Wanda Rybak
Wanda has been a vegetarian for almost a decade. Two years ago, she began experimenting with a vegan diet and stuck with it, finding it gave her more energy and a general sense of well being. She moved from Cleveland, Ohio to Seattle, Wash. a year ago in pursuit of a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Her interests include reading about, thinking about, cooking and of course eating vegan food. She comes from a Polish family and is constantly trying to perfect vegan versions of her favorite Polish recipes.
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October 23, 2011
Forks Over Knives is a documentary (and accompanying book) which sheds light on the links between diet and disease, based around the research of Dr. Campbell and Dr. Esselstyn. From...
August 15, 2011
While Julia Child may not have been fond of vegans and vegetarians (her quote on the lifestyle follows), she nevertheless remains an inspiration for food lovers of all kinds, animal free...
August 1, 2011
A decadent and healthy chocolate pudding! Believed to have originated in Ethiopia, teff is a tiny seed that packs a big punch. These little guys are loaded with nutrients, fiber, protein (it contains...
July 14, 2011
Summertime means summer vacation which for me means road trips! Unfortunately, being vegan on the road is not always the most clear cut endeavor. Luckily, there are plenty of vegan choices...
July 13, 2011
McDain's, a fine dining restaurant, just initiated a no children under six years of age policy. The owner says this is the result of numerous complaints from clientele about loud, out of control...
July 13, 2011
For anyone suffering from lactose intolerance or allergy, or for those simply wishing to cut dairy out of their diet, Go Dairy Free by Alisa Marie Fleming is a fantastic resource - worthy of a...
July 12, 2011
While personally, I could not tell a $2 bottle of schmo from a $50 bottle, but for those with a sensitive palate and love of fine wine, bad news is a-coming! As fine wines are sold secondhand for...
July 11, 2011
This year marks the first time in the history of the Tour de France that someone will be participating in the Tour de France on an almost completely vegan diet (he will be eating small amounts of...
July 11, 2011
In a recent issue of Psychology Today, Dr. Hal Herzog pursued an interesting statistic found by a CBS News survey: more people identify themselves as ex-vegetarians than vegetarians. Clearly, it is...
June 30, 2011
When I first made the transition to a vegan diet, I found myself clearing out my refrigerator and pantry and restocking both with new, vegan friendly staples. While the shopaholic in me...
June 27, 2011
Childish though it may be, my favorite cookbooks are always the ones with glossy, colorful pages and even more colorful pictures. Ann Gentry's latest book, Vegan Family Meals, has that as well...
June 23, 2011
There was a time, not that long ago, when I myself uttered this very phrase. Cheese, after all, went with EVERYTHING! You could bake it, fry it, deep fry it, stir it into soup, sprinkle...
June 23, 2011
These days, I don't think about cheese all that much. At this point, the smell grosses me out and when I do occasionally have a bite, I'm left disappointed. However, the first...
June 20, 2011
First of all, let me just say that if a magical genie emerged from a lamp and granted me three wishes, I would most certainly use one to request that I am never again asked “How do you get...
June 20, 2011
Packed with protein, this super salad is quick, easy and delicious -- not to mention low fat! Consider adding avocado (seen above) for a little bit of Southwest flavor and extra creaminess. Honey-...
June 16, 2011
While it is my personal belief that a person can be an unhealthy eater regardless of their diet, it becomes increasingly difficult to do so as a vegan. Therefore, when people ask me to suggest...
June 16, 2011
Who said being vegan means you can't enjoy a creamy summer soup? I recommend making this soup fresh, and eating it at once so the avocado doesn't over-ripen. One of my favorite summer-...
June 13, 2011
Perhaps the easiest way to convince doubters of the palatablity of a vegan diet is with a batch of fresh out of the oven vegan cupcakes (or scones, or muffins, or pumpkin pie, you name it!). I...
