When I went vegan, my family didn’t make the change with me, but I insisted upon one thing—no dairy. I banned it from the house after learning about the atrocities of dairy farming and the awful ingredients in milk. I immediately replaced our cow’s milk with plant-based milk and dairy butter with vegan butter. I found…
I was a huge cheese lover before going vegan. As a vegetarian for five years, I swore I could never go vegan because I could not give up cheese. After I learned about the atrocities of dairy farming, and the realities of forced impregnation and lactation on mommy cows while their babies were stolen from…
Mother’s Day is less than a week away…but, who’s counting?! I really savor Mother’s Day. Although it’s a busy day (and weekend) celebrating all the moms, grandmas, and aunts in my life, I appreciate this one day of the year when I don’t cook or do household chores. As a mom of three, that’s a…
Spring is here, the season of birth and renewal! Deviled eggs abound this time of year, the universal symbol for Easter. For those of us who prefer to see Mama Chicken nest her eggs, rather than serve them on a platter, I created a vegan deviled egg recipe using baby Dutch potatoes. I recently had…
I don’t ever need an excuse to eat my greens, but my kids need a little convincing! This kale popcorn recipe is a fun way to get those veggie servings in for the day. It is also extremely easy to make with just a few ingredients. The green flecks on this popcorn are so subtle…
In celebration of Chinese New Year, we’re excited to share this delicious vegan wonton recipe! Known as the Spring Festival in China, Chinese New Year is the country’s most important celebration, lasting for a week and marked by visits to family and friends, special meals, fireworks, and gift giving. This special day kicks off the…
Potato pancakes or latkes are a traditional Hannukah food fried in oil and topped with sour cream or applesauce. Try this “chip and dip” vegan latke recipe for a fun twist on the traditional Jewish holiday favorite, featuring this decadent caramelized onion dip. The holidays are a time to indulge and this dip does just…
Fall is here, bringing with it apple picking season! I love autumn with its vibrant colors, falling leaves, and chillier weather. Instead of apple pie, try these mini pastry purses to celebrate the bounty of fall—bright red, delicious apples. These special vegan desserts look like little purses, bursting with apple walnut goodness! I use a dairy-free…
The kids are back in school, which means it is back to packing school lunches! Sandwiches are a go-to easy option that you can change up a dozen different ways, but what about thinking outside of the sandwich box? Below are 3 fun and easy vegan school lunch ideas to put some variety into your…
As a vegan mom, you’d think I’d have the poster children for kids who eat their veggies. I have fantasies about my idyllic family dinners where I lovingly spoon mounds of vegetables onto my kids’ plates while they beam back at me with faces of gratitude and gulp down each bite in delight. Only in my dreams! To…