Want a peek inside the January Vegan Cuts snack box?

Review: Vegan Cuts January Snack Box has Arrived!

By Anthony Acquaviva, @deepbellylaughs When my wife and I became vegan over six years ago, one of the first things we were concerned with was where we’d find vegan snacks (nope, it wasn’t “where would we get our protein” because we knew plants had us covered, and “but bacon” was all good with over 2,539 different alternatives or substitutes). So many pressing snack questions swirled … Continue reading Review: Vegan Cuts January Snack Box has Arrived!

Getting ready to taste the vegan options at Habit Burger Grill!

Review: Tasty New Vegan Options at Habit Burger Grill

By Anthony Acquaviva, @deepbellylaughs I am a simple man with simple wants and needs. Actually, let me correct myself: I am a simple vegan man with simple vegan wants (yummy, easily available vegan goodies) and needs (tasty, tasty plant-based burgers). Well, I am pleased to announce that now The Habit Burger Grill has joined White Castle and others in the fast casual/fast food space to … Continue reading Review: Tasty New Vegan Options at Habit Burger Grill

Eat Plants Not Pigs

Veg-Inspired T-Shirts from FollowThatVegan

As you may already know, I love to draw. I especially enjoy creating veg-inspired artwork that features animals, plants, vegetables and all things vegan. So it just made sense when my buddy, Rob, approached me to collaborate on some t-shirts featuring my designs. They’re available for purchase now on Amazon! My portion of all profits from the sales of these t-shirts will go directly to … Continue reading Veg-Inspired T-Shirts from FollowThatVegan

30 Days of Berries by Illustrator Ruthie Lafond

My college friend Ruthie Lafond is an incredible illustrator and children’s book blogger. Recently, she took on the challenge of creating a berry or cherry a day for 30 days to focus on her water-coloring technique, and the results were so adorable I just had to share! Click an image below to view the slideshow. ABOUT RUTHIE LAFOND I met Ruthie when she was studying … Continue reading 30 Days of Berries by Illustrator Ruthie Lafond

Plant Power Couple Releases New E-Cookbook (And Trust Me, It’s Awesome)

My buddies Brittany and Terrence Roche, the Plant Power Couple, are Philly vegan superstars. They’re married bloggers, inventive recipe creators and the founders of an ever-growing Facebook group, “Plant Power People w/the Roches,” a friendly forum for new and seasoned vegans. They took the coveted “People’s Choice” title at the first ever Philly MAC-Down, a local vegan mac and cheese contest, and won “Most Original” … Continue reading Plant Power Couple Releases New E-Cookbook (And Trust Me, It’s Awesome)

Sanctuary Spotlight: Ahimsa Acres

(photo of Tony and Jena Mazzio by FollowThatVegan) “Ahimsa” is the principle of nonviolence toward all living things, and Jena and Anthony (Tony) Mazzio certainly embody this principle every day. While both also working other full-time jobs, Jena and Tony run Ahimsa Acres, the sanctuary they founded only two short years ago in 2015. According to their website, “Ahimsa Acres Sanctuary serves as a permanent … Continue reading Sanctuary Spotlight: Ahimsa Acres

Meet Jackie Gran

Meet Jackie Gran, Cinnamon Snail’s Incredible Vegan Artist Baker

If you’ve visited NYC’s The Cinnamon Snail, or if you’re an avid follower of their social media accounts, then you for sure know Jackie Gran. You won’t necessarily know her by name but you’ve definitely seen her amazing work: she is Cinnamon Snail’s baker and decorator, and she’s the artistic genius behind their delicious, super creative and beautifully decorated baked goods. I have been fan-girling … Continue reading Meet Jackie Gran, Cinnamon Snail’s Incredible Vegan Artist Baker

Flora

My Vegan City: Flora’s New Spring Menu is Here

I was recently invited to Flora in Jenkintown, PA, to try out their new spring menu. In case you don’t know, Flora is a 16-seat BYOB vegan spot that opened its doors a little over two years ago. Since this time, they’ve gotten a lot of great press and for good reason. Ant and I, excited that a new vegan place opened up out our … Continue reading My Vegan City: Flora’s New Spring Menu is Here

Eating and Blogging – My California Adventure

Ant and I just flew back from a two-week dream vacation in California (and boy are my arms tired! Sorry. Couldn’t resist). Like any good vegans worth their weight in nutritional yeast, we spent the majority of our time searching for hot vegan spots, eating incredible local vegan bites, and planning our next meals and snacks. We were always on the lookout for amazing vegan … Continue reading Eating and Blogging – My California Adventure