It’s October! Not only is it the best month of the year (Halloween, Samhain, Dia de Los Muertos, and certain awesome people’s birthdays), it is Vegetarian Awareness Month! To make it even better, it’s also National Pasta Month! Truly it is a time to celebrate. In the spirit of this Month, let’s veganize a favorite…
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Pantry Raid Recipe – Mexican Scramble
Welcome to my new feature, Pantry Raid Recipes! Have a few food items sitting around in your fridge and cupboards? Not sure what to make? Never fear for Mau is here! The following is a recipe that includes some items that were about to expire, so I dashed to throw something remotely edible together. The…
Tofu Caprese Toast
Miss the taste of caprese but don’t want the expense of mozzarella? Look no further than these tofu caprese toasts! With a quick swap for sliced, extra firm tofu and kosher salt, this combination will satisfy your craving for the classic recipe. I find it difficult to stop at just one! Tofu Caprese Toast Voila!…
Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Now, now, before you run off screaming about one of the most hated vegetables on the planet, trust me: this recipe will help you enjoy them! Much of why these nutrient-packed gems are despised is due to their highly bitter flavor, especially when served raw. However, with a little oil, salt, pepper, and heat, these…
How to Read a Nutrition Label
Nutrition labels… am I right? Some of the most helpful yet confusing text that is the bane of anyone working towards improving their health. Serving sizes, calories, fats, and vitamins are enough to make your head spin! Well, fear no more! I am here to help you better understand the “language of the label” so…
Vegan Whole Wheat Bread
Vegan whole wheat bread you can make at home? Sign me up! The following recipe was adapted from one I found on the King Arthur Flour website. While it does take a long time (about 3 hours), it is absolutely worth it. It tastes much better than store-bought and contains no additional preservative ingredients. All…
Academic Journey
Many of you can agree that the current state of the world is giving us a lot of time to think. It has also forced many of us to re-evaluate our current and future goals, particularly when it comes to education or career advancement. I, for one, am in such a place. I started my…
Vegan Supplements
Vitamin supplementation is a hotly debated aspect of nutrition. Since most of these products are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it can be quite daunting to pick the “right” one. This is especially so when you are vegan. It may surprise the average person that a balanced vegan diet is much…
Review – Monty’s Good Burger
If you want some amazing, 100% plant-based vegan fast food, look no further than Monty’s Good Burger! Located in southern California, Monty’s has four (4) locations sure to satisfy your burger cravings. Adopting a similar menu style to that of In-N-Out, Monty’s brings the decadent comfort of burgers with melted cheese and a monster side…
Vegan Starter Guide – The Basics
So… you’ve decided to adopt a vegan lifestyle. Fantastic! But now what? The realization of just how many animal products the average person consumes is enough to turn your stomach. The challenge before you is the same that many of us have faced: what CAN I eat now? The good news: it’s easier than you…
Education during a Pandemic
My fellow students across the world can agree that this is a particularly challenging time for our academic goals. Colleges have closed and switched to an online format, causing stress and anxiety for many students who are not accustomed. While these classes are quite helpful, many of us are still left waiting. Lab and in-person…
Welcome!
Join me on my culinary arts journey into vegan food and wellness! I am approaching my second year in Culinary Arts Management, focusing on plant-based and vegan food lifestyles. I am passionate about vegan activism and find the science of vegan cookery absolutely amazing. Humans have evolved and created such innovative technology, causing meat and…
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