With summer comes sweltering temps and high humidity — hardly the weather for soup or casserole. Instead, the season of swimming pools and slip ‘n slides inspires lighter, less rib-sticking food. Salads, for example. And while the myth that vegans eat nothing but salad is totally false (have you tried our mac and cheeses?) — everyone loves a fresh, crisp bowlful of garden-grown …
5 Recipes for Your Summer Vegan Picnic
Nothing says summer like eating outdoors. Basking on a blanket in the midday sun beats sitting inside any day. And with International Picnic Day approaching this weekend, now’s the perfect time to pack a basket and pop a squat in a picturesque park. That’s the stuff summer memories are made of. The main attraction at any picnic, of course, is the food, so …
Meat Industry Running Scared About Meatless Monday in the Military
Plant-based eating is rapidly on the rise — even in the military — and the meat industry is running scared. The effort is being led by Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa, which happens to be one of the largest animal agribusiness states in the US that also passed an ag-gag law in 2012. Enrst, who describes Meatless Mondays as “misguided …
Beyond Burger: Plant-Based Patty Meaty Enough for Meat Aisles
Beyond Burger: To the mainstream and beyond The newest plant-based patty to hit the market is making headlines and bringing meat-free to the meat aisles. Beyond Meat, known for its 100 percent plant-based meats, is the California-based startup behind the Beyond Burger, which it calls the first veggie patty “that looks, cooks, and tastes like a fresh beef burger.” But that’s …
Wow! Help Carrie Bike 2750 Miles to Support COK
Compassion Over Killing (COK) supporter Carrie Thompson is really going the extra mile to raise awareness of our work for farm animals — actually, she’s biking more than 2,750 miles! Beginning July 1 and for two to three months, this Team Compassion member will (mostly) solo bikepack on the world’s longest off-pavement route: Running from Banff, Alberta, Canada to Antelope Wells, New Mexico …
4 Must-Try Vegan Versions of Your Favorite Candy
Vegans are not deprived of deliciousness! We get to enjoy sweet snacks too. And like everyone else, we occasionally like to chow down on candy while binge-watching Netflix. So bring on the sugary, the savory, and ALL THE CHOCOLATE. Thanks to some innovative candymakers, plant-based eaters can opt into lots of veganized familiar indulgences these days. Some of the most popular candy bars on …
A Scary New Superbug Is Here, Thanks to Animal Agriculture
The threat of drug-resistant bacteria — also known as “superbugs” — is getting more serious by the day. Humans worldwide are at risk of falling prey to deadly microbes that are immune to antibiotics. So what’s fueling the rise in these terrifying infections? Reckless and rampant antibiotic use in animal agriculture. In a piece titled “The Superbug That Doctors Have Been Dreading Just Reached the U.S.,” The Washington Post …
It’s National Donut Day – Ask for Vegan Donuts!
It’s the first Friday of June, and that means it’s National Donut Day! This sweet day has been celebrated in the US since 1938, and donut shops around the country, including several Dunkin’ Donuts locations, give away free donuts to customers. Dunkin’ Donuts is the world’s largest coffee and baked goods chain with nearly 8,000 locations throughout the US. The mega chain’s offerings boast almond milk that you …
June: VegShop Online and Support Compassion!
Compassion is beautiful! Now you can support Compassion Over Killing (COK), add style to your wardrobe, and advocate for animals all at the same time! COK’s partner, Veg Shop offers jewelry and key chains that help you express the joy of being vegan. For the entire month of June, Veg Shop is generously donating 10% of all sales to COK! And that’s not all: …