As a China 22 (the cohort year) United States Peace Corps Volunteer, I knew that being vegan in another country would sometimes be tough. The first thing we do here in China is live in a hotel where breakfast is provided, and I ate most of my calories during morning meals during that time. In the beginning, due to culture shock and language barriers, I was afraid to venture outside…
In English-speaking countries, where a typical meal consists of a piece of meat and two vegetables, people often wrongly imagine that vegans must live on a diet of mushy peas and mashed potatoes. In other parts of the world, however, plants play a much more prominent role in the native cuisine. From Asia to the Middle East to Africa, most of the world’s traditional cuisines are largely plant based and…
Everybody loves food. We love talking about food, we love eating food, and we love beautiful photos of food. But we don’t want to see someone else’s veggie dinner hastily thrown together on a weekday night; we want to be inspired and tantalized by amazing gourmet experiences. With just a few tricks, you can up your photography game to share edible moments in a way that’s artistic, appealing, informative, and inspiring. Whether it’s…
HighCarb Hannah is a popular youtuber/social media personality. She documented on her YouTube channel how she lost over 70 pounds. She also shares her vegan lifestyle, tips and recipes in her videos. Check out Ken Spector’s interview with HighCarb Hannah, and learn some things you may not have known about her. For more information see: https://www.youtube.com/Highcarbhannah/ and check out LA VegFest: http://www.vegfestla.org Watch our video here:…
November of last year we were in beautiful Paris….enjoying the good life and great food! One of my favorites was Gentle Gourmet, a beautiful 100% vegan restaurant with a great menu. We ate there twice and on both occasions I chose “The Famous”, a truly wonderful Portobello Hamburger. I know I should have tried something else but this Portobello Hamburger was too good to skip a second time! Located a few…
You might be surprised to learn that delicious, healthy vegan meatballs can be made with only 2 simple ingredients. Fablunch has a recipe that uses buckwheat and potatoes to create the perfect vegan meatball! Add them to spaghetti, subs, soups and more…there are endless dishes you can create with a good meatball. So whip some up today and discover all the possibilities for how to enjoy vegan meatballs! Read the…
Team HappyCow traveled to Colombia, checked out vegan restaurants and attended Veg Fest Colombia in Bogotá, Colombia on January 7-22, 2017. Ken interviewed Nadja Troeger, the founder and organizer of the 2 week event, and two local residents discussing highlights from the event and exclusive insider vegan tips. Veg Fest Colombia consisted of plant-based food and product booths, speeches, live music, hikes, city and fruit tours, and more! Below is…
If you’re a fan of spicy, garlicky, salty Kimchi, then you’ll be excited about the idea of making your very own batch at home! When you’re making Korean dishes, Kimchi is a great side dish or condiment to include. It’s also good for you since it’s got a high probiotic content and is packed with fiber and vitamins A, B, and C! Mary’s Test Kitchen created a great video tutorial to guide you through the…
When we went to Lisbon two years ago we did not know what to expect. Of course we did our ‘homework’ and copied a list from the HappyCow site with all kinds of vegan options. Miss Saigon was one of them. It took us a while before we found the place but it was worth searching for! Miss Saigon is a squeaky clean white minimalistic restaurant that serves multicultural dishes.…
This chickpea salad sandwich is a perfect plant-based lunch idea! It’s a great alternative to chicken or tuna salad, and it’s super quick to whip up. Mid-July put together a great video tutorial so you can give this recipe a try in your own home!…
Veganuary is upon us. Here’s 10 tips for anyone giving veganism a try now or at any time. 1. Always remember you are doing the right thing Embracing veganism is exactly the right thing to do. Veganism benefits so many aspects of existence on earth (and certainly too many for this short article). Some are: a) Health. With every mouthful of food you ingest you are making a decision on…
HappyCow features in this truly excellent documentary by Klaus Mitchell and the team at Plant Based News – click above to watch. The HappyCow section starts at time marker – 10.32 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plantbasednews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/plantbasednews Twitter: https://twitter.com/plantbasednews Instagram: https://instagram.com/plantbasednews …
Green Spaghetti (or Tallarin Verde) is very popular in Peru. It is very similar to pesto, with an addition of Peruvian pepper paste. This recipe was created for my cookbook, Peruvegan, and I promise it will be the best pesto you have ever tasted! The recipe is mostly raw (except for the sauteed onion) and contains no oil (except for the sauteed onion). It’s full of raw spinach, and a…