Vegan Culinary Cruises

Okay, you're a vegan and you want to impress your date with how healthy and compassionate you are. You've decided to invite them on a vegan date. Maybe they don't know you're a vegan yet, so this is going to be awesome. This is a great way to show how yummy and easy-going vegans are. But how do we make sure it doesn't flop? Here are 3 things to keep in mind when planning your first vegan date. Keep an open mind about vegan food If you're a vegan dating a non-vegan, or even if you're just on a date with someone who's not vegan, there are a few things to keep in mind when picking a spot for your meal. The important thing is that you don't make them feel like they have to live up to vegan standards because they're not vegan — they are what they are, and that's okay. Your values matter One thing to remember when you're on a vegan date is that your values matter. As much as you want to impress your date and make sure they enjoy eating with you...

Other than vegan foods, vegan clothing is a relatively new concept that is growing in popularity. More and more people are becoming aware of the cruel practices involved in the manufacturing of non-vegan items. For this reason, more and more companies are marketing clothes that are entirely vegan. Instead of just talking about easy vegan recipes and vegan travel destinations, it’s time to talk about vegan clothing and its benefits. Vegan Clothing Is Better For the Planet If you're looking to make a difference in the world, switching to vegan clothing is one of the best ways you can do it. A lot of non-vegan clothing has some sort of chemical that is used in the process of making the clothes, but vegan clothes don't have any chemicals at all. Another reason why vegan clothing is better for the planet is because it lasts longer than non-vegan clothes. This means that not only are you doing your part to support a more sustainable way of life, but you are also doing your part to ...

Not too long ago, when people thought of vegans, they thought of salads. Salads are mainstream, a light vegetable meal that was synonymous with both fancy, high-class dining and conscious weight loss regiments. It was a condescending association - making it look like salads and flavorless foods were the only meals that vegans ate. But times have certainly changed for the better. Vegan food is now mainstream enough to be accepted as normal by many people, and with dishes like the Impossible Burger and celebrities championing the lifestyle, veganism was certainly on the rise globally. Nowadays, in spite of (or maybe even because of) the pandemic, health concerns have made the vegan lifestyle more popular among people, a healthy alternative to the indulgent lifestyles we’ve all been living before the global shift in perspective. In relation to this, salads as a vegan dish no longer have their simplistic connotations. Now, they’re just another tasty parcel in the wide vegan repertoire of ...

 Vegan travels were beginning to pick up and gain prominence right before the pandemic hit, which kinda sucks now that we think about it. Some of us have prepared a list of great travel destinations and everything. Then again, there are more worrying things to worry about than that. The idea of travel hasn’t fully left our minds however, and the dream to explore the world is only postponed, not crushed completely. While we wait and do our best to cope with our situations, why not practice our skills at making vegan snacks? After all, we need energy to get through our daily tasks, whether it’s online classes or home-based work. Here are some vegan snack recipes we’ve gathered that will surely invigorate you, both right now and in your future travels.  Spicy Hummus Dip  Get the exquisite recipe here:  acouplecooks.com/hot-wings-hummus-jars-healthy-road-trip-snacks/ Dip seems like an unusual travel snack, but that’s why it piqued our interest. This Hummus dip with vegg...

Craving for bread is not anti-vegan. It just turns out that some vegans refuse bread because of possible traces of dairy, eggs, and honey. However, the majority of Italian bread are actually vegan foods - which explains why French women stay slim despite dropping by their local bakery daily for a baguette. Here are some types of bread you can try at home with or without a kneading mixer:  Basic Ciabatta  Focaccia  Pita  A friendly reminder to keep in mind when making bread Bread is different from cake-based bread like banana bread. It must be risen for a minimum of 40 minutes to an hour to maximize the flavor and aroma. Basic Ciabatta Ciabatta is a high-hydration bread which means it is a moist dough. It is also one of the easiest types of bread to make as it doesn’t require heavy kneading. It’s essentially perfect for healthy bruschetta recipes to have in the morning. To make your ciabatta bread, the ingredients to look for are unbleached flo...