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Samyukta Kartik

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Vegan in South Korea: HappyCow’s Complete Guide

Vegan in South Korea - HappyCow's Complete Guide

Perfect for the curious traveller, Korea offers a blend of timeless culture and a dynamic modernity. As a vegan in South Korea, there is so much to explore! Besides soaking in its stunning natural landscapes and exploring its rich cultural gems, experiencing the vegan food scene here can truly be an enthralling experience.  The traditional Korean diet was predominantly plant-based in its origin, especially within the Buddhist temples spread across…

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Recipes

5 Cozy Vegan Fall Recipes for Dinner

cozy vegan fall recipes

What’s more comforting than a warm bowl of creamy, luscious, nourishing food on a chilly October evening?! Cozy up with these easy-to-make, flavour-packed vegan fall recipes that are perfect for dinner. These recipes can easily be adapted and played around with, whether you’re cooking for one or for a larger gathering. And if you are new to vegan cooking, don’t miss reading our vegan cooking tips for beginners! Hungry? Let’s get…

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Restaurants/ Travel

16 Vegan Candy Stores Around the World

vegan candy stores

With Halloween just around the corner and the festive season in the air, you might be wondering where to find (or how to make) plant-based versions of some of your favourite sweets. Whether you’re looking to treat the kids, or your friends, or yourself, no animal needs to be harmed for the sake of candy! Visit any of these vegan candy stores that sell your favourites—candy corn, gummy bears, marshmallows,…

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Stories/ Vegan Parenting/ Veganism

3 Interviews: Navigating Vegan Parenting

Vegan Parenting

Raising the next generation to be kind and compassionate in an otherwise harsh world is something to admire, and I’m so happy I got a chance to chat with three lovely parents who are doing exactly that, setting an example for their little ones.  Daniel has a five-year old daughter, Sharmila has a three-year old daughter, and Jess is a vegan mother of two-year-old twins. These three have generously shared…

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Restaurants/ Travel

7 LGBTQIA+ Owned Vegan Restaurants and Cafes in the World

LGBTQIA+ Owned Vegan Restaurants and Cafes in the World

Happy Pride month, Happy Cowmunity! We’re here to keep you in the know on LGBTQIA+ Owned Vegan Restaurants and Cafes around the globe! Supporting and visiting these restaurants is a great way to be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. Here are 7 places for you to check out this Pride Month and beyond: 1. La Oveja NegraMadrid, Spain Formerly known as Bar Kunin, this ‘taberna vegana’ La Oveja Negra…

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Recipes

10 Romantic Vegan Valentine’s Day Desserts

vegan valentine's desserts

It’s that romantic time of the year again! Whether you’re in love with a special someone or simply in love with SWEETS, these recipes for vegan Valentine’s desserts will help make February 14th yours to celebrate!  1. Vegan Banoffee PieRecipe + Photo By Loving It Vegan This no-bake banoffee pie with a walnut date crust, an indulgent caramel center and whipped coconut cream (with loads of sliced banana of course)…

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Restaurants/ Travel

10 Best Vegan Burger Restaurants in the World

best vegan burger restaurants

The vegan burger scene has taken off, and brought with it everything from fried ‘chikn’ to double cheese and bacon. These are not burgers for the healthy among us. They are truly comforting, saucy stacks. Our data shows us all the vegan burger restaurants around the world that are most popular among HappyCow users. So without further ado, here is a rundown of the 10 best vegan burger restaurants in the…

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Animals/ Resources/ Travel

10 Farm Sanctuaries You Should Know About

Farm Sanctuaries Around the World

These farm sanctuaries around the world rescue animals that are victims of exploitation and speciesism. As the world gradually transitions into veganism, these organizations play their part in the movement by providing rescued animals with a happily-ever-after that they SO deserve, and at the same time set an example for good in the world. We applaud the incredible teams of people who devote so much of their time, energy, and…

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Recipes

10 Useful Homemade Spice Blends for Your Pantry

homemade spice blends

Here is a collection of recipes for exotic, flavourful, homemade spice blends.  If you are trying to eat healthier and cut down on your intake of packaged foods with ingredients you don’t really know or understand, making your own homemade spice blends is a great place to start! After all, spices, herbs, and seasonings are the magic ingredients that give flavour to the food that we cook! Enjoy exploring and…

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Your Seven-Course Plant-Based Christmas Menu

Plant-Based Christmas Menu

It’s that time of the year again! Are you getting ready to cook up a festive storm for your Christmas get-together? And are you wondering what combination of dishes pair well with one another? Look no further than this seven-course plant-based Christmas menu which I’ve thoughtfully curated for you. No matter where you are in the world, most of these ingredients should be easy enough to source. Happy cooking! APPETISERS…

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10 Easy Vegan Recipes for Homemade Dairy Alternatives

vegan homemade dairy alternatives recipes

As a vegan or even as an aspiring vegan, few things match the thrill of making your own homemade dairy alternatives. Especially when they are super clean, affordable, easy-to-make, and perfectly delicious! If you live in a highly developed metro you’ll likely find SEVERAL plant-based substitutes for cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products. But maybe you’re tired of spending all your money on store-bought alternatives. Or maybe you live in…

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Restaurants/ Travel

10 Cozy Vegan Cafes Around the World

Cozy Vegan Cafes

Hello fellow coffee-lovers! You probably know just how inviting a warm, cozy little coffee shop can look when it’s getting a bit chilly outside. Besides, fall is all about warmth and coziness! It’s the best time to find yourself a cute corner at a cafe to read, work, co-work, eat, draw, write, chit-chat, daydream… you name it!  This list of super cozy vegan cafes (100% plants!) is for one and…

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