Stephanie McClain is a writer and fashion stylist. She has been plant-based for over two years. Her hobbies include vintage shopping, hiking and hanging out with her cat.
Stephanie McClain
The 10 Best Eco-Friendly Mother’s Day Gifts That Deliver Nationwide
This Mother's Day, there's no better gift to give your mom than surprising her with something to warm up her space. Whether it is a new planter for the patio, an eco-friendly blanket to cuddle up with on the couch, or that chef-quality kitchen tool she's been wanting, these environmentally-friendly gifts will brighten her holiday, and help green her home.
We rounded up 1...
8 Asian-Owned Plant-Based Companies to Support Now and Always
May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and to honor the month-long celebration we want to highlight Asian-owned brands that are breaking ground in the vegan or plant-based space.
We encourage you to consider donating to organizations such as Asian Mental Health Collective, Apex for Youth, and Asian Pacific COVID-19 Recovery Fund to help fight bias and violence against
Fashion Retailer Moda Operandi Bans All Fur Products
Moda Operandi is the latest fashion retailer to get the memo that fur is no longer fashionable. The announcement was made by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), which is responsible for putting pressure on the upscale online retailer. Moda has...
“I Tried Trader Joe’s New Vegan Spinach & Cashew Ravioli and Here’s the Scoop”
Pasta lovers, rejoice! Ravioli is no longer synonymous with cheese now that Trader Joe's is making plant-based pasta more accessible than ever. The cult-favorite grocer just dropped a new Vegan Spinach and Cashew Ravioli, perfect for anyone who doesn't eat dairy.
The Vegan Spina...
Vegan Protein Made From Air? It’s Not as Crazy as It Sounds
It may be April, but we promise we're not fooling you with this news: Your next alternative protein could be made from air. If that sounds crazy, let us explain. Using an intricate process that compresses recycled carbon emissions, the food technology start-up Air Protein is making vegan steak, chicken, pork, and seafood, literally out of thin air. Air Protein boasts...
5 Easy Vegan Recipes We Can’t Stop Making on Repeat
Here's a party trick: Serve up these easy, delicious vegan dishes from the editors of The Beet at your next dinner party. All of our go-to recipes are so satisfying that your non-vegan guests will love them. Make them for your next get-together so everyone – whether they are eating plant-based or not – can eat up and enjoy delicious food.
From a pea and mint soup th...
“I Tried Trader Joe’s Organic Vegan Nacho Dip and Here’s What I Thought”
Trader Joe's shows no signs of slowing down its consistent releases of new vegan and plant-based products. Just two weeks ago, the cult-favorite grocer debuted a vegan-friendly buffalo dip, and now, TJ's is stocking shelves with a brand new Organic Dairy-Free Vegan Nacho Dip, selling it for $3.99 for an eigh...
“I Tried Trader Joe’s New Vegan Buffalo Dip and Here’s What I Thought”
Trader Joe's is bulking up its dairy-free options just in time for the picnic weather. The new Vegan Buffalo-Style Dip trades the traditional chicken for cauliflower and pumpkin seeds, for a totally plant-based and allergen-friendly option that allows those with dietary restrictions to indulge in the classic dip, which is available nationwide at Trader Joe's locations for $3.99 per 9-ounce cont...
9 Female-Founded Vegan Brands to Support on International Women’s Day
March 8th marks International Women's Day, and the month of March is Women's History Month, an opportunity to recognize the achievements of women in every arena, including the accomplishments of female entrepreneurs who are succeeding in the plant-based space.
Many of th...
“I Tried Sesame Milk, One of the Most Sustainable Plant Milks”
Head to the grocery store for plant-based milk and you're met with an impressive array of plant-based milk options – almond, soy, oat, and even more unique ones like hemp, macadamia, and pistachio – so many, in fact, that you may experience option paralysis just trying to figure out which one to buy.
One of the newest plan...