The Very Good Butchers Review: A Big Box of (Plant-Based) Meat

We just ordered our second Big Box of (Plant-Based) Meat, and we finally decided to write The Very Good Butchers review! I first discovered this Plant-Based Butchery a year ago in a Facebook ad. It said, ‘we butcher beans.’ I was intrigued by the products but intimidated by the price. But I finally bit the bullet and…

Spero Foods: Eco-Friendly Vegan Sunflower Cream Cheese

Spero Foods embraces plant-based cream cheese but they make it even more eco-friendly! While nut-based cheeses are greener than dairy, they require a lot of water to produce. Sunflowers are the best of both worlds! Plus, people with nut allergies can generally eat sunflower seeds because they are not a tree nuts. However, do check…

Daily Harvest Review: 5-Minute Prep Meals for $5.99+

I have been so excited to do this Daily Harvest review ever since we got our box! My husband, Isaac, and I have never been busier than we are today. We wake up at 5 am most days and get straight to work until the moment we pass out around 10 pm. This doesn’t leave…

Vegan Cheese: 5 Top Choices

Vegan cheese does not have a great reputation. It is extremely hard to recreate the delicious creamy gooeyness of dairy cheese. Unfortunately, a lot of people can’t eat the real thing due to allergies or other reasons that include health, religion, ethics, etc. I personally have a mild lactose intolerance, plus even a small amount…

Trader Joe’s Vegan Protein Patties

Move over Beyond Burger, Trader Joe’s Protein Patties are the best alternative meat product out there. These vegan patties only have 260 calories and 26 grams of protein and five grams of fiber. These are by no means a healthy food that should be consumed regularly. But they are delicious and a great treat for…

Elmhurst 1925: Delicious Alternative Milks

Before I cut dairy out of my life, I was obsessed with cheese. However, I was never one of those people who enjoyed a glass of cows milk and I could barely stomach yogurt. This changed when I switched to a plant-based diet. Today, I’ll sneak over to the fridge to sip on some almond…

Vegan V-Day: Love the Planet, Animals and Your SO

Valentines day is around the corner and heart-shaped merchandise is flooding stores. It can be easy to get overwhelmed and end up reaching for the closest box of chocolate placed directly at eye level by rich advertisers. Or you can do a little bit of research and make the best choice for the planet and…

Vegan Thanksgiving 101: Meatless Turkey Options

This morning I read that one-third of Americans are considering going meatless this Thanksgiving. These numbers seem too good to be true, but I’m staying hopeful! I am also hoping to be mostly vegan this Thanksgiving for the environment, animal welfare and for my health. From my past experiences, a 100% vegan Thanksgiving is super…

Plant-Based Eating Tips: Infographics

Plant-based eating is very trendy right now and it can be a little confusing to start. When switching to a plant-based diet it’s important to keep track of your macros and make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need! There are plenty of guides online, but what I found particularly helpful are these…