Vegan Culinary Cruises

We can all agree that when we were growing up, there was nothing more comforting than a big bowl of hot, gooey mac n cheese. And to this day, it still is, even its plant-based version! Add this recipe to your vegan diet plan to spice things up now and then. INGREDIENTS 8 ounces whole-grain macaroni elbows 1 head of broccoli, florets cut into small bites (about 1 ½ to 2 cups), optional* 1 ½ tablespoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups) 1 cup peeled and grated russet potato (4 ounces, about 1 small or ½ medium potato), preferably organic 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste Small pinch of Frontier Co-op red pepper flakes ⅔ cup raw cashews** 1 cup water, more as necessary ¼ cup Frontier Co-op nutritional yeast 2 to 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar, to taste INSTRUCTIONS

What does it mean to live cruelty-free? Is it limited to a plant-based diet? Is it about not wearing fur coats? Does it have anything to do with animal rights? Technically the answer is all of the above, but not limited to the given definition. Living cruelty-free means living free of cosmetics or other commercial products manufactured or developed by methods that involve experimentation on animals. People normally associate the term cruelty-free with cosmetics or self-care products, but there's so much more that goes into it. Traveling Sustainably Being a sustainable traveler isn't limited to just promoting the local economy. It's about thinking of sustainable choices for yourself and the place around you. You can practice sustainable travel by looking for a travel option that will be"sustainable" for you, such as a vegan culinary cruise . And while you're on that journey, make yourself more aware of the world around you. The best example we can give

There are countless reasons why you should visit Vietnam—the people are just amazingly friendly, the sights have been impressive throughout history, and there's just so much you could do everywhere you go. When looking for Asian destinations, vegan travelers should begin in Vietnam.  Before you pack your bags and practice your basic tiếng Việt, get to know how you can pick out the best vegan spots in the country. Say, Chay When you see the word Chay in street food stalls or restaurants, it means vegetarian or vegan. When you say "An Chay", it means that you intend to eat like the Vietnamese Buddhists. But saying the word is not a magic spell that you can use to summon vegan dishes . Sometimes you have to speak out about your preferences.  For vegan travelers, you could simply use the phrase “Toi Khong An” which means "I don't eat" in Vietnamese and then add in words for milk which is "Sua", "bo" which means butter, &q