Author: Tracy I
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Reflections on pet abolition
Full disclosure: I have two cats who were rescued from a feral cat colony when they were just days old. The rescue agency spayed their mother and fostered the kittens, then adopting out to me. I love them and think they have deepened my humanity. As far as I can tell they love me right…
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Study shows meat-eaters make up bad excuses to keep eating meat
A group of Danish researchers has done a study to show what most vegans (and lots of non-vegans) already know: people make up excuses to keep eating meat even when they know that it would be good for the climate. According to the lead researcher: “All of the participants – predominantly meat eaters – agree…
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Satisfying a craving for Singapore noodles
Have you ever had a craving for something that just fixates in your mind for days? Such was my experience over the past week when the idea of Singapore noodles came to me. If you don’t know what that is, it’s a thin rice vermicelli noodle dish with a mild curry flavour and usually red…
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Maybe it’s time to rethink eggs if you’ve not yet done so
Avian flu has created an egg shortage in the United States and other parts of the world that has driven up prices and reduced supply. And that means it’s getting the attention of consumers of animal products. I’ve seen friends in the US post photos of empty supermarket refrigerators or of egg fridges showing astronomical…
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What’s wrong with wool?
Why do vegans avoid wool? This question comes up the way questions about eggs, dairy, or honey come up. Whether they’re genuinely curious or just trying to justify animal exploitation, people love to press about various animal products that, to them, seem harmless. The first response is that wool is an animal product and therefore…
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It’s not too late to jump into Veganuary (or plan for Vegruary)
It’s been a hectic start to the year and I completely overlooked the arrival of Veganuary! So many people make commitments to kick off a new year, and Veganuary is a wonderful experience. It’s a well-run organization that provides all sorts of resources to people who are already vegan, considering it, interested in learning more,…
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To whom should plant-based alternatives be marketed?
Whenever a new plant-based product shows up on the shelves or in the freezer of a local supermarket, my vegan community group lights up with posts letting us all know. It is truly exciting to many of us to have a new product to try in the ever-expanding line-up for plant-based options being developed for…
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Vegan holiday cooking
This time of year brings all sorts of festive occasions. Maybe you’re hosting or maybe you’re attending a pot luck or maybe, like me, you like giving people cookies. Regardless, whether you’re in charge of a full feast, making the hors d’oeuvres, or bringing a dessert, you don’t need to be serving or eating dead…
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Vegan comfort food: the pumpkin muffin edition
Where I live we have a weather phenomenon called “Lake Effect Snow.” When the conditions are right over Lake Huron, it can create snowstorm havoc all the way inland to London, Ontario. Such was the case yesterday, when we had zero visibility snow squalls and accumulations between 30-60cm through the course of the day. Something…
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Breakfast win: “Just Egg” & avocado sandwich
I’ve blogged about breakfast before because of all the vegan meals that seem to stump people, breakfast takes top spot. I mean we all know about oatmeal and toast and that sort of thing, but what about omelettes and breakfast sandwiches? Read on, my friend, read on. If you’re not familiar with Just Egg, then…
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