Vegan World Trip
Vegan-Yum in Vietnam
Our journey will take us from the cool regions in the north of Vietnam, on the border with China, to the humid south of the country. Our search for the best plant-based delicacies that this wonderful region has to offer will take us to a country which meanders its way along the coast of southeast Asia, and is often unfamiliar even to the most experienced of travelers to the Asian continent. Vietnam, which is surrounded by China, Laos and Cambodia, is a country of contrasts. From the buzzing metropolises of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon)…
Brand Story
Vegan wines
As foliage everywhere gradually turns to reveal vibrant colours, the days get shorter and the light more autumnal, wine regions everywhere prepare to commence their labour-intensive grape harvest. This is the highpoint of a winemaker’s year. There’s a buzz in the landscape. This is when you see winemakers hard at work in wine regions everywhere. Hardly surprising given that this is when they reap their harvests. This is the moment of truth for all wine enthusiasts… will it be a good vintage? Today we want to introduce you to the Weber brothers and their winery on the Saar. We were…
Outside the Box
Festive Family Dinner
It was just before Christmas when the FaceTime symbol lit up urgently on my mobile phone, and the screen showed quite a number of familiar faces. It was the entire family clan, smiling from various windows and reminding me that it was my turn to host our Christmas dinner this year. My stress levels were rising … Before I could even agree, I was already being verbally bombarded with food requests from everyone. Starting with my brother, an aspiring amateur bodybuilder who is currently on a strict diet and only eats protein dishes and mashed fruit, and continuing with my…
Vegan Chef
Ricky Saward Interview
Ricky Saward was the first – and, for a long time, the only – vegan Michelin-starred chef in the world. In 2019, he took over the gourmet restaurant Seven Swans in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and brought about a vegan revolution there. And all of this at Michelin-starred level! And of course, he’s there in the kitchen himself with his team, trying out and perfecting his top-level plant-based culinary creations. As a chef, he’s a perfectionist, plant expert and artist all rolled into one – as well as being very likeable, refreshingly undogmatic, and authentic. We asked him a few…
Vegan Personality
A Date with Kostja Ullmann
Whether it’s at the cinema, on Netflix or in German films, the beaming face of Kostja Ullmann with his big dark eyes is everywhere – and for good reason, because the actor has been on stage since he was 11 years old, and slips effortlessly into any role he takes on. He has featured in crime thrillers, his cinema debut, Summer Storm, as well as in My Blind Date with Life, where he played a visually impaired person, and in the 2023 Netflix dystopia Paradise. And his interests are just as varied as the films he has acted in. At…
Animal Welfare
Stable whispers & jungle talk
In the untouched wilderness of Africa, a little girl grew up who teaches us an extraordinary lesson about the relationship between humans and animals. Tippi Degré, often referred to as the ‘real Mowgli’, spent her childhood closely connected to wildlife – from majestic elephants to spotted wild leopards. She talks to the animals and they react. She reads their body language and understands the sounds they make. The pictures her parents took of her and her furry friends as animal film makers are incredibly moving. Her unique ability to communicate with wild animals not only opens up a magical window…
Health
The Big Five – smart food supplements
Choosing a vegan diet isn’t just a matter of personal lifestyle, it’s often equally a conscious choice for the environment and animal welfare. In addition, following a vegan lifestyle is often a decision for our own health, but let’s not kid ourselves, it can sometimes be challenging to make sure we’re getting all the essential nutrients from our plant-based diet. Studies have shown that vegans have a higher risk of deficiencies in nutrients such as vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids, iron, calcium and vitamin D. These nutrients play a crucial role in the health and well-being of the body. This…
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Daily Bread
From the ancient Egyptians, who are considered the pioneers of leaven, to the Romans, who spread bread to all corners of their empire, the history of bread is as varied as it is fascinating. The first records of bread date back as far as 14,000 years ago, long before modern civilization as we know it began to flourish. Not only was this ancient staple food a witness to human evolution, but it also played a crucial role in the development of societies around the globe. In Europe, evidence has been found of bread production dating back to the times of…
V-Story
Europe’s appetite for change
Meandering through the streets of Paris, you could almost think that the traditional bakeries, famous for their buttery croissants, had given way overnight to cafés boasting vegan pain au chocolat. But this culinary shift is not just a French phenomenon. From the sun-kissed terraces of Spain to the cosy cafés of Poland, the whole of Europe seems to have embarked on a culinary voyage of discovery that combines tradition with trends, seasoned with a big pinch of green. Here in Germany, there are so many more vegan foods that land on our plates than almost anywhere else. After all, the…
