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Last Minute Gift Guide | Vegan & Eco & Minimalist

December 16, 2019 By julia

Welcome to the vegan gift guide for the conscious consumer (perfect for you and I and any one who simply doesn’t have their sh*t together in time)!

How does it feel like Christmas just happened? It rolls up so quickly, and then it be like… AH no time! Or is that just me?

Are any of you organized for Christmas morning in November? If so, I bow down to you.

Christmas can be stress-inducing, when really it should be the opposite.

This word ‘Holidays’ should really mean quality time spent with the ones you’re incredibly fond of, giving to those who need it the most, and eating delicious plants in the form of comfort food surrounded by Charlie Brown Christmas tunes and the smell of:

  • roasted Meatless Balls and Mushroom Gravy
  •  Stuffed Tofu Turkey
  • Mashed Cauli Potatoes
  • Butternut Swirl
  • Hasselback Butternut Pecan Squash
  • Apricot Lentil Loaf

But, it’s not always that simple, is it?

If the scramble for presents is taking away from the simplicity of what the Holidays are really about, then you have come to the right place.

PLUS, in the attempt for achieving a sustainable and minimalistic holiday, I’ve added in eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas, at the bottom for you.

Merry Christmas!

THE GIFT OF EXPERIENCE:

What goes on in your town? Make it a gift of experience this year by getting tickets for a concert, festival or play…or maybe a ski ticket, or something like Vallea Lumina… or a staycation itinerary, farm sanctuary visits, or maybe even a mini close-by vacation. Just a few ideas to get the creative juices flowing. Create memories for a gift this year.

KITCHEN + HOME:

  • Vegan food wraps
  • Air Fryer
  • Tofu Press
  • VitaMix
  • Coconut Bowls
  • Bamboo Straws
  • Grow Your Own Bonsai Tree
  • Vegan Bath Bombs
  • Frother

SUPERFOODS/SUPPLEMENTS:

  • Stay Wyld Organics Medicinal Mushrooms (Reishi, Cordyceps, Lion’s Mane, Chaga, Turkey Tail)
  • Complement Protein Powder + Complement Plus ‘3 in 1 supplement’ (B12 + Vitamin D3 + Micro Algae Epa/Dha)
    • Go here and use Discount Code: ‘HOOKEDONPLANTS’ for 10% off
  • Pranin whole food iron + vitamin C (use code ‘hooked’ for a discount)

EAT!:

  • Cheeze (there’s so many amazing companies making vegan dairy products now!)
    • Black Sheep Vegan Cheeze (melt their camembert for fondue!)
    • Miyokos Creamery (great for cheeze plates) can be found at Vegan Supply Co
    • Blue Heron Creamery – Vancouver company
    • VioLife (melty for grilled cheese!) can be found at Vegan Supply
  • Treats + Snacks:
    • Cacao Now
    • Zimt Chocolates
    • Erin Ireland’s To Die For chocolate cookies
    • Eve’s Crackers
    • Frost Bites cordials
    • Vegan Jerky from Spud.ca  (use code ‘CRVAN-MURJUB for 20$ off your first order)
  • Make something and put it in a jar:
    • Puffed Quinoa Dessert Bars 
    • Vegan Mo’s Black + White Cookies
    • Caramel Cacao Bites 
    • Chocolate Chip Cookies

FOODIE GIFT CARDS:

This is your opportunity to show your friends and fam something new, and support a biz you love (PLUS, it’s the ultimate last minute gift idea).

  • Vancouver/Whistler Restaurants:
    • The Acorn
    • Virtuous Pie
    • Green Moustache
    • Meet on Main or in Gastown
    • I love Chickpea
    • Eternal Abundance
    • Heirloom
    • Zend Concious Lounge
    • Cafe By Tao
    • Olive & Ruby
    • Juice Truck
    • The Juicery Co
    • The Juice Box Cleanse from Spud Vancouver
    • The Workshop
    • Buddha-Full
    • Indigo Age Cafe 
    • Hey Kokomo
    • Alta Bistro Whistler (amazing veggie burger!)
    • The Naked Sprout Whistler 
    • To look for even more where you live, download the app Happy Cow or the local app Gomae!
  • Groceries
    • Spud.ca – Discount Code: CRVAN-MURJUB
    • Vegan Supply Co – every kind of vegan goodie you can think of
    • Local harvest boxes: Ice Cap Organics, Root Down Organics, Laughing Crow Organics
    • Organic Matters – bulk, organic everything
    • Vegan Meat Box by the Very Good Butchers
    • Coastie Craft Burgers

DONATIONS

We mostly think about our close ones when it comes to gift-giving, but there are so many businesses, animals, and people that could really use our help during the holidays. To donate money in the name of someone else, and hand over a card saying you did so, is incredibly meaningful.

Farm Sanctuaries and Animal Shelters:

Vancouver/Whistler/Victoria:

  • The Happy Herd
  • Cici Life Farm Sanctuary
  • Whistler AnimalsGalore
  • Vancouver SPCA 
  • Rasta Farm Sanctuary 
  • A Home For Hooves

Toronto:

  • Esther The Wonder Pig
  • Toronto Pig Save
  • Wishing Well Sanctuary
  • Ralphy’s Retreat
  • Happy Trails Sanctuary
  • Cedar Row Sanctuary
  • More here

Global:

  • Edgar’s Mission – Australia 
  • Where Pig’s Fly – Australia
  • Farm Sanctuary – Gene Bauer’s creation

World Hunger & Shelter & Environmental Protection: 

  • A Well Fed World: Plants 4 Hunger helps feeds hungry children without harming animals!
  • Give warm coats to those that need the warmth
  • Sea Shepherd for the ocean and sea creatures
  • Rainforest Trust for the Amazon

EXPERIENCES

  • Cooking classes:
    • Nourish Vancouver has great classes with lots of vegan options
    • Rooted Nutrition whole foods cooking
    • Dirty Apron Vibrantly Vegan class
    • Rouxbe Plant Based cooking school (online)
  • Gift cards for yoga & other classes:
    • Awesome Arts Academy (all kinds of classes)
    • Turf Living

ONLINE GOODIES

  • E Books:
    • #PlantsForAWeek Hooked on Plants E Book
  • Online Magazine subscriptions:
    • Mercy for Animals
    • VegNews paperless
    • VeganLife
    • Vista Magazine
  • Courses/Meal Planning:
    • Gift the 80/20 Plants Program
      • The fully supported transition towards a whole food plant based lifestyle
      • 1:1 Coaching
      • Hundreds of recipes
      • A community
      • Video lessons from me
      • Meal planning
  • Audible subscription: an online library with books ready to listen to anywhere at twice the speed!
    • Listen to books like: Carnism, How Not To Die, Eat to Live, The China Study, Eating Animals, You are a Bad Ass, The Four Agreements

COOKBOOKS

  • #PlantsForAWeek E-Book with 30 recipes, a meal plan, and tons of nutrition tips
  • Thug Kitchen
  • Wicked Healthy
  • My New Roots
  • The First Mess
  • Oh She Glows
  • The Edgy Veg
  • Raw Vegan Not Gross
  • Rawsome Vegan Baking
  • Naturally Nourished
  • Eaternity
  • Thrive Diet
  • Hot For Food vegan comfort classics
  • No Meat Athlete Cookbook

CRUELTY FREE CLOTHING | JEWELLERY | ACCESSORIES 

These may not work as last minute, but they’re great ideas for future gift-giving!

  • Native Shoes – get their new Plant Shoe and Save the Duck winter boot!
  • Nice Shoes – gift card
  • Moo Shoes – vegan bags and shoes
  • Wuxly Jackets – vegan outerwear
  • Vegetaryn vegan shirts (like ‘Lettuce Eat Plats’, ‘Eat Plants And Chill’)
  • Herbivore clothing
  • In The Soul Shine vegan apparel
  • Vegan Mascara
  • Love Myssa jewellery
  • Miriam De Langely jewellery
  • YCL Jewels
  • Unicorn Goods for EVERYTHING
  • Mat & Nat – vegan bags and accessories
  • Loa Skin oil – the only product I use

ECO-FRIENDLY GIFT WRAPPING

Can you imagine what a pile of thrown away wrapping paper would look like after Christmas is over?

Apparently it would cover 5000 football fields!!!

Plus, this stuff is died, and laminated, making it difficult to recycle.

So, let’s opt out and go for these natural looking, enviro-friendly ideas instead.

  • Scarves from your local Thrift Store or Re-Use-It Centre
  • Newspaper
  • Brown paper and twine (both can be found at Staples, Michael’s, or your local farts n’ craps’ store;)  for an organic look.
  • Jars, cans or boxes you have around the house. Just tie twine around it and, voila!
  • Grocery bag totes that they can re-use
  • Paper bags
  • Any kind of fabric you have kickin’ around! Time to get creative.

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☀️ Retreats

15 Minute Protein-Packed Vegan Pesto ChickUn Fettu 15 Minute Protein-Packed Vegan Pesto ChickUn Fettuccine 

1) Soak soy curls in water for 10 mins, then strain and pan-fry in olive oil & @bragg liquid aminos
2) In a pan, sauté 1 onion, lots of crushed garlic, 8-10 sliced mushrooms 
3) Add vegan pesto (used @love.legrand), nutritional yeast, and the pan fried soy curls to that pan. 
4) Boil pasta of choice (drop your fave pasta below… macaroni? Penne? Fettuccini?
5) Strain then pour pasta into the pan of goodness & mixy mixy
*** optional: add mushroom benefits with 1 tbsp each of @staywyldorganics Immunity Blend powder, and extra protein with @complement unflavoured protein powder. Use ‘hookedonplants’ for a discount - links in bio. 

 
🤤 Devour. 

Anything can be veganized. 👌 

📌 Save this for your next 15 minute dinner recipe idea.

#vegandinner #veganpasta #pestopasta #15minuterecipe #easyrecipe #easyveganrecipe
Ok, I’m biased… but this mama has to be the mo Ok, I’m biased… but this mama has to be the most inspiring plant-based athlete out there.

@stephaniejdsloan always supporting, motivating, moving, adventuring (in braids), and top-cheffing it up with the goodness of whole plant foods.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mama’s out there. 💕 

#momsrule  #nomeatathlete
#plantbasedathlete #veganmom #mothersday
This isn’t just any tofu scramble… it’s next This isn’t just any tofu scramble… it’s next-level creamy and eggy thanks to 2 secret weapons:

🥄 Hummus for texture 
🧂 Black salt (kala namak) for that eggy flava flave

Serve it up with avo, tomato, and a drizzle of hot sauce for the ultimate #MothersDayBrunch moment 🥑🔥

🌱 Tofu Scramble Recipe - from the #hookedonplantsarchives 

Ingredients:
	•	½ large yellow onion, diced
	•	2 cloves garlic
	•	6 white mushrooms, sliced
	•	1 red pepper, diced
	•	1 tsp each: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
	•	½ tsp turmeric
	•	1 tsp cumin
	•	½ tsp black salt (kala namak)
	•	¼–½ cup nutritional yeast
	•	½ cup hummus (use your fave — or try my Roasted Garlic one!)
	•	1 block medium or soft tofu (~350g)

Directions:
	1.	Sauté onion in a hot pan (no oil needed). Let it brown, then splash with water to deglaze as needed.
	2.	Add mushrooms, garlic, and red pepper. Cook for a few minutes.
	3.	Stir in spices + ¼ cup water.
	4.	Add hummus and mix until incorporated.
	5.	Crumble tofu into the pan with your hands (tiny crumbles = perfect texture).
	6.	Stir everything together and cook for a few more minutes until golden and hot.

Top with avo, tomato slices, hot sauce… or wrap it up in a tortilla 🌯

💌 Save this for your next brunch or breakfast for dinner (the best) and tag @hookedonplants if you make it!

#TofuScramble #VeganBrunch #EasyVeganMeals #HookedOnPlants #MothersDay #HummusHack #TofuScramble #BreakfastforDinner #PlantBasedProtein #VeganComfortFood #WeekendEats
… vegan for a decade and she’s still kickin’ … vegan for a decade and she’s still kickin’ 👌 

Plants have all the protein 🌱 💥 Who here is early in their plant-based journey? Need some tips? 

🐾 PS: These rescue dogs are thriving on plants too. Check the link in bio for info 🐾 

#vegan #veganolympian #plantbased #plantbasedtips #vegannutrition @virchewdogs
@alohaanimalsanctuary needs support right now. ➡ @alohaanimalsanctuary needs support right now.
➡️The GoFundMe page is linked in @alohaanimalsanctuary bio.

A few years ago, I had the beautiful experience of volunteering with Aloha Animal Sanctuary, and supporting their team with @complement products to help the volunteers and founders thrive—so they could give their best selves to the animals.

It’s a dream of mine to spend more time physically supporting farm sanctuaries. 
And to have my own one day… 💫 
… to rescue animals like the lucky ones you see here, living out their best lives.
Just putting that out there 🌱✨

💪🏽 The work, love and energy the founders have poured into Aloha is incredibly inspiring, but it comes with its challenges… Funding expenses being the main one. 

If you’ve got even $5 to spare, it could make a huge difference in helping save Aloha.

Since I don’t have my own sanctuary (yet!), the least I can do is share, volunteer, and spread the word.

& look back on the cute animal pics from my few days there. 

🐾 Hug a dog today. 
🐾Reconnect with the magic animals bring into this world.
🐾Donate if you can. 
🐾Visit a sanctuary. 
🐾Support the people doing this heart-led work.

🩵🐖🐓🐐
Need a serotonin boost? Hug a dog today. 10/10 re Need a serotonin boost? Hug a dog today. 
10/10 recommend.

PS: dogs can thrive on plant-based diet and it may actually extend their life 🎉 If you have sensitive pups, or don’t feel like feeding other animals to your family animals or want to try a more sustainable dog food for 🌍 try feeding them a vegan option. Check out the studies on @virchewdogs site, and try their starter pack (link in bio). Developed with vegetarians. Feel free to use ‘hookedonplants’ for a discount. 

Zak & Tez just love it. 
Tez actually vibrates with excitement every time. 😆 

#vegandogs #plantbaseddogs #dogfood #vegandogfood#adoptdontshop #rescuedogs #rescuedogsrule
🥞💛 Vegan 3 Ingredient Blender Pancakes—so 🥞💛 Vegan 3 Ingredient Blender Pancakes—so easy, super delish, and protein-packed.✨ 
Just blend, pour, flip, and devour.

3 main ingredients plus a few powders / spices 👌 

👨‍🍳 Ingredients:
✔️ 3 ripe bananas 🍌
✔️ 3 cups oats (GF if needed)
✔️ 1-1.5 cups plant milk (oat, almond, soy… whatever floats your nut milk boat)
✔️ 1 tsp baking powder
✔️ 1 tsp baking soda 
✔️ 1/2 tsp cinnamon
✔️ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✔️ Pinch of salt
Optional:
@complement Daily Greens
@complement Chocolate Protein 
@staywyldorganics Mushroom powders 🍄‍🟫 
Vegan chocolate chips?!

Use ‘hookedonplants’ for a discount on all. 

… beer powder makes these babies nice & pink…! 

🔥 Directions:
1.  Add oats, powders to the blender, and blend to a flour
2. Add milk and bananas, blend until smooth (add a little extra milk if needed & use a tamper to help blend. 
3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium and lightly grease with coconut oil or vegan butter.
4. Pour the batter into the pan (small pancakes work best), cook for ~3 mins until bubbles form.
5. Flip, cook another 2 mins, then stack ‘em high!
✔️ TOP IT with maple syrup, nut butter, warm berries, coconut chips, chocolate drizzle… whatever makes your heart happy! 🍓

Save this for your next cozy brunch and tag me if you try it. 
Who’s flippin’ pancakes this weekend?! 💛

👌Freeze & pop in the toaster for a quick Breaki. 
** Can also be used in the waffle iron 🧇 

Are you in team waffle or team pancake?? 
👇Do tell. 

#HookedOnPlantsArchives 
#VeganPancakes #BananaOatPancakes #HealthyBreakfast #PlantBasedEats #WeekendBrunch #EasyVeganRecipes
8 facts & stats ⬇️ Yup, dogs can thrive on pla 8 facts & stats ⬇️ Yup, dogs can thrive on plants 🎉 

And science backs it up. 

3 Fun facts:

✨ One of the longest living dogs in the Guinness Book of World Records, Bramble the collie, lived to age 25 on a plant-based diet.
✨ Studies show that beef, dairy, and chicken are the three most common food allergens for dogs.
✨ Plant-based dogs live longer, stay healthier, and need fewer vet visits. 

And, here’s why we love Virchew:

✅ Canadian-made with locally sourced ingredients 🇨🇦
✅ Woman-founded & Vancouver-based 🏙️
✅ Developed with veterinary support 🩺
✅ Hypoallergenic & vet-referred 🐾
✅ Starter Kit available + shipped throughout the Sea-to-Sky 🚚
✅ Delivered right to your door 🚪 
✅ Delicious apparently … bowls are sparkling clean after every meal 👅 
✅ Zak & Tez are stoked on their perfect poops, happy skin & endless energy ⚡️ 

🔬 don’t just take it from Z & T… here’s what the research says: 🤓

📖 “Dogs on plant-based diets had a mean lifespan of 14.1 years, compared to 12.6 years for those on meat-based diets.” – University of Guelph

📖 “Dogs fed plant-based diets had fewer health disorders, especially in digestion, liver function, and eye health.” – Research in Veterinary Science

📖 “Vegan-fed dogs were healthier and required fewer health issues, less vet visits and medications, according to a study of 2,500 dogs.” – Pet Food Industry

📖 “No evidence suggests plant-based diets negatively impact dog health.” – Veterinary Sciences Journal

📖 “Vegan diets provide adequate nutrition for dogs.” – University of Illinois

@virchewdogs makes it REAL easy to feed your pup a nutritionally complete, vet-backed, plant-based diet you can feel good about and your dogs can obsess over. 

➡️ Comment or DM: ‘Dog Food’ for a link with more info. 

❤️’Hookedonplants’ at checkout will give you a discount.

#Virchew #VeganDogs #PlantBasedPets #HealthyPups #VeganPetFood #SeaToSky
If not now, then when? 🌱 ✨ 🏝️ Last cha If not now, then when? 🌱 ✨ 🏝️ 

Last chance to book a Nicaragua adventure with likeminded, positive, plant-curious people. 

The Vegan Adventure Retreat. 

We are so grateful to have met our amazing attendees from last year’s retreat, and we’ve built connections from that one week, that will no doubt, last a lifetime. 

Enjoy listening to their experience …
This was filmed right before their zenned out spa experience.

Here is your chance to …

🙌 Disconnect to re-connect.
🙌 Fill your own cup so you can bring your best self back to your family, friends, career…
🙌 Step aside your comfort zone with all Ometepe Island provides 
🙌 Learn all about your microbiome & delicious whole food plant based cooking skills
🙌 Devour tropical fruit, breathe, practice yoga daily,  kayak with monkeys, hike volcanos, tour cacao farm…

A chance to say yes to yourself. 

Everyone welcome! 🤗

Plant based, vegan, plant curious, travel lovers, adventurers, anyone who needs to hit that re-set button… we’ve got you. 

Jules and Danielle 

@hookedonplants chef, olympian, nutritionist. 
@pachavega chef, educator, gut health expert, nutritionist. 

PS: the @sanctuary_music_festival is 28-30… retreat then festival ?!

#veganretreat #nicaragua #retreat #plantbasedretreat #veganadventureretreat
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