Vegan Ventures Roundup

Phew! Hosting an event is not a simple task. This being the first time, I learnt quite a bit. I was also introduced to many blogs and bloggers. On the whole, it was a fantastic ride from the start, thanks to you all. I was hesitant about announcing Vegan Ventures, not sure how it will be received. But gracious bloggers, as you are, played along well to make this event a success. Bloggers from varying food groups participated with equal enthusiasm. And some of you (Asha, Siri, Sea, Nags, Meera, The Cooker, Sarah, Sia, Mansi, Rina, Latha & Lakshmi) even sent two entries each. A big ‘Thank You’ to all the participants for sending in a total of 56 entries.

Although we (myself and ‘G’) have been vegetarians all our life, the concept of Veganism is quite new to both of us. Up until recent times, we always had thought being Vegan was just about not consuming any dairy, meat or any animal based products. Boy were we wrong.

Veganism is a lifestyle, a choice, a pledge to live free of cruelty to other living organisms that inhabit this planet and to live in harmony with nature. The concept of Veganism does not stop at the table, but extends to every other aspect of our modern lifestyle ranging from cosmetics, medicines etc.

Being Vegan is not an easy task and cannot be taken lightly. It’s a lifestyle, so changes will need to be done gradually in small steps. Cruelty-free living can start at home and in small simple steps

• Reducing consumption of dairy, meat & animal based products
• Using products that are not tested on animals and those which are not harmful to the environment.

In today’s age, it may not be entirely possible to live 100% free of cruelty. Knowingly or unknowingly we all consume a variety of animal based or derived products. Accepting this fact and increasing our awareness lets us do the best we can. I hope that Vegan Ventures in its own small way, has contributed to spreading this awareness. It was also an opportunity for us to expand our knowledge and awareness of this unique lifestyle. For further reads follow these links – Living cruelty free, Factory farming, Vegan Society.

With that thought, I leave you with a gorgeous array of vegan recipes, each unique and different, as their creators. In addition to the 56 entries I received, you can find 8 of my entries too. The picture below will take you to the gallery.

Entries at a glance

1. Tasty Palettes – Mixed vegetables with coconut-black chickpea rice
2. Aroma – Zucchini Bhaji
3. Aroma – Brussels sprouts stir-fry
4. Tasty Palettes – Marinated cauliflower in coconut-chickpea flour gravy
5. Siri’s Corner – Thai rice and beans croquettes
6. Nourish Me – Shallot and prune confit
7. Culinary Bazaar – Bean noodles
8. Siri’s Corner – Mixed vegetables dipped in tomato sauce
9. Tasty Palettes – Thai croquettes
10. Samaikalam Vaanga – Tomato soup
11. Book Of Yum – Tofu quiche
12. Tasty Palettes – Lemon poppy seeds cookies
13. The Art And Science Of Food – An article about vegan gelatin and Sambai on peuga-ga
14. My diverse Kitchen – Tomato chutney
15. Book Of Yum – Twice baked spinach garlic stuffed potatoes
16. For The Cook in Me – Kara kozhumbu and beans parippu usili
17. Smita Serves You Right – Quiche and tell
18. One Hot Stove - Chili and cornbread
19. Habeas Brulee - Quince cranberry sorbet
20. Cooking 4 All Seasons – Jahangiri
21. Enjoy Indian Food – Methi na muthiya
22. Never Trust A Skinny Cook – Tempe skewer
23. Ranchikud , A Goan’s Kitchen - Batatyache kalvan
24. Tasty Palettes – Oatmeal with dates and pistachios
25. The Cooker – Chocolate cake
26. Jugalbandi – Thai yellow curry with black rice and baked lotus root
27. The Singing Chef – Mixed vegetable curry
28. Meera’s Weblog – Sprouted green gram sabzi
29. Red Chillies – Garden vegetables-navy bean soup
30. Meera’s Weblog – White beans sabzi
31. What Smells So Good – Slow it down Mediterranean soup
32. What Smells So Good – Low fat coffee cake
33. Monsoon Spice – Tome yum soup
34. Monsoon Spice – Jasmine rice soup
35. The ‘Yum’ Blog – Chocolate Truffles
36. Tasty Palettes – Tofu Sandwich
37. Zlamushka’s Spicy Kitchen – Chili brownie muffins
38. Spice ‘n Flavours – Baigan ka bhurr-taah
39. Canela & Comino - Moroccan garbanzo soup
40. Curry In Kadai – Ridge gourd in spicy tamarind sauce
41. Tasty Palettes – Taco party
42. Spicy Chilly – Stir-fried green papaya
43. Fun And Food – Rice paper rolls
44. Fun And Food – Hot and sour soup
45. Food, In The Main… - Amiri khaman
46. Evolving Tastes – Oven cooked baby potatoes in tomato gravy
47. Ahaar - Slow cooker black bean and vegetable soup
48. Vegan Visitor - Roasted chestnut and persimmon stuffing
49. The Cooker – Nankatai
50. Sunita’s World – Split red lentil soup
51. Valli’s Kitchen – Quinoa with asparagus and chickpeas
52. Indian Food Rocks – Udon noodle curry
53. Fusion – Soya lollipops
54. The ‘Yum’ Blog – Thalara karamedu
55. Greedy Gourmet - French bean, tomato and pistachio salad
56. Rina’s recipe – A simple toor dal and a vegan meal
57. The Well Seasoned Cook – Indian Fried Okra
58. Global Vegan – Rice kheer
59. Finger Licking Good – Spicy Dosas
60. Hunger Pangs – Get vegasconed
61. Veggie Platter – Peanut butter
62. Tasty Palettes – Vegetable potstickers
63. Cooking From A To Z – Almond orange chocolate cake
64. Mediterranean Cooking In Alaska - Wild greens with celery-mint tomato sauce
    

The entries are in the order in which I received them. If you don’t find your entry or is there a correction to be made, please let me know, I will rectify it. For quick reference, the event logo on the left pane will bring you to this roundup on your future visits.