It can be quite exciting and stressful at the same time to prepare fro the coming of a vegan guest.  It is exciting because of the novelty of the experience, yet stressful because of the difference in preparation that may be required.  Equipped with the basic information about veganism, anyone can manage a presentable output that can please a vegan guest. The first things to establish are the dos and don’ts of veganism.  Once these are clarified, everything else will eventually fall into plac ...

The gifts we give to family and friends always require some thought because of our desire to please by finding that one thing that could light up the eyes of the receiver.  For a vegan gift recipient, we may need to understand what veganism is so we can find just the right gift.  Fortunately, there are many products available in the market that are visibly marked as vegan.  We can derive a lot of gift ideas from these and come up with a choice that is unique, special, and appropriate.  &nb ...

A Vegan Christmas need not be very different from the traditional Christmas enjoyed by most people. The choice for a vegan way of life is not a reason to stay away from family and friends who may have differing views. Holidays are always best spent together with those we love regardless of the lifestyle choices we make. In order to appreciate what a Vegan Christmas looks and feels like, we need to understand the principles of veganism. Veganism espouses the elimination of use of animal products. Dietary vegans ...

Veganism has been called many things by many people since it was first formally introduced in 1944. Some see it as a form of religion while others consider it as a type of diet.  Many relate it to animal activism.  In truth, it is all of these rolled into one. The founding society of veganism - the Vegan Society in England, defines veganism as a way of living which excludes all forms of, and cruelty to, the animal kingdom, and includes a reverence for life. Its “religious” aspect is based on a ...

One can only truly enjoy the vegan offering if a certain level of knowledge and skill is acquired in cooking and preparing vegan foods.  This advantage will provide greater opportunities for variation and innovation so as to help keep vegans on track and avoid backsliding to previous eating practices.  Choosing the right vegan school can make the difference. Most active vegan schools are typically vegetarian schools as well although there are schools that offer exclusive vegan training only.  L ...