Amy Mason

Amy is a freelance writer at Utopia.org. She graduated from the University of Glasgow with a Masters in English Language and then moved to Berlin in 2012, where she has spent a lot of time researching and learning about the city. As someone who loves to experience other people and places, she has been able to benefit from being just a train ride away from some of the most exciting and beautiful places in Europe. She is passionate about food and everything spicy, and ran a pop-up vegan curry stand in a local food market one summer. She likes to develop plant-based recipes and to experiment in the kitchen.

Best Natural Ways to Get Over a Hangover – Quickly

by Amy Mason | March 4, 2022 If you have woken up feeling a little worse for wear after a few too many cocktails, here are eight tips for the best way to get over a hangover, quickly and naturally. Read more

How to Make Sour Milk: Buttermilk Substitute + Vegan Version

by Amy Mason | February 24, 2022 Do you need sour milk for a recipe but don't have any on hand? Don't worry! Here, we will show you how to make sour milk at home with an easy buttermilk recipe. Read on for both dairy and vegan versions! Read more

Is Caramel Vegan? Facts & A Vegan Recipe

by Amy Mason | February 22, 2022 Is caramel vegan? The short answer is: no. Traditional caramel is loaded with sugar and dairy. But don't worry! Here is a vegan caramel recipe and some tips so you can veganize your favorite recipes. Read more

Tempeh Bacon: An Easy Vegan Recipe

by Amy Mason | February 13, 2022 Make your own cruelty-free, healthy and sustainable bacon with this tempeh bacon recipe. Packed with smoky umami flavors, its satisfying, versatile and easy! Read more

Is Sriracha Vegan? It’s Complicated.

by Amy Mason | February 10, 2022 Is sriracha vegan? It's complicated, and it all comes down to one of the main ingredients – sugar. We'll tell you everything you need to know to make sure your sriracha is vegan, and how you can make a sustainable version at home. Read more

Pesto Without Pine Nuts: 3 Tasty Recipes

by Amy Mason | February 4, 2022 Do you love making your own pesto, but don't want to use pine nuts due to the high cost, an allergy, or environmental concerns? Don't worry! Here are three pesto recipes without pine nuts for you to try. Read more