Vegan Culinary Cruises

Gordon Ramsay's signature dish just went vegan! Beef wellington is popular all over the world as one of the most difficult dishes to create. Challenge your chef skills with this recipe! Vegan foods can be a conquest too. Ingredients 4 large portobello mushrooms stalks trimmed and cleaned 3 large onions peeled and chopped 3 tbsp olive oil 300 g baby spinach (10 1/2 oz) 4 sprigs of thyme leaves picked 1 vegan puff pastry 1 tbsp dijon mustard salt and pepper to taste VEGAN EGG WASH 1 tbsp aquafaba (chickpea water) 1 tbsp almond or cashew milk 1 tsp neutral flavoured oil 1/2 tsp maple syrup or brown rice syrup Instructions 1. Place a large frying pan over low to medium-low heat. Add 1 /2 tbs of olive oil followed by onions and reduce heat to low. Season with salt and pepper and cook, occasionally stirring, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the onions are golden brown. Keep an eye on the onions to make sure they don't catch fire. 2. Remove the onions from the...

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...

Plant-based powders are truly one of the most important staples when it comes to vegan foods . From mixing them in smoothies and shakes, adding them into rich sauces, to using them in delectable desserts, they add a good dose of nutrients into food even in small amounts. It’s no wonder they’re very popular nowadays, and chances are, you’re interested in trying out some vegan snacks and meals using these powders! Read on for tips on which powders can get you started.  1 - Plant-based Protein Powder Protein powders have been in trend the last few years, and when incorporated into your daily diet correctly, they do make a helpful difference. Protein, after all, is one of the foremost components of our bodies, being responsible for muscle repair and being the main building block of our bones, skin, and blood. Getting your day’s requirement of protein can be done the cruelty-free and low-cholesterol way with plant-based protein powders. These powders are sourced from n...

Traveling for vegans has been made more convenient in the past few years, wouldn't you agree? There are more restaurants now that serve vegan-friendly meals, and the Internet has made it so much easier for us to do our research on local dishes that we can eat.  Plenty of vegan tours are popping up around the world as well. You no longer need to pack as many vegan snacks as you used to just to survive your trip. And if you want to travel in style, there's a certain option that's gaining a lot of popularity right now -- a culinary cruise ! That's right, there are luxury cruises that cater mainly to the vegan lifestyle, especially the vegan diet. Here's why it's an experience to add to your bucket list: Local-inspired Vegan Cuisine If you've been traveling a lot, you're probably well acquainted with a particular disheartening feeling. You know, the one you feel when you can't try out some of their local food because they're not actuall...

Burgers, like many foods in life, are a guilty pleasure. However, the main ingredient of burger patties is meat. But did you know that falafel makes a wonderful alternative? Add this hearty concoction into your list of easy vegan recipes to make at home. A healthy burger that's filling too. These are great for anyone who craves a big bite but doesn't want the calories Instructions: 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 small red onion, roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped a handful of flat-leaf parsley or curly parsley 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1⁄2 tsp harissa paste or chili powder 2 tbsp plain flour 2 tbsp sunflower oil toasted pitta bread, to serve 200g tub tomato salsa, to serve green salad, to serve Procedure: 1.  Drain a 400g can of chickpeas and pat dry with kitchen paper or tea towel. 2. Tip into a food processor along with 1 small roughly chopped red onion, 1 garlic clove, a handful of flat-leaf parsley, 1 tsp ground cumin,...

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 ...