Fanggái’ase’ in CHamoru means to be compassionate. This cookbook was designed to promote compassionate eating practices and to help people in our community shop and eat mindfully, prioritizing the health of our bodies and the Earth. The book’s fifteen contributors are an all-star team of local women chefs, teachers, artists, nutritionists, farmers, and more. Fanggái’ase’ features 50 locally sourced vegan/vegetarian recipes, adapted from traditional CHamoru and Filipino cultures. It also offers tips on being a more planet-conscious consumer by growing and using traditional produce and provides a shopping guide for vegan-friendly food at local restaurants and stores.