Review: Going Vegan by Joni Marie Newman and Gerrie Lynn Adams

The cover image of Going Vegan

The newest book from Joni Marie Newman and Gerrie Lynn Adams, Going Vegan, ended up in Katie's hands recently. Now, we're looking to put a copy in yours too! Read More »

Review: But I Could Never Go Vegan! by Kristy Turner

The cover image from the new cookbook from Kristy Turner, But I Could Never Go Vegan

Kristy Turner's new cookbook, But I Could Never Go VEGAN! tackles a lot of excuses folks use to avoid going vegan, but does T.O.F.U. reviewer Katie think you have an excuse for not owing this cookbook? Read More »

Issues With the New Issue

A foggy day in Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica.

It's been months since I asked for contributors for the new issue, and plenty has happened since then. Sadly, it hasn't involved a new issue, but there are reasons. And I think they're good ones. Read More »

  • Nov. 19, 2014
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Review: Sweets from the Earth

Four vegan cupcakes in a box from Sweets from the Earth

Another tough job was assigned to a T.O.F.U. reviewer recently, and it involved a bunch of baked goods from Sweets from the Earth. Thankfully, MeShell Gudz stepped up to the plate to take my challenge to review cupcakes, cookies, and more. Read More »

  • Oct. 23, 2014
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Activist first, vegan second.

Fishing boats in Thailand near the shore.

I'd like to think we're all in this together, and we share the same goals. However, every now and then I realize that "for the animals" only goes so far, and that's when I start to realize it's just not far enough for me. Read More »

Review: Choosing Raw by Gena Hamshaw

The cover for Gena Hamshaw's new vegan book, Choosing Raw

Gena Hamshaw, the voice behind the Choosing Raw blog, has released her first cookbook, and Katie recently worked her way through it to help you decide if it needs to be a part of your collection. Read More »

  • Oct. 15, 2014
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