Jill Nussinow, aka The Veggie Queen™ is a Registered Dietitian who has been teaching plant-based, whole foods cooking almost 30 years at Santa Rosa Junior College and elsewhere throughout the US and beyond. She is the author of three award-winning cookbooks: Nutrition CHAMPS: The Veggie Queen’s Guide to Eating and Cooking for Optimum Health, Happiness, […]
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Not Being One Of Those Vegans
There is a joke out there that goes, “How do you know if there is a vegan at the party? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you.” We all chuckle because it seems like we all know that one vegan who is very vocal about their lifestyle. It’s hard not to sometimes. There are so many benefits, […]
Recipe: Vegan Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Tart
I like to have a pie themed vegan potluck on March 14th every year. That’s Pi Day (3.14) for those of you who might not be nerdy enough to know. This dish might be on the potluck menu this year, as it combines a few of my favorite things – caramelized onions, mushrooms, and tofu ricotta – all […]
Why I chose to start 2015 as a Vegan
For as long as I can remember New Year’s Day has been my favorite holiday. I absolutely love the idea of everyone getting a fresh start and looking forward to the future with fresh eyes, using the wisdom of the past year and learning from their mistakes to make the coming year better. I think […]
Interview Series: Heather Crosby
Heather Crosby in the founder, recipe developer and bonafide veggie junkie behind the website YumUniverse, and she’s also the author of the cookbook by the same name. In an effort to kick medication and heal naturally from disease, she’s been fine-tuning the maintenance of her plant-powered diet for almost a decade, and sharing what she’s learned for […]