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Asheville, North Carolina has been one of our most-loved destinations for well over a decade. We’ve visited nearly once a year, experiencing it in just about every season from busy fall weekends to lively summers and the holidays. Somehow though, January had always been the one month we skipped. This […]
Trader Joe’s just dropped something I genuinely never thought I’d see in the freezer section: vegan onion flowers. As far as I can tell, these are the first frozen, fully vegan blooming-onion–style product widely available in U.S. grocery stores and yes, that alone makes them worth talking about. They’re brand […]
Eating more plant-based doesn’t necessarily require giving up the foods you already enjoy or changing how you cook. While veganism is a lifestyle centered on avoiding animal exploitation and not a diet, this guide focuses specifically on the food side of things, suggesting practical, plant-based swaps for familiar grocery items […]
The U.S. plant-based food industry faced a challenging year in 2025, with several high-profile brands experiencing closures, restructures, or discontinuations. These events were not necessarily due to a drop in consumer interest but rather, they reflect a market reset where only the most resilient, adaptable brands may thrive. Among the […]
The past few years have been a rollercoaster for vegans. From the rise of plant-based pre-Covid products to moments of backlash, people questioning the relevance of veganism or rolling back options at restaurants and grocery stores and it’s been a lot to navigate. That’s why my 2026 Vegan Wishlist is […]
The holidays at Trader Joe’s can feel like a scavenger hunt, but every year a handful of surprisingly vegan seasonal items hit the shelves. Some are brand-new, others quietly return for a limited time, and some of them can disappear fast. If you want to make the most of the […]