With more and more vegan options available, it’s easier than ever to be better to birds by leaving them off our plates! Every year, the poultry industry calls September “National Chicken Month” in hopes to boost slumping sales at the end of grilling season. Here at TryVeg we’re totally on board with a month honoring chickens, but we do things …
“What is Nooch?” And Other Un/Common Vegan Ingredients
Whether you’re new to veganism or just beginning to get into cooking at home, there may be some ingredients you come across that you’ve never heard of. That’s okay! Here’s a quick guide explaining some of these new foods so that you can start experimenting in the kitchen. Nutritional Yeast When you first delved into vegan cooking, this was probably …
5 Ways to Make Your Grocery Trip More Earth-Friendly
Earth Day is just around the corner, and each of us can take steps to protect our planet, including when we go food shopping! Here are a few ways that to can be kinder to the planet on your next trip to the grocery store. Bring Your Own Shopping Bags: Each year, Americans use an estimated 100 billion plastic bags …
How to Put Together an Easy Vegan Easter Basket
A little late to the Easter game this year? The big day is less than a week away, and if you’re reading this, maybe you haven’t stocked up on treats for your little ones (or big ones!) yet. But don’t worry: We have your tips for a simple and sweet vegan Easter basket! While it’s probably a little too late …
Delicious Vegan Soul Food Dishes
In honor of Black History Month, I am sharing these delicious vegan recipes that highlight soul food flavors we know and love, made with nutritious plant-based ingredients. Soul Food cooking is one of the earliest cultural traditions of African Americans. Our enslaved ancestors cooked with the limited foods available to them, most often vegetables, grains, and fruits. While contemporary soul …
Valentine’s Day Sweets: Vegan Strawberry Creme Gems
There’s still time to make your own compassionate vegan sweets for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day! Rich chocolate, tart strawberries, and creamy coconut come together in these delicious sweets that are simple to prepare and spread kindness with every bite. [ultimate-recipe id=”2755″ template=”default”] Jessica Carter is the Vegan Food and Lifestyle Educator at Compassion Over Killing (COK). Committed to making plant-based eating more accessible …
Everyone’s Predicting Veganism Will Be the Hottest Food Trend in 2018
2018 is in full swing, and whether or not you’ve kept going with those New Year’s resolutions, there’s still plenty of time to make positive changes. Keep hope alive! For example: Every day, we have more chances to choose compassion at each meal. This year, many food trend-watchers are agreeing on one thing: veganism is the hottest thing since sliced bread. If …
10 Healthy, Delicious Recipes to Jump Start Your New Year
It’s 2018, and if you’re still looking for a New Year’s resolution (or maybe your first one didn’t go so well) — don’t worry, we have a simple resolution with a BIG impact! Incorporating some totally delicious and healthy plant-based dishes into your regular eating routine is the easiest way to kick off 2018 by helping your health, the planet, and animals! Here are 10 …
10 Easy Ways to Spread the Vegan Love This Holiday Season
Time is ticking, the holidays are in full swing — and you’ve only got a limited window left to soak up the seasonal spirit and spread the love. After all, isn’t that what this time of year is all about? So, if you wanna spread compassion and cheer for ALL, we have some ideas for ways to introduce people to …
