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Vegan activist Tash Peterson found herself in some controversy on Christmas Day, culminating in a tense standoff with West Australian police at the doorstep of the house where she was spending the holiday. The altercation unfolded as officers sought to arrest Peterson in connection with a recent protest at a Perth shopping mall.

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Video footage posted by Peterson on Monday captured a heated exchange between her and a male officer at the front door. The officer informed her of her arrest on suspicion of criminal damage related to a protest at a local butcher shop. Peterson had posted a video of herself pouring fake blood over a glass display case of meats during the Sunday demonstration.

The arrest took a turn when officers requested the white T-shirt worn by Peterson during the protest as evidence. A dispute ensued over whether the police could enter the house without a warrant. An older woman, asserting her rights, insisted that the officers couldnt enter without proper authorization. The officer argued their authority to search for evidence at the location of the suspects arrest.

After a disagreement, Peterson eventually retrieved the garment featuring a graphic depiction of a pig in a slaughterhouse beneath the slogan End this Holocaust. Subsequently, she underwent a pat-down by a female officer before being placed in the back seat of an unmarked police vehicle.

In a Facebook post accompanying the video, Peterson shared the confiscation of her new shirt and disclosed the charges against her: Criminal Damage and Disorderly Conduct. She emphasized the temporary nature of the stage fake blood used in the protest. Peterson is scheduled to appear in court on January 8th to address the charges stemming from the controversial incident.

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Vegan treats can be just as festive and delicious as traditional ones! Here are six vegan Christmas treats you might enjoy making at home:

Use plant-based butter and replace eggs with flax eggs for a classic gingerbread cookie. Decorate them with vegan icing or try a simple glaze made with powdered sugar and non-dairy milk.

Melt vegan chocolate and spread it on a lined baking sheet. Top with crushed candy canes or peppermint candies. Let it cool and break it into festive, minty pieces.

Make a creamy and rich vegan eggnog using coconut or almond milk, sweetened with maple syrup or agave. Add a dash of nutmeg and cinnamon for that classic eggnog flavour.

Create decadent chocolate truffles by mixing melted vegan chocolate with coconut milk and a touch of vanilla extract. Roll them in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut for a delightful finish.

Make a vegan-friendly pecan pie filling using ingredients like maple syrup and coconut oil. Pour them over a crust made from dates and nuts to create delicious pecan pie bars.

These powdered sugar-coated cookies, also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies, can easily be made vegan by using plant-based butter and replacing dairy with non-dairy alternatives.

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There was once a myth that vegans were weak. In recent years, however, there has been growing awareness of the huge athletic potential plant-based diets can give you (thanks largely to high profile vegan athletes and documentary The Game Changers).

Its now widely acknowledged that a plant-based diet can have huge benefits for sporting performance. As well as personal anecdotes and scientific research, mountains of trophies and medals are proving that veganism is a recipe for sporting success. In 2023, vegan and plant-based athletes won world championships and ultramarathons without supporting the cruelty of animal agriculture industries. Here are seven of the top achievements by vegans and plant-based eaters in sport in 2023.

Whether running hundreds of miles or battling in brutal bare-knuckle fights, these athletes are all powered by plants. Living proof that vegans get enough protein, they are faster, stronger, and more successful on healthy plant-based diets.

Vegan athlete Jaqueline Geihe won gold at the European Jiu-Jitsu Championships in October. She fought her way to the Adult blue belt Featherweight (56.5kg) category.

I feel like it is important to see a vegan athlete winning competitions because even though there are already many amazing famous athletes and Guiness record holders on a plant-based diet, too many people still hold prejudices against individuals following this lifestyle, Geihe told PBN.

In April, vegan ultra-runner Austin Meyer took first place at the Zion Ultra 100km (62 mile) race. This grueling ultramarathon saw athletes race around the Zion National Park in Utah, with only experienced ultra-runners eligible to compete.

After completing the course in just over 10 hours, Meyer told Plant Based News (PBN): Eating a plant-based whole foods diet has allowed me to increase physical stress in training, and simultaneously, recover faster. This is due in part to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the food, which lead to reduced muscle damage.

In July, a 66-year-old vegan athlete secured first place in a 48-hour ultramarathon in Massachusetts. Trishul Cherns, who ran 142.5 miles (229 kilometers), credited his plant-based diet for his success.

Cherns has broken more than 110 Canadian ultra-running records. In an interview, he told Canadian Running: My success definitely comes from my diet. Im a vegan, and thats an anti-inflammatory diet. Im trying to prevent inflammation in my body because these are stressful events, so Im trying to make it as easy as possible.

The year 2023 has been quite a time for vegan athlete Lisa Gawthorne. In March, she won gold at the European Duathlon Championships. Then at the end of April, she brought home another gold medal from the Duathlon World Championships in Ibiza.

Vegan for more than 20 years, Gawthorne competes with Go Vegan emblazoned on her clothing. After her European Championship success, Gawthorne told PBN: Its my 20th veganniversary so what better way to celebrate that than with a European win to prove that veganism has a very valid place for supporting peak performance in sport, fitness, and athletics.

In November, vegan fighter Po Denman became Thailands straw-weight bare-knuckle boxing champion. Now ranked as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world, she credits her plant-based diet as improving her performance and training.

Not only did it fuel me for the fight night, but also throughout the training regime, she is reported as saying. I feel light and I can train hard. I never measure the exact amount of what I eat but I make sure that in a meal, I just have a variety of food.

After last years success, the Vegan Strong PlantBuilt once again stole the show at the 84th Mr. America Sports Festival in Atlantic City. The plant-powered team took home 41 medals, including 32 first-place wins in Powerlifting, Strongman, CrossFit, and Kettlebell.

Mr. America provided a great opportunity for us to prove that plants have all the protein you need to be strong and healthy and to fuel wins at the highest levels said Giacomo Marchese, Vegan Strong PlantBuilt co-founder. We more than doubled our wins from last year, and competitors asked how we were doing it.

Plant-based tennis player Novak Djokovic won his 24th major singles title in September. By lifting three of the four majors in 2023 the Australian Open, French Open and US Open the 36-year-old equalled Margaret Courts record.

Djokovic has said that he cut out animal products after suffering from allergies since he was a child. He was listed as an executive producer on The Game Changers.

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When so many types of non-dairy milk exist, why would you go for starchy water instead of an actual milk substitute if you want to make vegan mashed potatoes? One reason you might want to avoid using non-dairy milk is its taste. Many non-dairy milks carry strong flavors that can clash with or even overpower the delicate flavor of the potato; milks like coconut, especially, have a stronger taste to them that can leave your mash tasting more like a tropical dessert than a savory side dish. Potato water, on the other hand, only carries the flavor of the potatoes that were boiled in it, and possibly a little added salt.

There are a lot of reasons you might want to hang onto any extra potato water, some might even be surprising. Potatoes are rich in nutrients such as iron, potassium, proteins, and B6 vitamins, so it stands to reason that potato water would be, as well. You can use the potato water to make a delicious gravyto pour over those mashed potatoes you just made, of course. Potato water is also a useful kitchen ingredient for any situation where you may need a bit of a thickener, such as soup or stew. Use potato water in dough for another layer of flavor; potato bread is a perfect example. Or, water your plants with your (unsalted) leftover potato water it will water and fertilize them in one go.

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A UNIVERSITY boss has been sacked for starring in vegan-themed porn films.

Dr Joe Gow, 63, recorded raunchy footage with his wife Carmen Wilson under the username Sexy Happy Couple.

He uploaded the X-rated material to the OnlyFans site where it was flagged to management.

Now he has been told to leave his role as Chancellor of Wisconsin-La Crosse University.

Dr Gow and Ms Wilson, 56, run a vegan cooking channel where they host adult film stars as guests then record a follow-up video in which the trio have sex.

Their OnlyFans site promises: Top adult video stars cook, converse and shoot sex scenes with a plant-powered couple.

The journalism professor, who has run the US university for 17 years, is being investigated by an independent law firm.

But he claims his sacking violates his right to free speech.

He said: I was given no due process, they never said what policy I violated, and also there was no hearing.

But university president Jay Rothman described the videos as abhorrent.

He added: We expect our chancellors, as the leaders of these great institutions, to be role models for our students, staff and faculty.

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Dutch companyWillicroft, Europes first plant-based cheese brand to achieveB-Corp certification, announces the launch of a crowdfunding campaign to support the release of its latest development at retail and food service in 2024: Willicroft Original Better, a vegan butter made using beans and fermentation.

Its like butter, but better!

Willicroft aims to raise 350,000 through a convertible loan agreement (CLA) via Seedblink. Individuals or investors will have two options to convert the loans into equity shares in the company:a valuation cap of 7.5 million or a 20% discount. As the company explains, the likely conversion date of the CLA is set for Willicrofts Series A in early 2025.

The campaigns goal is 475,000; however, Willicroft already has 125,000 committed offline by existing investors.

Regarding returns, the company believes it is well-positioned to continue expanding and is projecting a revenue of 1.85 million for 2024. 1.35 million will come from new customers, and 500,000 from existing customers. 60% of the income is expected to come from sales of the new plant-based butter.

According to the Dutch company, three Michelin-starred restaurants will use the product from January onwards, and it has secured listings with industrial bakers, caterers, retailers, and wholesalers.

Figures fromResearchAndMarketsshow that the vegan butter market is expected to grow significantly from 2023 to 2030.Health-conscious consumers are driving the demand, as it is considered a healthier alternative to butter.

Willicroftsbutter is described as a clean-label alternative to butter, but better, suitable for spreading, cooking, and baking. The company claims that it is Europes first vegan butter made using a traditional method called precise fermentation.

The process transforms beans into butter using non-GMO bacteria, while unlocking the beans nutrition into the butter and replicating butyric acid, a key element in butters flavor. The final product,compared to dairy butter, contains 10-15g less saturated fat per 100g, melts at the same temperature, and is seven times more sustainable.

Willicroft is an environmentally focused company. It initially made its products using cashews but later adapted its recipes to legumes, which are said to have a smaller carbon footprint than nuts.

In 2021, Capital V, the VC firm founded by prolific vegan investor Michiel van Deursen, invested in the company. In 2022, Willicroft raised 2 million to launch a spreadablebean-based cheese in the UK, Germany, and the Nordics. In the Netherlands, its range is available at retailers Albert Heijn and Jumbo.

Were bringing what we believe is Europes most delicious plant-based butter to market Willicroft Original Better. Its like butter, but better! says Willicroft.

The crowdfunding campaign will go live on the 20th of November, 2023.

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College prepared Pinky Cole well to be the CEO of a $100 million company, she says just not in the way you might think.

Cole, 35, runs Slutty Vegan, an Atlanta-based vegan burger chain with 11 locations across Georgia, New York and Texas. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in mass media arts from Clark Atlanta University, one of the city's historically Black colleges and universities, in 2009 and says the classes she took don't really help her in her day job.

But that didn't make college worthless, she says.

"I'm going to be totally transparent with you. When I went to college, all the stuff that I learned, I don't remember [any] of it," Cole tells CNBC Make It. "What I do remember is the relationships that I built along the way."

Her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, for example, taught her leadership skills and professionalism, and gave her relationships with people she "still connects with to this day," she says. When she happens to see former classmates at conferences or business meetings, finding avenues for potential partnerships is easier because "we've already built a rapport."

"The people who I went to school with are now executives and CEOs of some of the biggest companies in the country, but I've been able to build those relationships before they became these big-time executives," says Cole. "So the relationship is organic, it's authentic."

Indeed, Clark Atlanta's alumni range from pop stars to politicians. Chance encounters at homecoming events can lead to business opportunities which is likely the case for many schools, not just Cole's alma mater.

That's valuable: Networking can result in higher quality job offers and help you climb the corporate ladder faster, according to 2016 research from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. And while it's certainly possible to connect with high-powered people without a shared academic experience, college graduates tend to have better career prospects and financial outcomes than high school-only graduates.

College graduates earned 75% more last year, on average, according to the San Francisco Fed, a research nonprofit. College graduates also reported a 2% unemployment rate last year, compared with 7% for their counterparts, the National Center for Education Statistics reported.

Cole's own college experience was worth every penny, purely due to those connections she's made, she says.

"If I could turn back the hands of time, I would do it all over again ... spend $200,000 to go to school, to make some relationships and network with those people," she says. "Because guess what, your network is your net worth."

Her advice to anyone on the fence, she adds: "By all means, I believe that you should go, because the relationships, if nothing else, will be the thing that will support and carry you [on your career journey]."

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The Vegan Muva Experience (Sumpters Facebook tag) has been up and running for a little more than a year. A personal chef and small-event caterer, Sumpter offers a range of plant-based entrees and even homemade ice cream with a rotating menu that drops each Thursday and Sunday with deliveries throughout Berkeley and Dorchester counties.

Some of her clients favorites include the Buffalo Chickn Eggrolls, a sandwich made with Sumpters famous jackfruit-based Barbie Q, the Grinder Salad Sandwich and the comforting Veggie Pot Pie, not to mention her dairy-free ice creams, with flavors such as butter pecan, vanilla and oatmeal chocolate chip. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, The Vegan Muva is offering her Veggie Lasagna as a plant-based holiday alternative to turkey, at $50 a pan.

Sumpters favorite kitchen staples feature an array of mushrooms, including lobster mushrooms, many fresh peppers and an extravaganza of seasonings. Her Lobster Mushroom Pasta and "Lobster" Bisque almost always make it on her revolving menu, as do the Jerk Fried Chikn Pasta and Chikn Philly Fries. The signature pink-clad kitchen magician often says shes using 122 seasonings at her stove on any given day.

Sumpter said the two main concerns people have about a vegan diet are they wont get enough protein and it just wont taste good. Many vegetables and grains, and even some vegan condiments such as nutritional yeast contain protein, though. Combining them well, such as pairing chickpeas or black beans with sunflower seeds or spooning a little peanut or almond butter into your oatmeal, offers the complete protein and the amino acid chains the body needs to function, even at highly athletic levels.

Some well-known vegan athletes include tennis stars Venus Williams and Martina Navratilova, champion boxer Mike Tyson and Olympic track-and-field gold medalist Carl Lewis.

My meals are geared toward those who are afraid to step away from meat-based diets but are looking to transition into a vegan or vegetarian approach to food. My particular specialty is making dishes that are similar to meat-centered cuisine. I take the fright out of making that transition, Sumpter said. The Charleston area is just now gearing toward plant-based lifestyles, but Ive been doing vegan markets, so between that and Facebook, people are starting to recognize me, and I have made some converts to a plant-based life. Its been a very humbling and exciting experience.

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Close your eyes and imagine the best dishes youve ever eaten. If youre anything like us, flashes of cakes, cookies, pies, and sundaes are swirling in your mind. The world of vegan desserts has never been more mouthwateringly diversefrom the ultra-comforting and familiar to the cutting-edge and innovativeand as hard as we may try, there never seems to be enough time to try them all. So VegNews editors scoured the globe for the best of the best and put together the ultimate bucket list of our dreams. Get ready for a world tour of sticky, syrupy, chocolaty scrumptiousnessand dont be afraid to order dessert first.

Serendipity3

When visiting the food-art-and-culture metropolis that is New York, theres much to see and even more to eat. But if theres one hallmark place to start, make it Serendipity3. Open since 1954 and boasting a steady stream of A-list patrons from Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly to Beyonc and Kim Kardashian, this two-story Upper East Side joint offers more than just a much-buzzed-about menu of Guinness World Record-holding diner fare. Ornate Tiffany lamps and disco balls hang high above minty green table tops that stand ready for the restaurants world-famous line of Frrrozen Hot Chocolates, including a newly minted, dairy-free version thats truly worth the trip. A secret mix of 14 cocoa powders, powdered sugar, and coconut cream are blended into a frosty, chocoholic concoction, poured into a massive glass goblet, topped with a mountain of coconut whipped cream, and showered with toasted coconut flakes. Its a classically sweet-and-kitschy soda fountain experience, modernized for todays dairy-free sensibilities, that feelsand tastestotally timeless. Find it here

Float Dreamery

When the pandemic forced Chef Jacob Livingston to relocate from Brooklyn to Philadelphiabringing his burgeoning, year-old vegan gelato concept in towthe City of Brotherly Love had no idea of the treasure that was about to befall it. The food obsessive had tinkered with his super-dense, rich gelato base and flavor combinations for four years, aiming to not only perfect something his plant-based community would love, but that would turn anyone into a vegan dessert convert. Fast-forward to today, and Livingston, along with partner Erica Knauss, has delved full-time into Float Dreamery, whipping up small-batch pints in mind-melting flavors that have garnered an instant cult following. One week, Philadelphians are treated to lemon-poppyseed gelato with swirls of lemon frosting, fried pecans, toasted coconut, and Golden Oreos. The next, they can experience peppermint gelato with pistachio swirls, marshmallow fluff, and chili chocolate cookie crumble. The creativity at this modern, walk-up window gelateria knows no bounds, and luckily, neither do our appetites. Find it here

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Just 10 miles northeast of San Diegos glistening coastline, tucked away in a bustling outdoor mall, a pink-hued, bakery walk-up window is revolutionizing the world of vegan desserts. At SPLIT Bakehouse, buttery French madeleines dipped in chocolate hazelnut spread, flaky cruffins drizzled in strawberry-lemonade icing, and caramel pecan croissant bread pudding lure sweet-toothed San Diegans and tourists alike. But its their Mexican conchas, in flavors the likes of which only Willy Wonka could dream up, that shouldnt be missed. The newly all-vegan bakery revamps the fluffy, yeast-risen pan dulce with vanilla bean, Oreos, purple ube, and funfetti spins on the classic cookie-like craquelin topping. Theyre the perfect expression of co-founder Vanessa Corrales Mexican roots and creative spirit. For Corrales, who solidified her cool kid status growing up with trips to her grandmothers local panaderia, the pan dulce will always have a special place at SPLIT. And the bakehouse, named the best bakery in San Diego (vegan or otherwise) by San Diego Magazine, has already catapulted its way to our bucket list. Find it here

Mildreds

Its 1988, and beige soy milk, sprout sandwiches, and tofu rudimentarily fried by oiland not airare about the most exciting things vegans have to eat. That is, until, Mildreds stepped onto the scene. Founders Jane Muir and Diane Thomas opened the tiny, pioneering caf so that vegetarian eaters could indulge in the international cuisine that the worldly city of London is known for. Thirty-four years later, Mildreds has evolved into a vegan empire with five London locations. After tucking into a dinner of Chinese gyoza, Turkish kofte, and Sri Lankan coconut curried sweet potatoes, head to Italy for dessert. Mildreds White Chocolate Tiramisu is a tall, flawless slice of simple satisfaction: almond sponge cake is soaked in dark, fair-trade coffee and layered with thick white chocolate mousse before being blanketed in cocoa powdersweet and bitter notes balanced perfectly with a luxuriously creamy texture. Find it here

Alibi

There are countless things beckoning us to Australia: beautiful weather, incredible wildlife, stunning architectural marvels. But at the top of our list? This fine-dining take on halo halo at the chic cocktail bar-slash-restaurant Alibi in Sydney. Inspired by his Filipino heritage, Executive Pastry Chef and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Michael Llamanzares-Aspiras untangles and distills the ingredient list of the popular shaved ice dessert down to a final course thats ber-refined, yet still packs a punch of fun and whimsy. On the plate, youll find a semicircle of frozen, lilac-hued ube custard, tangy-sweet pickled jackfruit, coconut-lime granita that instantly melts on the tongue, dollops of amber-hued mango sauce, chewy mochi, and cubes of coconut gelculminating in an artistic, deconstructed wonderland of shapes, colors, temperatures, and textures that evoke Australias famed coral reefs. find it here

Floozie Cookie

Born in 2020 when veteran pastry chef Kimberly Lin found herself mesmerized by the stuffed cookie craze dominating social media, Floozie Cookie began as a single London vegan bakery churning out Lins take on the addictive, soft-and-chewy cookies. An instant hit, Floozie Cookie soon opened a second location plus a pop-up (and soon-to-be brick and mortar) in Dubai, allowing sweet-toothed city dwellers across two continents to choose from options like Speculoos-stuffed, cinnamon cereal-topped cookies; pecan-studded butterscotch cookies filled with sticky date caramel; and pinkish-red vanilla cookies complete with rainbow sprinkles and a gooey, raspberry jam center. And a cookie is nothing without a glass of milk, so the dessert shops interpretationa dreamy line called Floozie Cremesincludes velvety oat milk poured over ice and swirled with syrups and sauces (think strawberry, hazelnut white chocolate, and mango-banana-passion fruit) before being topped with a tall spiral of whipped cream. Find it here

Sharp Sharp

A trip to Amsterdam may be vegan paradise for intrepid travelers, but staying strictly within the city limits of the Netherlands capital would be a mistake. Just one hour north in Rotterdam lies Sharp Sharp, a unique, plant-based bakery giving as much attention to eye-popping visuals as it is to tempting flavors. Both longtime designers before joining the food industry, owners Renate de Klein and Frank Hanssen were drawn to projects in the sustainability sector, but longed to make even more of an impact for the planet. So they combined their love of aesthetics and veganism with their baking hobby, and soon, Sharp Sharp was born. Bold, clean layers of everything from chocolaty ganache to fruity curds to cheesecake filling sit atop bases like shortbread, fudgy brownies, and date-and-cookie crusts in nearly 40 sweet, visually striking cake bar confections. Hanssen and de Klein are so dedicated to aesthetics, in fact, that theyll begin with a digital rendering of a dessert idea before even touching a stand mixer. After all, the eyes eat first. find it here

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