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Some dogs have a problem with dental tartar, and our rescued boy is one of them. Over the past couple of years, we’ve had to adopt a rigorous dental cleaning regimen for Valiant, because otherwise his teeth become quickly covered in plaque that is a nightmare to remove. In addition to snacks of crunchy kibble, [...]
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7 May 2013 at 10:20pm
The Southern Hemisphere summer is over. It's the time of year when Gentle World's volunteers return from Shangri-La, our New Zealand location, back to Hawaii. It's hard to believe that only one week ago, I was admiring the natural beauty in New Zealand, but I knew then that in a matter of days, I would be [...]
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1 May 2013 at 11:36pm
Love is the only reality It’s the feeling we naturally feel All the rest is derived from a world we’ve contrived that pretends there are some things more real Love is the only reality Human hearts feel at home intertwined Life’s illusions are borne behind masks that are worn The truth is, we’re all gentle [...]
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1 May 2013 at 11:36pm
~ Tiziana Picasso I was a vegetarian for two years when I arrived in Shangri-La. But I never really thought about veganism. I didn't want to give up my cheese (I'm French, you understand?) The first words there were “Vegan is the first step.” Done, I was vegan. We had delicious meals every day in [...]
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1 May 2013 at 9:33pm
from Jesse Seiden, United States: For me, visiting Gentle World was the beginning of my journey, but I was so impacted by the peaceful sanctuary and the amazing people who live in it, that I decided to come back to end my time in New Zealand there. My intention upon arrival was to learn about [...]
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1 Apr 2013 at 5:54pm
Jazz singer Billie Holiday was one of the greatest female vocalists of her time. In 1948, Holiday sang to a sold-out crowd in Carnegie Hall. The venue broke its own record, with 2,700 tickets sold in advance. When she began to sing, she was met with “one of the most thunderous ovations ever given a [...]
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1 Apr 2013 at 5:07pm
… Light and Sun are the co-founders of Gentle World. Last month, their profile appeared as part of a collection of long-term vegans, put together by Butterflies Katz. How long have you been vegan? We have been vegan for 43 years. Our decision began with an epiphany, while attending a movie in which the slaughter of a bull [...]
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29 Mar 2013 at 4:30pm
In October of 1970, as an anthem for the very first Earth Day, American singer-songwriter Tom Paxton wrote a haunting song painting a picture of the planet as it might one day be… devoid of the wonders of the natural world. “Whose garden was this? It must have been lovely… Did it have flowers? I've [...]
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2 Mar 2013 at 3:38pm
I don't have any problem with your way of life. I respect your point of view. You are entitled to your opinion, and I am entitled to mine. Don't get me wrong. I admire people with strong moral values. I just don't like them being shoved down my throat. I, for example, see nothing whatsoever wrong [...]
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2 Mar 2013 at 3:35pm
When I was a child, I was taught that killing fish was supposed to be relaxing. It was a time to bond with family and friends; a game, or rather a sport, called “fishing”. Thankfully this lesson didn't stick and even before I became vegetarian and then vegan, I realized that any activity that ends [...]
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2 Mar 2013 at 1:33pm
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, what could be a better excuse for indulging in a little chocolate therapy with a beloved friend? (Or alone, for that matter – there’s less chocolate competition that way.) Nowadays, the range of vegan chocolate treats is so extensive it’s enough to make a person wish she could just [...]
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1 Feb 2013 at 4:18pm
Thank you so much for welcoming me so kindly to Shangri-La. As soon as I found out about Gentle World on the internet I knew I had to visit. Sometimes things immediately resonate with us, and this was one of those moments. All of 2012 I saved for my airfare. To visit with you and [...]
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1 Feb 2013 at 3:25pm
Unlike some animal ingredients, leather can usually be spotted quickly, but since it’s also so ubiquitous it can just as easily be overlooked. You’ll find leather in clothing and personal accessory items, like shoes, belts, gloves, and handbags. It can show up unexpectedly on some of these items, such as in the case of leather [...]
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1 Feb 2013 at 3:08pm
While some vegan milks (such as soy) have a flavor similar to cow's milk, others (like coconut and hazelnut) offer a new perspective on how tasty plant-based milks can be. Whether added to cereals or smoothies or enjoyed on their own, non-dairy plant based milks can be bought unfortified, or fortified with important minerals and vitamins such as
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1 Feb 2013 at 2:35pm
I grew up shopping in thrift stores. I remember my mother searching for me as I hid in between clothing racks, her cart piled high with colorful finds and the happy expression on her face when she found both my hiding spot and the perfect outfit for me. I learned during these excursions about the [...]
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1 Feb 2013 at 2:18pm
Is your Champagne flute ready for Valentine’s Day? If, like many others, you plan to celebrate with this bubbly celebratory drink, you should know that it may not be vegan. Bon Appetit explains that the base for Champagne is typically a dry wine made from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, or a blend. Many wines, including [...]
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30 Jan 2013 at 4:39pm
Living in a world of endless information, we are too often distracted from the steady stream of guidance coming to us from within. Even when faced with life-altering or affirming decisions, the voice of our most trustworthy advisor in our struggle for safety and sanity is many times drowned out by the constant demands of a multitude of louder voices.
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1 Jan 2013 at 12:53am
“Conscious Decadence: Exquisite Treats for Grown-Up Palates” Need a special holiday gift for family or friends? Look no further! Allison’s Gourmet is a consciously vegan company, offering organic, vegan and fair-trade sweets of every kind. Baked goods, artisan chocolate truffles, fudge, caramels, toffee, brittle, peanut butter cups,
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1 Dec 2012 at 8:00pm
From blouses to sarongs, suits to ties, and lingerie to pajamas, silk is still widely used by the textile industry, finding its way into sheets and pillowcases as well as handkerchiefs and headscarves. What some people may not be aware of, however, are the less-obvious places silk shows up, including parachutes, bicycle tire casing, cigar [...]
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1 Dec 2012 at 4:09pm
Once upon a time, the idea of live-catch traps would have been considered a joke. Until fairly recently, nobody thought twice about killing rodents or other “animal intruders,” nor did many people particularly care that these trapping devices often cause extreme suffering. But even vegans need a way to keep their homes free from “those
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30 Nov 2012 at 10:56pm
When most people think of nature, their minds fill with soft, clean, green images such as those of a pristine river flowing through a meadow or a lush forest full with life. Our instinctual response to hearing this term is to think of the beautiful, peaceful and vibrant side of nature; to visualize spaces that [...]
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26 Nov 2012 at 10:09pm
“The largest vegan grocery store on Earth” For Gentle World founders Light and Sun, a vegan supermarket was once a dream, when they would search in vain for delicious vegan food, way back in the seventies. Now that dream has come true, with a retail outlet located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, Viva La Vegan… A 100% vegan [...]
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1 Nov 2012 at 9:23pm
“[At Green Mountain College] the idea of sustainability runs so deep that instead of machines fueled by diesel, a pair of working oxen have tilled the fields for the better part of a decade… Their names are Bill and Lou, and by the end of the month, they are to be slaughtered and turned into hamburger [...]
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1 Nov 2012 at 2:32pm
~ from Out of the Jungle, by H. Jay Dinshah “Vegan aims are much more than just ‘animal welfare’, with a bit more feed for the slaves, cleaner cages for the vivisected, or another box of bandages to plaster over the terminal cancer that is animal slavery and exploitation. In short we are abolitionists, though non-violent ones, [...]
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30 Oct 2012 at 11:28pm
Is your makeup brush made with goat hair or synthetic bristles? Does your eye shadow have fish scales or mineral mica? There are many alternatives to cosmetics that use animal products, and many conscious companies are providing not only vegan lines, but organic and environmentally friendly choices as well.
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27 Oct 2012 at 11:04am
The Kohala Country Fair this year was filled with local craft and gift vendors, food, music and games for all. With a record number of 50+ food booths ready to feed the crowd, among them was our Incredibly Delicious Vegan Food booth making its 9th appearance at the fair! We were grateful once again to [...]
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26 Oct 2012 at 10:10pm
Have you ever enjoyed a “naturally flavored” berry soda? Did you know that the delicious “natural” berry flavor could actually be made from a beaver's sex gland secretions? This ingredient is technically called “castoreum”, but few (if any) companies put the proper name on their labels, instead simply calling it a “natural flavor”. Ingredients
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24 Oct 2012 at 3:30pm
When we advocate for the widespread adoption of vegan values, we speak for the entire population of humanity's victims, including once-glorious landscapes that have been preyed upon rather than protected.
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30 Sep 2012 at 9:07pm
On September 8th, Gentle World sponsored “It’s Easy to be Vegan!” – a free vegan educational day in South Florida that attracted over 200 people. This vegan extravaganza was facilitated by M. Butterflies Katz, along with a fantastic team of vegan volunteers whose collective effort created a hugely successful event. “It’s
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29 Sep 2012 at 2:57pm
The computer I am using to type this story is about seven years old now and has begun to make those deathly “crunching” sounds, as I like to call them, that signal its potential for a sudden demise. What this means is that soon, whether I want to or not, I'll be buying a new [...]
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29 Sep 2012 at 10:50am
The following article, written by Paul Harvey (an American nationally-syndicated columnist) was published in a Los Angeles newspaper on January 1, 1980. I have just endured one of the most cold-sweat experiences of my life. I heard the “voice of an animal.” Any hunter has heard animals cry before they die – [...]
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28 Sep 2012 at 1:15pm
Carrots are more than a tasty addition to almost any dish. They are also good for your body's overall health, especially that of the skin, eyes, digestive system and teeth! So if the sweet flavor isn't enough, enjoy these ten reasons to eat more carrots and the six easy ways to do so that follow: [...]
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27 Sep 2012 at 6:07pm
During the past decade, numerous articles in magazines, newspapers and online have documented a disturbing trend. Individuals describing themselves as ‘ex-vegetarian' or even ‘ex-vegan', seem to have been enlisted as spokespersons for a new animal food fad, characterized by the promotion of ‘humanely-raised animal products', or, as described
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31 Aug 2012 at 10:46pm
Recently The Guardian came out with the headline “Food shortages could force world into vegetarianism, warn scientists”. It appears that leading water scientists are painting a dark picture for our future, entailing catastrophic water shortages unless we as a global community switch “almost completely to a vegetarian diet over the next 40 years.” It
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31 Aug 2012 at 5:53pm
On September 8th, join M. Butterflies Katz and friends at the Northwest Regional Library in Coral Springs for a demonstration of just how easy it is to be vegan. In addition to the educational program, which includes a presentation by Butterflies, a complimentary vegan luncheon will be served, along with free samples of specialty products. [...]
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31 Aug 2012 at 4:52pm
Any processed food, including bread, is likely to have a block paragraph of polysyllabic ingredients printed on its packaging. From duck feathers to pancreatic enzymes, commercial bread provides a whole new collection of reasons for everyone to learn how to decipher an ingredients list.
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31 Aug 2012 at 2:08pm
There are many people who want to eat vegan, but are simply too busy to prepare their own meals from scratch. Most people aren't fortunate enough to have a vegan restaurant nearby, and many couldn't afford to eat there if they did! The fact that Veggie Brothers are providing such an important service to the public is a beautiful offering.
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31 Aug 2012 at 12:59pm
There are many reasons to include plenty of whole foods in your diet, and high on the list of eye-catching colorful reasons are phytochemicals! The word ‘phytochemical' literally means plant-chemical. From the deep blue hue of blueberries to the pungent aroma of garlic, phytochemicals help give plants their distinctive colors, smells, tastes and
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30 Aug 2012 at 12:51pm
As I continue my journey deeper into veganic gardening I am perpetually amazed at the wealth of resources present in our own backyard. It seems that anyone with a proper compost pile, a source of mulch or green manure and common beneficial “weeds” scattered about has all the resources needed to help their garden thrive. [...]
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31 Jul 2012 at 11:57am
Instead of a philosophy and way of life that seeks to avoid the exploitation of nonhuman animals, veganism is viewed by many as a fad diet now - and often as one that allows the occasional consumption of products derived from other animals.
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28 Jul 2012 at 10:05pm
Let us bury the past in recognition that we will not and cannot own, sell or give away another animal's body parts, which were never ours to use in the first place.
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27 Jul 2012 at 1:48pm
A few weeks ago, we received a phone call from a concerned friend who had found a baby bird, struggling to survive after falling from the nest. This tiny (but feisty) little fighter was covered with ants and just beginning to get her feathers...
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25 Jul 2012 at 1:36pm
Several years ago, we received a couple of beautiful letters from an American friend living in China. Julie's letters recounted heart-warming stories of her two vegan sons, Felix and Wyatt (who were six and four years old at the time).
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18 Jul 2012 at 12:30pm
Although the insect-derived carmine has been widely accepted as a ‘natural' alternative to chemical dyes, it has recently received an increasing amount of public attention from squeamish consumers... Enter, Tomat-O-Red.
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12 Jul 2012 at 11:51pm
Aloha Lovely Gentle Worlders... You were all so wonderful and my time at the farm was great. I LOVE my new cookbook and share it with anyone who is interested. I am happily cooking for hostels everywhere with the great recipes...
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30 Jun 2012 at 11:13pm
During my time working around chickens, there were a number of experiences that changed my perspective on eggs and opened my heart to the hens that laid them. The first started with making a homemade “farm fresh” omelet out of eggs a friend had collected...
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29 Jun 2012 at 4:40pm
From salmon making the long journey from river to ocean and back, to goldfish swimming circles around a small pond, the inner lives of fishes are a mystery that scientists are only beginning to unravel.
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27 Jun 2012 at 4:36pm
From a classic American Apple pie to our Tropical Mango Banana Pie, these simple, fun and raw Gentle World pie recipes put a new twist on both classic and exotic desserts.
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25 Jun 2012 at 4:35pm
Do these labels really indicate an improvement in ethical standards, or are they simply a way for the animal industry to regain consumer confidence in their products?
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22 Jun 2012 at 6:43pm
Animals of both sexes suffer under institutionalized exploitation. However, the female of the species often experiences more prolonged abuse, including an ongoing cycle of forceful artificial insemination, physical abuse of her mammary glands, and invariably being separated from her young.
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16 Jun 2012 at 2:52pm
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