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Vegan Holiday Libations that Bring Joy to All
Like all all recipes, holiday-themed libations are taken very seriously in my household. Between the office parties, friendly get-togethers, and family visits of the season, there are so many (joyful) obligations to entertain from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. Sure, some among us may limit their themed drinks to a shot of Amaretto or Frangelico in their morning coffee while their family opens gifts, but with just a tiny bit of effort you can prepare some amazing punch and cocktail recipes.
Deck the Halls with Compassionate Holiday Sweets
The holidays are upon us, so that means before your New Year’s health resolutions kick in, the time to indulge is right now!
Turkey-Free Foods to Gobble Up for Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, leave turkey — and all animals — off your plate without missing any holiday fun. You’ll find that many side dishes such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, and candied yams can already be easily “veganized” with only a few minor modifications. Try these vegan side dishes at your next holiday feast.
All-Treats, No-Tricks Guide to Vegan Halloween Sweets
With the most sweets-centric holiday just around the corner, it is crucial that we each take a moment to scan our pantries and decide whether or not we are prepared for Halloween. So stop brainstorming costume ideas and make sure you are well-stocked with treats that are free of dairy, gelatin, and other things that go bump in the night before the flood of trick-or-treaters arrives!
Teaching the French to Cook at Paris Vegan Day 2013
Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending and participating in Paris Vegan Day, an international celebration of plant-based eating in France! Now in its fourth year, I was thrilled to be asked to present cooking demonstrations at this ever-growing festival.
3 Tips for Vegan Eating in the South
Regardless of what part of the US (or the world) you call home, it’s hard to resist the veganized versions of Southern comfort foods like corn bread, barbeque sandwiches, and berry cobblers. And while the South may not seem like the first place you’d look to for vegan cuisine, you might be surprised by the increasing availability of plant-based options.
Back to School: Making Vegan Lunch Cool and Delicious
It’s back to school season, and as kids prepare for the excitement of making new friends and learning new things, it’s also the time when vegan parents start thinking about creative and appealing lunchbox meals that are nutritious, delicious, and make vegan eating as cool as it is compassionate!
5 YouTube Channels that Prove Vegan Cooking is for Everyone
Ever been bored by traditional television cooking shows? Considering the limited programming that features recipes the average person actually could prepare at home, and the even smaller subset with good vegan recipes, it can be quite a bore! Bucking this trend, however, are vegan chefs across the nation who are turning to YouTube to produce their own niche — and incredibly fun and popular — cooking channels to both entertain and educate other veg and veg-curious chefs.