What Is World Food Day & How It Affects You

[1] Beautiful tomatoes that everyone would buy. Compare to the misshapen tomato below, that no one in a first-world country wants to buy (photo courtesy FAO). [2] Misshapen produce, although tasting just like normally attractive produce, is thrown away (photo © U.C. Davis). [3] Fruits with surface blemishes are not acceptable in first world countries,…
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The Student Vegan Cookbook & More Excellent Vegan Cookbooks

You don’t have to be a student to enjoy Hannah Kaminsky’s eighth vegan recipe book, The Student Vegan Cookbook (see all eight below). Anyone who has a tight budget, a crazy-busy schedule, and limited kitchen equipment can make amazing vegan meals, snacks and treats. The Student Vegan Cookbook shows you how, with tips, tricks, and…
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S’mores Bark Recipe: Chocolate, Marshmallows and Graham Crackers

August 10th is National S’mores Day, celebrating a combination of graham crackers, marshmallows and melted chocolate that made famous by the Girl Scouts (the history of s’mores). This year, we offer you a recipe that can be made with conventional or vegan ingredients. The recipe is below. It’s an interpretation of chocolate bark, itself a…
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Talenti Layers Gelato: A Sundae In A Pint, An Everyday Treat

[1] A sundae in a pint, a party in a jar (all photos © Talenti). [2] Talenti Layers Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake. [3] The fan favorite: Salted Caramel Truffle. [4] Close up on the layers, here Black Raspberry Parfait. [5] Mint Fudge Cookie. [6] Cookies & Cream. [7] With 17 flavors, where to start?   To…
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Good Catch Vegan Fish, Great Flavor In Plant-Based Seafood

[1] A fish burger topped with sauteed mushrooms (all photos © Good Catch Foods). [2] Crab cakes in a ramen bowl. [3] A fish fillet bánh mì sandwich. [4] Fish stick kabobs with a harissa dip. [5] Make a tuna roll, with or without jalapeño.   You’ve probably read about plant-based burgers and chicken, developed…
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