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WAIW | Vegan Dried Squid Taste Test

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This week, I decided to try something different in many ways, and I have to admit that the results were mixed. Read More »

  • Sep. 03, 2020
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TBT | Quick and Easy Tomato Salad

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Although the blog itself has contained recipes from cookbook reviews, I don't think I've ever posted one myself. Today, I guess that changes. Read More »

  • Aug. 13, 2020
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#OurNewNormal | The Raven Corps of Portland, Oregon

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The Raven Corps, a vegan youth group from the United States talks with me about the work they do and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their tactics. Read More »

  • Jun. 13, 2020
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#OurNewNormal | V Marks The Shop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I chat with Carmella and Carlo of V Marks The Shop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to find out what running a vegan business is like during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »

  • May. 30, 2020
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#OurNewNormal | Amanda Lily of Winnipeg, Manitoba

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I talk with my good friend, Amanda Lily, about her family's life in Winnipeg during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »

  • Apr. 29, 2020
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WAIW | Morning Market Haul in Saigon

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Even though I can't go on any big adventures during the COVID-19 pandemic, I'm lucky enough to have great options for food at my local market. Read More »

  • Apr. 15, 2020
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