Book Review! The Vegan Way by Jackie Day

       When I picked up the Vegan Way I didn't know what to expect. From the cover I thought it would just be a really cool vegan guide for newbies to help you go on your vegan journey. After reading the first few chapters I knew that it was more than that. Some vegan books are good but they aren't personal, they don't all speak to your heart. Jackie opens up in the beginning in such a way that you feel like you are speaking to your friend. She even has some recipes tucked in there that you can make. The voice of the author is gentle and non judgmental. She doesn't yell at you she speaks to you and has a wonderful conversation. She also explains the reasons why wearing wool or leather is cruel. She has not only compassion but conviction. She does not compromise but she isn't pushy or obnoxious.  Don't get me wrong I don't personally have a problem with the vegan police but I do feel at times that not all personalities are going to be persuaded to go vegan with aggressive wording. The Vegan Way is something that new vegans, long time vegans and people who are interested in veganism can get quite a lot out of. I love the aesthetics of the book. It is has bright pictures and it keeps me interested with all the fun chapters.

       It is not a book that will be shoved at the back of your shelf collecting dust. It is a handy manual, a journal, a guide that one can pick up again and again. I have already read several chapters a few times. One of my favorite parts of the book is how Jackie talks about her transition from younger meat eater to vegetarian to later on a vegan. She is not afraid to be personable and it feels really nice. She has been vegan for over 28 years. She is educated and informed but does not dumb down her audience. Another favorite part in the book was Planting Seeds of Compassion where she talks about steps you can actually take to make a difference in the world from emailing coffee shops and asking for vegan snacks to writing your elected officials. New vegans and some old don't always have a guide to help them out and remember things or do things that can be proactive so this helped me and other young and old budding vegan activists. I also really liked her tips and tricks to stay vegan, her guide on cruelty free products and little helpful checklists and thoughts for the day. If you want to live a healthy compassionate, cruelty free life this book is definitely for you! Thank you for everything you do for the animals and environment Jackie <3

Author's facebook page My Vegan Journal

Book Review! The Vegan Way by Jackie Day

       When I picked up the Vegan Way I didn't know what to expect. From the cover I thought it would just be a really cool vegan guide for newbies to help you go on your vegan journey. After reading the first few chapters I knew that it was more than that. Some vegan books are good but they aren't personal, they don't all speak to your heart. Jackie opens up in the beginning in such a way that you feel like you are speaking to your friend. She even has some recipes tucked in there that you can make. The voice of the author is gentle and non judgmental. She doesn't yell at you she speaks to you and has a wonderful conversation. She also explains the reasons why wearing wool or leather is cruel. She has not only compassion but conviction. She does not compromise but she isn't pushy or obnoxious.  Don't get me wrong I don't personally have a problem with the vegan police but I do feel at times that not all personalities are going to be persuaded to go vegan with aggressive wording. The Vegan Way is something that new vegans, long time vegans and people who are interested in veganism can get quite a lot out of. I love the aesthetics of the book. It is has bright pictures and it keeps me interested with all the fun chapters.

       It is not a book that will be shoved at the back of your shelf collecting dust. It is a handy manual, a journal, a guide that one can pick up again and again. I have already read several chapters a few times. One of my favorite parts of the book is how Jackie talks about her transition from younger meat eater to vegetarian to later on a vegan. She is not afraid to be personable and it feels really nice. She has been vegan for over 28 years. She is educated and informed but does not dumb down her audience. Another favorite part in the book was Planting Seeds of Compassion where she talks about steps you can actually take to make a difference in the world from emailing coffee shops and asking for vegan snacks to writing your elected officials. New vegans and some old don't always have a guide to help them out and remember things or do things that can be proactive so this helped me and other young and old budding vegan activists. I also really liked her tips and trips to stay vegan, her guide on cruelty free products and little helpful checklists and thoughts for the day. If you want to live a healthy compassionate, cruelty free life this book is definitely for you!

Rob Zombe and Sheri Moon Zombie on Vegan health and fitness magazine!

I had never heard of Vegan health and fitness magazine until I saw a post about it on Sheri Moon Zombie's facebook page. I was thrilled to see her and Rob on the cover. I found a copy at my local Barnes and Noble in San Luis Obispo, Ca. Go check it out when you get a chance. After I got my hair done and picked up the mag I went to Linnaea's Cafe for some local, home made vegan grub! Had carrot soup, tempeh roll which was delicious plus a gluten free, vegan banana and peanut butter cupcake. It was one of the best cupcakes I have ever tasted! Later I picked up a vegan pumpkin spice latte over at Peets and they had vegan whip cream made with coconut. I finally got to try it! woohooo!! It is SO incredibly delicious and creamy. Yum yum! 

New cruelty free hair products: Aveda: Damage Remedy

I got some lovely blonde high lights an Aveda salon today. My new stylist is amazing and she did a great job helping me with all the products that are healthier for my hair. I love Aveda because they are cruelty free and vegan! woohoo! Check your local Aveda salon for great items. 

My new Vegan tattoo!

Got some new ink from Ally Lee of Hot Rod Alley Tattoo in Santa Cruz. They hooked me up with vegan grub from across the way over at Saturn Cafe. My artist uses all vegan inks and she is badass and amazing. Before you ask No I have no problem inking the word vegan onto my skin for life. Some people might not like it but fuck em. I do what I want and I love it. I'd rather ink something permanent that sends out a good message of compassion and love towards animals than get some random thing on my body. I hope you enjoy your weekend friends! 

Vegan Food Porn September 25, 2016

Its been a while guys! I have a youtube now so I have been doing a lot with that. Here is some food porn for you! Some is home made. Others are from Natural Cafe, Linnaeas Cafe in SLO and also Bliss Cafe in SLO. Enjoy!!

Pita and Hummus. Nom Nom Nom. 

Gluten free, coconut vegan donut and sand which from Bliss. 

Delicious pastry, almond latte and soup from Linnaea's Cafe in SLO. 

Delicious vegan wrap from 6 degrees in Orcutt :) 

Home made tofu/vegan ramen! 

Pesto pasta and vegan cookies from Linnaea's Cafe in San Luis Obispo. 

Adapted vegan "eggs" on toast with chickpeas in place of eggs and avocado and pico de gallo from 6 degrees cafe in Orcutt. Pricey but worth it! 

vegan tortilla soup, salad and vegan pizza from Natural Cafe! in Santa Maria, Ca.

Fine vegan pizza

Can we just take a moment to appreciate what I fine vegan pizza this is. Okay..and the flowers...

Being the vegan goth I am I made my own BOO berry smoothie with bananas and blueberries and almond butter and almond milk YUM YUM dessert :D 

Rob Zombie, Korn: Return of the Dreads tour!

I LOVE it when some of my favorite musicians are vegan or vegetarian. Rob Zombie is vegan! wooho! So I just had to post these pics of me going to see him and Korn recently. Enjoy! 

Ran into my tattoo artist there! She uses all vegan inks! 

Veggie Grill Veggie Grill Veggie Grill!!

Vegan chicken patty and fries yum!

Sweetheart fries with vegan chipotle ranch.

Vegan cheeseburger and yukon gold fries! 

Kat Von D, Serpentina eye shadow palette review.

AMAZING! This is my favorite eye shadow palette of hers yet. Go check my vlog to watch my review :D I loved the packaging and the ankh. The colors were incredibly rich and lovely. They go on beautifully too. My favorite colors at the moment are Blood Milk and probably Nile but I need to try the rest. And as always its is VEGAN and cruelty free!! I honestly can't imagine why anyone would knowingly buy a product tested on animals. So gross!. I'm glad there are awesome animal lovers and vegans like Kat who have compassion and class. I hope you enjoy the pics.


My review on video: Serpentina Eye Shadow review

Fries, vegan burger and steamed kale. Assorted veggies.

Just wanted to share some pics from my latest food adventures this past week. 

Garden Fresh date with my bestie!

Garden Fresh is an awesome vegan restaurant in Mountain View, California. I put up a video about it on my youtube vlog eternal wynter. I love the tofu corn chowder they bring out to each guest before their meals. Enjoy the pics!! if you go try the scallion pancakes nom nom nom!!!

Their version of "chicken" curry. So nom! 

Appetizers!