Halloween is here—but many of those sweet treats handed out to costumed kids turn out to be terrifying tricks. Forget the ghosts and monsters; the real fright lies in the ingredients list of some of the most popular candies around. Once you learn the truth behind those deceptively sweet confections, you may never look at … [Read more…]
We’re celebrating the spookiest day of the year with scary movies, pumpkin carving, and our favorite vegan candy. VegNews editors conducted a thorough search of the Target candy aisles, inspecting each shelf for animal-free sweets—right down to the ingredients label. Is candy vegan? While not all candy is vegan, this doesn’t mean vegans don’t have … [Read more…]
The creepy, spooky, and scary season is upon us. And what better way to enjoy it than with delicious vegan food? We argue that there isn’t anything better to eat this time of year than Halloween-themed everything, especially when you’re enjoying a classic movie (yup, it’s time to load up Hocus Pocus!). Here are eight … [Read more…]
It’s a real bummer when you’re stuck eating carrot sticks and hummus while constantly seeing images of vegan peanut butter cups and solid dark chocolate Halloween skulls. If you’re avoiding sugary treats and foods, don’t fret … there is what we like to call the “in-between treat.” It’s when we crave that dopamine response from … [Read more…]
Halloween calls for trick-or-treating, costume parties, and noshing on vegan sweets and treats. But if you’re anything like us, the month of October marks the beginning of spooky fun, and the best way to get in the spirit of Halloween is with scary movies. Ever since the misunderstood monster in Frankenstein proclaimed: “I do not … [Read more…]
Forget Christmas and New Year’s Eve—Halloween is where it’s at. With the ability to dress any way you’d like, see the smiles on children’s faces when you give them a bag of Swedish Fish (they’re vegan!), and watch scary movies all day long, how could it not be? That said, the best part of All … [Read more…]
Halloween is an excellent time to gather with friends, dress up, eat some delicious candy, and celebrate the spooky holiday! Before all that, though, where do you start when planning an epic gathering? We turned to vegan chef Chloe Coscarelli for all the answers. Who is Chloe Coscarelli? Coscarelli is a cookbook author, restaurateur, and … [Read more…]