I'm pleased to announce that YDV is going to participate in Farm Sanctuary's 2009 Walk for Farm Animals!  We're joining thousands of compassionate folks all across the country who will be raising awareness about the realities of factory farming.  It's our goal to generate much needed funds for Farm Sanctuary's extremely important rescue, education, and advocacy work.  Wanna join us? There are tons of Walks already planned all over the country.  You can check to see if there is a walk scheduled in your area by going to walkforfarmanimals.org.  If you don't see a walk in your area (and you want one, you know you do) coordinate one!  Farm Sanctuary is looking for volunteers to coordinate Walks nationwide.  For more information, contact the national Walk coordinator at walk (at) farmsanctuary.org or 607-583-2225 ext 283. Can't walk or coordinate?  Please consider donating to support the cause.  With [...]

It's Monday! We love Monday's around here so we celebrate "the Monday" with yummy food as often as possible.  This Monday our sweet tooth is satiated with raw vegan goodness.  Check it out: Fresh Blackberries with a side of sweet maple creme.  It's sinful without the sin!  The best part is that you can use any type of fruit that's in your fruit bowl.  The maple creme goes well (alone) with anything you can conjure up.  Here's how to make it: Maple Creme 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight and drained 1 tsp salt 2-3 tbsp of maple syrup (I prefer mine on the sweet side) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon dash of nutmeg filtered water, just enough to smooth out creme, about 1/4 - 1/2 cup In a food processor, puree cashews into dust.  Add salt, cinnamon and maple syrup.  Once combined, drizzle water in slowly [...]