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The Date That Made Me Vegan

When I began dating my husband 20 years ago, we had a big challenge between us. Although he wasn’t vegetarian yet, he had abstained from eating red meat for years and I was very carnivorous. Initially, I didn’t think it would be a problem, but after a few dates, it became an obvious problem. One night, we went out for dinner to a burger/coffee shop. He ordered a salad and…

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Health/ Nutrition/ Veganism

Meeting Your Nutrient Needs On A Vegan Diet

Meeting Your Nutrient Needs On A Vegan Diet

As a registered dietitian for 25 years, I know a thing or two about nutrition. And not so long ago, a vegan diet was cause for concern among the health care community because of concern regarding potential nutrient risks. Flash forward to today, and growing research points out that a well-planned vegan diet can not only meet your nutrient needs, it can offer a range of benefits, such as a…

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Dining/ Restaurants/ Reviews

Restaurant Review: Ramen Hood

Restaurant Review: Ramen Hood

Nestled inside the bustling Grand Central Market of Downtown L.A. you’ll find Ramen Hood serving 100% vegan food. Created by Top Chef Season 2 winner Ilan Hall, the new hottest food in town is vegan ramen. This plant-based, meat-free noodle soup is super rich in flavor. I was told the creamy broth is made with sunflower seeds, which explains the pleasant nutty flavor. The al dente ramen noodles have perfect…

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Cooking/ Recipes

Vegetable Pot Stickers (Dumplings)

Vegetable Pot Stickers (Dumplings)

Healthy homemade vegetable pot stickers (dumplings) that are satisfyingly delicious! They are boiled and pan fried to golden perfection. Freezer-friendly and made completely from scratch! I usually make batches of these dumplings ahead of time and freeze them for future use. Simply chop, saute the ingredients and whip up in a food processor, if you like a smoother texture, or just use a fork to mash up the tofu, then…

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HappyCow Cookbook Holiday Giveaway

  HappyCow helps millions of people everywhere find delicious vegan and vegetarian cuisine across the globe through the site’s extensive database of restaurants and reviews. Now, Eric Brent, creator of HappyCow, and Glen Merzer, coauthor of Food Over Medicine, have brought the HappyCow concept home with The HappyCow Cookbook! The HappyCow Cookbook features a collection of nutritious and delicious dishes from top-rated vegan restaurants around the world! It shares the…

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Dining/ Restaurants

Art Of Raw At The Garden Zadar

Art Of Raw At The Garden Zadar

While there are plenty of good restaurants to choose from in Zadar, Croatia, it is quite difficult to find vegan options, so HappyCow has been my savior! In particular, it helped us discover the Art of Raw. It was a little bit difficult to find the location, as the entrance that leads to the restaurant is small. So we asked for directions and were able to find it. Once we arrived,…

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Animals/ Cooking/ Dining/ General/ Restaurants/ Stories/ Veganism

Vegan Without Being Vegetarian?

Vegan Without Being Vegetarian?

Waiter – “Hello sir, how are you?” Customer – “Hello, I’m very well, thank you.” Waiter – “Are you ready to order sir?” Customer – “Yes please. What do you recommend that is vegan friendly?” Waiter – “How about chicken?” Customer (confused) – “Excuse me please??” Waiter – “How about chicken?” Customer (still confused) – “But I don’t eat meat??” Waiter – “Ah, you’re vegetarian as well.” Customer (even more confused)…

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Cooking/ Stories

MasterChef’s Summer Veg Challenge

MasterChef's Summer Veg Challenge

After submitting a recent post on the slowly but surely growing presence of herbivory in the mainstream, I coincidentally received a casting call notice that was looking for vegetarians. This call wasn’t for chefs though, nor actors looking to be the next star, this simply wanted vegetarians to come…EAT. Easy enough. I like to eat. I clicked and soon after got an email from one of the producers who wanted to…

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Cooking/ Recipes/ Veganism

Easy Vegan Bowls + Recipe

vegan burrito bowl recipe

As a vegan, I often get asked “But…what do you EAT?” I’m sure it’s the same for all vegans. But for a new vegan, not only are they asked that, but they might also think that too! The best advice I have for new vegans is to keep it simple. And bowls are a simple way to think about food…as in breakfast bowls, lunch bowls and dinner bowls. All of…

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Dining/ Restaurants

Crispy, Delicious, Flavorful Falafel Educator Amin Musa From Ihsan’s Falafel

Crispy Delicious Flavorful Falafel Educator Amin Musa From Ihsan’s Falafel

“Wow this is a really good falafel!” Crispy herb rich flavorful falafel slathered in tahini sauce with arugula wrapped in a collard green leaf. This is how I discovered Ihsan’s Falafel and Amin Musa at Worldfest (now Vegfest), Los Angeles’s largest vegan Earth Day (he was a vendor and I was a speaker). Ihsan’s Falafel is significantly amazing, and a very green, healthy falafel too. Ihsan’s Falafel is a mobile vegan…

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Cooking/ Recipes

Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole And Coconut Milk

Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

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…

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Dining/ Veganism

Thanksgiving Around Los Angeles

Native Foods Thanksgiving Wellington

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,…

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Cooking/ Recipes/ Veganism

Kabocha Squash With Vegan Garlic Aioli

So, I have a new favorite squash. Kabocha. Man is it good. It’s a squash for non-squash lovers. If you have been on the fence about squash, or downright just don’t like it…try Kabocha. The texture, consistency and taste of Kabocha is that of a sweet potato. Kabocha is high in beta carotene and fiber, and the skin is completely edible, so you don’t have to peel it (definitely an added…

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