My Top 10 Vegan Cheese by Type
If you ask anyone what is the one thing they miss the most after transitioning to a plant-based diet, almost everyone will say cheese. People of Asian or African origin don’t miss it because cheese is not consumed in Asia and Africa. Actually, most Asians are allergic to dairy products. For everyone else, butter, cheese, […]
Traditional Seven Vegetable Couscous
My first discovery of Moroccan food was in a small and colorful restaurant in my hometown in the South of France back in the seventies. It had such exotic colors and decorations! Fabric draped on the ceiling, lanterns, rugs… It was also the first time I tasted the fire of chilis! I remember it as […]
Glorious Vegan & Gluten-Free Pupusas
Pupusas is an ancient and traditional dish from El Salvador. They are essentially stuffed tortillas. While Italians have calzones and Chinese have dumplings, both use wheat flour. Pupusas on the other hand are made with cornmeal flour (also called Masa harina) and sometimes rice flour making them a great gluten-free alternative. There are other variations […]
How to Boost Your Immune System with Trace Elements
This week, I wanted to write about something different that is important this time of year. We all know about the importance of minerals for our health and well-being. Whether it is calcium and magnesium for bones, nerves, potassium for muscles, and better sleep but what about trace elements? I was first introduced to them […]
Fresh Orange Cranberry Relish
Around Thanksgiving and Christmas, you can find fresh cranberries in grocery stores making it the perfect time to make orange cranberry relish. They are only available from mid-September to mid-November in the US so you have to get them while you can. Apparently the American cranberry is a native to the Northeastern United States and […]
Fail Proof Vegan Tarte Tatin
Growing up in France, I have enjoyed so many wonderful apple tarts in little bistros or more fancy restaurants. Some had big chunks of apples, others were made with paper thin slices and all were out of this world. Tarte Tatin is an impressive and comforting dessert with a gorgeous glossy top and a delicate […]