In this mouth-watering episode, Kathy is joined by Lagusta Yearwood (https://lagustasluscious.com/staff/), the fiercely creative owner of Lagusta’s Luscious (https://lagustasluscious.com/), 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 Arizona* How she unexpectedly became a vegan chef and chocolatier in New York City* The ethical issues behind chocolate production, include forced child labor and unsustainable environmental practices* The unique products sold by Lagusta’s Luscious, including pagan barks (https://lagustasluscious.com/product-category/barks/) and Furious Vulvas (https://lagustasluscious.com/shop/bonbons/furious-vulvas/)* Evaluating 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 (https://www.instagram.com/lagustasluscious/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lagustasluscious).Connect with Kathy Stevens:* Facebook: Kathy Stevens (http://facebook.com/kathy.stevens.CAS), Catskill Animal Sanctuary (https://www.facebook.com/catskillanimalsanctuary)* Twitter: @CASanctuary (https://twitter.com/CASanctuary/)* Books: Where the Blind Horse Sings (https://casanctuary.org/shop/book-where-the-blind-horse-sings/)* Website: CASanctuary.org (https://casanctuary.org/)* Instagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuary (https://instagram.com/catskill_animal_sanctuary/)* YouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary (https://www.youtube.com/user/CASanctuary)