By Meg Claire Thanksgiving in Paris was a dream. Although there’s a decent exchange rate right now, eating out for every breakfast, lunch and dinner would’ve bankrupted me. That’s why I rent a lovely little apartment (also a money-saver, compared to hotels) with a kitchen where I can prepare some meals. Last week I made…
I’m not participating in Vegan Mofo this year because it would be too hard for me while I’m traveling around, but thought I would do this VeganMoFo survey that is floating around! Who doesn’t love surveys!? And since most of you are experiencing cooler weather I thought I’d share one of my favorite comforting drinks…
Cold Fall Nights Call for Spicy Hot Soup! By Meg Claire Chinese Hot Pot soups are a thousand year old tradition. Typically, it’s a fondue-type idea: frozen meats are sliced carpaccio-style and dipped into a pot of hot broth to cook. Truly, you don’t miss the meat at all in this vegan adaptation. Tons…
By Meg Claire Like any self-respecting Arab woman, I refuse to purchase mass-marketed hummus. No brand could possibly compare to homemade, and the attempts are alternately sour or bland. Not surprising when you realize it’s just a marketing job: forcing “Mediterranean” flavor profiles on something so perfectly simple to start with. My Syrian grandmother never…
Being vegan and a foodie means that my whole trip and each day is usually planned around when and where I'm going to eat. I've been sticking with vegan restaurants I can find on Happy Cow whenever possible. The street system here is crazy so finding a restaurant usually takes an hour and asking 4…
Polenta, or corn grits, are so delicious and make the greatest breakfast porridge. If you are sick of oatmeal and cereal give this Sweet Polenta Porridge a try! Don’t use premade polenta, actually buy the grains from the bulk section at your local natural food store. Top with whatever fruit and nuts/seeds that you want….