Image via Wikipedia If you know any vegans, you know that they abstain from eating all animals products. This means no cheese, no eggs, and most importantly, no meat. There are several reasons why people choose to adopt a vegan lifestyle. Some feel it is a healthier way of living and others have moral or ethical concerns about consuming animals. Those who cite ethical reasons are often primarily concerned with the way animals are treated. They are not happy with the way dairy cows are impregnated once a year to increase their milk output. They disagree with the warehousing of chickens … [Read more...]
To Egg Or Not To Egg
Image via Wikipedia What is wrong with an egg? They taste yummy, are an excellent source of protein, and have a variety of cooking methods. Still, vegans refuse to eat eggs. Understanding why vegans have made the decision not to eat eggs can help you better understand the process of vegetarianism. While doctors and nutritionist advise parents of vegan children to include eggs in their diets, most adults avoid them. There are two reasons why. Some vegans believe that eating an egg goes against their belief in eating ethically. Eggs are the precursor to chickens and as such should be … [Read more...]
Finding Great Vegan Food
Finding just the right ingredients when you are planning a great dinner party can be a challenge. Planning a party when the meal is vegan adds another level to the challenge of preparing a great party. Great Local Vegan Food Locating a great local vegan grocery store may be a bit of a challenge. You can find great products like fresh hummus, miso and tahini if you know what to look for. Whether you are cooking for yourself or looking for terrific restaurants that serve quality vegan food you will have great success by using Canada 411 in your search. Taking the time to research what is … [Read more...]
Finding a Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant
Choosing the lifestyle and eating habits of a vegan or vegetarian can bring with it some challenges. There may be times when you want to go out to eat but are unsure of where you can go to get the foods you can eat. When you are traveling you may be faced with very few eating choices as well. However, there are restaurants out there that do offer choices for vegans and vegetarians. In fact, some of the more popular food chains do offer choices that would fit your food preferences. For example, Subway has many options available for custom salads. There are many websites that can help you … [Read more...]
Being Vegan or Vegetarian and Participating in Special Occasions and Holidays
Being vegetarian or vegan in a family of omnivores can be difficult during holidays and other special occasions. However, this does not mean that you must skip these special events or that your hosts should feel “put out” or uncomfortable. Kindly educating your hosts about the fact that you are a vegan or vegetarian ahead of time can alleviate tension and misunderstandings at the event. Let them know that you would be willing to bring one or two dishes to share with everyone and will ensure that you will have foods that fit your food preferences. Some people may be concerned about your … [Read more...]
Opening a Vegan Restaurant
Opening a vegan restaurant is more than just fine cuisine and sharing meals with others that enjoy the vegan lifestyle. This type of endeavor is also a business opportunity, and one that should be handled the same as any other business dealing. In order to get started, there will need to be funding to pay for the building, restaurant supplies, and even decorative elements to create a nice environment for diners. This last element is essential in attracting a clientele to come and visit the restaurant. Another consideration may be the use of capital for investing in a quality kitchen staff so … [Read more...]