I love the color green, and I love green food! I can’t get enough kale, spinach, and broccoli. I used to hate Brussels sprouts, but they’re now in my weekly menu rotation. In the warmer months, I forgo tortillas and bread and use collard greens to make wraps and sandwiches. If I go more than a […]
Vegan Living
Vegan Lifestyle Troubleshooting: Keeping the Peace with Family during the Holidays
Holidays are a time of celebration, togetherness, and love, but they can also be an emotionally difficult time for vegans. Some of the most common inquiries I get from clients and newly vegan friends are about the holiday season. “How do I deal with my uncle’s constant teasing? I can’t take it anymore!” “How do […]
Compassion for Everyone: Finding Strength in Hard Times
The day after half of this country elected Donald Trump as its next president, I watched Hillary Clinton’s concession speech. While my own feelings were streaked with tears and tinged with disbelief, I couldn’t help but feel bad for the young people in the balcony at that event. They were crying. They were disappointed. They […]
Creating an Eco-Chic Tablescape
Fall is here and the winter holidays are just around the corner! Hosting a party for omnivores and vegans, featuring a plant-based menu, can be a challenge. The first step toward serving an delicious vegan spread, is to focus on an enticing eco-friendly tablescape to impress your guests the moment they arrive. Whether you are […]
My Top 5 Vegan Pet Peeves
Becoming vegan is the most gratifying and meaningful life decision I have ever made. With that being said, it can be a real pain in the ass sometimes. Here are a few of the things that make me feel like I just can’t even deal. My Top 5 Vegan Pet Peeves 1. There is milk […]