“Herring under a fur coat” (Shuba) and “Olivier” are traditional salads for the New Year in my culture. I really don’t know what these traditions mean for me personally, because my lifestyle is far from traditional. Perhaps this is nostalgia, a “recipe” for New Year’s mood. On the other hand, this salad is really delicious! […]
The Healthiest Vegan Mayonnaise ever!
New Year’s holidays are approaching – the time when mayonnaise flows like rivers in Russian salads! On this occasion, I want to share a recipe for mayonnaise, which you can eat with a eat with a ladle. A low-fat sauce, great for any salad, and also a good source of protein and calcium. Whole Food […]
High Cholesterol Levels in Vegetarian and Vegan Diets
I strive to be up to date about things other nutritionists are saying, and occasionally I see such statements like: “new studies have shown vegetarians tend to have the highest cholesterol levels”. I am not sure about English content, but in Russian language resources, vegetarianism is often equated with veganism, so as a result, many […]
Vegan Lazy Dumplings with Pumpkin (Central-Asian Style)
In Central Asia traditional dumplings are called “Manti”. Originally manti were filled with meat. According to Wikipedia the name comes from the Chinese word “mantou” which means “stuffed head”. Creepy, right? In general, Central Asian cuisine is described as predominantly meat-based, with few vegetables. But there are some gems for vegans too! Tips to make […]
Fresh Salad with Chickpeas and Broccoli Sprouts
Salad and smoothie are the main sources of vitamins and minerals in our diet. A lot of people love salads, but in my case it took me a while to make friendship with it. I used to eat salads quite a bit, like children when they eat something they don’t like just to get their […]
Vegan Tofu Pancakes – High-Calorie Breakfast
My friend came up with an idea to add tofu in a batter for pancakes and shared with me her recipe. She adds firm tofu, plant-based milk and flour to the blender, makes batter and this how easy it is. I was missing plant-based milk and I had silken tofu instead of firm tofu, so […]
TOP 5 Short Vegan Related YouTube Videos
This article is part of my series dedicated to vegan information resources. Veganism has become a modern trend, more and more people are reconsidering their eating habits and are recognizing the validity and relevance of this life style in this day and age. This series introduces you to a selection of vegan resources that have […]
Top 10 Vegan Documentaries
This article is part of my series dedicated to vegan information resources. Veganism has become a modern trend, more and more people are reconsidering their eating habits and are recognizing the validity and relevance of this life style in this day and age. This series introduces you to a selection of vegan resources that have […]
Vegan Scientists and Doctors
This article is part of my series dedicated to vegan information resources. Veganism has become a modern trend, more and more people are reconsidering their eating habits and are recognizing the validity and relevance of this life style in this day and age. This series introduces you to a selection of vegan resources that have […]
Top 5 Useful YouTube Channels on a Vegan Journey
List of five useful YouTube channels for vegans. This article is part of my series dedicated to vegan information resources. Veganism has become a modern trend, more and more people are reconsidering their eating habits and are recognizing the validity and relevance of this life style in this day and age. This series introduces you […]