Where and How to Shop
I thought it might be interesting to compile a list of the places vegans shop for food, clothes and beauty products, and how to deal with the uncertainties of purchasing an unknown item or one we aren’t sure if it is vegan or not. 1- Shop to cook from...
Grilled Sesame Organic Edamame with Salt and Pepper
Honestly - who doesn't love edamame? The light green crunchy beans are so fun to eat and incredibly satisfying due to their high protein content. They are a bit like peanuts - hard to stop once you've started! My son gave me a box of flaked sea salt...
Tips for a Fantastic Vegan Memorial Day Picnic
Picnic Foods Corn on the cob can be placed on the grill at the picnic site or cooked ahead and transported in a container that keeps food warm. Baked beans are a traditional picnic food that adds protein to a vegan picnic. In parts of the southern United...
Cauliflower Gratin w/Cashew Cream
Ever since I met my current partner, I’ve been introduced to a slew of foodstuffs I’d never heard of before. Bee pollen. Umeboshi paste. Rice almond bread (gluten-free). Chia seeds. And, my favorite, cashew butter. I’d seen the creamy, eggshell-colored...
Coconut-Lime-Banana Pancake with homemade Coconut Palm Caramel.
Just because you are vegan, it does not mean that you have to sacrifice brunch foods that are usually focused around eggs. There are alternatives! Apple sauce, flax seeds and mashed bananas are all excellent egg replacers and add a hit of extra flavour...
Steamed Food is not Bland Food
I have always been a fan of steamed and non-fried food. Right from the days I was a non-vegetarian, I would prefer a smoked chicken sandwich over KFC chicken most of the time. Oils and fats are at the top of the food pyramid which means we need them ...
Simple Vegan Sushi
Although sushi can be quite time-consuming and complicated to make, vegan sushi is delicious, so it is worth the time and effort. This is a simple recipe, with relatively few ingredients, but it definitely tastes good! To make this recipe, you first...
B Vitamin Supplements for Vegans
Vegans Should Consider Vitamin B Supplements Vegans often become depleted of B12 (cobalamin), which can lead to decreased energy, loss of appetite, hair loss, respiratory infection, muscle cramps, depression, numbness, abdominal pain tingling in the...
Vegan Substitues for Recipes
In an earlier articles, I discussed substituting flax seed for eggs as a binder in recipes. There are many substitutes that can be utilized in traditional recipes rather than dairy or meat products. I hope these ideas assist in converting your favorite...
