V is for Vegan

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Vegan cuisine has roots that stretch back thousands of years. Ancient cultures and religions, including Jainism and certain Buddhist traditions in India, promoted diets that avoided harming animals, emphasizing plant-based foods such as grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. Philosophers such as Pythagoras in ancient Greece also advocated for avoiding animal consumption on ethical grounds. 

The modern vegan movement began in 1944, when Donald Watson and a small group of like-minded individuals founded The Vegan Society in the United Kingdom. They coined the term “vegan” to describe a lifestyle that excluded all animal products, including meat, dairy, and eggs. 

Join us for the next Cooking & Cocktails Series and explore the vibrant world of vegan cuisine! In this engaging demonstration, we’ll showcase how fresh ingredients and innovative techniques can transform plant-based cooking into an unforgettable culinary experience.

For the Vegan Curious, for the Foodie, for the friends of that one friend who is Vegan, and even for those who are not practicing vegan, this class is for you. Broaden your foodie horizons and level up your kitchen expertise with this ERE Chef led cooking demonstrations.

Our final Cooking & Cocktail series of 2026 brought to you by the charming chef Marco of Esplanade Resort Culinary Experiences. If you miss this one, you won’t see him back in our community until February at the earliest! Chef Marco will guide you through the preparation of Vegan Scallops made with King Trumpet Mushrooms, and made with jalepeno pesto and creamy polenta, followed by a light and refreshing key lime
pie mousse for dessert.

6-6:30 Mix & Mingle

6:30 Instruction Begins

QR code for Recipes will be provided. If you would like the recipes ahead of time to review for any allergy concerns, please reach out to your Lifestyle Manager.