Recently, I wrote about the value of having vegan friends in your life. The idea for the post came after I spent a delightful weekend with seven beautiful vegan souls. It was everything I wanted … and more. It’s difficult to explain the feeling of being there—I felt fully myself. So, allow me to make …
As you go through life, you make friends. You develop deep bonds with relatives. You foster relationships with “friends of circumstance”—your schoolmates, coworkers, neighbors … friends of your environment. Then, there is the kind of friendship that you actively seek—perhaps for a particular reason, like engaging in your hobbies, or to find individuals who share …
We’ve got ‘farm country’ and urban farms, but what about suburban farms? A few years ago, I learned that a gal from my high school started a farm in her family’s backyard. I visualized this backyard—a place where I’d spent crisp evenings chatting with friends around a bonfire. I signed up for her Community Supported …
March Well, Spring is feeling closer than ever with this warm weather Maryland has been experiencing. With the sound of birds chirping, to the sun staying up later, we’re waiting with great anticipation for the color, energy, and warm(er) weather that spring welcomes. We’re also beginning to see the light at the end of the what-the-heck-am-I-supposed-to-eat-in-January-and-February … Continue reading
Well, our amazing vegan community pulled it off! Vegans in and around (or visiting) Baltimore this past weekend were probably out and about enjoying at least one aspect of Baltimore Vegan Weekend. Officially running from Friday, February 17th to Sunday, February 19th, the Vegan Weekend kicked-off with a restaurant crawl that featured over 25 restaurants. Other festivities … Continue reading
The following recipe is from the crew at Flying Pigs Labs—my favorite contestants at the Baltimore Vegan Mac n’ Cheese Smackdown both this year and last. Their recipe has been shared on the Washington Post and more recently on the Facebook event page for the 2017 event, courtesy of Paula Jean Ciskowski. Thank you for … Continue reading
Saturday, February 11 to Sunday, February 19th Vegan Week is back at Golden West! Starting Saturday February 11, enjoy nine days of delicious vegan plates for breakfast, lunch, dinner AND weekend brunch! Stay tuned for our specials announcement! In addition to our already extensive vegan menu, we are dreaming up some super special vegan dishes … Continue reading
A new food destination has opened in Baltimore. The new R. House “is a launch pad for Baltimore’s most exciting chefs.” And don’t worry, there’s plenty for vegans to enjoy! I visited R. House very briefly right before the holidays. I haven’t yet been back but I absolutely cannot wait. This European-style food court offers … Continue reading
Full disclaimer: This is a very Canadian post. I love maple syrup. I put it on everything that makes possible sense: pancakes, waffles, french toast, but I also include in most of my baking as well as to marinate tofu and tempeh. I use it in sauces, dips and dressings and I don’t think I could … Continue reading
February It starts to look bleak this time of year—I won’t lie. When you have a look at the seasonal chart, it won’t look too optimistic, sure. But keep in mind that the chart is limited to the very small state of Maryland and that the surrounding region can provide you with further variety. (Also, … Continue reading
