vegan mediterranean meal with vegetables and legumes on table
Fasting is something deeply familiar in many cultures, especially around certain periods of the year like Easter. For many people, it means temporarily avoiding specific foods, mainly those of animal origin. On the other hand, a vegan diet is a daily choice based on plant-based foods and a more conscious way of living. And yet…
Mother and child preparing vegan food together in the kitchen
Talking to a child about vegan food does not need to feel complicated, strict, or heavy. In fact, children understand much more than we sometimes think, as long as we speak to them in a simple, honest, and age-appropriate way. When the conversation happens with warmth and calmness, vegan food can be presented not as
Vegan Valentine’s chocolate heart dessert made with hazelnuts, dates and chocolate
Valentine’s mood without the stress — and without overcomplicating things. This vegan chocolate treat is made with just 3 ingredients, requires no baking, and has a rich chocolate texture with natural sweetness from dates. If you didn’t get the “gift” in time… this might just be the next best thing 😉 Time About 30 minutes
Giannis Pappas sculptor workshop in Zografou, Athens – courtyard sculptures
A quiet artistic escape within the city There are places in Athens that gently take you out of time, without asking for attention. One of them is the workshop of sculptor Giannis Pappas, quietly tucked away in Zografou. A small artistic refuge — perfect for a brief escape without plans, or expectations. This visit took
Vegan party table with comfort food everyone will love

Plan a Vegan Party Everyone Will Love!

Plan a Vegan Party Everyone Will Love Let’s start with something simple: a vegan party doesn’t need an explanation. It needs to feel good. Most people don’t come to a table to judge choices. They come to eat, relax, laugh, and feel welcome. And that’s the secret: you’re not hosting a “vegan party.” You’re hosting
Ebook and print books – why they’re not opponents
Ebook and Print Books: Why They’re Not Opponents We often feel the urge to compare. To choose a side. To decide what is “better.” But when it comes to children and stories, the real question may not be whether an ebook or a printed book wins. The real question is how they can coexist. The
Why I created my children’s ebook in two languages – Zenia’s Vegan Life Creative Studio
Why I Created My Children’s Ebook in Two Languages Some decisions don’t start with strategy. They start with real life. When I wrote my first children’s story, I knew I wanted it to be a calm and human experience — a story meant to be read together, to open conversations, to give space for a
When a children’s ebook actually helps – Zenia’s Vegan Life Creative Studio

When a children’s ebook actually helps

When a Children’s Ebook Actually Helps In recent years, the word ebook has become a natural part of our daily lives. With it, however, a common concern has also emerged: “Is this just another form of screen time for children?” The answer is neither a clear “yes” nor an absolute “no.” As with most things
Vegan orange cookies with chocolate chips — festive holiday baking

“Zenia’s Festive Orange Cookies!”

Today I decided to get organized — and as you’ll see (and be pleasantly surprised) I already had all my ingredients ready, because this recipe is very special. I make it all year round, but now I wanted to give it a slightly more festive twist and dedicate it to those of you who love
A new planner for what truly matters – Zenia’s Vegan Life Creative Studio

“A New Planner for What Truly Matters”

Why is every new year supposed to be more special than the previous one? It isn’t. Our steps are. Our life path is what truly matters. That is the gold. That is what holds value. We simply, as humans, invented — for technical but also comforting reasons — measurable systems to attach everything to. So