Maine Animal Coalition will be hosting it's 5th annual Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Festival this Saturday!  This half-day of fun includes vegan food samples, cooking demos, raffles and more.  The festival will also include exhibitors on vegetarian (vegan) food and cooking, animal issues, compassionate living, vegetarian sports and nutrition, humane education and yoga.  And the little ones aren't left out either.  There will be a kids' table with fun activities and information just for them. If you are in the Portland area check it out! Date: Saturday, July 18, 2009 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: East End Community School, 195 North Street, Portland, Maine

So, I finally broke down and bought 'Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World' by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero.  If you haven't purchased this book then you should.  This book, this gem of a book, is now responsible for the added 10 pounds of cupcake-y goodness that now resides on my rear end.  And I'm not complaining a bit.  These things are good. I decided that I would test these cupcakes out at a barbecue hosted at my house.  So I set to baking.  First, I should mention that I don't have a baking bone in my body.  I can cook and I like to think that I can cook well.  But baking is a whole different ball game for me.  I can eat baked goods all day long but baking them poses more problems than I care to deal with.  I've always thought that some people are [...]

Happy Fourth of July tomorrow! Find out all kinds of great things for the 4th of July! (or any day really) Tofu Fingers, Chocolate Frozen Bannanas and Stars and Stripes American Pie - Oh My! Vegan Fourth of July Feast satisfies even the meat eaters! A veggie dog eating contest?  Seriously, I could win that. Fourth Annual Vegan BBQ Event in Seattle, WA - for only $8! Want some fancy franks for the Fourth of July? Go get them here! SF Bay vegan beach picnic - sounds so awesome! Didn't plan ahead?  Here's the solution - last-minute awesome vegan goodies! As for myself, I will be making the rounds on some awesome barbecues taking along my very own grilled soydogs.  What about you?  What are your plans for the 4th of July?  Share your plans (or vegan events) in the comments! Stay safe and have a happy holiday weekend!

The world, we are told, was made especially for man – a presumption not supported by all the facts.… Why should man value himself as more than a small part of the one great unit of creation? ~ John Muir, naturalist and explorer (1838–1914)

Are you looking for a vegan good time in Philly this weekend?  Well then I've got just the thing for you!  A vegan barbecue will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2009 in Philadelphia.  Just look for the Vegan Bus in Clark Park, Chester Street between 43rd and 45th streets.  There will be hula hoops (I LOVE those!), lawn games, musical instruments, and an art project. Bring a vegan/vegetarian picnic lunch and the usual blanket and chairs for you and your vegan pals.  Free samples of veggie dogs and burgers are offered.  You can even bring a friendly dog! Please RSVP to Lisa at the following: Lisa at (215) 620-2130 or [email protected] And, if all of that doesn't sound awesome enough there is also a BYOB Fourth of July Extra-vegan-za (love that!) dinner from 6pm - 11pm at New Harmony Vegetarian Restaurant (135 N. Ninth Street, Philadelphia).  The cost will [...]