I'd like to share recipes, tips, advice, cookbook reviews, product reviews, and news about vegan diets and lifestyle. This site is especially helpful for the vegan newbie.
February 14 is approaching, and chocolates and flowers are being ordered 🙂 Valentine’s Day for Vegans is just as good and romantic and it also must have delicious food and chocolates. There’s no Valentine’s Day without chocolates, is there? I think that any day of the year could and should be Valentine’s day, an occasion … Read more
Cheese seems to be the hardest to let go of when someone decides to go vegan. For me, it really wasn’t, because I never ate much cheese, except for the occasional mozzarella, goat cheese, and Parmesan. It is, however, one of the biggest complaints I hear: “I can’t give up cheese”. So, then let’s figure … Read more
Healthy vegan burgers are not an oxymoron. Although there is also some vegan junk food, you can make some healthy homemade burgers that have no cholesterol and can be enjoyed without feeling guilty. What are some examples of healthy vegan burgers? Portobello burgers Lentil burgers Black beans and soy chorizo patties Chickpea burger In reality, … Read more
I just love quotes, and even here on my website where I share product reviews, recipes, and tips for newbie vegans, I couldn’t pass up on sharing some great vegan inspiration quotes. Quotes have a way of conveying an important message without having to elaborate on it in a long essay. They are straight to … Read more
Although tofu has a bad rep with most people, it is such a versatile ingredient, and it is popular in Asian cuisine. Do you love Asian food? Tofu is a part of it, and the secret is that you should marinate tofu before cooking it. Yes, in its basic form it is tasteless. That’s where … Read more
This morning I had a good, tasty breakfast. It was ready in less than 10 minutes and although it was a small dish, it was quite filling. So, I thought it was time to share another recipe, it’s been a while. You only need half a red Bell pepper, two spring onions, and two plant-based … Read more
Welcome to part 2 of my vegan food journey in Central America. If you’re wondering what happened to part 1, not to worry, here it is: Vegan Food in Central America – Part 1 – Costa Rica and Guatemala. I published that a few weeks ago 😉 Since I’m also working on my Vegan Heroes … Read more
Changes are intimidating, and deciding to dump all foods that have animal ingredients can be a daunting prospect. Doesn’t everything have some part or derivative of an animal in it …? “Is being vegan hard” is a question I often receive, and my answer is always the same: no, it isn’t. Of course, I would … Read more
Following up on my last blog post on how to make your own deodorant, today I’m going to share two easy recipes to make toothpaste. The toothpaste takes less than 5 minutes to make. It’s surprising how easy it is and how cheap the ingredients are. A big plus point is that homemade toothpaste includes … Read more
The first time I made my own deodorant was about 8 years ago when I participated in a workshop and realized how easy it was to make your own DIY deodorant antiperspirant, toothpaste, shampoo, and other things. Deodorant and toothpaste were the easiest and quickest recipes. Making shampoo took a little longer, but it was … Read more