An Activist Product: Creating Ethical Chocolates with Lagusta Yearwood

In this mouth-watering episode, Kathy is joined by Lagusta Yearwood, the fiercely creative owner of Lagusta’s Luscious, a vegan chocolate shop in New Paltz, New York. During their conversation, Kathy and Lagusta discuss:Lagusta’s journey from outspoken vegetarian to strong-headed vegan as a young adult in ArizonaHow she unexpectedly became a vegan chef and chocolatier in New York CityThe ethical issues behind chocolate production, include forced child labor and unsustainable environmental practicesThe unique products sold by Lagusta’s Luscious, including pagan barks and Furious VulvasEvaluating the ethics of our dietsCheck out Lagusta’s Luscious online to order your vegan chocolates...for Halloween or any time of year! Be sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook.Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary