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The vegan tea party

Staged for your children!

A small vegan tea party needs a lot of doll crockery, which can be found at
En Soie
or
Ikea
(
imitation glass
& real
ceramic
). Lots of soft toys are also a must at a vegan tea party: Exactly this peaceful
piggy mommy
with her
three baby pigs
or rabbits like the one on the far left in the picture can be found
here
and here. Incidentally, we found the two wooden chairs on the street here in Zurich. The small round table is from a second-hand store. By the way, cake is a must with tea, or would you prefer a muffin? You can find several types of cake in the fabric version
here
. A delicious zucchini muffin recipe with lemon curd from our Kathryn from New York is attached below (just click on the recipe to enlarge the text).

If you live in Zurich or the surrounding area and can’t find the time to bake our fantastic zucchini muffins, then simply order the mini cupcakes from Michellés Cupcakes here.

And finally: Confetti and garlands you can easily make them yourselfSnowflakes garland instructions can be found here. More inspiration for a vegan kids’ tea party for a birthday can be found you.

The vegan kitchen wishes you a happy vegan tea party!

GOOD GUYS DON`T WEAR LETHER

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Good Guys quickly became the raddest cruelty-free-vegan shoes around.

The brand was created in 2010 by Marion Hanania and is now a ‘must have’ for the fashionista and the ethical shopper alike.

The shoes are designed in Paris and manufactured in Portugal, sweatshop free and in a nice working environment. The use of materials such as microfiber, canvas and natural rubber result in a light, waterproof, durable and comfortable shoe.

Good Guys is proud to announce that in 2014 and 2015 they received two PETA awards (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) for ” Best Men Shoes ” and ” Vegan Brand To Keep An Eye On In 2015 “. Good Guys also received the ” Peta Approved Vegan ” label.

Check the current sale
here
.

Without the yellow of the egg?

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A selection of vegan alternatives to eggs.

Replacing egg as a binding agent (especially in baking) often seems impossible. You should therefore first make a distinction: Is it about the egg and its special taste in itself, i.e. dishes such as scrambled eggs, fried eggs or boiled eggs, or rather about the properties that the addition of egg gives to the food? In the second case, it is important to differentiate between the “pictorial quality” of the egg yolk and the “airiness” of the egg white:

When it comes to specialties where eggs play the central role and are the main source of flavor, things get tight: a soft-boiled egg is just a soft-boiled egg and, like a fried egg, can hardly be imitated. There is one exception: the vegan version of scrambled eggs (“scrambled tofu”) is very easy to make: with normal, firm and smoked tofu as a base and the right seasoning (kala namak, a sulphurous seasoning salt from India, and turmeric for a yellowish color), the original can be imitated deceptively realistically and should convince even some lovers of the animal version.

Where eggs are used for the right consistency or as a binding agent, especially in sweet or savory baked goods, they can almost always be replaced by vegan alternatives. There are now even special egg replacement powders (egg replacers) that can be used instead of eggs according to instructions and are also very suitable for breading, for example. Unfortunately, these egg substitute powders are usually not available in organic quality and therefore contain many chemical additives. You can therefore also use very simple ingredients that at first glance have nothing in common with eggs. Here are a few impulses, quantity always for 1 egg per replacement:

Egg yolk:

2.5 tbsp linseed with 3 tbsp water Particularly suitable for chocolatey and nutty recipes. Gives a slightly nutty taste and a high degree of firmness or bite.

1/2 ripe banana Particularly suitable for pancakes, muffins or cookies. The banana gives food sweetness and leaves a slight taste of its own (especially if it is very ripe), this should be taken into account.

2 tbsp water, 1 tbsp oil, 2 tsp baking powder For gluten-free baking. It works very well in baked goods, even without the addition of baking powder, but you cannot increase the quantity indefinitely and should ideally only replace one or two eggs with it.

1 level tablespoon of soy flour, sweet lupin flour or chickpea flour Very good for batter. It is best to use “full fat”. Chickpea flour has a slight taste of its own and is better suited to savory dishes.

1x egg white:

1/4 cup applesauce For cakes, muffins, cupcakes and much more. Do not substitute more than four eggs, otherwise the dish will have a stronger taste of its own. Best combined with liquid ingredients.

1/4 cup silken tofu Very good for creams or heavy and soft baked goods such as brownies, but also cheesecakes and quiches turn out very well with it. Best combined with liquid ingredients.

1/4 cup vegan yogurt Similar to silken tofu, not quite as heavy. Best combined with liquid ingredients. You can add a little sparkling water to make the dough fluffy.

If you want to learn more about vegan baking,
here is the link to the next “easy vegan baking” workshop
on April 12, 2016 with Lauren Wildbolz

Why don’t Vegnaer eat eggs?

Donations with savings from the Cumulus card or air miles

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Cumulus points to the
solidarity card
for refugees,
here
.

And this is how it works:

You already have a Cumulus card and would like to donate your points to the Soli card? To do this, you need to set up a donation order on the Cumulus homepage , print out the form, fill it in and return it to Migros (Cumulus-Infoline, Hardturmstrasse 101, 8005 Zurich).

You only have to do this once, after which your points are automatically transferred to your Soli card account.

Or

Have you by any chance started collecting air miles and don’t really know what to do with them?

Why not help the SOS Children’s Villages worldwide by giving abandoned children a home again and also strengthening poor families to prevent them from falling apart.

Miles & More flight miles can be used to support SOS Children’s Villages in Russia, Africa and Asia, here is all the information.

Mabrouk on Saturday at the Hiltl Academy

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Mabrouk, a vernacular Arabic interjection meaning “Congratulations”

On the
Tubler page of the Manrouk project
which Lira and Léna have brought to life, it says:

“First-class clothes for free. Bring some, take some or both.

We will all have made a small contribution to a “better world”, as at least on this day (January 23, 2016) we will not have supported the dangerous almost fashion industry

Come and bring your high-quality clothes that you no longer need, give them away and take something nice in return.

Or come empty-handed and take something nice with you anyway.

Or comes with mountains of clothes and walks away relieved. As you like it best.

All clothes are welcome as long as they are of high quality. Children’s teenage women’s and men’s clothes and accessories. +

On: January 23, 2016 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Hiltl on the 5th floor, room Ambrosius

Admission is free!

For questions: Lira@hiltl.ch

Or léna@hiltl.ch

P.S: Take a selfie of you in the dress/shirt/whatever you want to give away on the 23rd, or just take a photo of the garment on a hanger..so we can already have a bit of anticipation 😀

send it to lira@hiltl.ch or léna@hiltl.ch

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Off to the lavera Green Fashion Award in Berlin this week

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In July 2015, the lavera Showfloor took place for the 6th time as part of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Berlin. One highlight of the past year was the presentation of an award. With the “lavera Green Fashion Award”, lavera Naturkosmetik aims to promote the production of environmentally friendly clothing and thus the topic of sustainability. In addition to ecologically correct materials, it is also about the manufacturing conditions under which the clothing is produced. This must be ethically justifiable and produced under socially acceptable working conditions. Fashion designers and fashion design students can take part in the award, and a jury with expertise in the fields of fashion and sustainability will select three finalists from all the applicants, who will present their collection on the show floor in summer 2015 and face the jury’s verdict once again. The winner will receive prize money to create and produce their own collection, which will be presented on the lavera showfloor in January 2016.

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You can find the nominated labels here.

Info-Shortcut:

Go directly to the event
here.

Lavera Green Fashion Award Show

Thursday 21.1.2016 in Berlin

A Green Smoothie a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

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But what are these green smoothies?

Green Smoothies were created in 1994 by
Victora Boutenko
and have enjoyed increasing popularity ever since. This is understandable, because with green smoothies we have finally found a way to consume the wonderful chlorophyll* in a delicious and digestible way.

Health and well-being are noticeably improved and men/women are given a surprising amount of energy. This is due to the many vitamins and minerals and, above all, the “living” ingredients that make up your green smoothie.

At a time when more and more convenience products are being consumed and there is less and less time available to prepare balanced and fresh food, it is absolutely essential to eat living power foods without having to radically change your usual diet. Prepare one liter a day and enjoy a glass of green smoothie between meals. This deacidifies, purifies and permanently regulates the body’s pH value and helps you to achieve your desired weight.

* Chlorophyll (from ancient Greek χλωρός chlōrós “light green, fresh” and φύλλον phýllon “leaf”) or leaf green refers to a class of natural pigments produced by organisms that photosynthesize. Plants in particular get their green color from chlorophyll molecules. Plants, algae and cyanobacteria have different types of chlorophyll, photosynthesizing bacteria have different types of bacteriochlorophyll. (Source: Wikipedia)

Recommendations for preparing green smoothies

Recommendation 1

Leafy greens, fruit and seeds belong in the smoothie, but not starchy vegetables, tubers and sugar. These make up a third component in the smoothie and would make the smoothie easier to digest over a longer period of time.

process, which would start a fermentation process of the fruits in the stomach (fruits and leafy greens are easily digestible, starchy foods have a longer digestion time).

Recommendation 2

Leafy greens are not only found in salads, but also in carrot, radish, collrabi, fennel, chewing stalk, chard, etc. However, most chlorophyll, essential amino acids, vitamins, trace elements, proteins, minerals and antioxidants are found outside in nature: wild herbs, medicinal herbs and garden herbs are the kings and queens of the green smoothie.

Recommendation 3

Drink the smoothie as a snack or as a meal replacement (make yourself a smoothie muesli) and your digestion will no longer cause you any problems. You can eat other foods approx. 3 hours before or 2 hours after the green smoothie. A green smoothie is also an excellent breakfast substitute. Drunk on an empty stomach, the Green Smoothie provides your body with many vital nutrients and supplies it with enough water to start the day with sufficient energy.

Recommendation 4

Don’t use 15 different ingredients in green smoothies.

This not only confuses the taste buds, but can also confuse your stomach.

As a recommendation, you can use 4-6 ingredients, e.g. Bananas, apple, lemons, cucumber, spinach and water.

The classic par excellence! This makes it easier for the body to absorb the nutrients and for your palate to identify the individual flavors and highlights.

Get started right away?

The next green smoothie course will take place on January 28, 28.1.16 at 18:30 in the Kochevents Studio with Lauren Wildbolz at Waffenplatzstrasse 11 in 8002 Zurich.

There are still a few places available: we accept direct registrations by e-mail to info@vegankitchen.ch.

Book tip:
GREEN FOR LIFE By Viktoria Boutenko
the
vegan kitchen& friends
cookbook and a practical guide to wild herbs.

AYLAN

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The face of the humanitarian crisis: Aylan is not the first child to drown while fleeing Syria, but he is the first child whose photo has triggered a wave of solidarity around the globe.

…..like here in Paris (September 5, 2015).

Let’s not forget that the refugee crisis has only just begun. Let’s not forget that all causes are interconnected and that we here in Switzerland also share some of the blame. And please don’t forget that we can all do something, as I reported here.

Or look for warm, thick winter clothes at home this week and bring them to L`utimo Bacio in Wipkingen (open from 7:00-23:00).

Here are more links on how you can make a difference and make a difference with your actions:

Children on the run

MAMALICIOUS For Refugees

www.swiss4syria.ch

www.fluechtlingshilfe.ch

www.srk-zuerich.ch