by Megan Oliver | Sep 26, 2016 | Everything, Food + Recipes
This post makes the art of cooking beans, which is surprisingly overwhelming to many, so straightforward! Thanks, My Lighthearted Kitchen! If you are vegetarian or vegan, beans become an important part of your diet. Because I like to save money on food, I like to buy...
by Megan Oliver | Sep 25, 2016 | Food + Recipes
I just got a food processor for my birthday. First recipe I make? Hummus. Ingredients: 1 clove of garlic, processed finely on high 2 15.5 oz. cans of chickpeas (drained and rinsed) 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup oil* (extra virgin olive oil or other...
by Megan Oliver | Sep 25, 2016 | Our Stories
I’ll be honest, when I first heard that my friend had planned his going away dinner with a group of Baltimore-area based Vegans for 6:30 on a Friday night in DC, I wasn’t thrilled. Traffic getting in to DC can be a bear, and add to that rush hour on a...
by Megan Oliver | Sep 18, 2016 | Ethics, Food + Recipes
It’s that pesky little ingredient that has made its way into a number of products. Today, whether or not it’s “vegan” is hotly debated. What is it? Palm oil. And what’s the verdict? Let’s explore. And be sure to check out some...
by Megan Oliver | Sep 14, 2016 | Ethics, Everything, Our Stories, Vegan Media
Recently, I sat down to re-watch the film, Chicken Run. I must admit, it was a bit fun — a nice little walk down memory lane. You see, in 2012, this was the first movie that ultimately convinced me to go vegetarian. No, it wasn’t an award-winning documentary on...
