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Vegan Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Vietnam offers one of Asia’s best gastronomy, professional critics and tourists agree with that. Some vegans have a hard time finding good vegan Vietnamese food since most of their dishes have meat. But, did you know that you can enjoy a taste of Vietnam as a vegan? You can, in fact, enjoy Vietnamese vegan flavors right in the comfort of your home. Check out this Vietnamese spring rolls with crispy tofu. Before we start, here are some information about Vietnamese spring rolls or Gỏi cuốn: This is a traditional Vietnamese dish that originated in China. It has traditionally consisted of pork, prawns, vegetables, and rice vermicelli. These spring rolls are considered as the best-known appetizers in Vietnamese restaurants. This is the second most known Vietnamese food worldwide after pho. Now, here’s a vegan take on the world-famous Vietnamese spring rolls. Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Crispy Tofu Ingredients: Spring Rolls 1 1/2 cups julienned vegetables (such as

Tips For Instagram-Worthy Cruise Photos

One great reason to go on our gay vegan cruises ? For one thing, it’s going to be an incredibly Instagrammable experience. With luxurious and modern boat accommodations, excellent vegan cuisine, and rarely visited but culturally-rich tour destinations, you’ll definitely want  to immortalize every single moment. But how can capture the beauty of your experience well into your phone or camera so that you can share it with everybody on Instagram? We’ve got some easy tips to keep in mind. 1 - Apply the Rule of Thirds One of the most basic and go-to reference for many photographers -- both amateur and professional -- is the Rule of Thirds. It simply means separating the frame into three columns and three rows, and placing the subject in a position in such a way that the entire visual composition appears asymmetrical. This is very helpful for taking portrait shots of your friends and travel buddies as it draws the viewer’s attention on one side, instead of looking immediately at th

The Best of the Menu: Strawberry Shortcake

Sweet, not sinful. Delightful, not decadent. Vegan Culinary Cruise has the best vegan menu that you can find on a cruise. Take their strawberry shortcake for instance. Why not try them out for yourself? Ingredients 3 cups sliced strawberries 2 tbsp to 1/4 cup granulated sugar (depending on the ripeness/sweetness of strawberries) Coconut Whip 1 can of high-quality coconut cream, chilled in the fridge overnight 2 tbsp granulated sugar 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract Shortcake 1 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup coconut oil 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp vanilla soy milk 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract Instructions Measure out the coconut oil and chill in the freezer. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine sliced strawberries with sugar and mix well. Set aside while you make the coconut whip and shortcake. Flip the chilled can of coconut cream and open with a can opener. Pou