There’s a vegan I follow on Twitter who recently recommended to explore your local international market. I remembered that there is one not too far from us in the West End of Richmond that took over an abandoned Food Lion store. My daughter and I were up for an adventure the other day, so weContinue reading “Grocery Store Tour for Vegans: New Grand Mart”
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Easy Guacamole
The old vegan party dip debate is… hummus vs. guacamole. Which one do you bring? Because, honestly, you are bringing this snack to guarantee that you’ll have something to eat! Alas, party days may be few due to the pandemic, but at my house, at least, guacamole is also an essential addition to our MexicanContinue reading “Easy Guacamole”
Grocery Tour Series for Vegans: Walmart
If I could afford to return to school, I would go back for an MPH. A master’s degree in public health with an emphasis on exercise and nutrition would expand my knowledge base, and it would help me fulfill my desire to help people live more active and healthy lifestyles, especially in the communities thatContinue reading “Grocery Tour Series for Vegans: Walmart”
Vegan Chorizo Stew
We’ve had a bought of cooler weather and rain this week in Richmond. We could all use a little comfort right now, don’t you think? This is a stew I threw together about a year ago, and it was so good, I’ve made it a few times since. The key ingredient is soy chorizo, lendingContinue reading “Vegan Chorizo Stew”
Biking for Newbies
Do you remember the first time you actually rode a bike without training wheels? It’s a rite of passage for kids. Those first few rides which felt a bit dangerous and thus exhilarating at the same time are so freeing! And the sense of independence that comes from being able to travel to a friend’sContinue reading “Biking for Newbies”
Grocery Tour Series for Vegans: Ellwood Thompson’s
Since we have begun to re-open in Virginia, at least for now, I will go ahead and continue on with my grocery tour for vegans series. This week, I’m taking you to one of Richmond’s locally owned organic grocers. My younger daughter is always up for an adventure, so before our visit, we took aContinue reading “Grocery Tour Series for Vegans: Ellwood Thompson’s”
The Garden Still Grows…
Garden Update! Life has been interesting the past few months, that’s for sure. The activities which center me and allow me to process life’s uncertainties the most are endurance cardio and gardening. So, as we figure out how to stay safe from coronavirus while simultaneously fighting the ongoing plague of racism in our country, thereContinue reading “The Garden Still Grows…”
On the state of things…
It’s been a rough few months for America. On top of the pandemic, which has disproportionately affected people of color, we’ve seen yet another surge of violence against blacks, including at the hand of police brutality. It’s so overwhelmingly sad, incomprehensible, and distressing. I feel insignificant in the struggle to fight for what is right.Continue reading “On the state of things…”
It’s Time for Summer Camp for Grownups!
“I dare you to train for a marathon, and not have it change your life.” -Susan Sidoriak Attention RVA runners! Our summer camp for grownups is set to begin next week! Just in case you haven’t heard via social media or email, the Sports Backers Marathon Training Team will begin June 6th and 7th. It goesContinue reading “It’s Time for Summer Camp for Grownups!”
About Empathy
I read an article a few years ago about the phenomenon of catching yawns. This is something I’m quite prone to, so I was intrigued. The premise of the study was that people who spontaneously yawn at the suggestion of watching someone else do the same is that these people have empathy. Those who don’tContinue reading “About Empathy”
Anne the Vegan 