Perri is a New York City born-and-based writer. She holds a B.A. in psychology from Columbia University and is also a culinary school graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute. Find her at @66PerriStreet.
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Here’s What the Nutritionists Have to Say About Simon Cowell Ditching Vegan Diet
In August, the TV personality Simon Cowell, unfortunately, broke his back while riding his new electric bike in the courtyard of his home in Malibu, California. While he had been adhering to a plant-based diet, in light of the accident—which required a metal rod being inserted into his back&md…
Insomnia Cookies Launches Vegan and Gluten-Free Cookies. We Are All About It
Find us a vegan cookie enthusiast who doesn’t miss indulging in Insomnia Cookies, and we’ll think you very well presented us with a unicorn. The cookies are that good, the batter is that rich, the sugar high is that sublime, and we’ll be the first to a…
Veganuary Challenge Surpasses One Million Participants Mark
Yesterday, the U.K.-based, global Veganuary initiative announced that it had reached a grand total of one million participants since it kicked off in 2014. If you’re not familiar with the free challenge, Veganuary participants sign a pledge to go vegan for the month of January (beyond the first mont…
Califia Farms’ New Plant Butter Now Sold at Whole Foods, Kroger, and Target
Earlier this month, actor Kat Dennings quipped, “I’m definitely going plant-based starting tomorrow. Except for butter. But other than that.” We hear that. A swipe of butter on a fresh French baguette is hard to beat.
Until now...may we suggest Califia…
Until now...may we suggest Califia…
New Report Finds a Link Between Climate Change and Farming
We have all been watching the upsetting fires in California and Colorado and wondering what we can do to help, other than of course eating a more plant-based diet which is proven to help the environment and slow the course of climate change, according to recent scientific research...
Panera Adds a Climate-Friendly “Cool Food” Label to Menu Items
This year has brought more than its fair share of challenges for, basically, the entire planet, so we’re looking for any good news to share and Panera delivered. The national sandwich, salad, and soup chain has just launched a new label for menu items that are "climate-friendly" so along w…
Make Vegan Halloween Treats With This Live Interactive Cooking Class
This year, amid the coronavirus pandemic, we’re all looking for fun and safe ways to celebrate the holidays. With Halloween around the corner, we had just about relinquished ourselves to our couch and a bowl of vegan Halloween candy—until we discovered there was a much more fes…
Calling all Harry Potter Fans! Vegan Butterbeer is on Its Way!
When the going gets tough, it’s time to sit back, relax, and crack open a vegan Butterbeer. Yes, you read that right, Harry Potter fans, vegan-friendly Butterbeer has arrived. In 2018, there was a campaign on Change.org from U.S.-based The Protego Foundation, an animal rights nonprof…
What Ariana Grande Eats on Her Vegan Diet: “I was raised on meat and cheese.”
Among the many celebrities that have played a role in inspiring us to go vegan, we have to say the uplifting words of Ariana Grande reverberate in our ears often.
Back in 2014, when The Mirror asked her why she went vegan, she said, “I love animals more than I love most people, not ki…
Back in 2014, when The Mirror asked her why she went vegan, she said, “I love animals more than I love most people, not ki…
40% of Top Food Companies Have a Dedicated Plant-Based Team
If you’re reading this, chances are, you’ve had a plant-based burger...or 1,000.
Well, even if you sometimes (still) feel left out at the dinner table, it appears that major food companies are taking notice of the plant-based trend—and making changes to their por…
Well, even if you sometimes (still) feel left out at the dinner table, it appears that major food companies are taking notice of the plant-based trend—and making changes to their por…