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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:09:56 -0400

Don't Know How to Cook Flavorful Tofu? These 5 Recipes Will Help You Master It! For many people, tofu is a controversial ingredient. While it has its hardcore fans, its detractors claim that it’s a bland, flavorless, and […]

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Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:09:00 -0400

Shiitake Mushrooms: Earthy Umami Magic for Soups, Stir-Fries & Bacon Swaps Did you know that there are over 10,000 types of mushrooms? While most mushrooms are inedible, meaning they are too tough or poisonous to […]

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Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:09:00 -0400

Black Maca: The Peruvian Superfood That Naturally Boosts Energy & Stamina You’ve probably heard of maca before. Also known as Peruvian ginseng, maca is a root vegetable that’s the highest growing food crop in the […]

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Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:09:00 -0400

Kombu Uncovered: The Seaweed Secret to Supercharge Umami Flavor You may never have heard of kombu, but you’ve most likely tasted kombu. If you’ve ever had miso soup? Kombu is one of the special ingredients […]

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Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:09:02 -0500

Chinese Five Spice Powder: Transform Savory & Sweet Recipes with One Blend! If you’re a fan of Asian cooking, there are a few staples that should always be stocked in your pantry. There are some that we are all more […]

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Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:09:13 -0500

Tadka: The Indian Tempering Hack Chefs Swear By! In the movie adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction series Dune, it is said that “he who controls the spice, controls the universe.” […]

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Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:09:52 -0500

How to Cook with Purple Cauliflower A trip to the farmer’s market is always an adventure. Aside from being better for the environment and a great way to support your local […]

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Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:09:23 -0500

Cardamom: The Warming Aromatic Spice That Brings Depth to Your Dishes Have you tried cardamom? When it comes to adding warmth to sweet and savory foods, a little bit of this spice goes a long way. Cardamom is a […]

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Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:10:51 -0500

Master the Perfect Plant-Based 'Meatloaf' for Thanksgiving The holidays are approaching fast and if you’re like us, you’ve likely already started planning your holiday spread, right down to the finest […]

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Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:15:37 -0500

5 Protein-Packed Recipes You Can Make With Split Peas (Besides Soup) When you think split peas, chances are, your mind automatically goes to split pea soup. When the weather starts to get colder and it seems […]

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Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:13:03 -0500

From Marinades to Sauces: How to Use Harissa to Elevate Your Cooking! Have you heard of harissa? It’s a spicy North African condiment made from chili peppers, spices, and oil, which comes in the form of a paste. […]

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:04:47 -0500

Mastering Delicious Veggie Dishes with Gochujang: Korean Fermented Red Pepper Paste Have you heard of gochujang? It’s a bright, red spicy red chili paste that is very similar to African harissa in the way that it is used. Y […]

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Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:10:24 -0400

We’ve all been there before: long hours at work can leave you feeling tempted to just pick up a quick and easy pre-made dinner on the way home. Beyond that, those of us who live with chronic illness (both physical […]

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Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:55:10 -0400

In Rode, India, locals were touched by the compassion of a Rhesus macaque monkey who had adopted a homeless puppy. Town locals thought it was bizarre at first, but the apparent love between the two animals was […]

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Tue, 10 Dec 2019 12:25:58 -0500

Are you ready for the holidays? We’ve been thinking about what we’re going to make since mid-October, and now that November is finally here, it’s crunch time. Planning for the main star of the meal is a task in […]

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Fri, 01 Nov 2019 11:15:16 -0400

Halloween is over, and whether you believe it or not, it’s time to start planning for the holidays. From entrées to sides and desserts, you’re going to want everything to be the best and if it’s your first […]

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Thu, 03 Oct 2019 11:15:52 -0400

Have you heard of turmeric? This bright orange spice has been growing in popularity lately, so it’s likely that you’ve run into the name at least once. A member of the ginger family, turmeric is a root that comes […]

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Fri, 17 May 2019 11:17:39 -0400

You may have noticed that lately, one-pot pasta recipes have been growing in popularity — and pasta, in any form, is a trend that we can get on board with. Many of us have long, busy days, and we just can’t find t […]

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Mon, 25 Dec 2017 12:40:00 -0500

Attention, people of earth: we have a serious plastic problem. In just 30 years, global plastic production has jumped over 320 percent, which equates to about 300 million tons of plastic pieces coming into […]

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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:35:02 -0500

Protein is important to our health. Not only do our bodies use it to make important enzymes and hormones, and it’s also an important building block for bones, blood, skin, muscles, and cartilage, and aids in […]

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Thu, 09 Nov 2017 11:15:23 -0500

Finding the right gluten-free and vegan bread can be tough. Although it’s realistic to make a delicious, carb-heavy gluten-free vegan bread at home, many commercial brands contain eggs. It becomes even more of a […]

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Thu, 02 Nov 2017 10:41:31 -0400

Most of us have had to stick to a budget at some point in our lives. We live in a world where we have to pay for food, but even when you’re short on cash, you can still eat in abundance and enjoy a wide array of […]

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Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:25:08 -0400

Vegan Recipes for Día de Los Muertos! Each year, as the United States prepares for Halloween and all that comes with it — the trick-or-treating, the costume parties, and the g […]

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Fri, 27 Oct 2017 10:20:05 -0400

Get Into the Spirit of Halloween With These Pumpkin Spice Truffles Halloween is nearly upon us! And apart from fully embracing our inner spookiness all October long, our second favorite part about Halloween […]

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Mon, 23 Oct 2017 10:11:19 -0400

Plant-based food may be becoming more mainstream, but typically, when the subject is brought up among friends and relatives, one of the questions you’re most likely to hear is “but what about protein?” Indeed, […]

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Wed, 18 Oct 2017 10:22:06 -0400

When it comes to easing away from meat and dairy and adding more plant-based foods to your diet, one of the biggest problems lies with how to recreate the foods you’re most familiar with. Meat tends to be the […]

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Wed, 11 Oct 2017 10:55:27 -0400

Eating on a budget can be tough, but we’ve all been there when we have extra expenses to take care of. Luckily, being short on cash doesn’t mean that you need to resort to a week of eating fast food or restrictive […]

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Wed, 11 Oct 2017 10:12:04 -0400

Protein is important to our health. Not only does it help us recover from exercise, it also stabilizes our blood sugar levels, improves our ability to concentrate, and helps support the absorption of important […]

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Tue, 10 Oct 2017 10:50:24 -0400

Take a moment and open up your spice cabinet. Most likely, there’s a bottle of chili powder hanging around in there. Whether or not you are a fan of hot and spicy foods, we must assert that chili powder is a […]

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Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:15:17 -0400

Have you ever tried making your own butter? Maybe in the distant (or not-so-distant) past, you discovered that by shaking a carton of dairy-based heavy cream enough, you could transform it from liquid to a thicker […]

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Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:03:20 -0400

Stepping into an international grocery store is like opening up a whole new world of culinary experiences. At first, it might seem overwhelming. Suddenly, you realize that there are more varieties of lentils than […]

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Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:22:29 -0400

It’s September 22 and that means it’s National Ice Cream Cone Day! Woohoo! Time for a history lesson. According to ice cream historian Robin Weir, the “first pictorial evidence of ice cream cones” appeared in an 1 […]

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Fri, 15 Sep 2017 10:05:16 -0400

Bad news. According to a new report, American adults are more sensitive to food allergies than ever before. Released by FAIR Health, a nonprofit organization that provides consumers with insurance-related […]

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Mon, 11 Sep 2017 10:11:31 -0400

Happy #NationalHoneyMonth! Make This Bee-Free Pineapple Honey Using Just Two Ingredients Did you know that September is National Honey Month? As sweet as honey is, there is a dark side to the commercial honey industry. Bees used […]

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Fri, 25 Aug 2017 10:18:04 -0400

At long last, summer is coming to a close. The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and there’s a distinct chill in the breeze that is indicative of fall’s imminent arrival. Before we fully embrace the autumn […]

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Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:50:58 -0400

Good catch! We’ve updated the recipe. You’ll need as many rice paper sheets as cashew mozzarella sticks that you’re making. One package should suffice. :)

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Wed, 23 Aug 2017 10:15:44 -0400

Does anyone else love starting their days out with a smoothie? When we’re in a rush or when we’re just not that hungry first thing in the morning, we think a smoothie for breakfast is a great option to have on […]

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Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:15:30 -0400

It seems as if we have entered what we like to refer to as the Vegan Cheese Renaissance. What does that mean? Essentially, vegan cheese has gotten so good, it is now practically indistinguishable from the real […]

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Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:11:17 -0400

Did you know that despite its name, date sugar is not actually sugar? The product of dried dates that have been processed into fine pieces, date sugar is intensely sweet, with a richness similar to brown sugar. […]

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Tue, 15 Aug 2017 10:18:24 -0400

On August 15, 105 years ago, the famed American chef and television personality, Julia Child, was born. Known for her distinct voice and for introducing the American public to French cuisine through her debut […]

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Fri, 04 Aug 2017 11:30:51 -0400

In the early 1980s, TCBY became the first frozen yogurt chain in the U.S. and introduced Americans to a whole new way to eat frozen dessert. Fro-yo quickly caught the public’s attention and, most likely due to its […]

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Wed, 02 Aug 2017 10:32:37 -0400

Let’s get real: although most of us grew up learning that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” according to a survey, more than half of us skip it on a daily basis — and that’s not good. Several stud […]

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Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:45:20 -0400

It’s fair to say that over the past decade or so, the general perception of vegan food has changed significantly. In the 90s, if you so much as mentioned being vegetarian, it’s likely that you […]

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Thu, 06 Jul 2017 12:00:52 -0400

Lately, it feels a little bit like there’s been a mandate set in place that says we can’t go a week without a new, all-vegan grocery store opening up. Last week, the French organic grocery chain, Naturalia, ope […]

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Fri, 30 Jun 2017 11:44:35 -0400

Even though we’re living in an age where we can walk into just about any supermarket and find freezers and shelves well-stocked with a wide variety of plant-based products, the concept of an all-vegan grocery is e […]

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Thu, 29 Jun 2017 11:45:20 -0400

Food trends may come and go, but we are loving the latest showcase of colorful eats that have been all over the internet for the past year or so. What may have started with brightly-colored rainbow bagels from a s […]

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Wed, 28 Jun 2017 11:49:51 -0400

Anyone who’s worked a busy schedule knows that it can be a struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle, between balancing exercise, healthy diet, and a decent amount of sleep. That was what drove Rachel Drori, a “b […]

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Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:45:54 -0400

In the U.S., we’re a little spoiled when it comes to vegan cheese — especially if you live near, say, a Whole Foods or alternative supermarket that specializes in a lot of “health” products. Looking for some ve […]

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Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:44:16 -0400

Plastic is one of the most ubiquitous materials of our time. From to-go cups for iced coffee, prepackaged meals, frozen food, packaged grains and more, it seems like plastic is everywhere. While plastic has made […]

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Mon, 26 Jun 2017 11:46:03 -0400

Welcoming a companion animal into your home is a lifelong commitment. However, many people don’t seem to understand that. It’s something that you may have even witnessed: your neighbor moves away, leaving the […]