It is no secret that I did not give up animal products because I hated the taste of them. Nope, I often crave a fresh calamari along European seaside while watching the ships roll in, as I drown my starter in some lemon juice. It’s the rituals of food that bring me so much peace and happiness into my life. That is why I have taken my favorite dishes from around the world and created vegan versions. Because I can love a calamari and also not want to hurt animals, both can be true. What is Hearts of Palm? Hearts…
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Continue ReadingI admit I got actual tears in my eyes when I was filming videos for this Argentinian Lions Mane. My soul completely wakes up from these innovative dishes. I am completely elated for you to explore this dish. There is an art that comes with grilling and smoking, and somehow it’s just elevated when it’s beautiful plant ingredients. There is something about putting ingredients you are proud of into your body… it speaks to me. I was inspired by traditional Argentinian Carne Asada and chimmichurri sauce. Carne Asada is a latin skirt steak popular in southern Latin American, and of…
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Continue ReadingAhhhh, my first Caribbean post! It’s been a long time coming. Excuse me… because I have been on island time since cooking these Conch Fritters. If you are contemplating making anything off my blog but don’t know where to start… start with these. They are creative, stunning, and super easy. Did I mention that they have the best crunch known to mankind? You are going to be feeling the salted ocean breeze from your kitchen window while you serve these. This recipe makes 12-15 fritters and makes a FANTASTIC appetizer to impressive your friends. What is a Conch Fritter? Conch…
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Continue ReadingI finally recreated the TikTok viral Baked Salmon Sushi Cups- AS VEGAN. When I chose to go vegan, I opened up the creative portal in myself. I decided there was nothing I could not make vegan. These baked sushi cups made me dance around the kitchen in triumph. I am a self proclaimed sushi lover girl, so when a dish like this comes together… you better believe I am sharing it with everyone! If you like this recipe then check out my Vegan Spicy Tuna Bowl! Vegan Sushi Using Tomato Let us end the anticipation. I know the first thing…
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Continue ReadingIt is no secret by now that I am absolutely obsessed with all things Asia. It’s the dark allure of smoking alleyways and street side food cart grills. It’s the heaping bowls of noodles for 100 baht or 3 American dollars. It’s the motorbikes wizzing by while you’re skipping around in your summer dress that nearly knock you off your feet. Yes, Asia and I have had quite the love story. So I lunge at any chance I get to turn my Faraway Kitchen into a portal to take me to the motherland. Asia is where you go when you…
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Continue ReadingMost of my friends will tell you that when they come to visit Chicago, I pack our days with self-guided food tours around my self-proclaimed sitcom city. There is nothing quite like having my omnivorous friends get seated at a poshy plant-based restaurant and watching their eyes light up as they discover the wonderful world of vegan food. “I can’t believe this is all vegan,” is the matter-of-fact statement most of them mumble between bites. Ah, yes, being served vegan donuts out an alley window is my love language. Recently a restaurant called Planta Queen has made its way to…
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Continue ReadingOne of my favorite hobbies is grabbing ingredients I don’t usually cook with and making them the star of the dish. That’s right, golden beets, it’s your moment to shine. In the words of Harry Styles… you’re so goldennnnn. If you have never been a fan of red beets, then I urge you to dive into wonderful world of golden beets. They have a noticeably less earthy taste and are sweeter than a red beet. Roasting Golden Beets There is something wholesome about a roasted root vegetable with some simple seasoning that makes you feel connected to the earth. For…
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Continue ReadingIt is no surprise by now that I use my kitchen as a means to transport myself around the world. I started Faraway Kitchen in the very beginning of Covid, when traveling was stripped away. I became captivated by the idea of cooking my favorite dishes from around the world. How whimsical to step into my kitchen dreaming of a German Schnitzel only to step through a portal to the wonderland through the magic of food. I was in the beginning of my veganism, and wondering if I would be able to cope with the idea of never eating some…
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Continue ReadingIt is no surprise by now that I use my kitchen as a means to transport myself around the world. I started Faraway Kitchen in the very beginning of Covid, when traveling was stripped away. I became captivated by the idea of cooking my favorite dishes from around the world. How whimsical to step into my kitchen dreaming of a German Schnitzel only to step through a portal to the wonderland through the magic of food. I was in the beginning of my veganism, and wondering if I would be able to cope with the idea of never eating some…
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Continue ReadingPerhaps one of my deepest rabbit holes online is Japan. The obsession to fall into this playground of an adult jungle gym is all too familiar. Japan is another dimension, I am convinced. Nothing about Japan makes sense, and that must be why I am innately drawn to its confusing wonder and glimmer. It’s the aroma of cherry blossoms singing from the tops of tea tree houses, mixed with the flashing neon lights over the smoking street market. What is Okonomiyaki? Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese street pancake. The beautiful part of a okonomiyaki is that no two need to…