by veglady | Oct 23, 2015 | Green Living, Humanitarianism, People, Products
I wanted to repost this article on an interesting and worthwhile pursuit–a worker-owned social enterprise inspired by weaving, piece sewing, and quilting traditions originating in the rich cultures of West Africa and rural African American communities in the...
by veglady | Jan 15, 2014 | Travel and Dining
San Diego is bringing smiles to those with adventurous palates, as there are restaurants with everything from Persian to Mexican to Moroccan to Vietnamese cuisine. Some of us are crazy about highly flavorful and sometimes spicy meals at local East African restaurants,...
by veglady | Sep 4, 2010 | Travel and Dining
Uganda is a lovely country of friendly people, a huge concentration of primates and colorful birds, beautiful mountains, and the Nile River. Vegetarians exploring Uganda have various options, but vegans need some creativity. Kampala, the capital city, is vibrant and...
by veglady | Aug 24, 2010 | Travel and Dining
I am still jetlagged since returning from lovely Uganda two days ago, but I wanted to share my experiences with vegetarian travel in Uganda. If being a vegetarian, and even more so vegan, is uncommon in the U.S., it was even rarer in Uganda. Someone who had spent a...
by veglady | Jul 25, 2010 | Travel and Dining
Finally chasing my dream of many years, I am taking my first trip to Africa next week. My heart has long felt a connection to the region and the people. To explore a continent filled with many countries (about 50, the counts I have seen vary) it could take years. In...