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 […]
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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 […]
Review: Axiology Natural Organic Lipsticks
Here at Chic Vegan, we’re always on the lookout for the best cruelty-free beauty products that not only help you look your best but also leave your conscience happy. So when I came across Axiology – a small natural organic lipstick brand that is equally committed to sustainability as it is to sexy, kissable lips – […]
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 […]
Recipe: Vegan Chinese 5 Spice Oatmeal Cherry Cookies
Mmm, home-baked oatmeal cookies. Who doesn’t love that? But what do you do when you don’t have raisins? Well, since you can’t have oatmeal cookies without something chewy right in them you have to improvise. And if you are already changing up the recipe, why not make it a little different and change the spices […]