Inspiration from a Lifelong Vegetarian
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Chocolate for a Cause

Chocolate for a Cause

Rescue Chocolate is not only organic, vegan, and fair-traded, but the company gives 100% of the net profits to animal rescue groups around the U.S.! Each delicious flavor represents a different rescue issue, and the chocolate bar names are creative, such as...
Headquarters Cafe Hits the Spot

Headquarters Cafe Hits the Spot

If you are looking for somewhere to enjoy live music or an open mike, study, or hang out while eating veggie food in San Diego, Headquarters Cafe is the place. The staff allowed my group of eight, including young children, to take up a few tables for almost three...
Chocolate to Live For

Chocolate to Live For

It has been a busy few weeks so this will be a brief update, but I wanted to share this lovable link for chocolate lovers who don’t partake of animal products! VegNews does it again with a wonderful compilation of products found across the U.S. The treats are...
Tempted by Fair Trade Chocolate

Tempted by Fair Trade Chocolate

Literally the day my holistic health doctor told me to cut out chocolate and sugar for two weeks to kill the lingering cough so many people have this year, I came home to find packages from two local and fair trade chocolate companies. The torture. Yet it was a joy...
Always New Spots for San Diego Veggie Food

Always New Spots for San Diego Veggie Food

Even for people quite versed in the veggie food scene, new (and some only new to me) San Diego sites for meat-free munching keep popping up. Influx Cafe in Golden Hill and Little Italy is a modern place serving a rather tasty and original vegan sandwich with a funny...