Do you think it's possible to be a vegan foodie? We do. Welcome to Ethnic Vegan, your source for great ethnic food recipes and vegan resources.

Maybe you're concerned about animal welfare and the health of the environment. Maybe you're trying to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet, lower your cholesterol, or avoid dairy allergens. Maybe you just love to cook great ethnic food!

Whatever the reason for your interest in ethnic vegan food, you're in luck. Ethnic foods offer a world of delicious possibilities for vegetarians and vegans. Explore that world with us.

artisan bread

Saturday, 15 May 2010

Love the flavor and texture of artisan loaves from the bakery but tired of paying sky-high prices? Make your own for a fraction of the cost! Yes, baking your own bread can be time-consuming, but it's also very satisfying. And once you taste that warm, crunchy crust fresh from your oven, you may never go back to store-bought breads.
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mediterranean diet faqs

Monday, 3 May 2010

Although the Mediterranean diet is not a strict vegan diet, many of its elements can be incorporated into daily vegetarian and vegan meal plans. Guest writer Eva B. Alexander fills us in. She writes for Mediterranean Diet Blog, her personal hobby Web site devoted to the Mediterranean diet and healthy eating tips for better living.

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san francisco supervisors approve meat-free mondays

Wednesday, 7 April 2010

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution declaring every Monday as "Vegetarian Day" and urging restaurants, grocery stores, and schools to offer more plant-based options.
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5 ingredients commonly mistaken as vegan

Thursday, 15 April 2010

When you're starting out as a vegan, it's best to stick to meat, milk, eggs, etc when you're scanning ingredients labels, but once you're comfortable with the basics, it's a good idea to dig a little deeper.
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go vegetarian/vegan to save your life, says stoyanov

Sunday, 7 February 2010

Lubomir Stoyanov, a nutritional scientist and member of the Bulgarian Vegetarian Society, sent us a link to a speech he gave at the Frankfurt Book Fair last October (the event is the world's largest trade fair for books). We had to watch it twice: once to absorb the great info and once to watch the many languages displayed in the subtitles. Thanks, Lubomir!
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why does a salad cost more than a big mac?

In a nutshell: Fruit and vegetable farmers receive less than 1 percent of government subsidies.
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