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🌍 Happy Earth Day! Excited to launch a new, recurring series on Substack: the Sustainable Kitchen Digest.
We'll explore sustainable swaps, fun low-waste recipes, and my favorite...opportunities for activism (petitions, etc.).
✉️ Consider this your invitation! bit.ly/3OI0g9b
#vegan #veganfood
🌎 Who's ready to celebrate #earthday?!
💡 Excited to share some ideas with something for all ages, interests, and budgets. Of course, I have #veganfood recipes included! 😉
👀 Full list of ideas 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/creative-ide...
How will you honor the day? #vegan
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🌱 💚 Vegan friends!! Have you heard of or taken the Huge Vegan Survey yet? (It's on my to-do list in the next few days.)
Wanted to make sure you're aware. Will be interesting to see the results!
🔗: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#vegan #veganfood #plantbased #veganism
Let me know what you think, if you do! I love pickles, so knew it would be dangerous to open the bag 🤣
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💚 Anyone else tried this Grillo's Pickles Hippeas flavor yet?
I'm a big pickle fan, so no surprise I found it to be a fun twist. 😊 Typically, the vegan white cheddar is my go-to.
Are you a fan?
#veganfood #whatveganseat #plantbased #snacks #hippeas
Completely agree!! If people only knew... 😬 🤢
Ooooo a veganized nostalgia goodie...rice krispy treats. Reminds me of summers at the pool, especially after swim meets.
@vegan-zee.bsky.social these look great! 😍
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🔴 Is it REALLY vegan? Pt 9: Carmine
Red dye is no stranger to the health spotlight.
Did you know a type of red dye (carmine) is sourced from red insects? Gross process 🤢
This ingredient goes by a # of different names, which you can view here 👉🏽 docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#vegan #veganfood
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🫐 + 🥜 = Delicious homemade #blueberry peanut butter
Pulse dried blueberries in a spice grinder and add to a homemade nut butter in your food processor for a fun twist!
Recipe 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/homemade-blu...
Do you have a fave nut butter variety?
#veganfood #peanutbutter #whatveganseat
📝 Alternative names include: Caprylic Triglyceride, Caprylamine Oxide, Capryl Betaine (derivatives)
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☀️ Is it REALLY vegan? Day 8: Caprylic Acid
This fatty acid is often used in sunscreen and other cosmetics & can be sourced from cow or goat's milk. 😔
Coconut oil is a great #vegan alternative.
More sneaky ingredients 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.substack.com/p/is-it-real...
#veganism #veganlifestyle
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❓ Is it REALLY vegan? Day 7: Biotin
Do you take #biotin supplements or as an additive to beauty products?
Some biotin is sourced from animals. 😔
BUT, it doesn't have to be! Synthetic and plant-based versions exist (like nuts).
Find more 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.substack.com/p/is-it-real...
#vegan
The struggle is real 🤣 Seriously, though, those look fantastic!
We love PLANTA! I've only been to the Atlanta location. They just opened PLANTA Queen in ATL as well with an Asian-inspired fusion menu. Super excited to try it soon!
I was just thinking about this when I saw your post...so annoying! I'll definitely check it out. Thanks for sharing!
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🌎 NEW: 30+ Creative Ideas for Earth Day Activities that includes everything from #veganfood to #nativeplants.
There's a little something for all ages, skill levels, and budgets.
Find it here 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/creative-ide...
🧐 How do you observe Earth Day?
#veganism #ecosky #earthday
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🥣 Is it REALLY vegan? Day 6: Aspic
Raise your hand if you've ever had #aspic.
Same. But, in case you have, it's probably no surprise it usually includes clarified meat stock. 🤢
If you'd like to make a #vegan version, agar agar or xantham gum is a typical replacement.
#veganfood #veganism
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🍓 This is your reminder to save your #strawberry tops for a simple syrup (my version has no added sugar), infuse with some of your fresh #basil, and add some carbonated water for a delicious drink this spring.
Recipe 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/strawberry-b...
So pretty. 😉
#veganfood #plantbased
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🧴 Is it REALLY #vegan? Day 5: Arachidonic Acid
Check your #cosmetics, like skincare and shampoo for this sneaky ingredient (also goes by AA or ARA) often sourced from animal tissue.
Ever heard of it?
🔍 List of sneaky #ingredients here 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.substack.com/p/is-it-real...
#veganism
Beautiful!! 😍
@14dreaming.bsky.social Thank you so much!! That loaf is one of my favorites...please let me know what you think if you do end up trying it! 🤗 Hope you're having a great weekend!
🤣 🤣 🤣
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🍋 ☀️ Who's excited about spring?!
Here are some of my favorite #vegan spring #brunch ideas perfect for special occasions, or just a weekend morning. 😉
💡 Bonus tips for embracing spring flavor and keeping these #lowwaste!
inspiredepicurean.substack.com/p/spring-veg...
#veganfood #whatveganeat
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💊 Is it really #vegan Day 4: Amino acids
💪 These building blocks of protein are often added to cosmetics, protein powders, and supplements. They may be derived from animals or plants, so best to check the label (even your shampoo).
List of sneaky ingredients here 👉🏽 substack.com/home/post/p-...
😬 Just finished watching The Plastic Detox on Netflix.
❓ Curious: (a) have you seen it and (b) are #microplastics and petrochemical exposure something you care about?
Probably shouldn't have watched it right before bed. 🤷♀️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esd8...
#ecosky #lowwaste #sustainability
🥚 Vegan friends, what's your favorite egg substitute?
Highlighting flax meal "eggs" here, which is one of my faves for cookies, brownies, and some breads.
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Cruelty free and cheaper than a dairy egg is a win in my book!
#veganfood #whatveganseat #plantbased #vegan
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❓Is it REALLY vegan? Day 3: Albumin
🥚 This sneaky egg derivative shows up in everything from protein bars to baked goods (especially gf versions) as a binding agent.
Have you ever been surprised to find this in your food?
More sneaky ingredients 👉🏽 substack.com/home/post/p-...
#veganfood #vegan
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🧐 Is it REALLY vegan? Day 2 Feature: Ambergris
If you have perfume at home, do you see "ambergris" on the label? Used as a fixative (makes scents longer) in fragrances, this is a byproduct of sperm whale digestive tracts. 🤢
More sneaky ingredients 👉🏽 substack.com/home/post/p-...
#vegan #veganism
It really is! And so many aren't labeled clearly or aren't commonly known. I used to think wine was just fermented grapes...so naive 😑
