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4 Mins Read Your breakfast bowl is sorted, your lunch bowl is set, and now all you need are some healthier dinner bowl recipe inspirations. Whip up these healthy veggie bowls as the recipe intends or take inspiration and create your own. Happy eating! What are veggie bowls? There’s no official rule for veggie bowls, but generally, they’re […]
6 Mins Read Try these meaty, vegan jackfruit recipes for a healthy twist to your plant-based recipes. The jack of all fruits, AKA jackfruit, could very well be the vegan’s dream food. It’s amazing how meaty this tropical fruit is when young and unripe! Taste-wise, jackfruit is essentially a blank canvas to work with and texture wise, it […]
5 Mins Read These delicious and healthy vegan recipes pack in all that plant-based power and cook up easy for no-fuss weeknight meals. Beans, lentils, quinoa, whole grains, soy, and portobello mushrooms are great alternatives to non-animal protein sources. Naturally high in protein, there are a ton of ways to cook these super-filling nutrient-dense vegan picks. 1. Crispy Cauliflower Tacos […]
6 Mins Read African cuisine is full of super grains, surprising grasses, and protein-rich ingredients that will elevate your palate. Not only are these foods healthy, but buying them can also support developing economies — and sourcing them is as simple as a click online. The following are some of the most versatile African pantry staples to start […]
2 Mins Read This Roasted Carrot & Chili Hummus is a brilliant dish for those of us always on the go. It’s colorful, vibrant, nourishing and yet so easy to make! No to mention that it’s absolutely delicious to snack on. Use crudites and/or gluten-free crackers for a gluten-free final dish. Ingredients 3 large carrots 1 can chickpeas […]
4 Mins Read Sweden-based brand Nick’s, parent company, LUB Foods recently secured US$30M in funding that will execute its plans for international expansion of its sugar-free ice cream products, mainly in the U.S. and Germany, along with building a production facility in Europe, including three flavours featuring Perfect Day’s animal-free whey protein. Looking to reinvent the ice cream […]
7 Mins Read It might feel surreal, especially given the strange year we are living through, but we are only a weeks away from this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival! Despite all the hardships brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, celebrating this very special holiday will definitely lighten up and elevate our moods. And what could be better for our […]
5 Mins Read It’s going to be an exciting summer in Hong Kong for plant lovers. From omakase to dim sum to pizza, vegans are spoilt for choice as chefs across the city devote their culinary prowess to serving the planet and hungry vegan bellies. In our bi-monthly column about all things plant-based dining in Hong Kong, we […]
3 Mins Read Looking for lighter, leaner, allergen-free options this Mid-Autumn Festival? The traditional mooncake made from salted egg yolk and lotus seed paste is decidedly controversial: some people can’t get enough, others can’t stand them. Either way, there’s always room for more variety, especially of the healthier sort. We’ve got the ultimate guide of where to get […]
6 Mins Read Hong Kong’s healthy dining scene just got another bountiful boost of gourmet green goodness. Driven by a rapidly growing group of health conscious eaters looking for conveniently catered wholesome and balanced meals, The Raw Circus is the newest meal delivery service to hit the scene. An entirely unique proposition: the Raw Circus is a 100% plant-based […]
3 Mins Read Up the third floor of LANDMARK Atrium on a bustling afternoon, the queue for The Cakery extends past the escalators of its new wellness corner. Shoppers are lingering by the glass case, eyeing elegantly decorated mini and full-sized cupcakes; sweet treats so feather-light and deeply flavored that no one would guess they’re wheat-free. Meanwhile, office workers are picking […]
4 Mins Read Hopping off a short 25-minute ferry ride from Central Pier, Discovery Bay beckons with its panoramic ocean views and serene demeanor from chaotic city life. Directly along the beach promenade, Hemingway’s arguably has the best seats in the house. With the terrace adjoining gentle lapping waves on a breezy afternoon, two men sit underneath a bright […]
6 Mins Read When we predicted you would be meeting more vegans everywhere this year, we really meant everywhere. From plant based F&B concepts popping up all over the city, to cruelty-free fashion having a moment, everything vegan is blowing up! And that includes desserts too! Although these sweet treats aren’t made with traditional milk or eggs, they’re healthier […]
4 Mins Read One of the most popular and well-loved cuisines, nothing is quite as comforting as Italian food. With its silky and creamy pasta dishes and simple salade caprese done up to perfection, it can be hard to imagine worthy vegan substitutes for the traditional egg-laden, milk & cream heavy classics…But we’re not flinching and neither should you, because […]
4 Mins Read High above the maddening Hong Kong crowd, The Upper House sits atop Pacific Place in all its luxurious, understated glory. Revered for their impeccable commitment to personalized, high-touch service, their flawless service extends all the way up the 49th floor to Café Gray Deluxe, the hotel’s sophisticated modern European restaurant helmed by none other than the award-winning […]
5 Mins Read An eclectic mix of old and new, Sheung Wan is a perfect hub for all the good eats Hong Kong has to offer. And with our fair city getting more health conscious by the day, this gateway district is becoming a destination for plant-based plates with a vast array of cuisines to choose from. If […]
3 Mins Read Eating gluten-free can be tough, especially if you don’t know how. Whether you’re just learning to navigate restaurants or trying to cook for a gluten-intolerant loved one, let’s face it, Hong Kong isn’t always the ideal place to lead a gluten-free lifestyle. Grocery options offering gluten-free items aren’t as bountiful as they are in the […]
4 Mins Read Our city gets a bad rap for the horrible air quality, crowded streets, and workhorse mentality so it comes as no surprise that allergies, fatigue and exhaustion run rampant. While you can line up at the doctor’s office and stock up your medicine cabinets, another way to keep your defenses up is to boost your immune […]
5 Mins Read With more and more people looking to lead a plant-based lifestyle, Hong Kong has progressed leaps and bounds in terms of offering conscious consumers vegan grocery options: green grocery stores have been sprouting up all over our fair city. If you’re tired of reading labels and researching ingredients, these specialty stores have done most of the […]
3 Mins Read Most people are intimidated by the prospect of homemade gnocchi but My Little Hong Kong Kitchen’s Laura Williams’ sweet potato version will have you begging to try. Thanks to her simple and straightforward instructions, you will be a gnocchi master in no time. Kalettes are mini bunches of young kale that are sweeping the #foodie […]
5 Mins Read We have been crushing on IGer @nourisheats for a while now- her feed is one giant smoothie bowl bonanza so we are excited to present our collaboration: a whole work week’s worth (Monday through Friday) of smoothie bowl recipes that are easy to make, beautiful to look at and oh so nutritious! Dear IGers, I […]