The International Chickpea: A Loveable, Versatile Legume
As a vegan mother, one of my best friends in the whole world is the humble chickpea. These cute little
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Natalie Cunningham
Surviving the Chanukah-Christmas Holidays as a Vegan
Traditional ways of celebrating Christmas and Chanukah aren’t exactly vegan friendly. The extensive use of animals for food, clothing, and
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Kur Delights: Guilt-Free Snacking Without Compromising on Flavour
Once upon a time I had a toddler, Leilani, who would literally eat anything: all types of fruit, vegetables (raw
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Happy Rosh Hashana: Celebrating the Jewish New Year the Vegan Way
With Rosh Hashanah (otherwise known as Jewish New Year) approaching it is time for us Jewish vegans to think of
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Who Declared You The Vegan Police? Judgement among the Vegan Community
As vegans we all agree that the meat, egg and dairy industries are cruel beyond words. We all agree that
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Rethinking Fashion: What’s Hot and What’s Not in the Ethical World
For vegans, it’s not just when shopping for food that we need to do a little label reading. We also
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My Vegan Family’s Pantry
I try really really hard to plan my family’s meals a week in advance so I can shop accordingly and
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No Pigs Were Harmed in the Making of This Luau
No matter which way you look at it, a Hawaiian luau (pronounced ‘lou-oww’) is not even remotely vegan. Basically, it’s
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From Chickpea to Falafel: How to Make Fresh Falafel from Scratch
One of the best things I ever learned how to do in the kitchen was make Falafel from scratch. From
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Dealing with Cravings (Vegan and Not-So-Vegan Ones) During Pregnancy
Cravings during pregnancy are one of those things that cannot be explained. It is perceived in the media as almost
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Homemade Healthy Vegan Pizza
Making pizza is easier than you think! We love pizzas and find that it’s also a favourite with the kids. So
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Explaining Veganism to Children
Explaining veganism to children is a sensitive yet important task. Our Vegan Family columnist, Natalie, shares her experiences and tips below.
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How to Throw an Awesome Fairy Party for a Vegan Child
Throwing a birthday party for a child can be an overly daunting experience… The preparations, the cooking, the decorating, the
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My Vegan Story
I often feel like veganism for me is partially innate and partially a legacy of my mother. As a child,
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Vegan Since Birth: Meet Shaun Durrance
Remember those ads on TV in the 80s which insisted that every child must have at least 3 serves of
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The Vegan Easter – Passover Mix
My husband Rob and I are like polar opposites when it comes to our backgrounds. I am Jewish and I
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Preparing for (Another) Vegan Pregnancy
So this is the situation: Baby Malia is almost 9 months old, being super cute, crawling around and on the
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On the Importance of Connecting with Other Vegan Parents
When I was pregnant with Leilani, I only knew one other vegan and she was definitely not about to start
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Vegan Lunch Box: No Need to Hide Healthy Foods – Just Get an Awesome Container for Them!
It’s true what they say about presentation: the yummiest most healthy dish can put you off if it’s served in
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Cooking a Romantic Vegan Dinner at Home that Will Make Your Partner Melt
Being a mother of two who studies, with a husband who works 12 hour days, results in most days being
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The Illustrious Vegan Ice Cream Potluck: The Perfect Vegan Summer Get Together
Combining your love of ice cream and a vegan potluck can be a real treat! Here is some inspiration for your next fun-filled vegan ice cream potluck.
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What Do Vegans Eat? A Day in The Life of My Vegan Family
From breakfast to dinner time – if you ever wondered what do vegans eat, here is a glimpse into a day in the life of a vegan family.
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Boycotting Artificial Food Colouring: How to Pretty-Up Your Culinary Creations Naturally!
Why use artificial food colouring, or “natural” non-vegan ones, when basic, healthy, and vegan staples can offer you so many options?
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Vegan Family BBQ: How to Veganise the Aussie Staple Summer Meal
Vegan sausages sizzling next to onions, side dishes, burgers, and of course veggie skewers: here is how you can assemble a delicious vegan family BBQ meal.
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Go Wonder Pets! Finally, a Children’s TV Series We Can Deal with as Vegans…
Celery, saving animals, and lots of plant based foods – our columnists finds some comfort in Nickelodeon’s TV show, The Wonder Pets.
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A Christmas to Remember: Creating Vegan Traditions in the Holiday Spirit
Christmas can be as traditional as ever, and cruelty-free. Find out out this family has created vegan traditions in the holiday spirit in their Australian home.
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Omega 3 for Vegan Children
Is there a Vegan Alternative to omega 3 for vegan children?! Fishing Out Vegan DHA for Growing Brains. When I was trying to conceive my second child, I payed a visit to a very closed minded naturopath for dietary advice to help me become more fertile.
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Chocolate Mousse for Nutrition? How to Effectively Hide Fruits and Veg into Your Children’s Food
Wondering how to effectively hide fruits and veg into your children’s food? Here are 5 foods that kids love and that you can pack-up with nutrients. Starting with chocolate mousse.
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