There’s no doubt about it – veganism is definitely on its way to becoming mainstream. With far more than just a handful of celebrities publicly backing plant-based diets, governments urging countries to cut down on meat consumption and trend data showing an spike in interest for vegan products, we can safely say that veganism is not just for…
Archives for June 2016
Classic Matcha Green Smoothie
Matcha is one of those ubiquitous food-blogger type fad ingredients that has long graced our web browsers and Instagram feeds in the form of popsicles, pancakes, cheesecakes and blended almond-milk lattes. That said, I will happily admit to being late to the game on this one, but in my defense I have a couple of formidable reasons…
Vegan Moroccan Harira Soup
Alright guys, I’m not going to lie. I’m kind of over Ramadan this year. Before you go judging me, hear me out. Yes, time spent with family and loved ones is indeed priceless, and the slower pace is a refreshingly welcome change, but I’ve simply had it with the perpetual exhaustion and energy drain. The issue with…
Vegan Macaroni Bechamel
If you know anything about Egyptian cuisine, you’ll know that where a sauce is involved, nine times out of ten, it’s going to be bechamel. Whether it’s on kousa (AKA baby marrow), on top of moussaka or baked into a steaming dish of macarona bechamel – it’s creamy, delicious and has long been a staple in Egyptian households everywhere….
Vegan & Raw Ramadan Recipes, 2016
It’s that time of year again and I can hardly believe it – has it really been an entire year since last Ramadan? In my defense, since the Islamic lunar calendar year is roughly 11 days shorter than the solar year, Ramadan does actually migrate forward a little each year. I’ve also spent more time up…