Innholdsfortegnelse for Holiday 2020 i VegNews Magazine

Together, we’ve weathered a global pandemic, a summer of devastating wildfires and hurricanes, an ever-evolving economic crisis, and political unrest in cities around the world. And we’re still here, fighting the good fight on behalf of our fellow humans, animals, and the environment. One big lesson 2020 has taught me is that we are resilient, and when we tap into our innate fortitude and optimism, we can look beyond our circumstances and envision a brighter tomorrow. It isn’t always easy, but with practice—and let’s face it: we’ve had a lot this year!—we will not only persevere, but thrive. Taking a cue from this special Holiday Issue’s “Happiness Manifesto” by award-winning writer Aurelia d’Andrea (p.44), I’m prioritizing self-care to celebrate surviving and, yes, thriving under less-than-ideal circumstances. Time in nature, yoga,…

• JOIN a community garden and get your hands dirty planting herbs and other easy-to-grow edibles. • VOLUNTEER as a dog-walker at your local shelter and have fun in the fresh air with an animal in need. • BUY a potted plant and enjoy nurturing it as it nurtures you (peace lilies are great air purifiers, too). • INVEST in a pair of binoculars and explore the awe-inspiring natural world at a distance. • BRING a conifer tree inside during the holidays and benefit from the spirit-lifting plant oils. • INSTALL a hummingbird feeder outside your window and delight in the birdlife magic. • READ up on mushrooms and how to identify them, then hone your skills while foraging in your local park, forest, or other greenspace. • STROLL outdoors…

DAY 1 1/Brunch Your Way Nothing says classic comfort-food diner more than Veggie Galaxy. As one of Boston’s most beloved vegetarian spots, it only makes sense to start your food adventure here. Stuffed French toast and chocolate chip pancakes will satisfy sweet-toothed brunchers, while an à la carte spread of mimosas, vegan breakfast sandwiches, smoky tempeh bacon, and tofu scrambled eggs will make for an unforgettable Beantown feast. Pro tip: on your way out, treat yourself to dessert (like the Mile High Lemon Meringue or the Taza Chocolate Layer Cake)—they’re always 100-percent vegan. 2/Instagram Photo-Op After your Veggie Galaxy brunch, walk over to the must-visit graffiti alleyway in Central Square for a few Instagram snapshots. Canopied by colorful stained glass panels, this alley dedicated solely to graffiti and street art…

is on call for your health questions ORIGINATING in India over 5,000 years ago, Ayurveda is a holistic healing system that includes herbal medicine, philosophy, and spirituality. The ancient practice empowers users to take a proactive approach to their wellness through balancing the three basic energies, or doshas: vata, pitta, and kapha—each with its own specific influence on our physical, mental, and emotional health. The three doshas are dependent upon factors like diet, activity level, emotions, and even the seasons. By understanding how to balance your doshas and adjust your lifestyle, you’ll see greater wellness overall. Are you stressed, unable to sleep, or constipated? Ayurveda says: Balance the dosha vata with warm beverages, routine, and by avoiding beans, brassicas, and other gas-forming foods to bring about alertness, enthusiasm, and sound…

THE JACKET Apparis Manon jacket in Rose, $295, apparis.com One of my top style secrets of the season: always opt for bold winter coats, especially amid the sea of beige, black, and navy so prevalent this time of year. A head-to-toe black outfit is instantly turned up a notch with this organically dyed, oversized jacket. Helmed by Parisian duo Amélie Brick and Lauren Nouchi, New York-based Apparis specializes in plush faux-fur jackets in standout shades like ginger, lilac, and rose. A pop of color during a dreary winter day always adds a little more pep in my step. THE PANTS The Billy Jeans in Black Stone Wash, $168, boyish.com Flipping the script on one of the most resource-heavy clothing materials isn’t so easy, but Boyish Jeans’ Founder and Designer Jordan…

WHAT DO YOU get when a trained European sculptor pivots her art career to focus on dessert? More than 65 recipes for stunningly creative, sweet works of edible art. Londoner and self-taught baker SARAH HARDY brings an ultra-stylish sensibility to her debut cookbook featuring baking basics (like brioche, marzipan, Italian buttercream, and salted caramel) and sweet veganized classics (Double Pineapple Upside-Down Cake and Mexican Wedding Cookies). But keep flipping past the soft, dreamy photography to see Hardy’s background take center stage. Clever and decidedly feminist bakes like buttery vanilla cookies in Baroque-style nude figures and Melba tart “boobs” will delight, while next-level creations like a hot-pink kitten-shaped cake and 24 Carrot Gold Cake decorated with meringue pillars will test your skills in the most delicious way possible.…

“Michael Moore-backed Planet of the Humans couldn’t have come at a better time. Written, directed, and produced by Jeff Gibbs, this investigative documentary dives deep into the world of fossil fuels, renewable energy, climate activism, and their confines within capitalism. For anyone who cares about earth and all living beings who call it home, this powerful film is a must-watch.” —JOCELYN MARTINEZ, EDITORIAL ASSISTANT “VegMovies is like Netflix’s cooler vegan sister where I’ve been discovering (and rediscovering) titles like The Game Changers and The Invisible Vegan that help me delve deeper into my animal-rights activism. The best part of this curated smorgasbord is the ‘Coming Soon’ lineup, which helps me plan out my VegMovies & Chill nights far in advance—with the perk of showing me films that could use viewer…

TO SAY 2020 was rocky would be an understatement. Our lives were put on pause as we reckoned with a global pandemic, ravaging natural disasters, and a why-are-we-still-fighting-for-this civil rights movement. But despite the hardships, some victories emerged. Support for Black-owned businesses skyrocketed. Communities came together to save their favorite local restaurants. Cracks in animal agriculture became clearer as the plant-based sector soared. With one of the most challenging years almost behind us, we’re hopeful for what’s next—like hugging the ones we love, meeting friends for cocktails (make it a double … we need it!), and extending even more compassion for animals and for one another. 2021, the hope is high. 2020, so long and farewell.…

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Kristin Lajeunesse remembers when the COVID-19 lockdown orders went into place. The self-employed 37-year-old, who works from home as a freelance marketing and copywriting specialist, thought confinement in her Las Vegas studio apartment would be a breeze. After all, she already identified as an introvert and relished her alone time. “But then, as the media rolled out its updates about the number of infected people, deaths, and the rate of spread, I began to panic,” remembers Lajeunesse. “I definitely had a hard time with the collective grief, anxiety, and fear that swept the nation and the world. I was feeling it deeply, and it put me in a very dark place.” Lajeunesse wasn’t alone. Studies show that nearly half of the US population experienced coronavirus-related depression and anxiety. The racial…

There are very few things we can control these days: Loud upstairs neighbors. What our ex says about us. Global pandemics. But there’s also so much we can control: The way we communicate with the problematic upstairs neighbor (be kind but straightforward, even if you’re seething inside). How we react when our ex posts snotty things about us on Facebook (block them and move on). And how we do our part to avoid worsening that dastardly global pandemic (please just wear a mask already). And in a world with so much outside of our grasp, it is gratifying to know that we have control over what we eat. At least three times a day, we have the colossal power to vote with our dollars. These difficult days especially, getting very…

thinks she) knows a thing or two about love, and is baring all. MY WIFE AND I ARE LIKE oil and vinegar—we’re two separate entities, always in the kitchen, and existing side-by-side (plus, I’m a little bit bitter, she’s a little bit greasy). Don’t laugh, but when things are off between us, we sometimes shake up the energy by literally shaking our bodies in an effort to emulsify and go well together again. And just like oil and vinegar, when you shake it up, you can wind up with something quite delicious. All of us are different from our S.O.s, which means we all will argue sometimes, which is perfectly healthy (in fact, not ever arguing might indicate an issue). The question is, how well will we do it? Is…

1 VEGAN CHOCOLATE TREATS For us, desserts fall into two categories: chocolate and everything else. So when dessert blogger Ciarra Siller’s newest book of 60 sumptuous recipes dedicated solely to our favorite ingredient came out, we were all in. Get ready for Strawberry Chocolate Hazelnut Crepes for breakfast, Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding for an office snack, and Chocolate-Tiramisu Sheet Cake as a date-night finale. Must-make: Turtle Candy Clusters, Maraschino Cherry Cupcakes, and Molten Lava Cakes 2 THE FRIENDLY VEGAN COOKBOOK Decade-long vegans Michelle Cehn and Toni Okamoto became BFFs when they first united to create resources for those embarking on a plant-based journey. And with the help of a can-do outlook, they’re checking projects off their bucket list, including a podcast, mini documentary, and a cookbook. Now, make that two!…

ARUKA SANCHIR The Best Beers & Brats Outside of Berlin, p.68 Where I live: Los Angeles, CA Veg for: 3 years Must-have winter latte: Peppermint mocha with oat milk Favorite holiday cookie: I love them all, especially Danish butter cookies Dream winter getaway: Aruba for the sparkling beaches #1 vegan product of all time: Beyond Burger How I’m coping with 2020: Coffee, flowers, and wine JONI MARIE NEWMAN Home for the Holidays, p.52 Where I live: Long Beach, CA Veg for: 15 years Must-have winter latte: Soy nog latte Favorite holiday cookie: Chocolate chip with a sprinkle of sea salt Dream winter getaway: Palm Springs #1 vegan product of all time: Follow Your Heart Vegan Creamy Garlic Dressing How I’m coping with 2020: Reading, listening, and learning KIMBERLY SNYDER Ayurveda,…

Gen X might know Daisy Fuentes best for her breakthrough TV spot as MTV’s first Latina VJ back in 1993, simultaneously hosting both MTV in English and MTV Internacional in Spanish. But before she was a lauded television star turned talk show host, Fuentes was a globetrotting little girl whose family moved from Cuba (where her dad was from) to Spain (where her mom was from) in order to escape the Castro regime. They ultimately settled in New Jersey where she started her young career by entering the world of modeling, which parlayed into a gig as the weather person for Spanish-language station Telemundo—which is precisely when MTV took notice of this rapidly rising star. Thirty years and 135 IMDB credits later, Fuentes, now 53 and chiller than ever, has…

1 There’s a vegan version of everything. When you go vegan, the first thing you might wonder about is what to eat. The answer, put in its simplest form, is what you already eat now—only, the vegan version. If you’re used to eating yogurt, get yourself some cashew yogurt (Forager is creamy and addictive); if you use creamer, there are a ton of dairy-free options (Califia Farms’ Better Half will fool even the most diehard dairy guzzler); and if you like burgers, you will not be left wanting (the mouthfeel, smell, and taste of the Beyond Burger is nearly identical to beef). Your first step is to replicate what you’re already eating with the vegan equivalent. Your second step, should you choose, is to then move past your “transition foods”…

When strolling along York Boulevard in Los Angeles' Highland Park neighborhood, past the night clubs, coffee shops, and bookstores, one thing starts to become clear: a vibrant vegan food scene. Every weekend, plant-based street vendors line the block serving up grub like vegan duck-topped mac and cheese and fried hot chicken sandwiches. The neighborhood, even in the throes of gentrification, retains its eclectic vibe—tinges of the ‘70s Chicano art movement and the ‘90s punk rock scene can still be felt at vegan hot spots like the always-busy pop-up taqueria Cena Vegan and LA mainstay Donut Friend, which slings sweet creations named after rock bands. But for a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience, follow the neon green glow a little further up the boulevard to what may be the most unexpected gem…

FINE DINING Ananda Restaurant This award-winning, Indian-inspired restaurant offers one of the most unique and memorable vegan menus in Ireland: a seven-course plant-based tasting menu designed by rising-star chef Karan Mittal. Served in a luxe setting, the creative dishes will delight your senses with every bite. CASUAL DINING V Those looking for a no-fuss vegan treat in the city center will be delighted with the down-to-earth, dog-friendly vibe at V. From avocado sandwiches to generously proportioned plates of barbecue cauliflower wings and cocktails, the eclectic menu makes this a local favorite. VISH & CHIPS Vish Shop With the smart tagline “Give Fish a Break,” vegan Vish Shop is the perfect eco-friendly alternative to old-school fish and chips. Headed up by the owners of Veginity restaurant just steps down the street,…

helps you look your best 1. Lady Gaga’s vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics line HAUS LABORATORIES brings fans high-impact formulas and transformative colors, and this universally flattering, glittery red lipstick is no exception. Another plus: every transaction goes toward the singer’s Born This Way Foundation, a charity increasing access to mental health resources and awareness. Haus Laboratories Sparkle Lipstick in Burlesque, $20, hauslabs.com 2. If there’s any time to whip out your favorite red lip and dance the night away, it’s the holidays. Make it a win-win with this high-pigment hue that makes a bold impact and nourishes with coconut, avocado, and sunflower oils. Another plus? AXIOLOGY uses recycled plastics and boxes handmade by a women’s cooperative in Bali. Axiology Lipstick in True, $30, axiologybeauty.com 3. Free from seven of the…

1 Be funny. A sense of humor goes a long way in the quest to move past difficult conversations. It eases the tension and momentarily puts you both on the same page so that you can share a giggle in the midst of mayhem. During a recent fight, I was pouring myself a cup of coffee but was so upset about the argument that I wound up pouring orange juice into my coffee instead of my Elmhurst hemp creamer. My partner and I exchanged a quick glance and burst out laughing, which changed the mood entirely. 2 Be gentle. This happens to be my personal biggest need, especially during an argument—and I know I’m not alone. But my wife’s biggest need happens to be space, and it’s a near Herculean…

@omarimcqueen What was your biggest concern at 12? Homework? Soccer practice? Collecting box tops? For Omari McQueen, it’s running a burgeoning plant-based empire. The British preteen is CEO of his own vegan dip company, the UK’s youngest award-winning chef, and has headed up his own popup restaurant that served food inspired by his Jamaican heritage. Here in the States, we have to settle for his endlessly adorable and sunny Instagram feed, but his cooking tutorials, TV appearances, and healthy-ingredient insights make up for it. Go, Omari, go! Goodful You know that feeling of excitement you get when you see a Tasty video on Facebook that’s vegan? Well there’s an entire slew of vegan videos on Buzzfeed’s wellness-oriented channel Goodful, thanks to Merle Shane O’Neal. The perpetually cheery vegan video producer…

Vegan Holiday Sprinkles Tiny Christmas trees in pine green-hues, delicately shaped white snowflakes, and icy blue sequins make up the totally unique and utterly adorable shapes of these vegan sprinkles from SUPERNATURAL. With colors derived from ingredients such as spirulina, turmeric, and beets, these festive gems will make you the star at your next cookie swap. Pumpkin Pie & Hot Cocoa Cracklins Pork rinds are hardly what come to mind when you think about the holidays—even when they’re vegan. But the snack masters at BEANFIELDS are ready to make that change with two seasonal cracklins made from navy beans. Puffy, crunchy, and dusted in chocolate or spiced pumpkin-seasoning, vegan pork rinds just got a whole lot more merry. Salted Sticky Toffee Chocolates We’re upping our stocking stuffer game this year…