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Tess Eden
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Tess Eden is an author and a vegan content creator from Wellington, New Zealand. She first made the leap into a vegan lifestyle six years ago, after enjoying a vegetarian diet for 11 years. Tess came to veganism for ethical reasons, and has since become an advocate for the environmental and health benefits a meat-free diet provides.

Tess has built up a wealth of knowledge on how to live a vegan life, and is an active member of New Zealand’s thriving vegan community. She has a large online platform which demonstrates how easy it is to be vegan by sharing recipes, tips, and tricks for people wanting to eat more plants.

Books by Tess Eden

Eden Vegan

A friendly entry point to plant-based cooking, with veganised Kiwi classics, budget-friendly recipes and meals to whip up in a minute from what's in the pantry.

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Popcorn Tofu Bites

I’m a long-time tofu lover and when it comes to cooking it, I’ve tried it all. Baking, frying, grilling, shredding, slicing, crumbling . . . the list goes on. So, believe me when I say this is one of the best.

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Red Roasted Pasta

This homemade pasta sauce is so simple, it feels like you’re cheating.