Melinda McKee

Melinda McKee

Melinda is your go-to gal for vegan food, cruelty-free beauty products, and animal-friendly fashion. When not creating cooking videos to show how easy and delicious vegan food is, she’s conquering Los Angeles restaurants one vegan option at a time.

The Dessert You Didn’t Know You Needed: The Vegan Piecaken
Food
The Dessert You Didn’t Know You Needed: The Vegan Piecaken

Watch this video to learn how to make a vegan “piecaken.” Pie … in a cake … layered, frosted, and ready to eat, using easy-to-find ingredients.

Thanksgiving Leftovers Idea: Put Them in a Cone (Vegan)
Food
Thanksgiving Leftovers Idea: Put Them in a Cone (Vegan)

We’ve got your Thanksgiving leftovers plan. Ready to roll?

Is Too Faced Cosmetics Still Cruelty-Free?
Personal Care & Fashion
Is Too Faced Cosmetics Still Cruelty-Free?

Estée Lauder, which still sells in China, just purchased Too Faced Cosmetics. Will Too Faced’s cruelty-free status change?

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Last-Minute Cat Makeup Tutorial Using All Cruelty-Free Products
Food
Last-Minute Cat Makeup Tutorial Using All Cruelty-Free Products

If you’re in need of a Halloween costume idea, look no further than this cruelty-free cat makeup tutorial.

This Epic Stacked Vegan Burger Features a Jalapeño Popper–Stuffed Fried ‘Chicken’ Patty
Food
This Epic Stacked Vegan Burger Features a Jalapeño Popper–Stuffed Fried ‘Chicken’ Patty

Pile it high, and revel in all its vegan glory.

This Chicken and Waffle Recipe Just Proved ANYthing Can Be Made Vegan
Food
This Chicken and Waffle Recipe Just Proved ANYthing Can Be Made Vegan

Trust us on this one.

The 5 Easiest Things to Make With Canned Garbanzo Bean Juice (Aquafaba)
Food
The 5 Easiest Things to Make With Canned Garbanzo Bean Juice (Aquafaba)

That’s right—canned chickpea juice is the perfect egg replacer.

Taco Bell Reports Bean Burrito Is Number Two Seller
Food
Taco Bell Reports Bean Burrito Is Number Two Seller

Pro-tip: Order it “fresco style.”

You Asked, Starbucks Listened—Almond Milk Announced Nationwide
Food
You Asked, Starbucks Listened—Almond Milk Announced Nationwide

Great news, coffee lovers! Now you can ask for almond milk in your Starbucks drinks. Skip the cow’s milk and go for the plant-based milk gold.

Plant Food + Wine Offers Elegant Dining and World-Renowned Culinary School
Food
Plant Food + Wine Offers Elegant Dining and World-Renowned Culinary School

If you’ve got a special occasion coming up, we’ve got the perfect place for you.

Be the Star of Your Summer BBQ With These Vegan Recipes
Be the Star of Your Summer BBQ With These Vegan Recipes

These easy vegan BBQ recipes will help you whip up a special dinner for friends and family—and also mark the start of the summer grilling season.

KFC’s Nail Polish That Tastes Like Chicken Is Wrong in So Many Ways
KFC’s Nail Polish That Tastes Like Chicken Is Wrong in So Many Ways

We compiled a list of compatible nail polishes and chicken, because it makes as much sense as what KFC’s doing.

The Most Incredible Things You Can Do With Follow Your Heart’s VeganEgg
Food
The Most Incredible Things You Can Do With Follow Your Heart’s VeganEgg

We promise you there are things on this list that you’ve never thought to make with Follow Your Heart’s VeganEgg.

ICYMI: New Vegan Products From Natural Products Expo You Gotta Try
Food
ICYMI: New Vegan Products From Natural Products Expo You Gotta Try

We came. We saw. We ate. We ate more.

Daiya Introduces Creamy Vegan Salad Dressings in Three Flavors
Food
Daiya Introduces Creamy Vegan Salad Dressings in Three Flavors

We already know and love Daiya’s vegan cheese, and we can’t wait to try these new creamy salad dressings.

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