Celebrating World Vegan Day and the Day of the Dead – Día de los Muertos– on the same day is fabulous!! 
Not only can I induldge in some sweet baked bread, but it also allows me to time and space travel whilst munching away.

Its’ flavour and texture take me back to my first Día de los Muertos experience. My friends invited me to join celebrations in a small village in the State of Veracruz, Mexico. After a short ride from Xalapa, I found myself surrounded by exotic aromas, scents, vibrant colours, music, and beautifully decorated streets, door frames, and ofrendas. Ofrendas are lovingly decorated altars, set up in families’ homes, which are overflowing with candles, flowers, fruit, candy skulls, and A LOT OF FOOD! 
A center piece is the Pan de Muerto – absolutely essential to the ofrenda!

I spent quite some time to find a ‘veganized‘ version of the traditional sweet treat. I’m happy I finally found a  (Thank you Dora!!) that’ll take you closer to the mystical tradition that the Aztecs started some 3,000 years ago. What a legacy, amongst so many other traditions and relics!

Enjoy with a hot chocolate, or coffee, to dip – then lean back, close your eyes, and allow your mind to travel….