Innholdsfortegnelse for January/February 2018 i VegNews Magazine

Is it just me, or do the truncated days of winter make it that much more challenging to keep your spirits up? For me, when dark, rainy skies become the norm, the wintertime blues start flirting. Those rituals I rely on to keep me at my best are not as accessible, leaving me out of sorts. Eating fresh food and spending ample time outdoors just don’t have the same allure when I have to bundle up and grab that old umbrella. But I have traveled this well-worn path long enough to know that gloomy skies can also provide an opportunity to move past the seasonal blahs and lean into the cozy comforts that are unique to this time of year. Turns out, Denmark has a name for embracing those frigid…

1 Zoe Eisenberg Paradise Island, p.56 Where I live: Pahoa, HI Veg for: 13 years My favorite smoothie blend: Banana, passion fruit, spirulina, vanilla protein powder, and coconut water My dream winter getaway: Barcelona My go-to healthy snack: Peanut butter, on everything My favorite vegetable: Brussels sprouts My favorite cold-weather soup: Roasted potato corn chowder My New Year’s resolution: Stretch more 2 Mark Hawthorne Rustic Luxury, p.54 Where I live: Rohnert Park, CA Veg for: 16 years My favorite smoothie blend: Bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and kale My dream winter getaway: Prague My go-to healthy snack: Peanut butter My favorite vegetable: Kale My favorite cold-weather soup: Creamy cashew cheese and broccoli My New Year’s resolution: Increase my understanding of systemic oppression 3 Ryan Ritchie Fire & Iceland, p.58 Where I live:…

11 THINGS WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE / READ / DO January / February 1 New year = new you. Might we suggest going vegan (assuming, of course, you haven’t already)! 20 If you’ve got the winter blues, book a trip to the Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival, where the average January temperature is in the high 60s. 4 Check out our “4 Mouthwatering Vegan Super Bowl Recipes” on VegNews.com, and you’ll definitely be a winner this Super Bowl Sunday … even if your team isn’t. 21 Did “juno” it’s vegan actress Ellen Page’s birthday? 24 Who are we kidding—every day is National Peanut Butter Day! 27 Happy birthday, Alan Cumming. We loved you in Spice World! 25 Irish Coffee Day? Well, if you insist … 31 Our recipe for Garlicky…

Paul Figueroa’s favorite foods were steaks, burgers, and pizza. So when he was just 40 years old and diagnosed with gout—a common affliction faced by those of Filipino descent, like Figueroa—he didn’t think for a second it was diet-related. His doctor didn’t either, prescribing him medication to go along with the drugs he already took for sky-high cholesterol and blood pressure. A year later, a massive heart attack—known as the “widow-maker”—resulted in a full blockage of his left anterior descending artery and damage to 40 percent of his heart. On the day he left the hospital, his cardiologist (the first doctor to make the connection between his condition and his food choices) recommended he watch Forks Over Knives. He watched it that same day, and—along with his wife and daughter—went…

THE DANES HAVE IT PRETTY DARN GOOD. Besides getting credit for Danish pastry, The Little Mermaid, and our collective obsession with mid-century Scandinavian design, Denmark also claims bragging rights as one of the happiest countries on the planet. With low crime, universal healthcare, and average household financial wealth per capita ringing in at nearly $55,000, it’s pretty easy to see how joy might manifest on a national level. The country of nearly 6 million is not without its problems, however. The insular nation has struggled to adapt to its shifting demographics following an influx of refugees from Syria and Iraq, and winters in this Northern European outpost are long, dark, and bitterly cold. But Denmark has a secret weapon that helps buffer it against life’s tribulations and uncertainties, and it’s…

Arugula Herbaceous, peppery arugula goes by many titles: rocket, roquette, and rucola, to name a few. But its solid reputation as a pungent green with abundant health benefits remains the same. Ingredient insight: This garden green has one of the lowest oxalate levels compared to other leafy greens, allowing the body to more easily absorb its minerals like calcium and magnesium. Perfect for: Dress up your humdrum, everyday pizza with a delicate pile of arugula, lightly dressed with lemon vinaigrette. Kale There’s a reason kale is being used in everything from juice to ice cream; this staple offers more nutritional value per leaf than almost any other plant. Ingredient insight: Packed with vitamin A, one serving provides a whopping 206 percent of your daily needs. Perfect for: Keep it simple…

GREAT FOR Weekend dinners Italian Bean & Kale Soup Serves 4 3 tablespoons olive oil1 large leek, trimmed and thinly sliced1 large carrot, finely diced1 medium fennel bulb, finely diced2 garlic cloves, minced1 medium zucchini, finely diced1 (14-ounce) can diced Italian tomatoes2 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon crushed red pepper⅛ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper4 cups vegetable broth1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained (see Chef’s Tip)2 cups packed baby kale leaves1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice¼ cup shelled hemp seeds, for garnish 1. Into a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, warm oil. Add leeks, carrots, and fennel, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until leeks begin to soften. Add garlic and zucchini and cook for 2 minutes longer. 2. Stir in tomatoes (and…

Sauce secrets There can be a big difference in flavor between brands of tahini. For the best-tasting dips, look in Middle Eastern markets or in the international sections of grocery stores for tahini made with roasted sesame seeds. Beyond the dip For a vibrant salad dressing, thin the Green Goddess Dip with 2 tablespoons of water. For a milder flavor, reduce the chipotle pepper to just one in the Smoky Chipotle Dip. For the Chocolate Mousse Dip, serve with pretzels or sliced fresh fruit for a fun dessert. Oil change For a thicker tahini, drain off the extra oil on top, and refrigerate to thicken. If your tahini is on the thin side, add less water to the dip recipes.…

Sweet swaps For a quick dessert, make the dulce de leche filling and top with fresh fruit such as strawberries and a ready-made coconut whip for the perfect parfait. To make a dulce de leche pudding, add one more teaspoon of cornstarch and top with vegan chocolate chips. Portion control To make smaller trifles, divide cake, filling, and garnishes in half and assemble in 8-ounce ramekins. Perfect plantains When a plantain peel is green or yellow, it won’t be sweet. For our trifles, the plantains need to be very ripe, so the peels should be black.…

Adventurous travelers often shudder at the idea of a guided tour, but to see some of the most stunning nature on the planet, it’s worth climbing aboard a heated bus and playing tourist on an all-day excursion with one of Reykjavík’s many tour companies. Highlights of the popular Golden Circle tour include: Geysir Hot Spring, a spunky geothermal spring with towering streams of piping-hot water at regular intervals throughout the day. Gullfloss waterfall, one of the many dazzling features of the wide, glacier-fed Hvita river. Prepare to be awed. Thingvellir National Park, a rugged, wild expanse that gives visitors a glimpse deep inside wide rifts in the earth’s crust. The Secret Lagoon, a natural hot spring where water temperatures average 104 degrees and nude showering before taking a dip is…

Resident know-it-all Marla Rose solves all of your tough conundrums. This is the best news I’ve heard all year! Going vegan can broaden your palate, your social circles, and your world. And you’ve already made the first step by setting the intention. These simple tips will guide you through the next phases. 1 Reduce kitchen friction Master a few plant-based dishes, and you will be far less tempted to return to old familiar habits during this transitional time. Hit up your local library for vegan cookbooks, and enjoy the process of experimenting with new foods. And be sure to subscribe to VegNews for a regular fix of the best veg recipes around! 2 Find support Nothing is more critical to a successful vegan transition than aligning with people who support…

VegNews Beauty Editor Aurelia d’Andrea dishes the latest in vegan style. THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR is the ideal time to do a deep clean in every area of our lives, including skincare routines. The newest generation of detoxifying personal-care products is sourced from plant-based ingredients that are good enough to eat (green tea, burdock root), and others that are so earthy (activated charcoal, pink clay) that believing in their cleansing properties requires a leap of faith. But take our word for it: these 100-percent vegan products don’t just hold the promise of a clean slate, they deliver it. 1/ Skinerals Luminous Citrine Facial Cleanser Detox ingredients: Activated charcoal, white tea Surprise! This fresh-smelling organic cleanser comes out of the bottle black, thanks to activated charcoal, and works by gently…

Southern Comfort When Jenné Claiborne first went vegan in 2012 while working at New York City’s legendary Peacefood Café, she was struck by how her long-standing stomach pains were instantly alleviated. Health quickly joined ethics as leading motivators for living a plant-based life, and like that, the Georgia native was on a mission: to veganize all the Southern comfort foods she’d enjoyed as a child. Six years later, Claiborne’s first cookbook, Sweet Potato Soul, represents her delectable successes. Jam-packed with vegan soul foodinspired dishes such as Peach-Date BBQ Jackfruit Sliders, Coconut Collard Salad, and Cream Cheese Pound Cake, the 100-recipe feat—a culmination of Claiborne’s years as a vegan chef and award-winning blogger—features recipes trialled, tinkered with, and perfected in her very own kitchen. So come hungry, because this is one…

“I’m currently devouring Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World, a refreshingly provocative book that details the full scope of how lab-grown meat—or, meat without the animal—is the only way forward for animal welfare, human health, and the planet.” —Jasmin Singer, Senior Editor “Lately, I’ve been getting endless kitchen inspiration from VeganMexicanFood.com— a recently relaunched, comprehensive Englishand Spanish-language website created by Chicanx activist lauren Ornelas—that showcases amazing plant-based recipes that remind me of home, while delving into issues of decolonialization.” —Richard Bowie, Associate Editor “I love starting my mornings by listening to the Live Planted Podcast on my walk to work, as host Alyssa Girgash interviews a diverse selection of vegan artists, bakers, professional athletes, and movie directors on subjects ranging from zero-waste living…

The ’90s are roaring back with a vengeance, and the trend we’re most excited about just so happens to be Fabio-approved. Pop culture mainstay I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter is appealing to plantbased crowds with It’s Vegan—a super-smooth, dairy-free buttery spread we’re happily smearing on blueberry pancakes, using to bake flaky pastries, and melting over airpopped popcorn. Believe it! icantbelieveitsnotbutter.com We’re not lying when we say one of our new healthy snacks is a cheesy, baconflavored dip, thanks to NuCulture Foods’ Bacony Chipotle spread. Made with wholesome ingredients like cashews, coconut oil, lime, and nutritional yeast, this creamy dip packs a punch of probiotics, and is our go-to for crudites, avocado sandwiches, and a bold twist on macaroni and cheese. nuculturefoods.com Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and Santa…

Kimchi Miso Soup (p.42) This brothy blend is spicy, fragrant, and full of antioxidant-rich superfoods. Jackfruit Chili (p.44) We’re obsessed with all-things jackfruit, and this smoky, robust stew may be the ultimate comfort food on chilly nights. Chocolate Mousse (p.46) Just five ingredients comprise this mouthwatering mousse that had us begging for more. Chorizo Taco Bowls (p.48) We’ve combined walnuts, cremini mushrooms, and a heap of spices for an out-of-this-world chorizo perfect for Mexican-inspired bowls. Dulce de Leche Trifle (p.50) Hope to dazzle friends and family with a show-stopping vegan dessert? Layers of vanilla cake, dulce de leche custard, and fried plantains ought to do it. Let’s Travel! Want to experience the best vegan food of your life? Join us on a VegNews Vacation! Check out all of our exciting…

Liberation Barbell is unlike any gym you’ve ever visited. There are no mirrors, no talk of diet, and no nutrition plans to sign up for. The staff and clientele are largely comprised of women, fat folks, gender non-conformers, and trans people. Oh, and the gym is 100-percent vegan, too. Dreamed up by Christina Cabrales and Lacy Davis, Liberation is a first-of-its-kind weightlifting fitness center that focuses on strength over weight loss and works against the intimidation associated with mainstream gyms. “For trans people, it’s very hard to find gender-neutral restrooms,” Cabrales says. “For fat people, no one who looks like them are there. It’s uncomfortable.” With a focus on community-building and a commitment to turning the fitness industry on its head, Liberation Barbell is ensuring that no matter your size,…

For Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, a startling diagnosis of type 2 diabetes—complete with bouts of tingly hands and feet, and an emergency visit to the doctor due to a painful ulcer—led to a windy but clear path to Michael Greger, MD’s book, How Not to Die. Told he would be on medication for the rest of his life, with the probability of long-term effects such as blindness and amputation, Adams took matters into his own hands. Last spring, the former New York state senator switched out the meat-centric diet he had known his whole life with one that revolved around kale, beans, grains, fruit, and other vegetables in their most unprocessed forms. Just three weeks later, he woke up to find his extremities no longer tingled. Figuring he was…

An average of three out of every million people are plagued with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension—a degenerative disease that restricts blood flow to the lungs, weakening the heart— and Kate McGoey-Smith was one of them. Following her shocking diagnosis, she found herself beholden to an oxygen tank, and given the deteriorating state of her health, had no choice but to stop working. The bad news kept coming when McGoey-Smith began to lose her vision (caused by a lack of oxygen to her eyes), developed diabetic retinopathy, and was prescribed a mixed cocktail of drugs. After being placed on a lung transplant monitoring list—one of the last signs that if she didn’t undergo a radical change, death would be imminent—something serendipitous happened. Flipping on the TV one night, she found herself…

Berlin-based blogger and vegan lifestyle expert Jenny Mustard doesn’t just blindly follow the hygge trend; she was raised with it. Borrow these tips from the Swedish-born media maven and bring some comfort into your life. Sip something soothing There’s nothing more hygge than enjoying a warm mug of tea. Mustard is partial to genmai cha, lapsong, and fresh ginger tea, but whatever elixir you choose, brew up a pot and take the time to savor the aroma, the flavor, and the warm feeling it gives you with every sip. Dial up the cozy Creating a space in your home that’s dedicated exclusively to relaxation and small pleasures is a hygge fundamental. Clear out the clutter, and cozy it up with pillows, soy candles, and a throw blanket. For optimal hygge,…

Beet Greens Skip pre-cooked beets and go for the fresh variety at your local farmers’ market. The vitamin-rich tops are brimming with benefits, making them a regular feature at high-end eateries. Ingredient insight: You can’t beat the vitamin A content of beet greens— one serving provides 127 percent of what you need each day. Perfect for: If you’re dining in but still looking to wow, top crostini with tofu ricotta and sautéed beet greens for an impressive appetizer. Purslane Viewed as both an annoying weed and esteemed culinary ingredient, purslane can be easily foraged. Persnickety cooks flock to it for a reason. Ingredient insight: Fresh purslane contains more omega-3 fatty acids than any other leafy vegetable, with 100 grams providing 350 milligrams of this essential vitamin. Perfect for: Become a…

Texas-Style Jackfruit Chili Serves 4 8 dried guajillo chili peppers4 dried California chili peppers4 garlic cloves, smashed3 cups hot water2 (20-ounce) cans jackfruit in brine, drained, rinsed, and patted dry1 tablespoon tomato paste2 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon smoked paprika2 teaspoons steak seasoning2 teaspoons brown sugar2 teaspoons canola oil, divided4 cups chopped onions2 whole canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce1 tablespoon ground cumin2 cups vegan beef-style stock¼ cup masa harina1 teaspoon salt¼ cup vegan cheese shreds, for garnish8 slices jalapeño pepper, for garnish2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions, for garnish 1. In a dry skillet, toast chilies over medium heat, 30 seconds per side, until softened and fragrant. Place in a large bowl along with garlic, and pour in enough hot water to submerge. Soak 20 minutes. 2. In a medium bowl,…

Walnut-Mushroom Chorizo Taco Bowl Serves 4 For the rice: 3 cups water1½ cups short-grain brown rice½ teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon chili powder¼ teaspoon cayenne For the Walnut-Mushroom Chorizo: 2 teaspoons safflower oil ½ yellow onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped10 cremini mushrooms, finely chopped1 cup toasted walnut pieces¼ teaspoon cumin seeds½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon dried oregano½ teaspoon ancho chili powder½ teaspoon guajillo chili powder½ teaspoon smoked paprika3 tablespoons lime juice1 large tomato, deseeded and finely diced For the toppings: ½ cup pico de gallo or salsa½ avocado, diced¼ cup pickled jalapeño slices1 cup finely shredded purple cabbage1 cup tortilla chips or strips¼ cup vegan sour cream¼ cup vegan cheese shreds 1. In a large pot, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add rice, garlic powder, chili powder, and…

Fitness junkies, please stand up! Yoga Kai blends yoga and stand-up paddle-boarding in the glittering blue bay of Ala Moana Beach Park. “Kai” is the Hawaiian word for ocean, and this 90-minute class will work your core and bring your om to the open water. Before heading out, load up on sunscreen without oxybenzone to save Hawaii’s precious coral reefs. yogakaipaddleyoga.com Looking to send your tastebuds on a trip? The brunch menu at internationally inspired Vegan Hills brings you the Balinese plate, a spicy mélange of fried rice, tempeh sausage, and tofu scramble, and lunch can transport you to India with aromatic ayurvedic dahl. Time it right and sign up for an elite “world tour” dinner, a flight of five countryspecific courses like delicate Oyster Mushroom Escargot (France) or buttery…

✓ Shop the perimeter of the grocery store. You’ll find the most vegan variety in the produce and frozen sections (and you’ll avoid the more processed stuff). ✓ Shop at multiple stores in an effort to lower your grocery bill. Sometimes Whole Foods is best for fresh broccoli, while Trader Joe’s has very affordable nut butters. ✓ Buy in bulk whenever you can. Why pay for unnecessary packaging? My go-to bulk items are nutritional yeast, cashews, and oats. ✓ Stay aware of what you already have so you don’t let food go bad. And if you’re forgetful like I am, do like I do and snap a photo of your pantry before you head to the grocery store. ✓ Stash a few vegan snacks in your car or your office…

High + Dry There’s nothing like a bout of bad weather to keep you from becoming one with your fitness goals. This unisex shell by Cotopaxi supports your outdoor athletic endeavors by keeping out the wind and resisting the wet, too. The icing on the vegan cake? Each limited-edition garment is made from repurposed materials and is guaranteed to last 61 years! Run For It If 2018 is the year you’re finally going to take up running, Newton is your shoe. Every pair is vegan, and the company is the first of its kind to earn the coveted B-Corp status for its socially conscious, eco-friendly business practices. These cool kicks are super-comfy, too! Just Breathe Every pair of yoga pants should be equal parts comfort, breathability, and style, and RumiX…

Our top picks! Real Food, Really Fast Oakland-based food photographer Hannah Kaminsky is on a mission to disrupt your take-out rut with budget-friendly recipes that can be made in less than 10 minutes—quicker than it takes for a pizza to be delivered! Must-make: Hash Brown Waffles, Sausage Gumbo Burgers, and S’mores Baked Alaska Power Plates Each of the 100 one-dish recipes in Food52 author Gena Hamshaw’s cookbook contains just the right combination of healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, and plantpowered proteins to make a complete vegan meal. Must-make: Smoky Red Lentil Stew with Chard, Falafel Bowls with Freekeh and Cauliflower, and Spinach and White Bean Gnocchi The How Not to Die Cookbook The cookbook companion to Michael Greger, MD’s bestseller of the same name, this collection of more than 120 recipes…

Hailing from Queensland, Australia, 33-year-old singersongwriter Jessica Origliasso of multi-platinum recording artists The Veronicas is a bona fide star— and a passionate, outspoken vegan. Along with bandmate and identical twin sister Lisa Marie, the velvety-voiced crooner has graced magazine covers, taken home MTV Video Music Awards, and had a slew of chart-topping hits (2016’s “On Your Side” has racked up more than 23 million views on YouTube). But even with those accolades, Origliasso has another way of measuring success: social change. In between speaking at marriage-equality rallies, volunteering with marine conservation organization Sea Shepherd, and sauntering down the red carpet with her girlfriend (Orange is the New Black star and fellow vegan Ruby Rose), Origliasso found time to share her vegan love checklist with us. Jessica’s Date Night Must-Haves Sweet…

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Halo Top, the best-selling ice cream brand in the nation, has officially thrown its hat into the dairy-free ring with a line of vegan ice cream flavors. Made with coconut milk, the new additions are an answer to the company’s “number-one request” and come in flavors such as: • Caramel Macchiato• Chocolate Covered Banana• Cinnamon Roll• Oatmeal Cookie• Peanut Butter Cup• Sea Salt Caramel 2019 The year Chilean food tech startup The Not Company plans to launch its line of vegan products—including plant-based mayonnaise, milk, yogurt, and cheese— at Walmart locations across the US. Not Mayo, a low-fat, protein-enriched mayonnaise made with chickpeas, will be the first product to debut. “I’ve been in chronic pain since I was sick five years ago, and I just tried shifting my diet dramatically.…

When Brooke Goldner was 16, a serious case of lupus left her in stage 4 kidney failure. Initially told she had six months to live, Goldner defied all odds by staying alive with the help of intense chemotherapy, and upon completion, was able to wean herself off all medications. But her struggle was far from over. When she entered medical school in her twenties, Goldner developed anti-phospholipid antibodies—a painful malady that causes blood clots, which in turn gave her double vision and resulted in a stroke. She dealt with this new diagnosis by injecting her stomach with blood thinners every day, while stomaching the likely reality that she would never be able to bear children. When all seemed lost, she started dating fitness trainer Thomas Tadlock, who encouraged the long-time…

En route to a family vacation to Martha’s Vineyard, Josh Lajaunie was told that, due to his size, the small plane he was on would only fly if he moved closer to the front. Outwardly, he laughed it off, but obesity and heart disease ran in his family, and he had watched too many loved ones suffer from these deadly afflictions (heart disease affects a staggering 28 million Americans each year). When he got home and stepped on the scale, the word “error” was all that came up; it would only register up to 400 pounds. Emboldened to make a lifestyle change, Lajaunie—who, in his earlier days, had enjoyed sports immensely—laced up his running shoes, only to find most physical activity left him out of breath. With a new determination…

1 You’re having a dinner party. To increase the hygge value, you: a. Start a political debate b. Offer your guests a post-meal brandy and suggest a game of charades c. Initiate a discussion about the latest animal-rights documentary 2 It’s a Sunday afternoon, and you have a one-hour window of free time, so you: a. Pull out the knitting needles and finish the scarf you’ve been working on for months b. Hop onto Instagram, and scroll through everyone’s winter vacation feeds with envy c. Head to the garage to tinker on your old pick-up truck 3 It’s your birthday, and you want to do something special, so you: a. Invite 60 of your closest friends over for a birthday bash b. Fire up the Playstation for a solo night…

Bok Choy Long used in Chinese cooking and medicine, bok choy’s versatility, mellow flavor, and crossover appeal means it is popping up more on contemporary American menus. Ingredient insight: A half-cup serving a day will provide vital vitamins such as B6, C, and K. Perfect for: Sear with sesame oil, garlic, and ginger for a flavorful side dish or as a tasty addition to a wholesome bowl. Mustard Greens Though consumed for more than 5,000 years, this distinctive green is having a moment in 2018 thanks to its zippy taste and versatility. Ingredient insight: One cup of mustard greens provides a hearty dose of omega fatty acids— 31 milligrams of omega 3s, and 34 milligrams of omega 6s. Perfect for: Go for an Indian-inspired take on dinner: blanch the greens,…

Green Goddess Dip Makes 1 cup ½ cup tahini (see “Dip Tips”)⅓ cup water¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice½ cup packed flat-leaf parsley½ cup thinly sliced scallions4 garlic cloves1 teaspoon saltZest of one lime Into a blender, add all ingredients and process until smooth. If mixture is too thick, add another tablespoon of water. Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed. Smoky Chipotle Dip Makes 1 cup ½ cup tahini (see “Dip Tips”)½ cup water2 whole canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce2 tablespoons plus ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar2 garlic cloves3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast flakes1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon salt Into a blender, add all ingredients and process until thick and smooth. Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed. Chocolate Mousse Dip Makes 1…

Dulce de Leche Plantain Trifles Makes 4 large trifles For the cake: 1½ cups all-purpose flour¾ cup sugar1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon allspice¼ teaspoon salt¾ cup unsweetened vegan milk⅓ cup mashed banana¼ cup melted coconut oil1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the filling: 1 (13.6 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk½ cup light brown sugar¼ cup vegan milk2 teaspoons cornstarch⅛ teaspoon salt For the plantains: 2 large very ripe plantains, peeled (see “Perfect plantains”)3 tablespoons coconut oil⅛ teaspoon allspice⅛ teaspoon salt For assembly: ½ cup golden raisins4 cinnamon sticks1 teaspoon powdered sugar 1. For the cake, preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9-inch cake pan. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, allspice, and salt. In a small mixing bowl, whisk…

When you’re enjoying food that is as beautiful and nourishing as your surroundings, you take your sweet time. And that’s how it is at the Ravens, a culinary oasis in the shade of redwood, cypress, bull pine, and grand fir trees where there’s an unmistakable synergy between nature and nutrition. Created in 1996 by entrepreneurs Jeff and Joan Stanford as both a physical and philosophical extension of their Stanford Inn—the only vegan eco-resort in the United States—the restaurant offers a gourmet dining experience in fabled Mendocino, CA. Guests tend to linger as they soak up the ambiance and eagerly share photos of exquisitely plated entrées on social media. Although its menu is influenced by international haute cuisines, the restaurant is as unpretentious as its mountain lodge décor, with a homey…

The Icelandic capital of Reykjavík is quiet, but that’s not a bad thing. Just ask the approximately 122,000 people who call the city home (and the 231,000 others who live in the surrounding region), all reveling in their “less is more” approach to life, especially during winter, when a good day might offer six hours of sunlight. In fact, Reykjavík can be so peaceful that travelers accustomed to bustling metropolises, skyscrapers, traffic jams, and crime might ask themselves, “Where is everybody?” Unlike so many American cities where people rush to get to work, Reykjavík doesn’t come alive until the sun comes out at approximately 9 o’clock in the morning. This laissez-faire approach to mornings makes an 8am walk feel like a ghostly 3am urban crawl, and finding a cup of…

1 Nosh nuts For healthy hair, nails, and skin, consume the recommended oneto- two ounces of nuts and seeds each day. Loaded with crucial essential fatty acids, vitamin E, biotin, calcium, magnesium, and trace minerals, these nutritional powerhouses provide a gorgeous glow. 2 Happily hydrate Hydration impacts the softness, suppleness—and some would say sexiness—of skin, so drink half of your weight (in pounds) in ounces of water per day, plus more when temperatures are high or when you’re exercising. 3 Move more Exercise offers a bounty of health benefits, including pumping blood and lymph through your system (a good thing during sex!) and nourishing your cells. 4 Care about carotenoids Consuming this class of phytonutrients—found in red, orange, and yellow fruit and vegetables—has been shown to bring a healthful rosiness…

Be straightforward. If people are uncomfortable with you being vegan, they may show it in a variety of ways. Passiveaggression (is there someone in your life who forwards you every negative article about veganism?), insensitive “humor” (I am not humorless, but do I need to hear another bacon “joke”?), and exclusion might all be signs that your new lifestyle has gotten under someone’s skin. Nip it in the bud with honesty. “I noticed you made another comment about my veganism. Why does it bother you?” may be scary to say, but it opens the door to communication. Stay calm. Nothing reinforces the stereotype of vegans being a bunch of kale-fueled maniacs more than getting in an angry confrontation with someone who has pushed your buttons. As a veteran of many…

VegNews Senior Editor Jasmin Singer (thinks she) knows a thing or two about love, and is baring all. I used to have this rusty old bike. It sat in my Manhattan apartment with flat tires and broken brakes, and every single day, I would wonder if that weekend would be the one I’d get it fixed and ride it down the Hudson pathway. The bike became a permanent fixture in my tiny apartment, situated confidently between a fake potted plant and an overflowing shelf that housed my collection of vegan cookbooks. At some point, it doubled as a coat rack, which was all the justification I needed to keep it when roommates would not-so-lovingly suggest I throw it into the river. The day came when I was moving to another…