From the category archives:

Vegetarian & Vegan Living

Crosby Cafe hits the blogosphere

November 19, 2008

Dallas’ Crosby Cafe has long been known for its vegetarian and vegan catering (and its organic coffees, too). Now you can follow Chef Jeanette Prasifka  online at the new Crosby’s Food Blog. “I’d rather start talking about my passion — food!” writes Prasifka. “This blog is intended to be about all things culinary — recipes [...]

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What are your local favorites?

November 7, 2008

Hey, North Texas natural families — we need your help! NTNF is updating its listings, and we’re looking for local resources to share with natural-minded parents in North Texas.

Pregnancy and birth resources Midwives, doulas, childbirth educators … Is your favorite practitioner listed here? (It’s free, no strings attached — our goal is to provide a [...]

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Holistic Moms invite new families

September 15, 2008

The Mid-Cities chapter of the Holistic Moms Network welcomes new families who are curious (or already sold on) holistic family living at an open house Saturday morning, Sept. 20 in North Richland Hills.
“We invite you to come out and meet our members and find out what we’re all about!” urges local leader Jennifer Bolan. The [...]

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How to eat like a vegetarian (even if you never want to be one)

September 7, 2008

The title here really says it all! Join local feminist-vegetarian author Carol J. Adams for “How to Eat Like a Vegetarian (Even if You Never Want to Be One) at the Richardson Public Library from 7-8 p.m. on Sept. 9. For more information, call the library at (972) 744-4350.
Adams is a dynamic speaker and [...]

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Local eatery up for Veggie Award

August 18, 2008

Dallas/Fort Worth’s own Spiral Diner is up for a 2008 Veg News Veggie Award. Click on over and show your support for luscious veg food, right here in Fort Worth and Dallas!

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De Soto mom creates green products For My Kids

August 11, 2008

Buy local! De Soto mom Christine Stewart’s For My Kids offers green cleaners and personal care products — all of them healthy and non-toxic, many of them vegan.
Take a look at some of their products — Stewart gives great run-downs on all the details, after the break.

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Silly Rabbit, Cosmetics Are for Humans! — All About Animal Testing

August 6, 2007

By Katharina Bishop
The selection of products labeled “Not Tested on Animals” on the shelves seems to be ever-expanding. For consumers who want to avoid animal testing, this appears to be good news. But how can you be sure that the products you buy live up to their claims?
How are cosmetics tested on animals?
Products currently tested [...]

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Spiral Diner Dallas update

July 28, 2007

Spiral Diner Dallas Update
“Hello Everyone,
Things are moving right along in Dallas. The Building is being remodeled and we are inching closer to the opening of the new Spiral Diner. Our new location will be at 1101 N. Beckley in Oak Cliff. Although we have not set an exact date yet, we are anticipating a late [...]

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Soy what?

June 23, 2007

Soy used to be considered the golden child of nutrition, a food that could fight heart disease, promote stronger bones, reduce the risk of some kinds of cancer and help people lose weight. But suddenly, soy bashing is all over the media. Adding to the confusion, you find soy in just about everything you eat [...]

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The local scoop: Earth, Health and Animal Newsletter

June 21, 2007

Green families, listen up: The Dallas/Fort Worth Earth/Health/Animal Newsletter is one green resource you want landing in your mailbox every month! As the name implies, news ranges from eco-happenings and local issues, to holistic and alternative health, to veg lifestyles, to animal compassion. The newsletter lists dozens of local events and resources. Stop by — [...]

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