VEGAN:
1. A person who on principle abstains from all food of animal origin;
a STRICT VEGETARIAN.
Oxford English Dictionary Online, Second Edition, 1989, ©2006 Oxford University Press
"Strict" sounds scary, oppressive, and dictatorial, doesn't it?
Rest assured, the Strict Vegetarian will not crack her pleather whip and force you to obey her vegan commands.
The Strict Vegetarian website is here to show you that
everyday vegan living can be a fun and adventurous way to align your values with
your daily choices.
It's easier than you may think to reduce the suffering and
exploitation of other living creatures and the environment when you make the decision
to prioritize ethical consumption.
You have the power to do it every day!
The Strict Vegetarian is your toolkit to learn why and how to go vegan.
If you live in or visit Santa Cruz, California and the Bay Area, you'll find
lots of local resources here.
If you live beyond the Bay Area, there are plenty of tools in the toolkit for you, too.
What's here:
About
Reasons to go vegan and how to do so in your everyday life.
Books
Recommendations for great books about veganism, nutrition, and animal rights.
Cookbooks
Recommendations for favorite vegan and vegan-friendly cookbooks for all skill levels.
MagaZines
Recommendations for magazines and zines to support your vegan lifestyle.
Restaurants
Recommendations for vegan-friendly restaurants and natural food stores in the Santa Cruz area, plus tips on eating in restaurants.
Cook
Tips for incorporating vegan recipes into your cooking routine, menu ideas, and
vegan kitchen staples.
Links
Tons of online resources for vegans everywhere: veganism and ethical consumption,
veg starter kits, nutrition and health information, animal and environmental
advocacy, food and drink, shopping, and blogs and podcasts.
Quiz
Take the Animal Ingredients Quiz to test your knowledge and to learn more about the hidden animal ingredients
in many consumer products.
Blog
Check in with the Vegan Librarian blog to share the personal experience
of everyday vegan living and to leave your own comments on the journey.
The Strict Vegetarian website was created and is maintained by Jessica Goodman.
©2006 by Jessica Goodman