Homeschool of the Forest

One of the biggest things in veganism currently is plant-based milk. Almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, oat milk, oh my! With all the different options out there, you’re sure to find one that appeals to you if you keep searching!

Did you know that Skittles are vegan? That’s right, just like Oreos, Skittles are something we call ‘accidentally vegan.’ As in, the manufacturer didn’t mean to create a vegan product, and it isn’t marketed as vegan, it just is. Accidentally vegan products can be anywhere, so keep a sharp lookout!

Remember that being vegan isn’t about getting it perfect. Sometimes we panic after eating something and checking the food label only to find, Oh, shoot, there was milk in this? But it’s the intention that truly matters in veganism. All anyone can ask of you is that you’re doing the best you can.

Hey Vegans! If you check out our projects page, you’ll find the official Vegan Project. Our goal is 100 vegans, so if you’re vegan or have been convinced to become vegan, show your support by joining this project! See you there!

I’d like to take a second to give a quick shout-out to our favorite vegan ice cream: So Delicious! No, that’s what it’s actually called. A lot of vegan ice creams have exotic fruity flavors, apparently catering to vegans’ refined tastes. I, however, do not have refined tastes in the least. So Delicious offers tons of quality chocolate-based…[Read more]

Happy Thanksgiving Eve, Vegans!

Add some vegan options to your feast by substituting the milk and butter in your mashed potatoes for your favorite plant-based milk (like almond or cashew) and non-dairy butter. Nora Cooks, an online vegan chef, has a vegan recipe for gravy I’ve copied below.

EASY VEGAN GRAVY
servings: 8 SERVINGS cook time: 5…[Read more]