You can’t go wrong with a pasta salad and it’s perfect for an outdoor party since it doesn’t need to be served hot or cold.  You’ll also like the tips on how to throw a vegan BBQ if you’ll have a mixture of omni’s and veggie’s.  So check out this Pesto Pasta Salad compliments of the LAist.

Instead of pan frying this yummy Seitan & Broccoli with BBQ Sauce dish, wrap it in foil and toss it on the grill.  It would also be great as kabobs!  Be sure to check out the rest of the recipes from Post Punk Kitchen (like the quarter pounder beet burger…another perfect-to-grill-on-Memorial-Day recipe!).

For dessert indulge in a Plum Kuchen that’s easy to serve and would be great paired up with some non-dairy vanilla ice cream!  This recipe is from the Vegan Yum Yum blog.  Beautiful pictures and lots of other recipes you’ll want to check out!

Can’t get enough vegan flats?  Don’t worry… we have more!  Browse our entire Vegan Flats category for our current spring selection.

CL by Laundry Alondra Black Vegan Wedge Heels: We adore the sexy strappy design of this faux leather wedge!   Originally $48, now on sale for $33.60.

Shiraleah Sutton Oyster Grey Vegan Hobo:  How perfect is the simple style of this faux leather hobo bag?  A smooth (and gorgeous!) oyster color outer and a single buckled shoulder strap are sure to win you over.  Originally $64, now on sale for $44.80.

Oasis Black Woven Vegan Sandal:  Pair these sassy sandals with shorts, dresses, skirts or jeans!  Versatile and comfortable.  Originally $36.00, now on sale for $25.20.

ESPE Rainbow Vegan iPad Sleeve:  Dress your iPad up in style with this stunning red faux leather sleeve!  A colorful array of embossed flowers give this sleek case some girly flair!  Originally $32, now on sale for $22.40.

Sugar Shoes Jenny Plaid Vegan Slingback:  These perfectly plaid vegan peep toe flats are trimmed with gold faux leather.  A cute mary jane strap and tiny wedge heel add charm to already charming vegan shoe!  Originally $56.96, now on sale for $34.17.

BC Footwear Konnichiwa Metallic Brown Vegan Gladiator Sandals: You’ll enjoy your afternoon if you’re wearing these beautiful vegan gladiator sandals.  The metallic hue will make you shimmer and shine!  Originally $64.95, now on sale for $32.48.

Blue Q Butterfly Recycled Shopper Bag:  Pack a picnic in this lovely recycled tote bag that’s animal friendly, eco friendly and super sturdy!  It would also be happy to accompany you to the grocery store or the beach.  Originally $11.99, now on sale for $9.59.

Dirty Laundry Rumplestilz Black Knee High Vegan Boots:  Add some edge to a spring time dress with these faux leather knee high boots in black.  Featuring a lace-up back and durable rubber sole.  Originally $86, now on sale for $60.20.

Go Veg! Organic Cotton Tank:  Super soft organically grown cotton was used for this ribbed tank top.  Reads “Go Veg! Your Animal Friends Will Thank You”.  Originally $20, now on sale for $17.00.

Crosby black Vegan Gladiator Sandals: These may just be your favorite vegan sandals this summer.  They’re cute and comfortable and very versatile!  Originally $35, on sale for $24.50.

No Miss Vegan Nail Polish:  This chip-resistant, durable nail color goes on smooth and drys quick! Now 27 colors to choose from!

No Miss All Natural Vegan Eye Shadow:  Each little jar of loose powder shadow has a spill proof screen.  It’s easy to mix colors and create your own shades.  Wear them wet or dry, as a liner or a shadow.  Available in 17 colors!

Don’t forget to try these other No Miss Vegan Nail Products…

Easter

Deviled Eggs:  This amazing recipe from Lagusta’s Luscious will help you create the most realistic deviled eggs ever!  Now why would a vegan want something that looks and tastes just like an egg?  I think for most of us it’s about nostalgia.  We want to recreate happy memories of childhood but without the animal cruelty and with this recipe that’s totally possible!

Photo Credit: Lagusta's Luscious

Holiday Glazed “Ham”:  A traditional ham dinner for Easter…veganized!  This scrumptious recipe from Caribbean Vegan will impress everyone (omnis and fellow veggies alike) with its stunning presentation, meat-like texture and savory & sweet flavor combinations.  And the best part?  No pigs were brutally slaughtered to put this on your plate!

Photo Credit: Caribbean Vegan

Passover

Chopped Liver Spread:  Perfect to spread on Matzoh, this faux liver spread (or what we like to call LIVE-r) combines walnuts and mushrooms to give it the right texture and a similar flavor without the sickness that would surely follow after you realized you just consumed an organ.  Brought to you by The Vegetarian Resource group which has a great collection of veganized recipes for Passover.

The Seder Plate:  A recent article in the Jewish Journal discusses this vegan version of a Seder Plate and what it means to be a vegan on Passover. I was part of this wonderful celebration at Gary Smith (The Thinking Vegan) and Kezia Jauron’s home last year for what we have now coined Veder or Vegan Seder.  It features tofu in the shape of a bone instead of the traditional lamb bone as well as a bit of Ener-G egg replacer instead of a cooked egg.  Looking forward to this years Veder. (Both photos courtesy of Gary and Kezia).

• Shrine Circus Protest:  In Los Angeles at the Shrine Expo Center there will be a protest starting at 1:30pm on the 13th and ending at 11pm on the 15th.  Show your support for the elephants who are abused and forced to perform for this cruel circus.  You can confirm your attendance and leave a comment on the Facebook page for this event.

Saturday April 14th

• Anti Fur Demo at the Kardashian Dash Stores: From 12pm to 2pm there will be a coordinated protest at all 3 of the Dash stores.  You can check out the Facebook page for more details.

Animal Adoption

• Bunny Adoptions: It’s just about time for Easter and that means a lot people will come up with the brilliant idea to put a live bunny or chick in their child’s Easter Basket thinking it’s “cute”.  After the novelty and excitement wear off the animal will be dumped at a shelter because  the reality of having to actually take care of him/her will set in.  Places like BunnyLuv Rabbit Resource Center, a non-profit no-kill shelter, will be over flowing with unwanted bunns.  We want to encourage families to consider responsible adoption as opposed to buying an Easter themed animal on a whim.  A bunny can be a wonderful addition to your family IF you’re ready and able to give him/her the care and love that they need for life.  If you’re not, then a stuffed animal toy and a whole lot of candy will probably do the trick.  BunnyLuv offers information on diet, litter box training, travel and more for those of you who are deciding if bunny adoption is right for you.  They also have photos of available bunns.

Joshua & Charlie are two peas in pod! Bunny Fact: Bunns like to eat and poop simultaneously...oh my!

Allsun Black Faux Patent Pump

Allsun Nude Faux Patent Pump

The Allsun Faux Patent Pumps are your basic round toe heels with a smooth and glossy exterior.  Lovely for the office or a weekend excursion.

Orane Black Faux Patent Pointy Toe Heel

The Orane Pointy Toe Pumps combine the right amount of sexy and classy with a pointed toe and short comfortable heel.

Demia Black Faux Patent Ballerina Flats

The Demia Black Ballerina Flats are dainty and sweet.  A girly bow tops off these round toe vegan flats.

Sugar Shoes Ginger Roll Fiesta Plaid Vegan Platform Wedge

Get your fiesta on with these colorful vegan wedges!  A feisty red buckle,  lace up toe detail and wedge edging compliment the fun multicolored plaid fabric of the Ginger Roll Fiesta Plaid Vegan Platform Wedge.  Perfect for picnicking, strolling on the boardwalk and sipping cold drinks on a hot day.

Sugar Shoes Duece Natural Eyelet Vegan Espadrille Wedge

Go all natural with these beautiful beige vegan wedges.  The Duece Natural Eyelet Vegan Espadrille Wedges bring together multiple textured fabrics in monochromatic hues for a simple yet chic vegan shoe.  A knitted canvas wedge heel sits atop a braided espadrille platform.  Complete the look with a light ivory eyelet fabric on the toe and dark brown faux leather edging and straps.

Sugar Shoes Dreamer Black & White Stripe Vegan Wedge

Dream of the warm days and cool nights of spring when you wear these black & white striped peep toe wedges.  Red zigzag stitching pairs up with black patent edging on the Dreamer Black and White Stripe Vegan Wedges to give them an edgy look.  A black floral button blooms on each toe.