We've been hearing about the potential dangers of methane gasses for awhile now. Discover magazine published an article last week stating that "Methane is a paradox. It increases global warming at the same time that it promises abundant alternative energy." Regardless of the potential as an alternative energy source, most of us regard methane gas as a problem. But I think we'd be better served recommending a reduction in beef/milk consumption than trying to figure out how to reduce the methane emissions given off by cattle. Bossie (generic cow's name) would probably agree.
Meat Free - One Week Challenge Here's a bit of fun I found on the internet.... the first annual Break Up With Meat Week, brought to you by Earthsave Canada, the Taste of Health Food Festival, and the Toronto Vegetarian Association. While most of the people reading this blog...
Anthony Bourdain is NOT a Vegan Well, it's obvious that Anthony Bourdain is not a vegan, at least if you ever had the misfortune to watch his show, which we did once or twice in our pre-vegan life. But Jane and I both found Mr. Bourdain to be a bit too pretentious. It's one...
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint - Go Vegan As a follow up to my post, "Reason 812,417 To Go Vegan," here's a quote from one of my favorite resources... New Scientist Magazine. So for the average American, buying local every day of the year would cut their carbon foot print by only around 4...
Veggie Burgers - Yum! So Jane's been a little reluctant to try to make a vegan burger on her own. We've had a few when we've gone out for dinner, but they tend to be a little crumbly. She's been making Dr. Praegers Tex Mex burgers on occasion at home. Last night we...
Veggie Pride Parade in New York -- 05.18.08 If only I had some other reason to be in New York in May... The first annual Veggie Pride Parade will take place in Greenwich Village, NY on Sunday, May 18th. Appropriately enough, it begins in the old "Meat Packing District." The parade will...
Have I heard correctly? “….a tube leading to one of it’s four stomachs” – WHAT? Did they mean it’s inserted through the cow’s body surgically? Or the anus? Huh? ….. I’m totally bewildered on this one – sounds like outlandish desperation….. Much easier to just go veg.
Soy Milk Maker Review We've gotten a few queries lately from our readers about which soy milk maker we recommend. As many of you know, we own the Tribest Soyabella...
16 Most Contaminated Fruits Our world seems to be increasingly toxic. And while I feel rather confident that switching to a vegan diet has eliminated the most harmful...
Vegan Insect Repellant Jane and I live in Southern California, but we're both originally from New York. So when we moved here we were both thrilled with the winter...
Raw Vegan Weight Loss Click here for vegan weight loss books On Saturday, CNN Health ran a story about a woman who went raw vegan and lost more than half her body...
Proposition 2 - Revisited I'm a lazy voter. I don't like to immerse myself in politics months before an election. Typically, I wait until a few weeks before an election to...
Saturday Night - Date Night at Fatty's This isn't my first post on Fatty's Restaurant, and it certainly won't be my last. Jane and I LOVE this vegetarian restaurant in Eagle Rock, Los...
Animal Rights
Buyer Beware Everywhere you look, products are labeled "green." Most of the people Jane and I are friendly with seek to leverage their spending as part of a...
Meatout 2008 - A Meatfree Day for All Thursday, March 20th is Meatout 2008, an event that takes place in the United States and a dozen other countries around the globe. This year's...
Japanese Dolphin Massacre Just to prove I'm specifically picking on Canada... Here's a link to a story about the annual Japanese Dolphin Hunt. The dolphin hunt runs from...
Drawing A Line In The Sand Tonight Vegan Soapbox poses the question many of us are challenged with as vegans... Where do you draw the line? What will you not eat? Eccentric...
Snips And Snails And Puppy Dog Tails I was having a discussion with a co-worker today. She's getting a puppy and she's so excited she's already picked out his name. This sounds...
Have I heard correctly? “….a tube leading to one of it’s four stomachs” – WHAT? Did they mean it’s inserted through the cow’s body surgically? Or the anus? Huh? ….. I’m totally bewildered on this one – sounds like outlandish desperation….. Much easier to just go veg.
Hi Bea,
That’s what I heard too. However they insert it, it seems a bit absurd… much better to cut down on the beef and dairy consumed.