteen making bread and cinnamon rolls every Saturday with littlest sister. It was an all day affair and I must admit to using said littlest sister as the clean up gal. Not proud of it, but I think (hope) that she has forgiven me by now.

In the early days of our relationship, I made a cherry pie for my now husband and …