House of Wonders is a wonderful combination of a gallery, a café with a great rooftop terrace and a very good vegetarian restaurant with many vegan options. It is situated in a lovely village named Cascais. Cascais is a beautiful little town by the sea, easy to access by train from Lisbon. It is a wondereful ride by train along the coastline. And once you arrive in Cascais, you have…
When I was a vegetarian I felt that I faced less moral dilemmas than I do as a vegan. The moral debate of ‘is it better to eat meat if it is going to waste or refuse it and let it be thrown away’, is one that I am sure will continue for many years, but as a strict veggie it was a debate for me that needed no further conversation.…
Chary Jay tried out the Minimalist Baker’s “Best Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwiches” recipe and the results speak for themselves! Check out how amazing this sandwich came out and learn how to make this simple and delicious recipe for yourself in her video: See the entire recipe written out here.…
There’s nothing better than getting to sleep in on a Saturday morning and then make a yummy comfort food breakfast! Especially when the breakfast is easy, and VEGAN! The Sweetest Vegan shares her vegan white sausage gravy and buttermilk biscuits recipes in these great videos. Check out how simple it is to get homemade, vegan biscuits and gravy. Who’s going to try them out this weekend?? VEGAN WHITE SAUSAGE GRAVY (click…
Here’s a fab idea for dinner – vegan bean and fennel burgers! Making a healthy, plant-based burger is such a great alternative to the real thing – and it’s so easy to do! High Carb Hannah’s video tutorial gives you the low-down on this recipe, which is also SOS free (no salt, oil, or sugar): Recipe: http://www.rawtillwhenever.com/sos-free-fennel-burgers/…
Eating sushi is so much fun! But what if your sushi was all in one giant burrito? A sushi burrito is a fun twist on traditional sushi – easy to make and perfect if you’re looking to change things up a bit! Cheap Lazy Vegan shows us how it’s done in her tutorial video:…
China is considered by many to be one of the most difficult countries to travel in as a vegan. And I don’t understand why. The supermarkets are filled with options and you can make pretty decent meals for less than 2 Euro. Just the way I like it. I highly recommend looking up restaurants on HappyCow or making Chinese friends if you want to go out to eat though. I arrived in Datong unprepared,…
After I wrote my first Vegan Guide To Toronto here on HappyCow I received a lot of positive feedback, and also a few suggestions for other vegan restaurants I had not included on my list. A name that kept popping up was Porter House. A vegan pub, Porter House is a relatively new addition to the Toronto vegan scene. Since I don’t drink alcohol I wasn’t really keen on checking it out, but with…
Yucca (or yuca), also known as cassava, is a starchy root vegetable. Similar to a potato but slightly sweeter, creamier and sturdier, it makes fantastic fries. If you are new to yucca, this is an excellent way to try this amazing tuber. Yucca is available in many mainstream grocery stores. In fact, you may have seen it before, and not realized what it was (I only know since I am married…
This sweet dessert by Buzzfeed is a great way to cool down on a warm spring or summer day, and is perfect for folks who hate to bake!…
In what seemed like a fool hardy plan I booked a last minute trip to Tokyo with no prior experience of Japan and speaking no Japanese. As a long term strict vegan the prospect of spending two weeks in a country renown for their fish and inflexibility, rather than their vegan friendly cuisine, was a little daunting. I’m not the most adventurous of travellers, but I managed to eat, eat…
When people come to Bali they are looking to get away from their busy lives and enjoy some time to relax and explore. I love the unique Balinese culture found on the island. Each day I eat the most amazing traditional food that often is naturally vegan, catch some waves surfing on the most beautiful beaches, and stretch my body with yoga classes. The experience you receive here is more…
Congee is a grain-based, medicinal porridge served for centuries in traditional East Indian and Chinese homes. It is an easy and affordable dish to incorporate into any diet. It is used preventively to promote good health and strong digestion. Congee for breakfast is simple and easy to make. You use a small amount of grain with 5-6 times more water, sea vegetables, dried fruit and spices. For a lunch or…