About Veggie Zest
What is Veggie Zest?
Veggie Zest is my blog about vegetarian recipes from around the world!
I was raised a vegetarian in the northern part of India- its a common practice in there, pretty much cultural and also because its easier since there is a vast variety of vegetarian food that is made at home and is available outside. I started eating meat in early 2000’s due to many reasons- curiosity, change of country, student life, lack of availability of vegetarian food.
How did the blog happen?
I visited the farmers market in LA in July 2010 and was overwhelmed and excited at the same time with the food that surrounded me. Food has always been a strong passion for me and my husband, we both enjoy and love food from all parts of the world. This place was like an international food mecca and inspired me to find an avenue where I could write about my various food related experiences. Veggie Zest is a platform where I get to explore various food related subjects including vegetarianism.
SO its just another food blog…what’s different about Veggie Zest?
I make vegetarian recipes from different parts of the world and try to add an Indian twist to it by using complimentary ingredients and flavors (herbs, spices, extracts etc.) from my Indian pantry. Since I am a lacto-ovo-vegitarian (eat dairy, eggs and vegetables) you can expect not all but various recipes categorized under vegan, gluten free and eggless on this blog. Most of my recipes are made in olive oil (low cholesterol) therfore are on the healthier side.
The purpose behind Veggie Zest?
To promote vegetarianism and making good tasting and good looking food without sacrificing the flavors. I hope to make more and more readers/visitors realize that there is more to vegetarian food than just tofu, corn on the cob and imitation meat and is in no way any less nutritious than eating meat. Through this blog I hope to inspire as many people as possible to try food that is vegetarian.
you can write to me at: pallavigupta14 [at] gmail [dot] com
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Beautiful blog you have here and wonderful photography.
Thank you Dr Dan. You know my husband is also from Canada. And I love Vancouver!
Love it ! It’s not easy coming up with variety when vegetarian, will suggest this to my friends :)
Thank you, that would be so wonderful!!
Your blog is what my blog aspires to be. :o)
Beautiful photos and delicious sounding recipes, keep up the amazing work!
Hi Pallavi, I stopped by to say that I love your blog, and I’ve nominated Veggie Zest for a Liebster Award!
(You can find the post here: http://spontaneoustomato.com/2012/07/19/the-perfect-snack-a-blog-award/ )
Thanks Allison, I will check it out!
:)
I am too vegetarian and love to be so.Your blog is lovely. I love the fusion of Indian cuisine with others.
Amazing blog!
I’m so glad I stumbled on your blog, am going to try some of your recipes!
I think I have already pinned 6 recipes and I have only been looking for 5 minutes. Gorgeous photos too! I love your dishes and the colors are phenomenal. Nice work! I can’t wait to try the food!
Hey Deer Friend! I have nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award, Check It out here: http://dorothydeerest.wordpress.com/2013/01/04/award-nomination-yay/
Love your blog! I will definitely suggest it to all of my vegetarian clients! Keep up the amazing work :)
This is just soooooooo wonderful..love your wesite…great job..just Amazing
so the pics are so gorgeous..and they are yummm as well :)
Hi,
Just wanted to say that not only do your recipes look great, but your photos and styling are beautiful! Can I ask you what equipment you use to capture such vibrant beautiful images?
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Such an awesome blog - can’t wait to read more and more!!
beautiful recipes and photography, great blog!
Your recipes look wonderful!
I think this is my new favourite blog. How have I not discovered you before?!
I LOVE YOUR BLOG! :D
Huge photo and delicious recepies !!!! I will follow you blog. If you want you can look at mine. Is in Italian … http://chefandwife.wordpress.com/
Awesome Blog;)
My mom is vegan and loves Indian food. Your blog is perfect! I’m sure she will start following you after I show her this.
Sabrina it is my pleasure. Thank you so much for your kind words. Jaya Guru Devi ~
I really appreciate Veggiezest. It is wonderful and full of amazing recipes and information. Vegan and vegetarian - even better.
I’m so glad WordPress suggested your blog! It’s delightful in every way! :) Looking forward to your recipes! Cheers, Priya
Hi! I came across your blog last night and have come back to it already a few times ever since. Its gorgeous and thank you for the delightful recipes. I’m looking forward to more. Sofia xx
Thanks Sofia, I am happy you like it.
Hello! I nominated you for the WordPress Family Awards. I consider you as a part of my WordPress Family. I enjoy everytime reading your blog.
Acceptance is optional. Please find here more about this award: http://adapukka.wordpress.com/2013/11/11/wordpress-family-award-2/
Fabulous… please keep it up! As I have mentioned in your ‘About Me’ page, this blog could turn me into a veg - which I have always thought was next to impossible!
Hi! Great blog here. I too am a vegetarian and am always looking for new recipes/ingredients/ideas. I invite you to visit my blog: http://veggiechica.com for Latin inspired vegetarian recipes.
Welcome to Veggie Zest! Its exciting to see a collection of Latin vegetarian recipes on your blog. Very interesting!
Wow, great looking recipes! I can’t wait to get into the kitchen and give some of them a try. I love your beautiful pictures of the dishes as well. Keep it up!
Dexter
congratulations, co winner of the nepaliaustralian blog awards! i’m also very pleased to be pointed to your blog - beautifully photographed with equally-beautiful content!
i look forward to following your posts!
lisa/z in ecuador
Hi Pallavi, I am an aspiring vegetarian/vegan so I ”flirt” sometimes with this kind of healthy diet. When it comes to food in general I simply LOVE traditional authentic recipes from around the world. So you imagine how thrilled I was when I read this on your page: ”I hope to make more and more readers/visitors realize that there is more to vegetarian food than just tofu, corn on the cob and imitation meat and is in no way any less nutritious than eating meat”. I hate tofu and I hate imitation meat. And I just can’t wait to try your recipes and find new favorites to add to my food repertoire….so thank you for your amazing contribution :)
Love your photography and the layout of the blog! Will try some recipes soon as Indian cuisine is one of my favourites :-) Thank you for spreading the veggie love!
-Julie
You have a lovely blog here and I agree with your thoughts on I agree that there is lot to explore in vegetarianism and it does not get boring at any stage :)
love your recipe-yogurt almond tea cake i make it it seem like i love it