by Jim Thompson | Jan 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
With all that’s been going on in the world—violent conflict, political unrest, environmental turmoil—it’s hard to sit down and write an upbeat “year in review,” to sit with a straight face and write a piece that says “wasn’t 2023 just terrific?” 2023 was rough. For a...
by Jim Thompson | Aug 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
From the first time I stepped onto a Sanctuary, I was in love. I can’t remember when that was exactly. Long before my son was born, and he just turned 16 this past Spring, so it had to be 18 years ago. 20? It was Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen. A gorgeous day. I...
by Jim Thompson | Sep 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Every year my son and I go camping. It gives us a chance to get away, just the two of us, spend some time together, hang out, talk. Every year, we pack up the tent, the hammock, some junk food, and we head to Watkins Glen. We camp, we make make vegan s’mores, we...
by Theresa Stowell | Apr 3, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
Return your Bottles and Cans for Vegan CNY & Syracuse Vegfest! Express Bottle Return is located at 2312 Erie Blvd E in Syracuse is on the Eastbound side of Erie just west of Seely Ave in the old bowling alley. No need to come on a particular day or time, bring...
by Stephanie Langer-Liblick | Mar 28, 2019 | Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized, Vegan Businesses
Gretchen’s Confections is a lovely chocolatier café in Auburn, with a variety of vegan options. My first visit to Gretchen’s was for their chocolate tasting event. My wife and I debated heading out that snowy evening, and I’m so glad we did! Stepping...
by Theresa Stowell | Mar 15, 2019 | Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized, Vegan Businesses
My oh my. Now, I do this out of my love for spreading veganism and love for my community, but it definitely doesn’t hurt to have opportunities like getting the inside scoop on a super cool business like Nostalgia Chocolates. Big thanks to co-owner, Tyler Cagwin...