Singer Leona Lewis to Start Vegan Clothing Line

Beach Boys

Heading to the beach this summer? These men's 'Flippee' sandals from Simple Shoes are a great leather free choice. The hanger is biodegradable and the outsole is made of 30% recycled materials. $30 from SimpleShoes.com Available in black, brown, green

Prepare for Fall

Yes you might melt just looking at this coat. But it's on sale and it might not be around by the time the winter weather arrives. Vaute Couture, a strictly vegan brand has this coat on sale for $258. No geese hurt in the making of this coat. Fabrics: 100% Closed Loop Zero Waste Recycled Satin Ripstop Shell & Liner Insulated with Recycled Primaloft ECO, Hand Quilted in NYC. Available in black and pink

 Yay we get to keep our feathers!

1 Watch = 28 Bowls of Dog Food

When you buy this watch from theanimalrescuesite.com your purchase funds 28 bowls of dog food for pups living at the Fund for Animal's animal sanctuary.  Great way to look good while doing good. $23.96

Summer Belt

This striped belt from Forever21 is adorable with a white cotton summer dress. Worn just above the hip it enhances your curves in all the right places. Made of cotton and synthetic leather. Available at forever21.com for $5.80. Comes in 2 colors cream & blue, red & blue. Forever21 does not carry any leather or fur products.

Men's Running Shoes

I really like Earth Footwear's men's 'Lazer K' shoe in grey. It is the vegan version of New Balance's 991 shoe. This comfortable shoe is lightweight and flexible. Great if you like a less restrictive feel with a sneaker. Available at allveganshopping.com for $89

Bolognese Daze

There is nothing better than a big, warm bowl of pasta. This modern pasta bolognese recipe from Olivia Wilde is a hearty meal packed with protein and even more taste. Buon Appetito.

Eat this with any kind of pasta you love, or with some fresh arugula leaves for a non-traditional alternative.We used a bunch of veggies from the garden, but I think you could try this with any veggies you love.

A few splashes Olive Oil

1 tsp Earth Balance (an amazing alternative butter)

1/2 Onion

3 cloves Garlic

Big bunch of Mushrooms – any and all kinds (well, not all)

1/2 package Tempeh (I used this one http://www.lightlife.com/product_detail.jsp?p=tempeh_threegrain)

1/2 Zucchini Squash

1 Eggplant

A carrot

Tomatoes – 2, boiled, skinned and pureed (or 1/2 of your favorite jar of tomato sauce if you’re pressed for time)

Bunch of Basil

Bunch of Italian parsley

Oregano

Rosemary

Salt

Red Pepper flakes

Red wine

Chop, and sauté onions and garlic in olive oil. Toss the mushrooms in the food processor (or chop them if you’re not as lazy as me) and stir into the pan. Do the same with the tempeh. These two ingredients make up the “ground meat” of this “bolognese” so keep that in mind when chopping, and make the pieces small. Splash in some red wine (just a sip or two) and a tsp of Earth Balance, and some salt, pepper, and stir. Chop up or food process your zucchini squash, eggplant,  fresh basil, parsley, carrot, and whatever else looks good, and toss into the pan and stir. Add the tomatoes (or tomato sauce) and stir. Sprinkle in some oregano, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. This is basically the gist of it. Add a little more wine, salt, pepper, and let it it simmer for a while. When you’re ready to serve, throw some fresh chopped basil and parsley on top

Dress to Impress

When going to an interview or a night out on the town, a pair of nice lace up shoes adds a polished touch to any man's outfit. I like Vegetarian Shoes 'Jamie MK2' shoe. They are designed not only to be stylish but comfortable too. Available at VeganEssentials.com for $99.95

Monumental Desserts!

Washington DC has an amazing new vegan restaurant, Cafe Green. A spinoff of the popular Java Green. Cafe Green has a wide array of American staples such as chili, mac & cheese with sweet yams and corn bread, and amazing desserts. Here are a few of the desserts my friends and I sampled. My favorite was the ice cream cookie sandwich.