'No Meat May' is here, inspiring people to ditch meat - or meat + dairy - for the month of May and reap the benefits of plant-based living. Check out some of our favourite vegan recipes to get you started, and discover what an impact going meat-free can have.
Autumn is here in the Southern Hem + Easter is approaching. You're thinking about taking some time off, getting some R+R....and eating. We've gathered some vegan chocolate options to consider, as well as tasty recipes for Easter gatherings. Do the chickens, pigs, cows, sheep etcetera a favour, and leave them off your plate this Easter.
Summer is here in Australia + our dream end-of-year getaways all include sunshine, nature, art and, of course, great vegan food. Read our round up of vegan friendly places to eat, stay + play around Australia this summer - plus our travel bag recommendations to make packing easier.
INSPIRATION: Pack Your Bags for a (vegan) Winter Getaway
By Jennifer Wills
As the weather turns colder, we're looking for places to stay + eat on a cruelty free Winter Getaway. Read our recommendations for all around Australia this winter - plus, the perfect vegan bags for travel.
IN CONVERSATION: Living a Plant-Based Life with Rachel Steenland
By Jennifer Wills
Rachel Steenland is a Gold Coast native now living in San Diego + her journey to plant based living is a compelling one. We chatted with Rachel to learn her tips for getting started with vegan food and her favourite vegan holiday recipes.
Joshua Katcher is the founder of Brave GentleMan, a NYC based menswear brand offering tailoring with an edge - that also happens to be completely animal free in raw material use. Joshua has been a passionate advocate for animals for over 20 years, and a pioneer in the vegan fashion space for 12 years. He's also written a book called Fashion Animals, and has co-founded a plant based cheese business called Rind Cheese - this is one busy gentleman. Enjoy the read.
CW went to the stunning K'gari in September (2019). It was a a yoga retreat with the inspiring Ashley Freeman + a bunch of like minded women, all intent on recharging, moving their bodies, soaking up the natural environment.. and eating mouth-watering vegan food for 7 days + nights. Josh was the chef for the week + by all accounts, the meals were incredible. Cath writes about her stay on K'Gari + chats to Josh about how he manages to cook inspiring, colourful + healthy plant based meals, while travelling + living in a van.
INSPIRATION: Confessions of a (formerly misguided) Animal Lover
By Jennifer Wills
An open letter to animals, from our Sans Beast founder Cathryn Wills. She highlights the contradictions that exist in our attitudes to various species + includes lists of books + films to read/watch if you want to learn more.
IN CONVERSATION: Laura Callan, The Bright Store London
By Cathryn Wills
More stories from CW's travels. In this post, we've included excerpts from an interview with the wonderful Laura Callan of The Bright Store in London + a few go-to vegan spots for eats in London, Paris + Amsterdam.
CW has been in London + Europe for a few weeks, talking with inspiring people, getting the mood of retail + street style, seeking out plant based options along the road to share with the SB community back here in Melbourne + attending the Copenhagen Fashion Summit. Read her take on the Summit here.
IN CONVERSATION: On the Road with Inspired Travellers
By JENNIFER WILLS
Impromptu destinations, living in a van for months on end + discovering new perspectives on the road. We talk to some fascinating people about their traveling lives and share a few dream destinations for the traveller wanting to tread lightly on this earth...and escape Winter. Get that travel wishlist happening...thoughts become plans become actions.