Lily’s Vegan Pantry

Sep 17, 2024 | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Lily’s Vegan Pantry

Back in 2021, Americans set a brand new record: over the year, the average person consumed around 20.5 pounds of seafood. This was a 1.5-pound increase from 2020 and a major jump from the early 2000s when seafood consumption hovered around 15 to 16 pounds. Today, appetites for seafood are still growing. In 2024, one study from the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute found that more than half of Americans eat more seafood now than they did two years ago.

May 23, 2024 | vegnews.com | Kat Smith |Upton’s Naturals |Lily’s Vegan Pantry

Look, we all know that burgers and hot dogs are barbecue must-haves. But, let’s not leave pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, and skewered meat out of the conversation, either. All of these meaty dishes deserve credit for making outdoor get-togethers so special. Whether you’re missing barbecue food or cutting back on meat, nowadays there are a plethora of plant-based meats on the market—including the aforementioned pulled pork, ribs, and kebabs.

May 23, 2024 | vegnews.com | Kat Smith |Upton’s Naturals |Lily’s Vegan Pantry

Look, we all know that burgers and hot dogs are barbecue must-haves. But, let’s not leave pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, and skewered meat out of the conversation, either. All of these meaty dishes deserve credit for making outdoor get-togethers so special. Whether you’re missing barbecue food or cutting back on meat, nowadays there are a plethora of plant-based meats on the market—including the aforementioned pulled pork, ribs, and kebabs.

Mar 18, 2024 | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Lily’s Vegan Pantry |Plant Provisions |Nora Cooks

Ham has been eaten for so long by so many different cultures, it is difficult to say exactly where its origins lie. However, one widely accepted narrative is that it was first consumed in Jinhua, a small city in eastern China. It’s claimed that Marco Polo, a merchant and adventurer from Venice, was so impressed by the ham when he visited China in the 13th century, he brought the techniques for dry-curing the meat home with him to Europe.

Mar 3, 2024 | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Lily’s Vegan Pantry

Humans have been eating shellfish for thousands of years. In fact, researchers believe that 165,000 years ago, cave-dwellers in South Africa were dining on bowls of crustaceans to survive. Just like their ancestors, in 2023, people still love seafood. But it’s not about survival anymore, it’s about indulgence. Reports suggest that, on average, Americans eat one billionpounds of shrimp every year. Jump to the brandsBut all of this excessive consumption has an impact.