Category: Food
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Where do vegans get B12?
I learned something new about B12 today. I don’t need to take as much as I thought to get my recommended requirement. While of course everyone always asks about vegan protein sources (easy! A post for another day), the second most frequent concern about a vegan diet is B12. Today I’m going to talk about…
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Vegan pizza — yes yes yes
Fridays on the blog are fun days where I talk about food. What better Friday food than pizza? I know people who have pizza every single Friday. Some order it in. Others make it lovingly at home, no longer even needing to consult their favourite dough recipe, each family member selecting toppings of choice. Or…
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Vegan “meat” products: is more realistic better?
Several years ago, before I’d ever heard of “Beyond,” I sent back a burger I’d ordered in a sports-bar style restaurant because I thought it was a beef burger rather than the veggie burger I’d ordered. It was red inside, and I thought the juice running out of it was blood on my plate. It…
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For the vegans who miss creamy, this post is for you
Among the more frequent obstacles people cite that get in the way of moving from vegetarian to vegan, missing “creamy” is probably second (missing cheese is the main contender for the blue ribbon). Who doesn’t love a creamy dessert like chocolate mouse or trifle, or a creamy salad dressing like ranch, or a creamy pasta…
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On labels: “vegan” or “plant-based”?
In recent years, you’ve probably noticed the rise of the term “plant-based.” What’s the difference between “vegan” and “plant-based”? Does it even matter? As a philosopher, I may be more prone to seeking significance in distinctions that others might consider simply a matter of semantics. But in this case, there is a difference in both…
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Some ideas to help you plan ahead for Meatless Monday
Sometimes trying something new is daunting until you have a plan. Then it becomes easier. As promised earlier this week, today I’m offering a few ideas for easy Meatless Monday meals and snacks. I’m definitely a three-meals-a-day person, plus snacks, and so today I’ll cover breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Breakfast: A quick and easy…
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Lab-grown meat? I’ll take a veggie burger, please
In recent years you’ve likely encountered reports of lab-grown or cultivated meat. As outlined in the article, “Will I See Lab-Grown Meat in Supermarkets Any Time Soon?” some people consider it a great alternative that addresses any ethical concerns they might have about killing animals for food. And we are one step closer to it…
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The elegant simplicity of mint tea
Of all the herbal teas out there, I love mint tea the most. It’s refreshing whether served hot or iced. It’s light on the tongue. The minty aroma is soothing. To me, everything about mint tea makes me feel relaxed and calm. If you’ve ever grown mint in your garden, you know that it takes…
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It took me way too long to get an air fryer
I am always hesitant when it comes to buying new small appliances. I don’t like cluttered countertops and I also don’t like purchases that then end up just sitting there gathering dust. It’s hard to know in advance sometimes whether whatever it is will be as useful as I might imagine it to be in…
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Some Reflections on Fish and other Seafood
A lot of people ease their way into vegetarianism or veganism through pescatarianism. Pescatarians avoid meat and poultry products, but they still consume and enjoy fish and seafood. In the past, I used to eat fish and seafood despite eating mostly vegetarian. So many “mostly-vegetarian” people will eat seafood on occasion (sometimes as a treat…
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