Vegan

While we love a great pesto genovese, the Italian basil in Hong Kong is not always the freshest. Same goes for pine nuts...Great cooks make use of what's local, in season and available. So we got our creative juices flowing and concocted a…
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Most customers are still surprised to find out that Happy Cow Dairy Free Ice Cream is made in Hong Kong. In fact,  Happy Cow Dairy operates the only kosher + dairy-free + low-GI ice cream factory in Asia! Their factory used to be a wine…
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Dips are the ultimate flexi food. You can have a larger serving with crudites for for lunch or dinner. You can serve them to guests as appetizers. You can snack on them whilst watching your favourite must-see TV...They are colorful, easy…
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We sure do give our home city a hard time when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle- the pollution, the lack of organic food, the dearth of vegan offerings (although the last months have seen a fantastic amount of vegan restaurants and…
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We cannot speak highly enough of this recipe. Our household is addicted to it- we put it on absolutely everything! No doubt, Szechuan peppercorns powers to numb your mouth have been compared by many to a naturally induced high. Obviously,…
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You will undoubtedly fall in-love with our Ultimate Veggie Burger recipe with all the trimmings…and we mean ALL the trimmings. Homemade dill pickles, homemade onion relish, homemade tomato ketchup and a homemade vegan patty! Filled with…
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Have any of you made a salad and brought it to work for lunch only to find it’s turned to soggy mush? Yup, we hear you. We have been there MANY times. Not to mention the whole business of putting your dressing in a separate container,…
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The urban dilemma of 'where to eat healthy today?' leaving you stumped? Freshen up your restaurant repertoire with these under-the-radar Hong Kong gems. All of them are vegetarian, offer healthy menu items and will leave you wondering why…
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One of the biggest challenges when following a plant-based diet is ensuring you get enough protein regularly. Turns out, it's easy if you know where to look! Below we list the top ten healthiest plant-based protein sources for all you…
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The minute you enter Green Common, the new vegetarian concept store by the Green Monday team on Queen's Road East in Wan Chai, you feel as if you have been transported into an alternative universe of safe, ethical and healthy choices.…
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Here’s another great quinoa idea for you to create in the kitchen. By substituting the heavy, carb-laden risotto rice with quinoa, a traditionally heavy dish is transformed into a lighter, healthier and more nourishing meal. What we…
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The story of how Christian Gerard Mongendre came to co-found Hong Kong's most loved healthy lunch spot is a testament to the many serendipitous moments that make life so crazy and incredible. We sat down with the man behind MANA over a…
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Bolognese sauce is comfort food at its best. In our pre-health conscious days, a bowl of spag bol was a staple dinner option, especially when we were uni students. Traditionally made with beef, veal or pork mince, this Italian…
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This chickpea and parsley concoction is one of our go-to lunch salad. Quick and easy, it's great for busy schedules and lazy mid-day cooks. On days when we’re more famished than usual, we like to add a poached or boiled egg or some…
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Hong Kong is truly evolving. A couple of years ago, putting together a list of caterers dedicated to cleansing, healthy and specialty-diet friendly menus would have been nothing short of impossible. Today we are spoiled with options.…
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A somewhat confusing misnomer, the word butter is often the default term for what is actually a spread or a paste. Since allergies and dietary restrictions mean most people don't have dairy butter on toast for breakfast anymore, we decided…
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Beetroot looks and tastes delicious in a salad with its rich purple hue, earthy flavour, touch of sweetness and lovely crunch. Beetroot can be eaten raw, boiled, roasted or pickled and you can add just about anything to accompany…
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Editor's Update: Most of the below businesses have changed or closed- please visit our updated article: 852 Gluten-Free Baked Goods Guide - Cakes, Cupcakes, Breads & More Remember the days when the only baked treats available were full…
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We love chia seed puddings- raw, refined-sugar-free, decadent and filled with superfood goodness, they are such a treat! They also happen to be one of the easiest breakfast, dessert  and snack recipe around. You can totally…
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Private kitchens offer the best of both worlds: the gourmet quality of restaurant food with the intimacy and personalization of a home cooked dinner. For those looking for a private kitchen with a healthy streak, as it were, check out…
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It may not be the first city that comes to mind when thinking about raw food, but the movement is actually quite vibrant in Prague. Adaline Lau of Doufu Mafia travelled there for the first time and found a bevvy of delicious eateries.…
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