The Proper Libation: Is Your Alcoholic Beverage Ethically Correct?

Greetings Veganistos!

Many alcoholic beverage makers routinely add a myriad of things into their products that no self-respecting vegan could ever consider drinking.

Things like dairy products and honey are often added directly or might be included in the filtration and processing.

According to Barnivore.com: 

"When filtering the drinks prior to bottling, companies can use things like isinglass (from fish bladder,) gelatin, egg whites, and sea shells, among other things.

These products grab onto the impurities and make it easier to catch them in the filters, though there are many animal-free alternatives in use."

I know it could seem like a daunting task to determine what's fit for consumption. Don't worry, it's all sorted out for you at barnivore.

Skol!

Life On 'The Farm'

A trip to this place will have you feeling like a brand new Veganisto!

The Farm at San Benito is a holistic healing retreat in the Philippine Islands that features live vegan cuisine and luxurious accommodations in the most alluring,  natural settings imaginable.

Every villa at The Farm offers heated pools with hydro jets and views of the surrounding jungle.

The Healing Sanctuary/Spa has a variety of rejuvenating services in store to enhance your healing experience.

Now, we adjourn to the dining facilities...

As I mentioned before, the food at The Farm is all vegan and raw! Alive! is the restaurant_ and the food is to LIVE for...

"You will find some of your favorite dishes on our menu, from pates and crackers to succulent main dishes; from freshly made ice cream to cookies and cakes.Preparing our foods by soaking, blending, dehydration, culturing and the culinary creativity and talent of our chefs, we transform vegetables, nuts, seeds and fruits into absolutely delectable culinary delicacies."

More photos of The Farm...

More Eco Go-Go!

Eco-innovator Fisker Automotive prowls on to the 2012 market with maverick style, ecology consciousness and sheer naked luxury.

After all is said, the total vegan man™ has to get from one point to another in style, right? The Fisker Karma Eco-Chic™ model is totally devoid of animal-derived products!

Behold the 2012 Fisker Karma. The chef-d'oeuvre of Henrik Fisker, CEO of Fisker Automotive.

"The elegant lines of windswept sand dunes and the muscular grace of a cheetah inspired the design of the Fisker Karma. The design team's inspiration were also led by the understanding of the principles of order, and the harmony of opposing structures, textures and elements."

The command center was designed with a touchscreen interface for seamless governance of the premium audio, navigation, iPod™, Bluetooth™ and climate control systems.

The interior features Rescued Wood™ salvaged from trees damaged in the 2007 Southern California wildfires.[youtube The Karma's seating foam is sourced from soy-based bio fiber, while the carpet backing is made from recycled post consumer materials.

For the compassionate as well as eco-conscious driver, Fisker offers the animal-free Eco-Chic™ package option. It features 100% post-industry virgin textile Premium Eco Suede™.

The Karma utilizes a solar-panel roof to extend its range for up to 200 additional miles.[youtube 

Fisker's patented EVer™ technology powers dual electric wheel motors with an electric generator and battery pack to extend the range of electric driving an additional 50 miles. Then, the wheel motors are powered by the internal gasoline combustion engine for an additional 250. (The gasoline engine is never used to power the plug-in hybrid. Only the wheel motors).[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIOmlOaPsAQ]

The EVer™ unit uses a lithium-ion battery system in conjunction with the 2.0 liter 260 HP 4-cylinder direct injection motor that can propel the Karma from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds at a top speed of 125 mph.

Matt & Natt Is Where It's At

If you've been a Veganisto for more than five minutes, you have heard of Matt & Nat wallets, bags and accessories.

Matt & Nat originated in the mind of Inder Bedi (founder) as a university project. His concept revolved around the notion that a brand could be über chic, yet cruelty-free (100% vegan) and eco-friendly.

It is important to note that M&N bags have linings that are made from recycled water bottles (21 of them on average). Other renewable sources are recycled cork detailing in the bags and the packaging is made from recycled materials.

Various vegan leathers are used in production, the scientific terms are PU (polyurethane) and PVC (polyvinylchloride). PU is less harmful to the environment and used wherever possible.

Allison's Gourmet... Decadent Delectables

Ciao Veganistos! Allison's Gourmet was Established in 1997 by Allison Rivers Samson whose aim was to offer ambrosial vegan delights. And according to all the raves, she hit her mark.

 From the brilliant brownies to the phenomenal fudge, Allison's Gourmet has your 

taste buds covered with all natural vegan ingredients.

 

 

 

Enjoy the monthly clubs yourself, give them as gifts or both. 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

                                                                                                                          

 

Allison also has an

array of teas and coffees to soothe the savage Veganisto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"As a conscientious company, we care about you, the planet, and all of its inhabitants. Therefore, Allison’s Gourmet is founded on the following practices and beliefs:

• We offer vegan* desserts that taste fantastic!
• We seek out and use only the finest organic, fair-trade, vegan ingredients.
• We use minimally processed ingredients, avoiding any that require a chemistry degree to understand.
• We use post-consumer recycled paper and packaging whenever possible.
• We value optimal health as priceless. Delicious, high-quality food costs more, and is completely worth it!"

Allison is a vegan chef, animal lover, environmentalist by example, and true veganista.

 

Bourgeois Boheme... Brilliant!

"We believe that one should not trade ethics for fashion, nor sacrifice style for conscience."

 That's the Bourgeois Boheme credo. 

Bourgeois Boheme (Bo Bo) is a compassionate fashion boutique with an internet presence and a retail showroom in Richmond, London. 

Their business model takes the spherical approach, focusing on humans, animals (no animal derived products), and the environment. 

 

All of their merchandise is vegan, eco-friendly, and bears the "Fair Trade mark." All this, and they make it look sooooo good!

 Bo-Bo is ramping up for a re-launch in 2013! Look for me to post on it.

                                                                            

Experience “Experience™”

In 2007 Frank Petrella, stylist and owner of several hair salons, spawned the Experience™ line of organic, vegan and harsh chemical free hair care products.

Experience™ Hair Care Product Line

As a father of five children, Frank felt a responsibility to contribute to a healthier planet for future generations as well as offer a superior brand of products for his clientage.

FREE OF HARSH AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CHEMICALS

Something that is very important to the makers of Experience™ is making sure that consumers are aware of what may seem to many to be deceptive practices concerning the disclosure of harmful, toxic chemicals in product ingredient lists.

Many cosmetic raw materials are preserved with objectionable preservatives such as parabens and formaldehyde. These ingredients are not required by law to be listed on the products labels. Only preservatives added by the manufacturer to the finished cosmetic product are required to be listed.

Experience™ does not use any raw materials that are preserved with parabens and formaldehyde (also called formalin).

RECYCLABLE, SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

The folks at Experience™ understand that packaging is almost, if not as important as the ingredients used to formulate their products. They use materials that are not only recyclable but easier to recycle.

The products are also ergonomically packaged for ease of use. If all of that isn't enough, they have designed the containers to dispense all the contents, so there is almost no waste.

SOLD BY PROFESSIONALS ONLY

Experience™ products cannot be purchased in large chain stores, but only at select professional salons across the country.

This ensures that only an educated stylist or salon representative can prescribe the Experience™ product that is right for you or your client.