Book blurb: For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by their ancestors. But the warrior code has been threatened, and the ThunderClan cats are in grave danger. The sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. Noble warriors are dying--and some deaths are more mysterious than others. … Continue reading Book review: ‘Warriors: The Prophecies Begin – Book 1- Into the Wild’ by Erin Hunter
Category: Writing
Ben and Jerry’s Oat of this swirled
I think it is pretty widely accepted that nothing beats Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Their flavours are highly creative, and their vegan range is still of the same high quality as their non-vegan options, which is rare with many other brands. I am also quite a fan of their sundaes, so when I saw … Continue reading Ben and Jerry’s Oat of this swirled
When you forget to check the ingredients…
I fancied a little bit of chocolate over this weekend and so treated myself to some of the Monty Bojangles truffles, because they are just too good to say no to. Except, I didn't realise that Monty Bojangles were not a totally vegan brand - I usually only see their vegan options, so when I … Continue reading When you forget to check the ingredients…
Is the word ‘pet’ vegan?
Daily writing promptIf you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?View all responses I saw this prompt and thought that it was a good opportunity to talk about the word 'pet' within the vegan and animal rights movement. This is something that I have noticed change over the … Continue reading Is the word ‘pet’ vegan?
My ‘To Be Read’ List
Bloganuary writing promptWhat books do you want to read?View all responses A little late with this prompt but I thought it would help to put together a little list of the books that I am hoping to read this year. So, in no particular order: The Cat Who Taught Zen - James Norbury The Bees … Continue reading My ‘To Be Read’ List
Book review: Black Beauty – By Anna Sewell
Book synopsis: Black Beauty is a handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. As a young colt he is free to gallop in the fresh green meadows with his beloved mother, Duchess, and their kind master. But when his owners are forced to sell him, Black Beauty goes from a life of comfort and kindness … Continue reading Book review: Black Beauty – By Anna Sewell
‘This is Vegan Propaganda’ by Ed Winters book review
Book description: Our choices can help alleviate the most pressing issues we face today: the climate crisis, infectious and chronic diseases, human exploitation and, of course, non-human exploitation. Undeniably, these issues can be uncomfortable to learn about but the benefits of doing so cannot be overstated. It is quite literally a matter of life and … Continue reading ‘This is Vegan Propaganda’ by Ed Winters book review
The Pod by Laline Paull – book review
Official blurb summary: Ea has always felt like an outsider. She suffers from a type of deafness that means she cannot master the spinning rituals that unite her pod of spinner dolphins. When tragedy strikes her family and Ea feels she is partly to blame, she decides to make the ultimate sacrifice and leave. As … Continue reading The Pod by Laline Paull – book review
New book reviews
One of the things I began to focus on more in 2023 was reading. As a child, I could read for hours at a time and easily get through a hundred books a year. Sadly, as with all childhood things, I lost the joy of reading as I grew older and my focus shifted onto … Continue reading New book reviews
Can vegans wear wool?
I saw an interesting debate online the other day about whether wool was ethical or not for vegans. The most interesting part though was that some people seemed to be very much split down the middle. Now I always advocate that veganism is a lifestyle and not a diet, in that you can eat a … Continue reading Can vegans wear wool?
Taylor Talks Vegan 