Gina House is an avid reader, knitter and lover of hugs. She has two amazing, creative children, a supportive husband and a B.S. in Mathematics. In the past, she also has taught knitting, yoga, archery and hula hooping. She loves watercolor painting and writing knitwear designs. Gina has been an ethical, plant based vegan since 2016.
When I was younger, I never liked refried beans. There was something about the texture that threw me off. As I grew older, I promised myself that I would create a vegan slow cooker refried beans recipe that my entire family would love. Finally, I think I’ve done it! My dream beans must be somewhat…
Mother’s Day is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate the mother figure(s) in your life. Whether you want to find your mom the perfect tangible gift, make the perfect vegan Mother’s Day meal, or plan a perfect day that you’ll spend together, if you get creative you can find infinite ways to show your mom how…
How many times have you watched someone on YouTube buy their groceries from the bulk section and make a ton of recipes from scratch? They display the immaculate interior of their fridge filled with freshly made foods all organized in wide-mouthed mason jars looking like a magazine cover. Sigh. I’ve always viewed these videos with…
One of the things I love most about spring, besides the glorious fresh smells and glimpses of little green sprouts, is cleaning. Taking just one afternoon to go through your vegan pantry storage can be really exhilarating. Trust me on this! If you’ve never cleaned out an entire cupboard, you’re in for a treat. Not…
Dessert for breakfast? Yes, please! Who wouldn’t love a little peanut butter and jelly in their belly every morning? Our PB&J Chia Pudding Parfait is sweet, satisfying, and packed with plant-based nutrition. The vegan chia pudding is super easy to put together––you’ll love the vanilla flavor and fantastic, fluffy texture. The strawberry compote is simple…
What is it about tapioca that gives such comforting, at-home-with-grandma vibes? There’s definitely something about its creamy, bubbly texture that appeals to our inner child. This vegan tapioca pudding recipe is the perfect plant-based version of the class favorite and will have you feeling cozy in no time. Savoring spoonfuls of sweet pudding sounds like…
What could be more joyful than these lovely lemon vegan Easter cupcakes with Chick Peeps frosting? Look at their cute, chubby faces! If you ever need a reason to smile on a not-quite-sunny spring day, you’ve only got to make a batch of these little beauties. How do they get their sweet, bright color? No…
Noodle kugel is a favorite sweet dinner casserole among many Jewish families. Unfortunately, traditional noodle kugel is one of the least vegan-friendly dishes around. It’s typically made with egg noodles, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, butter, milk—pretty much every type of dairy there is. We got to work perfecting this classic Jewish comfort food—which…
You’ll absolutely love this luscious vegan lemon olive oil cake! The bright, citrus aroma and light, airy texture make it a winner in our world. So easy to whip together with ordinary, everyday ingredients––you probably already have them canoodling in your kitchen cupboard. With no eggs or dairy in sight, you might think that this…
Coffee lovers in California know that Peet’s is a sound choice when it comes to vegan-friendly coffee. The slightly sweet and dark roasted blends are unique and refreshing. Visiting Peet’s Coffee is a little like being a kid in a candy store––it’s so hard to decide which brew-tiful beans to try. In April 1966, Alfred…