On 11th October 2014, Ohlala in Berlin celebrated their fourth Birthday. Unfortunately I missed the party they threw to celebrate this milestone, but I was lucky enough to be invited to join the team for dinner a week later! I caught up with them, shared some delicious food and heard a bit about what exciting projects they’re working on next. Since it opened in 2010, Ohlala has been a cornerstone…
As I make the transition from vegetarian to raw vegan I have noticed many changes in my body–some great and some, well, stinky! In the last several weeks I have quit caffeine, adopted a vegan diet, and set the goal to cook as little of my food as possible. As a result, I’ve noticed some great changes to my waistline, but some not so great changes in my digestion! Let…
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the U.S.! Every year, families gather on the third Thursday of November to celebrate a day of thanks. It’s a day to be with family and friends that gather together. The turkey (or vegan tofurky) is in the oven bright and early. The kitchen is filled with wonderful smells like the green bean casserole bubbling over in the oven, the garlic and onion in the bread…
Thanks to you and all HappyCow visitors during Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving, a family feasting holiday celebrated in the United States, centered historically (and unfortunately) around a large roasted turkey, is happening soon. Vegans and vegetarians work hard to introduce their loved ones to compassionate veg* options, and are often challenged to survive a carnivore-centric holiday socially with family and friends. You can use HappyCow to find a restaurant with like minded people,…
Overstimulated. Thats how I felt when I returned to Europe after 8 years working and living in Latin America. It became apparent to me that the media have to SHOUT to get our attention; overpopulation, sustainability of food production, loss of natural resources, animal welfare, human health, and so on. Information overload. Two years later saw the start of Veganbnb Travel; vegan adventure holidays in Guatemala and Spain and the…
Here’s a super savory pizza recipe I’ve adapted from The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen. It bursts with fall flavors, is vegan and gluten-free, and best of all is easy to prepare! Enjoy! Ingredients: -2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for brushing and drizzling -1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced -Sea salt, freshly ground pepper -1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed, leaves removed (about 4 cups) -2 garlic cloves, finely chopped -1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika -1 12’ gluten-free pizza…
It’s that time of year when all the major sports teams – NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB – are on TV. This means it’s time for mindless eating while freakishly fit people entertain us. I never thought I would be able to each nachos again and then I discovered cashew cheese. Nachos are all about the cheese. I admittedly don’t like a lot of the traditional nacho toppings, so we…
Guatemala is vegan holiday heaven; an abundance of fresh fruit and veg, avocados all year round, real chocolate and a wonderful climate. What more could you ask for! Having spent the past decade working and traveling in Guatemala and Latin America, there are some things I wish I had know prior to arriving on the continent; heaps of processed white sugar often gets added to already naturally sweet fruit juices…
Share the story of a vegan tea farmer who started growing organic tea. Mr. Lin has been vegan for 40 years, and in recent years his principles of compassion toward all living beings have been put into practice. After dropping out of the large-scale commercial tea industry 15 years ago, he returned to his family land to plant a persimmon grove. For years, he attempted to prevent his fruit from…
I woke up one morning recently to begin my day as always and there was a chill in the air, almost a cool fall chill. I even had little goose bumps on my skin telling me I was cold. I peered out the window and watched the breeze blow off golden yellow and red leaves from the once vibrant green trees of summer to the ground. I looked down to…
I love avocados. But I have to say, I like my avocados on the firm side. When they get too soft, I don’t love them as much. I developed this recipe for avocados that have become too soft to cut up and use in recipes…(but yet haven’t turned brown). This sauce is a cinch to make and only has a few ingredients. Here are some ideas on how to use the…
It’s Halloween and that means there’s lots of frightfully fun recipes to be made! We’ve collected 25 super fun vegan Halloween recipes from around the web to help inspire you during this spooky season. Whether you’re planning a party this weekend or just want to add a little fun to your family’s dinner, these recipes are guaranteed to put everyone in the Halloween spirit! Homemade Rolo Knock-Offs by OhSheGlows.com Stuffed…
When it comes to lunch, I would rather bring something into the office than leave for an hour and spend more money. Since I’m frugal and plant-based, there are only so many options within a five-mile radius of my office. If I’m really in a pinch for time during my rush of leaving the house in the morning, I’ll take a quick five minutes to toss together this recipe. This…