Maple Leaf Recall

Beef Recall Widens As Listeria Outbreak Kills 1, Sickens 16 In Canada
Talk about an affirmation. All I have to do is read one headline like this to remind me that rice and beans don't often carry deadly bacteria like Listeria monocytogenes. What a sad story! Our carnivorous brothers & sisters were just buying a little convenience and didn't bargain for this as a freebie. My sympathy to those affected.

What means "Vee-Gun"???

I think Vegan action (www.vegan.org) sums it up quite succinctly:

what is a VEGAN? A vegan (pronounced VEE-gun) is someone who, for various reasons, chooses to avoid using or consuming animal products. While vegetarians choose not to use flesh foods, vegans also avoid dairy and eggs, as well as fur, leather, wool, down, and cosmetics or chemical products tested on animals.

why VEGAN? Veganism, the natural extension of vegetarianism, is an integral component of a cruelty-free lifestyle. Living vegan provides numerous benefits to animals' lives, to the environment, and to our own health–through a healthy diet and lifestyle.

While I'm sure I still consume a tad of butter when dining out (trying), and although I'm busy wearing out my leather shoes, the vegan way of shopping, cooking, eating and living feels great! The food tastes great and our weekly garbage is diminishing. In all, a great experience thus far!