The beauty of certain things comes not only from their surface-level aesthetics, but also their inner qualities. This idea can be applied to both places and dishes. Great vegan dishes, for example, look amazing and taste amazing. Similarly, certain parts of the world have breathtaking sights, while also having rich histories. Discovering the layers of beauty in a place, dish or even a person can be a wonderful experience. Welcome to this week’s Food Friday blog.

This week, we’ve got a great selection in store for you, gathered from the galleries of Instagram’s dedicated foodies. We’ve got smoothies, zoodles and so much more to showcase.

Ready? Let’s dig right in!

 

Let’s begin the day with some dessert! @lovinghutnorthbridge presents a mouth-watering vegan blueberry cheesecake that’s gluten-free, perfect for a Friday afternoon. Dairy-free cakes are absolutely delicious and the absence of milk doesn’t take away from the consistency and flavor of the dessert. It really shines.

 

 

This great brunch meal by @procud.v looks jam-packed with delicious nutrients. A plant-based sandwich wrapped made from tomatoes, chickpeas and sriracha tofu, this meal is bound to make you full and ready you for the day. We love the layers of ingredients that are visible in this sandwich slice, a visual reminder of the nutrients you’ll get when you chow on a meal like this.

 

 

@jungle.bowls presents a vivid and eye-catching smoothie bowl, a cool pink dessert packed with proteins and other vitamins. Made with great fruits such as bananas, raspberries and dice-like cuts of dragonfruit, this smoothie emanates a sense of tropical relaxation that we need these days. Festive meals can really make you feel great during busy days.

 

 

We’ve got a lot of dessert options for this week! @shojinlove presents a triple flavored ice cream, made with delicious strawberry, flavorful matcha and the cool and lovely mint chocolate. The presentation is quite superb too. The usage of this kind of glass gives a sense of sophistication and luxury to such an ice cream meal.

 

 

Our final pick of the week belongs to @rawexpansion, presenting a sumptuous zoodle meal. This pasta and zucchini delight reminds us of cool nights and warm suppers, of comforting evenings with family and friends. It’s only fitting, because zucchinis are used in ratatouille, one of the most homely foods out there. This zoodle snapshot reminds us of warmer and comfier times.

That’s it for this week. Be sure to visit us next week for a fresh batch of vegan food photos to admire and be inspired by. Want to showcase your own creations on our blog? Just add the hashtags #FoodFriday and #VacationingVegan on your future IG vegan food photos, and who knows, maybe they’ll be featured in a future blog!

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