Celine Steen

Oct 30, 2024 | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Ryan Shepard |Celine Steen |Natalie Norman

Throughout history, pomegranates have meant different things to different people. To the Ancient Romans, they were a symbol of fertility. To the ancient Greeks, they symbolized death, thanks to their association with Hades, the god of the underworld. On Yalda Night, an Iranian festival that takes place on the longest, darkest night of the year, pomegranates are eaten to celebrate the lighter days that are on the horizon.

Oct 29, 2024 | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Lazy Cat Kitchen |Hannah Kaminsky |Celine Steen

Scones can take many different forms. British scones, for example, are round, crumbly, and fluffy and kind of look like American biscuits. American scones, on the other hand, are usually triangular, dense, and sweet. In the UK, scones are usually served with tea in the afternoon, while in the US, Americans almost always wash them down with a cup of coffee in the morning.

Aug 21, 2024 | vegnews.com | Celine Steen

VegNewsRecipesFind yourself with a huge amount of cooked rice, but you’d rather not go for fried rice again? If you like your breakfast to be filling and healthy, this recipe from the No-Waste Save-the-Planet Vegan Cookbook is a good option that’s also fairly fast to prepare.

Jul 12, 2024 | vegnews.com | Celine Steen

VegNewsRecipesThese tangy, homemade cashew sour cream scones from the No-Waste Save-the-Planet Vegan Cookbook are a delicious, carb-loaded vessel for soup or as an indulgent pairing to a fresh, crisp salad.

Jun 5, 2024 | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Katy Beskow |Celine Steen

Across cultures, countries, and cuisines, one staple ingredient unites so many dishes. It is, of course, rice. In Spain, there’s paella, for example, and in Japan, there’s sushi. In China, there’s egg fried rice; in Thailand, there’s sticky rice; and in India, there’s biryani. The examples could go on and on. Jump to the riceBut while rice is the baseline of so many delicious dishes, does this common ingredient actually have any benefits of its own?