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Green Queen Guide: Hong Kong’s Best Vegan Grocery Stores
With more and more people looking to lead a plant-based lifestyle, Hong Kong has progressed leaps and bounds in terms of offering conscious consumers vegan grocery options: green grocery stores have been sprouting up all over our fair…
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VEGGIE RECIPE: My Little Hong Kong Kitchen’s Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Gnocchi w/ Kalettes & Sundried Tomato Pesto
Most people are intimidated by the prospect of homemade gnocchi but My Little Hong Kong Kitchen's Laura Williams' sweet potato version will have you begging to try. Thanks to her simple and straightforward instructions, you will be a…
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August 2017 Green Queen Scoop: Your Global Health News Roundup
Global vegan brands are making the news big time- plant-based fast food chain By Chloe goes international, Impossible Foods gets impossible funding, vegan vending machines...
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#GQSmoothieWeek: 5 Delicious Breakfast Smoothie Bowl Recipes Created Especially For Green Queen
We have been crushing on IGer @nourisheats for a while now- her feed is one giant smoothie bowl bonanza so we are excited to present our collaboration: a whole work week's worth (Monday through Friday) of smoothie bowl recipes that are easy…
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Food & Drink: Hong Kong’s Best Vegetarian Indian Restaurants
Praised for its curries, aromatic spices, and flavorful food pairings, there is no contest that Indian food is just so good. Oscillating between sweet, spicy and savory, there is a dish for just about any palate. And don't get us started…
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Plant-Based Instagram Superstar Christine Wong Shares Her Secrets: Food Styling, Photography & Managing IG Accounts
How did your Instagram journey begin?
I started my Instagram while I was in nutrition school to record my food journey, and to inspire others to cook. I also started because my then tween daughter wanted to start an account too.
What was…
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Dining Guide: Best Vegan & Vegetarian Japanese Restaurants
Celebrated for its emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients, Japanese cuisine is usually recognized for its prominence on seafood. Unsurprisingly, Japan consumes 10% of the global fish catch; seafood is deeply engrained in the nation's…
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July 2017 Green Queen Scoop: Your Global Health News Roundup
Haagen Daaz jumps on NON DAIRY wagon, France bans oil exploration, lead in baby food and MORE
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INTERVIEW: Russell Simmons Talks Yoga, Being A Vegan & The Launch Of Tantris, His New Yogic Science Center
During a trip to Los Angeles earlier this year, I had the chance to visit Tantris, Russell Simmons's new center for yogic science on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. I was amazed at the space and the concept, which is grounded by three…
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Hong Kong Summer Guide: The Best Clean-Label Sunscreens You Can Buy Online
With summer in full swing, the time to suit up your skin to fight the rising intensity of the sun is now. Now that you know how to choose natural sunscreens, you'll be able to sift through store shelves confidently. And if those products…
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Made Real: A Healthy Snack Box Delivery Service Created Especially For You
There's no shortage of snacks in the world and there's no shortage of snackers but when it comes to finding healthy snacks that are also delicious, there's always room for improvements. Which is why we were so excited to discover Made Real,…
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Green Queen Talks To Animals Asia Founder Jill Robinson & Ambassador Lesley Nicol (aka Downton’s Mrs Patmore) About Animal Welfare, The…
Author's Note: I recently had the honor of interviewing not one, but two incredible humans: Animals Asia Founder & MBE Jill Robinson (JR below) and Animals Asia UK-US Ambassador Lesley Nicol (LN below). It is one of the (if not THE)…
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Grassroots Pantry Delights With New Spring/Summer Menu, Showcasing Rustic Regional Dishes Executed Flawlessly
Six years since laying the foundation for what is now one of the most venerable vegetable-forward establishments in the city, chef Peggy Chan has upped the ante. Pushing the boundaries of her creativity, the new Spring/Summer menu of…
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Hong Kong Healthy Dining News Summer 2017: Freshly Made Salad Delivery, New Organic Cafe, Korean Vegan Food & More
Ginger shots, vegan Korean food, The Cakery's new Landmark shop and a new salad delivery service...
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INTERVIEW: Lighter Founder Alexis Fox Is On A Mission To Change The Way The World Eats
Ed. Note: I recently met Alexis Fox at the Green Monday Forum: The Future Of Greenovation and was so inspired by her passion to help people be healthier that I immediately requested a one-on-one. Below, I talk to her about Lighter, the…
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Green Queen Travels: The Best Healthy Restaurants In London
London Town is gaining fast traction in the healthy eating scene. From innovative British flavors and wholesome Middle Eastern meals to Cali-fresh fare, Big Ben's stomping grounds has exploded with fantastic raw offerings, salad bars…
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The Best & Most Unique Plant-Based Private Dining Experiences In Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, private dining experiences, and the private kitchens that host them, have long held a notoriously clandestine feel; more than on the down-low, these 'speakeasy' style affairs are seriously covert. This much you know. But what…
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Plant-Based Dining At MURASAKI: Japanese-French Vegan Omakase
The new spring vegan omakase from Dining at MURASAKI is an experience in gastronomic luxury. Set against an ascending skyscraper with exclusive views of Victoria Harbour, the Japanese-French hybrid features lavish private rooms and 10,000…
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Life Without Meat Diary – Part 3: Being Veggie Is Really Hard
Online butcher Emma Pike gave up meat and dairy cold turkey (!) after a friend challenged her. Below is the third installment in her hilarious, honest and heart-warming diary (read Part 1 here and Part 2 here).
Day 15: Taking Stock Of…
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Vegan-Friendly Coffee Shops: Where To Get A Non-Dairy (And Non-Soy!) Latte in Hong Kong
Our global coffee addiction is nowhere near abating with the artisanal coffee movement growing strong but milk continues to be an issue. Lots of us can't take dairy, and for years soy milk stepped in to save the day. In fact, soy has become…
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The Beyond Burger Launches In HK: A Closer Look At The Vegan Patty That Wants To Change The World
Stepping into the Kind Kitchen at Green Common's Central location, the aroma of hamburgers wafts through the air. The chargrilled scent of juicy ground beef is so enticing, I find myself longing for a Protein Style burger with Animal…
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