By Ashlee Cartwright on March 16, 2018
Did you know that the Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair in 1985 is believed to be the first modern-day VegFest? Now hundreds of VegFests take place throughout the world. Attending a VegFest is a great way to sample yummy food, meet […]
By Ashlee Cartwright on November 24, 2017
It’s back – the Generation Veggie Holiday Gift Guide! Having trouble finding the perfect gift for the plant-powered kid or family in your life? You’re bound to find at least one item in our guide that will help you check […]
By Ashlee Cartwright on March 29, 2017
Recipes are very popular this time of year. I would venture to guess that recipe searches online hit an all-time high between Thanksgiving and Christmas. When you use or, more importantly, share a recipe you find online or in a […]
By Ashlee Cartwright on December 13, 2016
Looking to buy a holiday gift for the vegan child or family in your life? No need to spend hours searching the Internet for the perfect gift. Check out the 2016 Generation Veggie Holiday Gift Guide! Most items are reasonably […]
By Ashlee Cartwright on December 1, 2016
I am one of those people who absolutely loves Christmas! I purchased tickets to Laurie Berkner’s Christmas concert in September, started Christmas shopping and scheduled our family Christmas picture in October, and now that November is here, I am happy to […]
By Ashlee Cartwright on October 14, 2016
Earlier this year, a New Jersey judge ruled in favor of a school district that disciplined an 11-year-old student for insulting a fellow 11-year-old student because he is a vegetarian. The basis for the discipline was the New Jersey anti-bullying […]
By Ashlee Cartwright on July 22, 2016
A few months ago, my college roommates and I decided that we needed to get together. It had been 7 years since I had seen one of them, and almost 3 years since I saw the other. The two of […]
By Ashlee Cartwright on April 11, 2016
VegFests are the best! Attending a VegFest is a great way to sample yummy food (for free!), meet other vegetarians and vegans, and learn more about animal-friendly organizations and businesses. The majority of VegFests are also family-friendly, with many even […]
By Ashlee Cartwright on March 23, 2016
Despite what some vegan antagonists may argue, breastfeeding is vegan. A human mother voluntarily providing her human child milk that she naturally produced for that child does not fall outside the bounds of what it means to be vegan. Those […]
By Ashlee Cartwright on December 17, 2015
Are you aware that there are state laws requiring humane education be taught in your child’s school? The list of states is too short, in my opinion, but at least some states have recognized the importance of teaching our children […]
By Ashlee Cartwright on November 19, 2015
This is my variation of Whole Foods’ Cranberry Couscous, which I love. When asked to make a side dish for Thanksgiving, this recipe came to mind. I simplified it so that everything can be done in one pot (after all, […]
By Ashlee Cartwright on October 5, 2015
When I was a child, if you had asked me to name my happiest place on earth, I would have replied, like millions of others, “Disney!” If you were to ask me that question today, without a doubt or second […]
By Ashlee Cartwright on September 29, 2015
Dissection. The word alone makes me cringe, never mind the actual act of dissection. Even before my more vocal animal advocate days, dissecting animals in the classroom didn’t sit well with me. In fact, refusing to dissect a frog in […]
By Ashlee Cartwright on August 11, 2015
It is sad, but true—there are now seven states that have “ag gag” laws in effect. The North Carolina legislature just recently voted to override the governor’s veto of an ag gag bill introduced this year. Ag gag, or anti-whistleblower, […]
By Ashlee Cartwright on August 3, 2015
This meal is one of my go-to weeknight meals. It is quick, easy, doesn’t require a lot of ingredients, and you can have some fun plating the dish! Ingredients:1 package of polenta1 can of black beans (rinsed and drained) 1 […]
