5 Best Stress-free Vegan Thanksgiving Appetizers

A wicker basket filled with Simply Vegan date snacks, including Nuts on Dates and ChocoMatcha Dates, used for making stress-free vegan Thanksgiving appetizers.

Thanksgiving can feel busy and overwhelming, especially when you are hosting. Appetizers should be the easiest part of the day, not an extra task. The simplest solution is choosing snacks that are flavorful, plant-based, and require little to no prep. People often opt for vegan Thanksgiving appetizers as it easily fits every type of guest. […]

What Is Chili Crisp? A Guide To The Flavorful & Crunchy Flavor Booster

Two jars of Kathmandu Kick Chilli Crisp with Himalayan Sichuan pepper beside a plated Nepali-style meal of rice and vegetable curries

If you’ve ever wondered what chili crisp is or why food lovers can’t get enough of it, you’re in the right place. Chili crisp is a spicy, crunchy condiment made from oil, chilli flakes, aromatics, and most importantly, crispy bits like garlic, shallots, or soybeans. It’s a flavor bomb that adds heat, texture, and umami to […]

Is Sichuan Pepper Good or Bad for You?

Blog post graphic asking "Is Sichuan Pepper Good or bad For you?". The image features a jar of Simply Vegan Inc.'s Kathmandu Kick Chili Crisp, a bowl of spicy vegan noodles, and small bowls of Sichuan peppercorns and chili flakes.

That tingling, numbing spice that lights up your tongue in Sichuan dishes, what exactly is it doing to your body? If you’ve ever felt that electrifying buzz while enjoying a stir-fry or chili crisp, you’ve tasted the unique power of Sichuan pepper. But is it just about flavor, or does it have real effects on […]

Spicy Vegan Condiments With Himalayan Sichuan Pepper For Savory Meals

Jars of Spicy Vegan condiment Kathmandu Kick with Chilli Crisp Himalayan Sichuan pepper displayed with garlic, chili, ginger, onion, turmeric, and sesame seeds.

Imagine a single jar of spicy vegan condiment completely transforming your food. With the right balance of Himalayan spices and the tingling warmth of Sichuan pepper, our Kathmandu Kick turns everyday savory meals into something extraordinary. A simple bowl of rice, a stir fry noodle, or even roasted vegetables can carry layers of heat, aroma, and texture […]