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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🍚 This monthly Sustainable Kitchen Digest is for my friends who love rice (should be most of the 🌎 population, right? 😊). From repurposing leftover rice water to giving rice a vibrant blue hue, it's a fun issue. 👀 bit.ly/3TDhgjf #veganfood #vegan #whatveganseat #plantbased #ecosky

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

💦 Are you getting the most out of your #tofu? If you're pouring the water down the drain, try this: youtube.com/shorts/OC3HE... Tofu H20 *can* contain trace nutrients (more research is needed for full benefits), so I like to repurpose in the #garden. What do you do with yours? #vegan #ecosky

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💦 Give leftover tofu water another use | Buy Less, Make More #tofu #gardenideas #shortsfeed

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

👩🏼‍🌾 Did you know it's National Farmer's Market Week? Here are some of my favorite finds at our local market last week. My fave was the 🍑 peach bar. DELISH. Celebrate small biz and stock up on food (and more!) this week. Do you have a farmer's market near you? #veganfood #farmersmarket #vegan

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Ink & Bubbles @inkandbubbles.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Beautiful vegan marinara pizza at Audace in Manhattan #pizza #vegan #veganfood #nyc #plantbased

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

✨ Here are 5 of my favorite vegan treats right now. Are any of these on your grocery list? Sometimes, you need easy go-to snacks. And I guarantee non-vegans will love these, too. 😉 Curious: what would you add (or subtract)?? 🤤 👀 bit.ly/4wxx7OQ #vegan #veganfood #whatveganseat #plantbased

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

✨ Simple syrup doesn't *have* to be made with sugar. H20, stevia, and arrowroot powder make a delicious sugar-free version. 👀 Here's the recipe, and why I didn't make it with other sugar substitutes: inspiredepicurean.com/sugar-free-s... Do you use stevia? #vegan #veganfood #simplesyrup #stevia

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🐝 Calm garden moments: Pollinate away, my little friends! I’ve never paid attention to how they share the space…I think it’s safe to say the hotel is full! 🤣 🔊 Enjoy 60 seconds of calm in the garden 🪴 Do you have any volunteers in your garden this year? #garden #bloomscrolling #blossom #bees

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🛒 You've probably heard of the "Dirty Dozen," but what about everything else in the pantry? Here are 15 pantry staples to buy #organic (when possible). What would you add? 👀 bit.ly/4wc9T0C #veganfood #vegan #whatveganseat #plantbased

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🥣 Did you know you can make quick cooking oats from that batch of old-fashioned rolled oats sitting in your pantry? It just takes a few pulses in the blender. Buy less, make more. 😉 (Link to the sausage recipe in comments) youtube.com/shorts/8tGEW... #veganfood #vegan #plantbased #whatveganseat

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🥣 Homemade Quick Cooking Oats | Buy Less, Make More | 4K #shortsfeed

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

💜 Have any blackberries on hand? Here's a fun idea: turn them into #blackberry simple syrup that can become the base for lemonade, cocktails, mocktails, vinaigrettes, and more! 🥣 Recipe >> inspiredepicurean.com/blackberry-s... Do you have blackberries growing in your yard? #veganfood #vegan

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🌱 I love a good garden surprise. Excited to see BBs (Baby Butternuts) on the vine that volunteered itself. All thanks to some seeds that wound up in the compost. I'm propping my little bébés (as Moira Rose would say) in a pot and can't wait to watch them grow! #veganfood #garden #butternutsquash

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

🩵 Finally got to try the Hippeas Rockin’ Ranch chips and they DO remind me of Cool Ranch Doritos! I actually prefer these…not because they’re vegan, but because they’re lighter. 😋 Have you tried these yet? #vegan #veganfood #plantbased #whatveganseat

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

😬 The concept of "gelatin" was gross to me even before I was #vegan. If only it went by "gelatin" on food labels so it would be easy to spot. Instead, it masquerades as hydrolyzed collagen, collagen hydrolysate, E441, gel, hide glue and more. More sneaky ingredients 👉🏽 bit.ly/4mW4IxR #veganfood

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

💜 NEW RECIPE: Blackberry Powder I've had a blast with fresh #blackberries this season and fell in love with homemade blackberry powder. Use it for smoothies, baked goods, as a topping, and more! (I'll show you how it uses food scraps, too!) 👀 inspiredepicurean.com/blackberry-p... #veganfood

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

☕️ Are you tossing your grounds after your morning brew? Here's a way to get more life out of them: bit.ly/4eTLgzp From homemade "espresso" powder to coffee-flavored #shortbread, this is for my coffee-loving friends! Do you use a #coffee pot, k-cups, pour overs, or something else? #veganfood

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🧁 Summer sweet tooth? These #shortbread cookies are iced with homemade powdered sugar, a little soy milk, and fruit powder from leftover fruit scraps. Left = hibiscus icing Right = blackberry icing This week's digest is for my friends who love fruit AND cookies. 😉 bit.ly/3QuZzRO #veganfood

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🐮 The irony of the title struck me. Whose health? Because it certainly isn't the cows'. And every other social feed is just FILLED with these "health" claims. Are you seeing the same? I'll take the #vegan health route, thank you. www.theatlantic.com/health/archi... #veganfood #plantbased

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

💜 If you love blackberries, this week's Sustainable Kitchen Digest is worth a look! From extending their shelf life with thermotherapy to a delicious blackberry simple syrup, it's my little summer celebration. 🥳 👀 bit.ly/4gCHU50 What's your favorite blackberry recipe? #veganfood #vegan #ecosky

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🧁 Buy Less, Make More: Powdered Sugar Edition Skip store-bought powdered sugar and make it at home with some granulated sugar + cornstarch. It's easy, small batch, and won't be another plastic package you drag into the kitchen. 😬 Excited to start this new series! #veganfood #plantbased #vegan

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🍓 Those #strawberry tops you pushed to the side when making that summer shortcake? They're calling your name! 🤣 Make a simple syrup with the scraps, and sweeten it with pure stevia + arrowroot powder for a no-added-sugar version. 🎥 Video went live today! youtu.be/KlDCnuiBd1A #veganfood #vegan

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Strawberry Top Simple Syrup | Vegan Recipes | 4K #scraps

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🍿 Big #popcorn fan, here. If you know me, you know I love experimenting with food scraps. Which is why this recipe was so much fun: popcorn #pancakes using leftover, ground kernels. Who wouldn't love a popcorn-flavored pancake?? 🥣 inspiredepicurean.com/popcorn-panc... #veganfood #plantbased

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🍨 Don't pour this down the drain: turn it into ice cream 😉 Plus, ideas to salvage your soft blueberries, alternatives to "big brand" vanilla, and more! Lots of fun testing in the kitchen this week. 🤗 👀 Read more >> bit.ly/4vOadSk #veganfood #whatveganseat #plantbased #ecosky #vanilla

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🍨 Testing a new no-churn ice cream recipe. Getting to taste test ice cream before dinner? Not mad about it… 🤣 This #vegan version uses a food scrap…any guesses as to what?? 😉 More to come! #veganfood #whatveganseat #plantbased #icecream

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🥂 Cliff and I enjoyed celebrating our 10-year anniversary at Cafe Sunflower in Atlanta this weekend! Absolutely delicious. 📸 : + Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts + Soy-based steak and mashed potatoes/veggies + Fettucine Alfredo + German Choc Cake Such a #vegan treat! #veganfood #whatveganseat

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🍓 Did you know leftover #strawberry tops can be turned into fruit "leather" with just a few other ingredients? No dehydrator necessary! Or, that the leftover oil in your jar of #tahini can be repurposed? Issue 8 of the digest is live! bit.ly/4v4t63N #veganfood #vegan #sustainability #ecosky

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

☀️ I'd love to hear...what's your summertime food nostalgia? Smoothies? Peach cobbler? I have a few: peach cobbler, watermelon slices, ice cream floats, guacamole, lemonade, and homemade rice krispie treats. Those transport me back to childhood so fast. 🤤 #veganfood #plantbased #vegan

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Ink & Bubbles @inkandbubbles.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Peach crumble muffins, refined sugar free. Great for breakfast, as a treat with coffee or tea or even dessert! 🍑Recipe: www.seiskamimura.com/home/peach-c... #vegan #veganfood

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

😎 How to get more from your #lemons this summer, opt for a more sustainable juicer, AND my test kitchen peek at #hibiscus cinnamon tea (Agua de Jamaica)...but sweetened with stevia. 🌱 Sustainable Kitchen Digest Issue 7 is live! 👀 >> bit.ly/4g0LA09 #veganfood #ecosky #sustainability

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🥣 Foodie Friday: TGIF! 😉 Homemade #pantry staples are STILL rising in popularity, like: + Bread + Nut milks + Granola and more 😊 ❓ So, I'm curious...what #veganfood staples do you like to make at home? 🫐 Here's one of my faves, to kick it off: inspiredepicurean.com/homemade-blu... #vegan

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🍿 The Sustainable Kitchen Digest Issue 6 is live! 🗞️ : bit.ly/4nXWpCf This issue covers one of my favorite #veganfood recipes using #popcorn scraps, plus a cast iron discussion, new test kitchen recipe, & petition! Plus, these all share an effort to reduce #microplastics in the kitchen 😉 #vegan

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

😬 The emu is judging anyone using emu oil, which is derived from emu fat and used in cosmetics. BUT, it’s also being studied to use as food additive or alternative cooking fat. 🤢 💚 Veggie + plant oils, like jojoba oil are cruelty-free #vegan alternatives. Help spread the word! bit.ly/4mW4IxR

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

🥑 If you're making guac this weekend, save your #avocado seeds! Here's how you can turn them into natural #garden fertilizer: inspiredepicurean.com/how-to-make-... (Note: For garden use only, not to eat 🌱) If you need a #vegan #guacamole recipe 😉: inspiredepicurean.com/fresh-vegan-... #lowwaste

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

🎥 Just published my latest recipe video on YT featuring my FAVORITE #biscuit that I think I've shared here a gazillion times. 🤣 Fluffy with a delicious crust and bakes right in the cast iron. 😊 Hope you enjoy. And, featured one of our cats for the first time! #veganfood youtu.be/IJK_eDhIlEY

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🍻 The BEST No Butter Beer Biscuits | Vegan Baking | 4K #biscuitrecipe

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

🥚 Ok, not breaking news, but egg protein isn't #vegan. 🤣 We all know that. BUT, were you aware it can sneak into things like shampoo and cosmetics? Once again, gotta check the label. 🙄 Plant-based proteins are a vegan substitute, thank goodness. Does your shampoo pass the test? #veganism

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

🪴 🪱 For my #vegan friends who also #garden, do you use earth worm castings as soil amendments? Do you consider castings vegan-friendly?

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

🦋 🍌 Banana peels for butterflies? After you make some #veganfood with bananas, save the peels for your #butterfly puddler! Issue 5 of the Sustainable Kitchen Digest is live: + Food scrap: banana peels + Faster way to boil water + Test kitchen: chickpea tortillas And more! bit.ly/4tMEKP2

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

🥣 The test kitchen the past few weeks has been focused on all things #chickpea flour! 🧀 Did you know chickpea flour is a delicious foundation for a vegan #cheese sauce? 🧪 More test kitchen findings here 👉🏽 bit.ly/4tDhEKK #veganfood #vegan #whatveganseat #plantbased

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

✨ This week's Sustainable Kitchen Digest issue is live! I cover everything from using #avocado seeds to how homemade #chickpea flour performed in the test kitchen. ⚽️ And, find a petition calling for Coke to bring back #reusables for the World Cup! 👀 Take a look 👉🏽 bit.ly/4tDhEKK #veganfood #ecosky

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🥑 Don't toss those avocado seeds! The Sustainable Kitchen Digest: Issue 4

Plus, how to make a sustainable vegan buttermilk, tips for making your own chickpea flour, and a petition asking Coca-Cola to choose sustainable practices this World Cup.

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

☀️ Did you know Vitamin D3 is often sourced from lamb's sheep's wool? You may see it on supplement, bread, cereal, or juice labels (among others) as lanolin, cholecalciferol, or calciferol. 💚 #Vegan alternatives can be sourced from lichen or algae! 👀 More 👉🏽 bit.ly/4mW4IxR #veganfood #plantbased

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

🎉 The age might be changing, but there are few things I love more than a #vegan birthday. Great cake and dinner out at Mamak (Malaysian) here in Atlanta...and pretending this is #29. 😉 😆 Also, Happy Mother's Day weekend for those who celebrate! youtube.com/shorts/8ttVQ... #veganfood #vegancake

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🎉 This birthday's chasing me... 🤣 #shortsfeed

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

😬 Is cysteine sneaking into your supplements…or bread? If so, it may have hair from horses, hogs, or poultry feathers. 😞 🤢 🍞 Commonly used as a dough conditioner in baked goods (check the label!) and supplements. 💚 #vegan alternatives exist! Learn more 👉🏽 bit.ly/4mW4IxR #veganfood #plantbased

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🐈 Time to check your perfume bottle! If it has "civet," it's not vegan...because it’s scraped from the glands of civet cats. So, civet cat excretions. Gross. 🤢 🌱 A #vegan alternative is labdanum oil (a resin extracted from a shrub). Much better. 👀 More sneaky ingredients 👉🏽 bit.ly/4mW4IxR

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🧪 A little peek into this week's test kitchen... 🍿 Popcorn #pancakes 🥞 ✅ Yes, they taste like popcorn-infused pancakes ✅ Yes, these are a new use for food scraps ✅ Yes, they're my new favorite pancake 🤣 Recipe coming soon! More about the test 👉🏽 bit.ly/4usgP8m #popcorn #vegan #veganfood

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

🧴 Ever thought you'd hear "cholesterol" and think...cosmetics? I always associated with heart health. 🤷‍♀️ It may have snuck into your cosmetic ingredients, though, and could appear as: "wool extract" or "lanolin." And, it's usually not #vegan. Time to check the labels! Find more 👉🏽 bit.ly/4mW4IxR

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

🍓 It's #strawberry season in GA and I'm beyond ready. 😉 To help embrace seasonal #produce, here are quick guides for each region of the U.S. (More in comments) The FULL guide is live (and even includes seasonal mushrooms and edible natives!) inspiredepicurean.com/may-seasonal... #veganfood

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🍷 Here's a sneaky ingredient that might be in your #wine: chitin (aka chitosan, chitinases). 🐟 It's sourced from the exoskeletons of marine animals to reduce cloudiness. 😔 💚 Opt for #vegan wines who use alternatives, like pea protein. 👀 More sneaky ingredients 👉🏽 bit.ly/4mW4IxR #veganfood

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🍓 I'm a few days late sharing here, but our second issue of the Sustainable Kitchen Digest is live with more food scrap ideas, an update on the linseed oil test, and several more petitions to support. 😉 Link 👉🏽 bit.ly/48AbH9Y #vegan #veganfood #sustainability #ecosky

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

🫐 Do you dry your own #berries? If you like dried blueberries, note that many brands add sugars and syrups. 😑 Here's a breakdown of how I dry them (w/o sugar) for simple, pure dehydrated #blueberries. ❓Do you use a dehydrator, or oven method? youtu.be/9TgBmt-c4iE #veganfood #whatveganseat

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Easy Oven Dried Blueberries | No Added Sugars | 4K #driedfruits #blueberryrecipe

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🍶 Is it REALLY #vegan? Pt 10: Casein This may seem obvious, but casein is sneaky, going by alternate names like: • Ammonium caseinate • Calcium caseinate • Hydrolyzed casein Double check food and protein powder labels, as well as cosmetics. More sneaky ingredients here 👉🏽 bit.ly/4mW4IxR

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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎 @inspiredepicurean.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🌍 Happy Earth Day! Excited to launch a new, recurring series on Substack: the Sustainable Kitchen Digest. We'll explore sustainable swaps, fun low-waste recipes, and my favorite...opportunities for activism (petitions, etc.). ✉️ Consider this your invitation! bit.ly/3OI0g9b #vegan #veganfood

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