I can’t believe it’s been this long Where has the time gone? Although it’s true that I have been some version of vegetarian since I was 18, I was one of those veggies who swore they would never go vegan. That’s just crazy, right? Of course, I said this about running marathons, too, and lookContinue reading “It’s My Six Year Vegan Anniversary!”
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Variety is the Spice of Writing
Why I shall remain nicheless When I started my WordPress blog, I initially kept my focus on wellness. There are so many aspects to wellness, including spiritual health. And for me, wellness includes following a vegan diet and exercising on a regular basis, with my main fitness love as running. The first part of developingContinue reading “Variety is the Spice of Writing”
Is Choosing a Vegetarian or Vegan Lifestyle a Trauma Response?
Exploring the connections between diet choices and mental health This story is both scientific and personal. In taking a continuing education course on trauma-informed care as part of my ongoing training as a physical therapist. I was surprised to find a few things listed under some common characteristics and conditions of those who have survivedContinue reading “Is Choosing a Vegetarian or Vegan Lifestyle a Trauma Response?”
Vegan Succotash Chowder
Some ideas for recipes just come to me on a whim, like when I’m on a run. That’s how the idea for this chowder developed. Succotash was one of those vegetable side dishes I grew up with that I had to learn to love, but once I did, it became a comfort food. Nostalgia canContinue reading “Vegan Succotash Chowder”
That’s a Wrap!
My year in running in 2022 Oh, this sport. Running has been a part of my life now for 10 years. For 8 of those, I have run at least one spring half marathon and a fall full marathon. This year was no exception. Adding to my activities were a few leadership roles. And despiteContinue reading “That’s a Wrap!”
The Spice and Tea Exchange: Williamsburg
A Review My older daughter and I took a trip to Williamsburg to do some holiday shopping. Since we were in town, we had to make our mandatory visit to the Cheese Shop in Merchant’s Square. (Don’t worry. I didn’t suddenly decide to take up dairy again. They sell more than cheese!) As we enjoyedContinue reading “The Spice and Tea Exchange: Williamsburg”
South Beach: Vegan Restaurant Review
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is not a place that is super vegan-friendly, surprisingly. But you can manage to find a few places on the island which serve vegan eats! One of these places is South Beach, located around milepost 13.5 between the bypass road and the beach road in the Surfside Plaza shoppingContinue reading “South Beach: Vegan Restaurant Review”
Pizza and Beer of Richmond (Hanover): Vegan Restaurant Review
After a long day of work for me on a Saturday, and with nothing to cook that made the omnivores in my life happy, we decided to venture out for dinner. My daughter had a craving for Mexican food, but I had another idea. I’d heard from vegan and non-vegan friends that PBR Richmond isContinue reading “Pizza and Beer of Richmond (Hanover): Vegan Restaurant Review”
Devil’s Lettuce: Vegan Restaurant Review
How exciting that the far West End of Richmond has a new all-vegan restaurant! If you read my earlier review of Hurley’s Tavern, this is the vegan comfort food kitchen they built in front of Hurley’s dining room. The brainchild of chef Janice Rossano, pictured with me above, she’s been envisioning a space like thisContinue reading “Devil’s Lettuce: Vegan Restaurant Review”
North Street Press Club: Vegan Restaurant Review
While Farmville, Virginia may not be on anyone’s top 10 list of vegan friendly communities, it is the home of Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College. With my older daughter at Longwood, I have found a few places with vegan options in town, the North Street Press Club being one example. My younger daughter and IContinue reading “North Street Press Club: Vegan Restaurant Review”
Anne the Vegan 