Despite being known for not so healthy cuisine, including fried foods and meat-heavy dishes, Puerto Rico is home to a growing vegan-friendly, health-conscious food scene. Even in the most remote destinations we visited, we were able to enjoy some delicious vegan dishes, either ordered straight from the menu as offered, or modified by request to be vegan. Below are some tips about where to find vegan delights in three different…
I love Bali! Before visiting, I’d seen many pictures and heard a lot of stories, but there’s nothing quite like experiencing Bali for yourself. Bali has so much to offer, it’s difficult to choose where to begin explaining my love for the island. Our first stop was Seminyak, an area known for its liveliness, great shopping, parties, and amazing vegan food finds! What also makes it so great is that…
Wow – Mary’s Test Kitchen has really caught our attention with this recipe for vegan honey butter chicken! How can so many non-vegan sounding words be in one amazing vegan recipe?? Mary uses vegan honey (made with apples), vegan butter, and of course, mock meat (she shares how to make your own fake chicken with tofu, but you can also use store-bought vegan nuggets). According to her description, a “sweet…
You know how sometimes food can look too pretty to eat? Well, these vegan superfood ice cream bars by Feasting On Fruit are just that. Just like colorful works of art — these bars are made of ice cream that gets its color naturally with turmeric, spirulina and blueberries. Paired with a no-bake brownie crust and topped with melted chocolate, the finished product is a true masterpiece! You will feel…
Here’s a sweet summer salad recipe to keep you cool and hydrated! It’s a combination of watermelon, vegan feta (made with crumbled tofu), and a handful of other flavor-enhancing ingredients like basil! Something Vegan explains how to make it in her latest video and we think it’s sure to be a hit this summer: Read the full recipe in the video description here.…
We think this recipe from Simply Quinoa has perfect timing. While we love soup (it’s so easy to make and there are just endless flavor combos), we don’t really want to be sipping on hot soup in the middle of summer! The solution? CHILLED soups! In this video, you’ll learn how to make two different soups that you can serve cold, so you can enjoy them without breaking a sweat.…
Plantifully Based has a new recipe out for an amazing looking blueberry and peach coffee cake…and we can’t wait to try it! She explains that different fruits can be switched out for the blueberries and peaches as well, so if you prefer strawberries, blackberries or something else, go for it! This cake is surprisingly easy to make, and will convert all your non-vegan friends instantly when they see how delicious…
Avant Garde Vegan is coming in strong with those summer-friendly recipes! Just watching his latest video for this vegan mint, matcha, chocolate chip ice cream has our mouths watering. As usual, the videos are beautifully shot and we know you’ll be captivated the entire length of the video. We love how he combines matcha with this classic mint chip dessert, and you’ll learn just how it’s all put together in…
Here’s a summer snack that will put a smile on your face – bright, happy orange slice cookies! SomethingVegan deliveries another tasty recipe that is not only vegan, but gluten-free. You’ll feel just like you’re biting into a juicy orange with fresh orange juice and orange zest that make up part of this recipe. Give this one a try – you’ll be glad to have another great tasting gluten-free cookie…
So you’re a vegan in Russia for the World Cup? Don’t worry! Russia is a great place to be a vegan! Veganism is gaining popularity and there are many vegan and vegetarian restaurants not only in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, but also in more distant cities, such as Volgograd. But, there is much more to vegan Russia than vegan restaurants. Let me share with you five tips to make your…
Did you know you can make a decadent vegan flan with only a minimal amount of effort? This dessert may seem daunting at first, but the delicious custard with a layer of soft caramel on top is one that anyone can tackle! Especially with this great, super helpful video tutorial from Avantgardevegan. Impress all your guests at your next dinner party with a beautifully crafted “crème caramel” that’s not only…
Getting away to the Away Resort in Chiang Mai was just what I needed! Tucked away down an alley, Away feels like you’re away, yet it is only a couple minutes walk from the famous Tha Pae Gate, a short distance to the Night Bazaar, and right nearby Tha Pae Road with some magnificent temples, shopping, restaurants, and cafes. It’s the best of all worlds in the magical city of Chiang Mai. The…
Here’s a really cool recipe we found from VeganLovlie that cooks up plantains in a unique way! If you love plantains and are looking for a different way to prepare them, then we think you’ll love this. It is inspired by the popular “shrimp a la Mexicana” dish. Basically, nori sheets are incorporated into the recipe to give the plantains a hint of “sea flavor”, and everything is mixed with a…