Japan is very vegan-friendly by default, as most people eat lots of fresh vegetables, tofu and noodles, and also drink lots of green tea and matcha. Desserts are usually fruit-based. Japanese food is very popular in England, a melting pot of cultural cuisines. But rather than always eat out (too expensive) or buy plastic-wrapped ready meals,…
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recipes for homemade (affordable) vegan curry
Did you know that the official favourite meal in England is now not a Sunday roast – but the Balti curry? Born in Birmingham! There are many types of curry, and here are just a few super-simple affordable recipes (made with ingredients you can find in any store) to make your own. Homemade curry is…
make (or buy) good plant-based Italian pizza
Although grocery store brands tend to be covered in lots of cheese on thick crusts, homemade plant-based pizza is pretty healthy. You make a thin crust (with wholemeal flour or spelt), cover it in tomato sauce, add (artichokes, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes etc), plant-based pepperoni and vegan mozzarella and bake in the oven. If done well,…
interesting lessons to learn from Portland (Oregon)
Gio’s Studio Portland is a rainy city in northwest USA, that lies just south of the border with Canada. It has the best public transit system in the world. TriMet links modern buses, trams and trains, and travel is free or discounted for senior citizens. Disabled and blind people even have volunteers take them through…