• How Chocolate Changed My Life
    Going to culinary school changed my life and opened my eyes to the potential for a different future. It was incredible! But I kind of expected that. What I didn't expect was what came after my classroom time was done. [read more]

  • But WHY…?!
    I often come upon instances that remind me of the wisdom of children. Their natural, uncorrupted view of what they encounter. The neutral inquisitiveness that simply seeks [read more]

  • Ingredient Spotlight: Nutritional Yeast
    Nutritional Yeast. Could a name be any less appetizing. It has its devotees and its detesters, but when used right, this ingredient can be a valued addition to your cooking seasonings, as well as an added source of nutrition. [read more]

  • The Meat Eaters’ Burden
    I know a lot of people who love animals down at their core. They work with them, they've built lives around caring for them, and they spend waaaay too much time talking about them. But they continue to eat meat. I've wondered at the conflict that must arise from this position. And their responsibility in helping to change our meat production system. [read more]

  • Zucchini Bread
    This zucchini bread is made with whole wheat flour, and heart healthy flax, but still manages to stay moist and tender. And it makes 2 loaves OR 2 dozen muffins! [read more]

  • Raw Kale and Apple Salad
    Even though I'm Vegan, I'm not the biggest fan of salads. Weird, I know. But this raw Kale and Apple salad has the perfect blend of tart and sweet that makes my tastebuds sing! [read more]

  • Chia Berry Jam
    This 4 ingredient jam features chia seeds, is sweetened only with maple syrup, and uses a bag of frozen fruit. Making it healthy AND easy! [read more]

  • Meet Kristin Fraser
    (photo by Romy Young – www.blogromy.com) Kristin Fraser was one of the first people I met when I arrived at the Natural Gourmet Institute for the first day of classes. [read more]

  • Apple Cinnamon Muffins
    I love Apple Cinnamon muffins, but most are covered in a crust of sugar or streusel. This healthy version is deliciously simple, made with whole wheat flour and MUCH less sugar! [read more]

  • Black Bean Empanadas with Tempeh
    I love Empanadas! They are little hand held pockets of delightful goodness! Often served as appetizers, I made mine fit for dinner fare with a bump in protein from some Tempeh! [read more]

  • Vegan French Toast
    So, I've posted this recipe before, but I just made it again last night...you know a breakfast for dinner situation...and I realized there was one big problem! [read more]

  • Carrot Cake Muffins
    Carrot cake has always been one of my favorites. Its moist, spicy and densely flavorful! So what could be wrong with adding more carrot cake to my everyday life? Traditional [read more]

  • Vegan Flan
    If you have never tried Flan before, it's a creamy delicious custard swimming in caramel sugar syrup. If you love Flan, but are Vegan now... time to meet my Vegan Flan! [read more]

  • Deviled Potatoes
    Need something to take to that Easter get-together? Here's your answer! These easy appetizers pack the flavors of a deviled egg in a perfectly portioned potato bite! [read more]

  • Mom-Time is EVERYTHING!
    I had the hardest time when my kids were really little. The adjustment from full- time job to full -time mom was… challenging. Over time, I got better at [read more]

  • Vegan Chicpea ‘Tuna’ Salad
    Tuna salad is one of those things that people can get very particular about...some like sweet pickles, or dill pickles, I've even seen nuts. This is your basic go-to recipe. Its the way I like it, pretty straightforward, but go forth and make it your own! [read more]

  • Perfect Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
    I need a few things from my cinnamon rolls. They have to be served warm, they have to be doughy and soft, and they have to have a perfect cinnamon-y filling. This recipe has all that and more! [read more]

  • Whole Wheat Bread with Oats and Flax
    There is nothing like fresh bread baking in the house. But sometimes whole grain breads can be a little...dry. Not this one! Chewy and a little sweet, it works for breakfast, lunch or dinner. [read more]

  • Little Lies and Cookie Crumbs
    When you are the parent of a young child, there is a lot of fibbing, fudging and falsifying. They are not very good of course, and its usually pretty obvious. Sure, its [read more]

  • Ingredient Spotlight: Agar
    If you haven’t heard of Agar, then let me be the first to introduce you!  For vegans it is an absolute must-have ingredient in your cooking toolbox, and for [read more]

  • 30 Days to Vegan.
    Its been over 10 years since I decided to go vegan. Find out why it only took me 30 days to commit a decision that would affect the rest of my life. [read more]

  • The Worst Part About Being Vegan
    Most people talk about the upsides of being Vegan... improved health, living compassionately, lessening our destruction of the environment. But there's another side not everyone talks about. [read more]

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