Would you like more information about what it means to be vegan, where to shop for shoes, clothing, treats, etc., or what books to read? For the past two years I have been reading and researching everything I can get my hands on. Here are a few of those resources to get you started. Please let me know if you have any questions...and I'm always interested in learning about your favorite books, websites, organizations, etc.
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www.maplefarmsanctuary.org
They have the most touching story and provide a loving home to unwanted
animals. Please support their work. Maple Farm Sanctuary is an animal
sanctuary providing lifelong homes for abused, abandoned and unwanted
farmed animals while promoting veganism and respect for all life through
public information.
www.pazapparel.com
Recently, a client of mine was planning for a trip to the Amazon. Finding fashionable, vegan items to wear wasn't always easy but look at what I found at www.pazapparel.com.
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www.vautecouture.com
Finally, vegan coats that are warm and fashionable! These are limited edition coats so check them out and order yours now! 30% off any coat with coupon code "Totalimage" through January 2010.
www.veganmeans.com
Priscilla Feral (President of Friends of Animals and cookbook author) on Cooking and What It Takes to Build a Vegan Movement, and Ginger Burr on putting your style together and looking your best.
www.friendsofanimals.org
Are you an animal lover? If so, this agency and website is the best resource.
No agency is more committed or does more (over the past 50 years!) to end animal suffering and to offer education to those who want to help
end animal exploitation than Friends of Animals. Want to see for yourself?
It costs very little to become a member and receive their quarterly publication — it is a real eye-opener.
www.VeganOccasions.com
These are very special vegan recipes for all kinds of occasions. For delicious ideas on how to serve cruelty-free menus, be sure to subscribe for updates and recipes.
(The pictures are great and look delicious!)
www.vivisectioninfo.org
Animal testing is a huge business. The lives of the animals (running in the billions) involved is a life of misery and pain.
The good news is that more and more products that are not tested on animals are available.
It just takes a little research (see "Animal Testing: A few surprises"),
commitment to finding replacement products for those that do test on animals.
It sends a message to the business community and saves the needless suffering of many animals.
www.vegetarianwomen.com
This is a great site. Not only can you read an interview with me :-) but you can also find fabulous resources, a fun blog, and some of the best vegan handbag shopping around (everything from a $30 clutch to a sparkly $675 Badgley Mischka handbag!) — all in one place.
www.naprp.com
As a vegan and mom to 6 cats I am passionate about helping animals. This site is incredibly helpful for pet rescue professionals. Are you involved in dog breed rescue, cat rescue or work for a humane society or animal shelter? The National Association of Pet Rescue Professionals (NAPRP) is committed to helping people involved in rescue get the resources they need to be successful.
Ginny Hoverman
When I wanted to refinance and get a HELOC a friend recommended Ginny Hoverman of Residential One Mortgage. Not only is she great at what she does (she made the whole process so easy!) but she's a vegan — longtime vegan (nearly 20 years!).
www.humanemyth.org
Humane Myth: An idea being propagated by the animal-using industry and some animal protection organizations that it is possible to use and kill animals in a manner that can be fairly described as respectful or compassionate or humane. The purpose of this web site is to correct the misinformation that is associated with the Humane Myth, and to inspire a form of working for the peaceful transformation of our society that fully respects the inherent dignity and worth of animals and people alike.
her-design.com
The designs are stylish and beautiful, most styles are vegan-friendly and all are eco-friendly. How can you go wrong! Even Academy Award winner, Helen Mirren owns one.
zappos.com/vegetarian.html
Huge selection of vegetarian shoes. Free shipping and free returns! How could shopping be any easier?
charmoneshoes.com
Looking for elegant, stylish shoes? Charmone Shoes' mission says it all: to create charming women's shoes in harmony with animals, people and the environment. Check them out!
alternativeoutfitters.com
They offer a wide variety of vegan options from belts and shoes to clothing and outerwear. A good place to get an idea of what being vegan is all about!
veganchic.com
A terrific selection of casual to dressy shoes and handbags at extremely reasonable prices.
hippiechickbakery.com
A fabulous (close to Boston - Amesbury) bakery. For my 50th birthday I got two cakes that were not only vegan but gluten-free as well and everyone loved them!
allisonsgourmet.com
Absolutely delicious selection of vegan chocolates, brownies, cookies, gift baskets, etc.
pigspeace.org
A beautiful site: "A safe haven for pigs and their friends dedicated to providing a safe home for unwanted, abused or neglected animals."
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
An incredibly beautiful, enticing cookbook. Be sure to try the red rice with dried cranberries and the tomato and watermelon salad!
Want delicious, satisfying meals? This is a great book for those cozy days!
This book goes way beyond the horrors of raising animals for food and addresses the philosophical question of why we eat meat so unconsciously. Will Tuttle looks at tradition and our cultural roots, at how we inherit our food choices often without question. He looks at the domination of the feminine and who profits from our choices. It is a powerful and thought-provoking book that anyone considering becoming a vegan will want to read.
Animal experts Williams (who works for the Humane Society) and DeMello (Stories Rabbits Tell) deliver an excellent look at cruelty to animals on an institutional level in various industries, taking a "common sense perspective" and revealing many disturbing facts that could turn the most ardent meat eater into a hard-core vegetarian. This is a tough but fair-minded revelation of how mass production of animals for food and other purposes results in cruelty that usually remains hidden from sight.
This book is just what it says, an inside look at what happens in slaughterhouses. Basically, if you are going to eat meat, you should know how it got to your plate. Not easy reading but important!
My new favorite cookbook. The recipes are totally delicious and easy. My favorites: the frittata (both versions), the gooey grilled cheez and the mediterranean quinoa salad.
This book is not for the faint of heart or anyone who is easily offended.
Rory and Kim do not mince words or tiptoe around their subject—the idea of getting healthy and a by-product of getting
healthy is getting skinny. They are direct, succinct, and often brash,
but they get their point across. If you enjoy edgy writing,
to-the-point direction and a good helping of bathroom humor (literally)
then you'll have fun reading this book. If not, there are plenty of
other vegan books to choose from.
This book has changed my life dramatically. The research is amazing and the health implications astonishing.
