As a Granite State wife and mother, the author sees each day as an opportunity to nurture her family with care and kindness. Commencing this blog in 2009, shortly after the birth of her first daughter, she aimed to chronicle her preferred vegan and vegetarian recipes. Her aspiration is for her online recipe compendium to continue benefiting her descendants, long after her time has passed. Beyond mere culinary delights, this blog serves as a reflection of her family's ethos, advocating for the reverence of all living beings.
There exist myriad compelling rationales for transitioning towards a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, many rooted in health considerations. On a personal level, she abstains from consuming meat due to the abhorrent treatment of animals within the mass production industry. The conditions in which animals are raised for consumption are marked by unspeakable cruelty. From confinement in cramped quarters to forced separation from offspring, these creatures endure relentless suffering. Even meat labeled as "organic" or from "small farms" may not be exempt from such horrors, as firsthand accounts from farm auctions attest.
Believing that the essence and energy of an animal are inseparable from its flesh, she contends that the torment endured by animals permeates every fiber of their being. Drawing parallels between the impact of stress on humans and animals, she questions the necessity of meat and dairy in human diets. With humanity's departure from its herbivorous origins, she encourages a reevaluation of dietary choices, envisioning a return to a path more aligned with our evolutionary heritage. Through her blog, she endeavors to prompt a shift in perspectives regarding the sustenance we consume, advocating for a return to our roots as herbivores.