When most people think of soy foods, they think of tofu, edamame or even meat analogs, but there’s another tasty food made with soy that’s not quite as popular yet – Tempeh. Pronounced “TEM pay”, this soybean patty is a traditional Indonesian food. Temeph comes from Indonesia, and it probably originated on the island of […]
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Are you passionate and compassionate? Do you love to write? Do you want to get some lovin’ for your own blog while joining a community of like-minded individuals? Let’s chat. Chic Vegan is currently looking for smart, savvy, animal-loving, eco-living people to contribute their prose-like writing to the blog. While we have plenty of recipes to share, […]
What Exactly is Tofu Anyway?
Tofu. White. Bland. Gelatinous. Gross, right? No, not really. It’s actually extremely delicious and versatile if you know what you’re doing with it. In my work as a health coach and cooking teacher, I’ve come across a few people with tofu phobia. I think it comes from not knowing exactly what it is. Tofu is […]
3 Surprising Products That Might Not Be Vegan
Starting a vegan lifestyle can be overwhelming. Suddenly you’re reading labels to make sure there are no animal products and things that you have always used are no longer sufficient. Don’t worry, there is a learning curve when it comes to adopting the vegan lifestyle. You might make a few mistakes in the beginning, but […]
Is it quick and will my kid eat it? A cookbook review with recipes
There are two important criteria in my life that help me decide what I’m cooking for dinner: (1) will my 14-month-old daughter eat it? and (2) is it fast and easy to make? The times have changed from when my biggest concerns were about if it would help me lose weight, have the healthiest possible […]