My ambition was to become a chef and to learn how to run hotels and restaurants. My first introduction to veganism was during what was then called Domestic Science classes that I took at my secondary school. The teacher described … Continue reading
As founding president of the Canton Community Association (yes, the Grumpy Vegan does have a life) I, along with a dedicated team of volunteers, designed, created, installed, funded and managed Baltimore City’s first (and sadly still, only) dog park in … Continue reading
When I returned to college for my last year from my summer vacation in a chicken slaughter house, I was keen to meet up with a girl friend in the year below who was the only vegetarian I knew at … Continue reading
Although her name was Kate Ward everyone knew her as “Camberley Kate.” She was born in Middlesborough, north east England, in 1895. As both her parents died before she was 10, she was raised by a strictly religious aunt in … Continue reading
For most people the concept of an ethical bank is one that is beyond their imagination. A bank exists to look after your money and make more money for them with your money. Right? Ethics has nothing to do with … Continue reading
During a recent visit to London, I was taken to the Dennis Severs House in London. Severs bought and lived in and restored this house in the City. It’s neither a museum nor a tacky tourist attraction but a fascinating … Continue reading
