Whether you know her best as Mary, one of the infamous Sanderson Sisters in Hocus Pocus, or as the voice of Peggy Hill on King of the Hill, it’s likely you’ve run across Kathy Najimy’s comedic talents more than a few times. A character actress with many faces, she’s been…
Chipotle is known for many things: sustainable foodstuffs, friendly employees, heart-wrenching animation skills. What it’s not known for, however, is flighty or frequent changes to its supersimple menu. It hasn’t introduced a new protein in, oh, 21 years. Until now. Answering the call of a growing interest in plant-based eating,…
Courtesy of Betsy’s BestFounder Betsy Opyt and her butters. When it comes to healthy eating, the Jifs and Skippys of the world don’t exactly make the cut. Sure, peanut butter is touted as a good-for-you snack, but read the labels and you’ll quickly realize that most of the major brands…
It’s October 6th, which means we’re about five minutes into pumpkin’s 15 minutes of annual fame. And while pumpkin edibles, drinkables and wearables (really Bath & Body Works?) are literally everywhere, it’s harder to find vegan options, particularly in the dessert department. Luckily, you’re the master of your kitchen appliances,…
South Florida ranks at the top of the list for many things: warm weather, luxury car sales, where to be a dog — and so on. But for availability of vegetarian and vegan-friendly cuisine? Lower. Much lower. According to PETA, the city that tops that list is New York. Last…
Dessert might be the most daunting of gauntlets for vegans. So many mouthwatering baked goods — almost all chock-full of eggs, milk, and other animal byproducts. Temptation is everywhere, so what’s an herbivore to do? Trader Joe’s to the rescue. The foodie paradise stocks plenty of vegan-friendly sweets to satisfy…
‘Tis the season for pumpkin overload. Just like Christmas merchandise, the autumnal trend seems to arrive earlier and earlier each year. Sadly, vegans are left out of much of pumpkinpalooza — no #PSLs, pumpkin ice cream, or pumpkin donuts for us. Luckily, So Delicious Dairy Free has our back. The…
It’s not always easy abandoning animal products. From ensuring you get all your vitamins and minerals to whipping up entrees that don’t involve lettuce, it’s a process. But for all the clueless, veg-curious eaters out there, the folks at Movements for Change are here to help. They’re hosting a Vegetarian…
Vegan cookbook author, coach and athlete Ellen Jaffe Jones has a recipe for every occasion. The woman behind Vegan on $4 a Day and Paleo Vegan, has the perfect money- and animal-saving burger recipe for you. Stuck attending a fried chicken-laden company picnic? Bring her Brussels sprout slaw. Going to…
While Florida’s top crop might be tourists slathered in sunscreen, agriculture ranks right up there, too. According to the state, Florida produces about 67% of oranges in the U.S. and accounts for about 40% of the world’s OJ supply. The industry has a $9 Billion impact and supports 76,000 jobs…
Meat is delicious. Nobody said it wasn’t (well, almost nobody). But it’s also wreaking havoc on earth’s environment, screwing with human health, and leading to the violent deaths of billions of animals a year. Raising meat for food is problematic, at best. Lucky for everyone, there are innovative companies working…
South Florida is a barren wasteland for Ethiopian eats. Excuse the bitter tone, but it’s been a long four years since the area’s last East African restaurant closed. In the meantime, anyone craving injera has been forced to trek three hours to Orlando. But no longer. Now, Hollywood’s Yellow Green…
Hampton Creek’s Just Mayo is taking its affordable, sustainable and cholesterol free mayo to Walmart. This egg-free sandwich spread (made from pea protein) is billing itself as the everyman’s mayo: affordable, wildly delicious and better for you. After Andrew Zimmern himself picked it over Hellman’s in a taste test, their…
While environmentalists tend to bang the drum of hybrid cars and recycling, there’s not a lot of talk about another major contributor to climate change: moo cows. As it turns out, the factory farming of cattle is a biggie when it comes to screwing up the big, green globe we…
The best way to describe South Florida’s own John Lewis (AKA the Bad Ass Vegan) is, well, as a badass. A trainer, nutrition coach, entrepreneur, and all-around role model for meatless eating, he’s breaking the mold when it comes to plant-based living. An athlete always (including a turn as a…
Summer days were made for ice pops and swirly soft serve. And with National Ice Cream Month upon us, now’s the time to start debating favorite flavors and that age-old question: chocolate or rainbow sprinkles? Unfortunately, indulging in frozen treats isn’t as easy for the lactose-intolerant and vegan eaters among…
In the nation of burgers and hot dogs, the Fourth of July elicits a flood of meaty BBQs across South Florida. But if you’re looking for an event that’ll be more about the veggies and less about the cow parts, there’s a meatless picnic going down at Topeekeegee Yugnee Park…
As a cook and former carnivore, Ryan Bauhaus was sick and tired of frozen, processed faux meats. He wanted fresh stuff to work with, so why didn’t it exist? Thus, the idea for Atlas Meat-Free Delicatessen was born. Bauhaus dreamed up his own fake meat product, dubbed vegitein, which he’ll…
Eat the Tea’s moniker is an instructional one. At this charming, Victoria Park-adjacent café, noshing on the remnants of your drink is part of the process. But if this inspires a cringe-worthy visual (like the contents of a Lipton’s tea bag), don’t fret. The blends steeped by this tea house…
It’s hot. Bloody hot. And if you don’t get your daily fix in the form of an ice-cold, caffeinated beverage, it’s likely you’ll be throwing more shade than a pop-up tent at the beach. As a vegan, however, there aren’t nearly as many options as there are for everyone else;…
According to researchers, ditching the animal products might be a major factor in avoiding one dreaded disease associated with aging: Alzheimer’s. And while you may think you’re too young to worry about such things — that time, it flies. Neal Barnard, M.D., president of the nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible…
Memorial Day is almost upon us, which means folks across South Florida are breaking out the propane tanks, “Kiss the Cook” aprons and various cuts of meat for their BBQ extravaganzas. It can look pretty lonely for vegans. But all is not lost. It’s not as tough as you might…
