I just spent 7 weeks in Canada. It’s home, sort of. Almost half of my time was spent in Toronto, where I made sure to visit family and friends AND the new Harry Potter-themed bar. I also made sure stuff my face with a veritable smorgasbord of wicked good vegan food. After being away from the city for a while it was nice to see that there are a whack of new vegan…
As a bit of background info about myself…I’m Laura, I’m 26, and I live in Surrey, UK. I went Vegan on January 1st 2006. I didn’t know of any other Vegans at the time, didn’t have any culinary skills, and didn’t receive a great deal of support from family or friends, but it all came down to the fact that I knew that eating animals and by-products was wrong. I probably spent…
It’s becoming more and more common to find teenagers willing to become vegans. It’s great to know that the younger generations are embracing compassion and will transmit those values to their offspring one day. Yet, teenagers often face big obstacles when transitioning from omnivore to vegan: they have no jobs and depend on their parents who often say “While you live under my roof, you must obey my rules.” Many…
I am a baby vegan (2 years old) and traveller (4 months old) and I did not quite pick the most vegan-friendly countries to start my travels with. The decision to get out there unfortunately brought its obligatory compromises with it. I would like to openly share my personal experiences with you, because it is what it is. And there is no use hiding from the truth. I might get…
International Integrators Facilitator Caty Genestra Villalonga has started a movement in Spain around the common expression “4 COS4S” or “four things” to increase awareness about the benefits of eating whole, plant-based foods. As discussed in the January 25th blog, the 4 COS4S Project started by inviting restaurants on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca to add “4 things” (“4 cosas”) to their menus whose ingredients are whole food, plant-based and do…
Vegan burgers are growing in popularity, and the Singapore-based fast food chain that started the movement in 2010 just landed in San Francisco. Veganburg’s newest and first American location opened in December of 2015, and serves American fast-food favorites without any meat, dairy, or animal by-products. Veganburg seems to have something for everyone. Aside from the array of creative vegan burgers, french fries, soft serve ice cream, and delicious vegan sides, guests can also…
Jay Astafa was just 15 years old when he became vegan. His family’s business was a Mom and Pop pizzeria on Long Island, where Jay would help out after school. The only problem was, he quickly became frustrated that there was nothing on the menu for him to eat. So what did Jay do? He veganized the menu himself, of course! He very quickly established himself as an up-and-coming prodigy…
This is my mom’s 50-year old recipe for sugar cookies, which I gave a vegan update. While they are certainly not healthy, I think it’s ok to splurge on something every once in awhile! And these heartfelt, home-made, hand-decorated cookies are certainly worth it. I have been making them for my kids since they were little for special holidays: Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, St. Patrick’s Day. They used to love…
Here’s a super quick and easy vegan queso recipe if you’re looking for a tasty Super Bowl worthy dip, or just trying to knock that cheese craving! Ingredients: -1/4 cup flour -1/4 cup nutritional yeast -1/2 tsp garlic powder -1 teaspoon salt -1 teaspoon paprika -2 tablespoons margarine -1 cup dairy-free milk -1 cup salsa Directions: Combine all dry ingredients in a small sauce pan. Add the dairy-free milk and…
Our Mallorcan friend Caty is the inspiring leader of the International Integrators project 4 COS4S. When Caty became involved with International Integrators, she read El Estudio de China (The China Study), which immediately affected her awareness of her own eating patterns and those of her two school-aged nephews and their schoolmates. “It’s nothing like the Mediterranean diet that I grew up with,” she says. The more Caty learns about whole…
Here’s a recipe so easy you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried it before. And if you’re a fan of EatPasty vegan cookie dough like I am, you’ll love having just one more way to enjoy it! VEGAN CHOCOLATE COOKIE DOUGH ICE CREAM POPPERS Ingredients: –EatPastry (or other vegan brand) cookie dough in any flavor (I used chocolate chip) -Chocolate syrup (I used Santa Cruz Organic) -Vegan ice cream, flavor of your choice (I…
Before I went on my first trip to Thailand I had heard a bunch of rumors about whether or not Thailand would be a good place for vegans. Bangkok was supposed to be super easy. Phuket impossible. It turns out that it actually doesn’t matter what they tell you. When you get there, things will be different. Why? Because even though there might be a lot of vegan restaurants in…
Traveling as a vegan in Mongolia is not recommended for weak stomachs. I thought mine could handle it, but it didn’t. Although I was always very well prepared, I had a lot of difficulty coping with the local eating habits. I didn’t want my diet to get in the way of experiencing the local culture, so I stubbornly took on the nomad way of living on the countryside. Marvelous idea, Marie. Bravo.…