Looking for a sophisticated dish? Well, look no further than this recipe from my first book, The Vegan Slow Cooker. This recipe combines the complex flavor of port wine with fresh figs and nutty tempeh. Serve over mashed potatoes with roasted asparagus for a meal that will wow the toughest critic. Slow Cooker Tempeh Braised with […]
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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, […]
10 Ways to Fight the Flu this Winter
The flu is about to reach epidemic proportions here in the US. There are ways to fight the flu before it starts, or to stop it in its tracks at the first signs of illness. Here are some of my tricks for staying healthy during cold and flu season: Stay Hydrated. Yes, I know this is […]
Recipe: Roasted Garlic and Black Bean Hummus
I decided that since the holiday parties are starting and the baking has finally stopped that I needed a healthy snack alternative to keep on hand to keep myself on track. All that snacking that happened during those wonderful holiday happenings has left me snack happy! And what better snack is there than hummus with veggies? […]
Gifts for Vegan Friends
As a vegan I realise how difficult it is for an omnivore to shop for gift for vegan and vegetarian friends, especially when you do not know what to look out for on labels. Not only do you have to worry whether the recipient will like it aesthetically, it also requires checking the materials, items and ingredients […]