As Halloween comes to a close, ancestor spirits from the other realm descend upon the earth to reunite with those who celebrate Dia de los Muertos. Translated as Day of the Dead, midnight on November 1 marks the beginning of the traditional Mexican holiday in which the living honor their family members who have passed … [Read more…]
The creepy, spooky, and scary season is upon us. And what better way to enjoy it than with delicious vegan food? We argue that there isn’t anything better to eat this time of year than Halloween-themed everything, especially when you’re enjoying a classic movie (yup, it’s time to load up Hocus Pocus!). Here are eight … [Read more…]
For a nut-free vegan, navigating the booming world of plant-based cheese can be frustrating. Everything seems to contain cashews. Whether you have a nut allergy or you just find cashews too expensive, it would be really nice to find some amazing vegan recipes that don’t rely on cashews for creaminess. These recipes actually do exist—and … [Read more…]
The world has loved garlic for centuries. In fact, research suggests that the bulbous flowering plant was enjoyed across Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and many more ancient civilizations. And in modern-day US, many people still can’t get enough. In fact, one study from 2018 noted that nearly a quarter of Americans think that garlic … [Read more…]
As the nights darken and the weather cools, there’s one meal that dominates our thinking. It is, of course, soup. Research suggests that most Americans agree with us on the fact that blending together nutritious ingredients to make a hearty, warming liquid meal is one of the best ways to nourish ourselves throughout winter and … [Read more…]
Current marketing trends place far too much emphasis on protein. The fact is that a vast majority of Americans get plenty of this macronutrient regardless of which diet they follow. However, there are situations that may require certain individuals to pay a bit more attention to their protein intake. Athletes need more protein than those … [Read more…]
Ramen is one of the few foods that can be purchased from a gas station as well as a critically acclaimed restaurant. In the US, most introductions to ramen start with the low end—the brick of squiggly noodles that simply need a bit of reconstituting for a cheap and sodium-heavy meal. Over time, we realize … [Read more…]
We all know the feeling: you’ve just cooked and eaten a delicious meal and now all you want to do is sit back and relax, but the kitchen looks like a disaster zone. There’s no doubt, cleaning up is the worst part of cooking. But it doesn’t have to be this way—at least not all … [Read more…]
It was 1964 when movie theater-goers first heard James Bond utter the phrase “shaken, not stirred” in Goldfinger. He was, of course, referring to his go-to cocktail, a vodka martini. But while Bond may be a British icon, the martini is actually a quintessentially American drink. Served in a v-shaped glass with a long stem, … [Read more…]
The diets of ancient Greek Olympians were simple, fresh, and predominantly vegetarian, designed to give them strength and energy for the games ahead. They had figs, porridge, vegetables, fruits, and evidence suggests, cheesecake, too. Yep, it’s true: cheesecakes can be traced all the way back to the ancient Greeks, but back then, they consisted of … [Read more…]