Bitchin’ Vegansaurus shirts are HERE!

Brand new Vegansaurus shirts are here and they are something else! And unlike past shirt fundraisers we’ve done, these are ready for shipping immediately! Perf for the holidays. 

We’ve got 4 shirt styles: 3 dead-sexy VEGAN AF styles in various color choices as well as the first-ever MEATLESS MONDAY UNICORN t-shirt! Remember that meatless asshole? Well he’s back with his own gosh dang t-shirt design:

Caption reads: Go meatless, crap rainbows. Look it up. 

Show the world you’re a lovely vegan lunatic with these two straight-up adorable designs. You need them, you want them, you gotta have them.

We get $5 for every shirt we sell and all (ALL!) of the profits we make will go to Compassion Over Killing because they are amazing animal-saving warriors and deserve all the money to keep on kicking ass for critters. Oh, and they’re printed on Alternative Apparel and Econscious’ sustainable and ethically-produced shirts! 

So buy a shirt! Buy ten! Give them as holiday gifts! Look sexy and amazing! Help awesome organizations! You’re the best around! A real Krampus, if you will. (And I will.)

Check out Vegansaurus on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram because we are very fun. And please help us spread the word about these t-shirts so we can make all the monies for this stellar non-profit. Question? Email Tips@Vegansaurus.com and we’ll answer them, real speedy-like.

I honestly can’t remember where I first heard about bean pasta but I want to say it was on Sayward’s (excellent and very delicious) Instagram? And my love has grown stronger every day. Honestly, I wish the love in my marriage was growing at such an even, steady pace. But alas, my husband lacks the edible quality that I look for in TRU LUV.

But back to the beans! Bean pasta is just that—it’s pasta made 100-percent from beans. So, it’s super good for you; high in protein, filling, and the taste AIN’T BAD. In fact, it’s mostly good. And in some dishes, it’s downright delicious! And no, I’m not saying it will ever take the place of amazing homemade noodles – what could?! Only angel tears, probably—but, like, it’s totally serviceable in most dishes and fills you up like whoa. I’m sold hard on this stuff and you should be, too.

I’ve tried two kinds and they’re both organic and delicious! And both companies have the added bonus of appearing to not be evil? Hooray!

First, there’s the old-school Explore Asian—they make spaghetti and fettuccine shapes in all sorts of different types of beans: black bean, mung bean, adzuki bean, and soybean. These are excellent and I’ve used them to make everything from pad thai to spaghetti and meat balls. Yum yum yum yum!

Then, there’s the newer Tolerant Pasta —which does penne shaped, mini fettuccine, and the little corkscrews in red lentil, green lentil, and black bean. These pastas aren’t cheap – full disclosure: they sent me some to try and i devoured them almost instantly as us succubi are wont to do—but you need to eat so little of it to fill up, the box will last you a while. Also, they started selling large boxes at some Costco stores, so if you are #blessed with a membership there, definitely check it out in the pasta section for a nice discount.

Listen, nothing will ever, ever replace the extreme tastiness of pasta made from delicious, delicious wheat but for everyday meals when you want more nutrition and to fill up fast (or those of you who just can’t/don’t eat wheat) – bean pastas are your new bff. (Just don’t forget about me, your old BFF. My name’s Laura. Fuck, you already forgot. I knew it.)

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The first sentence of this new Politico story is among the most incredible developments I’ve ever seen: “The nation’s largest egg industry group is conceding the fight over a proposed ballot initiative in Massachusetts that would bar the in-state sale of meat or eggs from caged animals raised anywhere in the nation.”

To quote the journalist: “Repeat egg industry losses — at the voting booth, in the courts and in public eye—show how effective HSUS has been in pushing its agenda.”

(And the article ends just as stunning as it began, with the president-elect of the National Pork Producers council saying he predicts the future of pork production won’t involve gestation crates.)

Peter Singer—author of Animal Liberation—comments on the historic nature of this progress in a new op-ed you should check out. Even the editorial board of The Des Moines Register—the biggest paper in the biggest egg production state—says Iowa’s egg industry is likely going to have to go cage-free now.

Video of the week: The grizzly bear got so happy when he heard about the demise of the battery cage.

P.P.S. The renowned Dr. Michael Greger of HSUS and Nutrition Facts has a new book coming out that will rock your world. In fact, it skyrocketed to the #8 book sold on all of Amazon this week. Preorder today!

You think you’re fancy, huh? (Or whatever it is the kids said like three years ago.) Well then you need to get in on Fat Gay Vegan’s New Year’s river cruise that is sure to set sail straight into your HEART. You’ll hang out with the FGV himself (Sean! And he is THE BEST!) and eat all the tasty vegan food while cruising down the luxe waterways of Europe. YOU ARE THE FANCIEST. 

Here are the details, you spoiled minx, you:

The New Year’s Eve cruise by Vegan River Cruises departs Passau, Germany on December 28 before visiting Linz, Melk, Vienna, Bratislava and finally Budapest, Hungary.

Vegan River Cruises operate all-inclusive cruises, meaning meals and drinks served on board the ship are included in the cost of the booking. The Scenic Crystal contains multiple dining and entertainment spaces for passengers to enjoy.

All food and drink served across the 6-day cruise is 100{ae720e0b436026f867bfa0c31185c2252a138f27e85f5f152ec5acc1c10a8cc9} vegan. World-class chefs will be on hand to craft the plant-based menus served to guests during breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and even a daily midnight snack.

Cabins are supplied with exquisite vegan toiletries and soft, luxurious bathrobes. The superior queen-size beds are fitted with fresh, crisp Egyptian cotton linen while individual climate control offers absolute comfort for guests. All suites and staterooms include a flat-screen HDTV and Mac mini system, plus complimentary mini-bar and Wi-Fi Internet access.

Book your spot on the New Year’s Eve cruise with Vegan River Cruises to ensure you don’t miss out on dramatic scenery, luxurious accommodation, historic city visits, a dynamic party hosted by Fat Gay Vegan and sumptuous dining in a 100{ae720e0b436026f867bfa0c31185c2252a138f27e85f5f152ec5acc1c10a8cc9} vegan setting.

Visit Fat Gay Vegan’s site for more details and booking link. Contact sean@fgvpr.co.uk for further comment or phone 07511 443 761. For more information on Vegan River Cruises.

VegNews Magazine has a brief hiatus but now they’re back in action, and I can’t wait to get my hot little hands on a copy of the issue. (FYI: I share all the best vegan things to do in Los Angeles in the issue and it’s incredibly delicious so maybe buy all the copies?)

To celebrate, they’re having parties in San Francisco (a tiki bash on Sept. 5), Los Angeles (a Mexicali fiesta on Sept. 11), and New York City (a comfort food shindig on Sept. 16!). If you are in or near any of those cities and want to win a pair of tickets to the parties, please comment below with your name and the city you want to go to the party in and also maybe your favorite kind of vegan food because I’m hungry and want a snack. Cool?? 

We’ll pick the winners at random at the end of the week, so enter now in the comments below! And enter often! JK just enter once!! (BTW-this is just for the tickets! You have to get yourself to the party and we’re also not responsible for any other eating/drinking you do because the food/drinks are gonna be INSANE.) (Oh, and if you don’t win, you can still get tickets here! And you should! So fun!)