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LI Vegan Adventures: JUS by Julie
If you work or go to school in Cedarhurst, NY, located on Nassau County’s South Shore, chances are you’ve been to JUS by Julie. Physical locations of JUS by Julie are rare: there’s a couple in NYC, one in New Jersey, and this location on Long Island. Less known for their storefronts, JUS is a…
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REVIEW: Octavia E. Butler’s Xenogenesis Trilogy
“They own themselves. They don’t belong to you.” Title: Xenogenesis/Lilith’s BroodAuthor: Octavia E. ButlerPublication: 1987-89Rating: 3/5 stars (for the whole series)CW/TW: violence, child abuse, murder, rape Between the months of August and October, Vegan Book Club, an online community that gathers on Goodreads (and sometimes Instagram) to discuss, well, vegan books (duh), had been reading…
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LI Vegan Adventures: Long Island Vegan Extravaganza
I don’t go to a lot of events, but I had to make an exception for the Long Island Vegan Extravaganza that took place on Saturday, October 26, 2019. I had seen so many of my fellow Long Island vegans have such a good time at the recent Vegandale festival in New York City, and…
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Vegan Vs. Plant-Based: What Label Should You Use for Your Business?
Vegan. Plant-based. Is there a difference? Why do so many brands (and people) try to distinguish themselves as one or the other? Does it really influence sales? In some ways, it absolutely does. Some non-vegans will never purchase a product explicitly referred to as “vegan,” while ethical vegans find “plant-based” to be less meaningful. So…
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LI Vegan Adventures: The Willow Cafe
Need a reason to visit Nassau County’s South Shore? Located in Hewlett, NY, The Willow Cafe could (dare I say “should”?) be that reason. The Willow Cafe is Long Island’s newest all-vegan restaurant, having just opened in September. Despite being so new, it’s easily one of the best vegan places out here. After all, how…
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LI Vegan Adventures: An Introduction
I wasn’t always vegan, and I didn’t always live on Long Island. In 2016, I lived in a small farm town, which was known for its Amish population and high school football team. Horse and buggies abounded, and “city folks” didn’t know they could pass the slow-movers on the road. Prior to venturing into veganism,…
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“We’re in a Nut Cheese Renaissance”: What Other Shows Can Learn About Vegan Representation from NBC’s Superstore
In 2019, let’s be honest: vegans are everywhere. We’re out in droves purchasing Burger King’s Impossible Whopper (no mayo, please!), we’re on the front lines marching for animal rights in New York City, we’re at the forefront of climate strikes. In some way,s “vegan” can still be a dirty word, but in others, it’s no…
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Book Review: The Cactus by Sarah Haywood
“But, these days, fairy-tale endings come in all shapes and sizes. It’s okay for the princess to end up with the prince, it’s okay for her to end up with the footman, it’s okay for her to end up on her own. It’s also okay for her to end up with another princess, or with…
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6 Vegan (Food) Products I’m Loving Right Now
I love food – don’t you love food? Though I mostly eat homemade meals instead of reaching for something over processed (and usually expensive), I will admit to succumbing to the occasional vegan item I see in a store. Especially new items. If I see a vegan option that I’ve never heard of before or…
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Book Review: The Vegetarian by Han Kang
“Sister…all the trees of the world are like brothers and sisters.” Title: The Vegetarian Author: Han Kang Publication: 2007 Rating: 3/5 stars CW/TW: abuse, rape, sexual assault The Vegetarian by Han Kang is a relatively short read (the English edition clocks in at 188 pages), but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Originally published in 2007…
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A Vegan Book Club, Anyone?
Last year, I wrote a post on my need for a fictional vegan heroine that I can relate to in the novels I read. Yes, I’m still looking for her, but I’m confident that one day, I’ll find her (or who knows, maybe write her?). Since then, I’ve been reading a lot, with special thanks…
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5 Simple Ways to be More Eco-Friendly
You know when people implore you to take care of the environment because there is no planet B? They’re not kidding! We really only have one planet, so why not take care of it while we’re here? In honor of Earth Day, here are some simple ways to be more eco-friendly. Get a reusable water…
Tessa Altman 