An occasional series in which ordinary people talk about living a plant-based life Our latest contributor, a blogger who writes as ‘M’ known as Butterflies Katz, 61, from Florida in the US, became a vegan at a time when even vegetarians were few and far between. It’s been a long journey I have been anContinue reading “‘It is possible to live a life where you do not hire people to abuse and kill animals (after all, we are animals, too)’”
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One of the classiest places to get superb vegan food in Munich
Restaurant review: Max Pett, Munich For a really laid-back atmosphere and delightful plant-based food in Munich, Germany, Max Pett is a first-rate bet. I truly loved this place. We went for brunch on a Saturday morning, shortly after opening time, as seems to be our habit. Me, I had the chickpea omelette, which was soContinue reading “One of the classiest places to get superb vegan food in Munich”
Forget the overpriced hotel breakfast – here’s one of the tastiest ways to start a day in Vienna
Restaurant review: Veggiez, Vienna Another burgeoning Austrian ‘chain’ of vegan restaurants is Veggiez, which began in 2015, currently has two branches in Vienna, and is on the lookout for potential franchise investors. Veggiez has a large menu, including a lot of gluten-free choices, from soups and toast options, through salads to a range of burgers,Continue reading “Forget the overpriced hotel breakfast – here’s one of the tastiest ways to start a day in Vienna”
Vegan food that sure means a thing (and it’s definitely got that swing)
Restaurant review: Schillinger’s Swing Kitchen Schillinger’s Swing Kitchen was a consistently good source of top-notch vegan food during a recent European train trip, with a sufficiently varied menu to ensure that we returned to refuel on several occasions across a couple of different Austrian cities. Started in January 2015, Schillinger’s Swing Kitchen now has sixContinue reading “Vegan food that sure means a thing (and it’s definitely got that swing)”
‘People are naturally kind – we just need to show that animal agriculture doesn’t align with this’
A series in which ordinary people talk about living a plant-based life Our latest contributor is Ekaterina, a Russian physics student who believes that veganism is a cornerstone of sustainable living Tell us a little about yourself… I’m 24 and currently finishing my master’s degree in physics in Moscow, Russia. I moved away from homeContinue reading “‘People are naturally kind – we just need to show that animal agriculture doesn’t align with this’”
‘Not only are you eating rotting flesh, you are also consuming the suffering and pain the animal experienced’
A series in which ordinary people talk about living a plant-based life Our latest contributor is Tash, an Australian surfer who believes vegans have a moral obligation to bear witness to the cruelty of the meat industry – and speak up I’m from Perth, Western Australia, and have completed 25 orbits around the sun. IContinue reading “‘Not only are you eating rotting flesh, you are also consuming the suffering and pain the animal experienced’”
‘Veganism is critical to the future of the planet, important beyond my personal concerns for animal welfare’
An occasional series in which ordinary people talk about living a plant-based life For our latest contributor Tracey, being vegan means that every day she stands for something, every choice a contribution to a cause bigger than herself Tell us a little about yourself… I’m a 54-year-old American woman currently living at my house inContinue reading “‘Veganism is critical to the future of the planet, important beyond my personal concerns for animal welfare’”
‘Vegans need a sense of humour. If we act sullen and grumpy all the time, nobody is going to want to be like us’
An occasional series in which ordinary people talk about living a plant-based life Our latest contributor is social media campaigner John Oberg, who believes a vegan world is inevitable but requires skilful effort to spread the word Tell us a little about yourself… I’m a 31-year-old living just outside Washington DC, focusing on making theContinue reading “‘Vegans need a sense of humour. If we act sullen and grumpy all the time, nobody is going to want to be like us’”
‘Media defending animal agriculture, attacking vegans… These things show how the movement is growing’
An occasional series in which ordinary people talk about living a plant-based life Our latest contributor Pedro had seen distressing videos of meat industry cruelty without being inspired to change his diet. But when the time came to do so, it came by surprise Tell us a bit about yourself… My name is Pedro, I’mContinue reading “‘Media defending animal agriculture, attacking vegans… These things show how the movement is growing’”
‘It’s hard to watch people making terrible choices about food… but I want to be a shining example, not a bully’
An occasional series in which ordinary people talk about living a plant-based life Our latest contributor, Christie, turned to veganism in desperation to help with a challenging range of health problems. It brought huge physical benefits and soon became a key component of her spiritual life Tell us a little about yourself… I’m 44 yearsContinue reading “‘It’s hard to watch people making terrible choices about food… but I want to be a shining example, not a bully’”
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