What comes to mind when thinking about transitioning to a plant-based diet? You might worry about if you are able to obtain the delicious creaminess you have come accustomed to and can’t imagine your diet without. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to implement creaminess and satisfy your cravings in a plant-based diet.
Read more “Creaminess in a plant-based diet”On the 30th October 2021, we are celebrating All Hallows’ Eve at PLANT POWER FOOD. We will cook & make a special menu for only this day which worships the seasonal ingredient harvested in Oktober, with a twist of spooky-ness. But why do we even celebrate this day - and which vegetables are in focus at this time?
Read more “Celebrating All Hallows’ Eve”When shifting over to a plant-based diet, some people might be afraid of not getting enough protein. Don’t worry because it’s easier than you think. Here you will be able to read a bit about what proteins are, what proteins PLANT POWER FOOD’s current menu contains, and what foods you can include in your diet to make it more well-rounded.
Read more “Proteins and PLANT POWER FOOD”New research points to starch as an umami food, which makes good sense, as carbohydrates form a significant part of our diet. “Starch” is the taste of complex carbohydrates and this taste may be the explanation why it isn’t easy for us to avoid carbohydrates.
Read more “Did you Know that Starch can cause Umami?”Many people have heard about tofu - but do they really know what it is or how to cook it? Tofu is a soybean mass made from coagulated soy milk. It is known from the Chinese, Japanese and Korean cuisine. The consistency reminds of cheese. You can either get it in a firm or a soft structure.
Read more “The Perfect Tofu Guide”How is it possible to live without meat? This is a normal question that many omnivorous ask. People are afraid that they might miss the flavor or texture. For many people, it is hard to replace meat because it’s often the main item. You have to accept that when you eat vegan it’s more like that all the different food items are equal. People have an idea that in a meal there has to be an element which fills more than others - but it’s not necessary. Many vegans replace meat which often is the main item for omnivores with energy-rich carbs - for example, rice, pasta, or potatoes which gives a good & satisfying meal.
Read more “Looking for Tips to Replace Meat?”When you choose to go the vegan way, you naturally also have to think in other directions in relation to dairy products. There’re a lot of foods based on plants to replace dairy products - and time has only led to a greater development of what is on the market. In addition, there are more and more recipes that can easily replace the familiar yogurt and cheese dish. You can find cheese based on coconut milk or use nut spreads or avocado on the bread.
Read more “Looking for Tips to Replace Dairy?”Vegan food is not necessarily healthy. We have often blogged and written articles about animal products that promote lifestyle diseases in the population. But this blog post is also a call to those who substituted the meat vegan imitations when turning plant-based. They may be a notch healthier than animal products, but that does not necessarily make them 100% healthy.
Read more “Get that Vegan Junk out of your Diet”What is this weird black-looking thing? It’s fermented garlic - also called Black Garlic! It is made from fresh garlic that has been fermented for a period of time at a controlled temperature as well as a controlled humidity. If you taste them you will get a surprise. It has a sweet taste, and its consistency is chewy and jelly-like.
Read more “Our Fermented Garlic Guide”Pickling is a preservation method that is often used for vegetables but can also be used for other foods so that they last longer. It is an old preservation method that was used a lot in the old days before the refrigerator and freezer.
Read more “The Reason Why We Love Pickling”This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you accept our use of cookies.