Our friends at The Pasta Shoppe first blew us away with their adorable pasta shapes that we love to use in recipes like our vegan pasta salad. We became die-hard fans when they launched insanely delicious vegan macaroni and cheese that’s now sold online and in stores all around the US. And guess what? They’ve…
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What is Foie Gras—And What’s Wrong With It?
When many people hear the words “foie gras” they are instantly thinking of something that is extremely rich and decadent. It conjures images of fine French dining and high society. It is a food eaten by people who live a life of luxury who spare no expense for their pleasure. I assure you, however, that…
How to Start A Food Blog—And Share Your Vegan Lifestyle With The World
So you want to start a blog… Exciting! Many of our readers here at World of Vegan are passionate food lovers, have a story to tell, and are experts in their own right. You—yes, you—have great insights, opinions, and recipes that deserve to be shared. I’ve heard from many of you who are eager to…
My Vegan Story: How I Became Vegetarian At 8 Years Old
My plant-powered journey began more than 2 decades ago. I was just 8 years old sitting at the dinner table when I made the connection between the hunk of lamb on my plate and the sweet animals I loved. At that time I didn’t know about factory farms, about the negative health implications of meat,…
Beyond Health: The Unexpected Benefits of Being Vegan
So you’re considering going vegan for the amazing health benefits? I can’t blame you. Being vegan for over four years at 32 years old, I am in better shape than I was when I was 21, despite having a very similar gym routine. Don’t get me wrong, I was in pretty great shape at 21,…
How to Get More Plant-Based Options on Menus
When we think of heroes for animals, we often think of people like the pioneering philosopher Peter Singer or primatologist Jane Goodall. Indeed, those are some of the heroes for animals out there. Yet there are some other heroes for animals who you may have never heard of. I’m talking about people like Miguel Villarreal, the…
“Draw My Life” Animal Videos Go Viral
A new video series is sweeping the web, pulling the curtain back on factory farming without displaying gory imagery that makes so many viewers turn away. Vegan artist Sooyeon Jang and vegan filmmaker Michelle Cehn have teamed up together to produce a series of Draw My Life videos exposing the hidden lives of farmed animals through illustrations. “Draw My…
Meaningful Paws: Compassionate Vegan Apparel
You’ve heard the saying “wear your heart on your sleeve,” right? Well, now you quite literally can. A new vegan apparel company called Meaningful Paws just launched, and they are offering clothing, tumblers, stickers, and more made with lots of love. Founded by San Francisco based vegan artist Soo Yeon Jang, Meaningful Paws is on a mission to…