For me, inspiration comes from everywhere. Sometimes, I get inspiration from non-vegan things, like a Valentines Day recipe from the Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Funny thing is, I wasn’t a big fan of Martha Stewart until I became vegan. And you know that Martha Stewart is far from being vegan. But I guess it’s her love…
Achuete Oil and Other Food Gifts for the Party Host
Is it just me or is 2016 flying by so fast? I couldn’t believe that the holiday season is almost here -again! While the holidays may be a bit stressful at times, I do like the spirit of gift-giving. One thing I learned is that even though the host insists you don’t cook or bring anything to the party, you should…
Astig Vegan Bibingka Mix
The idea behind the Astig Vegan Bibingka Mix started after learning that some of my friends don’t have any luck finding ingredients for my Bibingka rice cakes. A friend once messaged me on Facebook, saying he’ll try my recipe for Bibingka for a holiday party at work. Unfortunately he messaged me a little too late. The stores that carry ingredients like flaxseed meal…
DIY Food Gifts for the Holidays
I prefer beating the holiday rush by avoiding going to the malls because it seems like they could offer only two choices: expensive fancy stuff or inexpensive generic stuff. I plan to keep it smart and simple by baking and cooking homemade food gifts. Making my own gifts means I get to save time and energy. One…