by veglady | Dec 8, 2013 | Travel and Dining, Wellness
My first job as a teenager was baking unhealthy but oh-so-yummy muffins early in the morning at an L.A. shop. Decades later, I am still a fan of baking and sweets. Nowadays I experiment with healthier alternative sugars like coconut nectar syrup and coconut sugar, and...
by veglady | Nov 27, 2013 | Travel and Dining, Wellness
It’s the time of year for spending chilly days with loved ones and focusing on gratitude. As Oprah Winfrey says, being grateful is by far the most powerful thing you can do to change your life. I keep a daily gratitude journal, noting even the small things like...
by veglady | Nov 16, 2013 | Humanitarianism, People, Products, Wellness
I had the pleasure of seeing Emmanuel Jal (pictured) speak and perform last weekend. This impressive man from Sudan tells powerful stories of growing up in a war zone and refugee camp, losing relatives, and suffering from starvation. He motivated the crowd to make a...
by veglady | Feb 8, 2011 | Products, Travel and Dining
Valentine’s Day is coming, and people rack their brains about how to show appreciation to their “better halves” (or “media naranjas” in Spanish) and other loved ones. Flowers are an appreciated choice, but for us foodies, especially those...
by veglady | Dec 25, 2010 | Products, Travel and Dining, Wellness
Lucky for me and some friends who also found themselves in Los Angeles and wanting lunch on the famous Dec. 25 holiday, Golden Mean Vegan Cafe, an organic restaurant, welcomed us with wholesome organic vegan cuisine and friendly staff. Owner Aaron Glassman started the...