Forget Charcuterie Boards, Make an Epic Veggie Board!
You’ve no doubt seen charcuterie boards, even if you didn’t know that’s what they were called. The French word is pronounced “shar-COO-ter-ee,” and it technically refers to cold cooked meats like ham, sausage, bacon, etc. These eye-catching platters are most often a selection of meats, cheese, and other accompaniments elegantly laid out on a wooden tray or board. Fortunately for …
Fall Pantry Staples for Every Veggie Household
If the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables this summer didn’t get you excited about cooking, autumn is a fabulous time to fall in love with plant-based eating all over again. Cooking now is much more comfortable than it was during the heat of summer, and nothing brightens up a gloomy day like freshly baked muffins or a bowl of …
Introduction to Vegan Toothpaste
So, yeah… vegan toothpaste. You’re probably wondering why we’re about to talk about vegan toothpaste, considering that toothpaste is automatically vegan, right? Yeah, um, as it turns out, it’s not. But we’ll get back to that in a moment. First off, if there’s anybody out there reading this that’s either new to veganism or is curious about how veganism works, …
Bread Baking for Vegans: The Basics
Spending a lot more time at home makes now a great time to learn to bake bread! Bread has been around for thousands of years, and while it may seem complex, it turns out that making it can be incredibly easy. If you’ve never tried, it’s easy to mix together a few ingredients, let it rise, bake it, then slather …
It’s Summer! Pineapple for Everybody!
Things are heating up in North America, which means more and more of everyone’s favorite fruits are in season and on sale. Strawberries, peaches, and mangos are just a few of the delicious fruits starting to appear at great prices in supermarkets. Pineapple is another! One of the most versatile fruits out there, pineapple can be enjoyed fresh, grilled, baked, …
5 of the Most Versatile Shelf-Stable Vegan Staples
Undoubtedly, you can remember a time when you came home tired and hungry to a pantry that was nearly empty and you had to scrounge around for anything that your tired body could fashion into an edible meal. One way to prevent this is by keeping a well-stocked pantry. For a plant-based lifestyle, what does a well-stocked pantry look like? …
Making the Best of Limited Grocery Options
If you’ve recently found that many of the grocery items on your weekly shopping list are unavailable, you’re not alone. When the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic, millions of people swarmed to stores and cleared their shelves. While many stores have been able to restock, you may still have trouble getting some of the items that you …
Top Fruits and Vegetables To Try This Spring
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” This saying is something that we’re sure most of you have heard at least once in your lives. And honestly, there’s quite a bit of truth to that. Well, to be specific, eating fruits and vegetables can go a long way toward ensuring that you’re happy and productive during this upcoming spring. …
5 Tips for Transitioning to Veganism
Vegan diets have become much more popular in the last decade. People are willing to make the switch to a vegan diet for many reasons, from wanting to stop animal cruelty to fighting diabetes and cancer or to help the environment. No matter your motives for switching to a plant-based lifestyle or how excited you are about it, eliminating animal …
Vegan Fast Food Choices
For those of you who are considering a meat-free lifestyle or are just curious, veganism is more than just not eating meat. It is the exclusion of all animal products; if it’s got anything that came from an animal (meaning no dairy or gelatin either), a vegan typically won’t want anything to do with it. Obviously, this includes fast-food. Now …
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